High End Center Channel Speaker

[8 Ohms] [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Klipsch RP-500C II, as a center channel speaker, is an important and central part of my home theater setup. With this center channel speaker isolated, I could hear dialogue and vocals loud and clearly from the center tweeter. The two woofers on the left and right of the tweeter also provide loud and clear sound. Together, I feel it has a very solid, full, and rich sound. Upon opening the box, I was relieved to see how well packed the speaker is. It has foam pieces that suspend the speaker in the middle of the box with plenty of space to avoid damaging the speaker cones. I do wish there was some type of handle or something to make it easier to pick up and move around, but it’s not important, since it’s not done often. The short manual said it’s 8-ohms and I had no problem with my A/V receiver. It has high quality connections in the back and was easy to wire up, just two wires. I was also glad to see the speaker grill is attached magnetically. Older speakers have the snap on type that can sometimes get damaged. This was easy to attach and attached right on, and aligned perfectly on its own. I tried both music and movies with action and dialogue. All of them were full, rich sounding, and stayed clear at high volumes. I’m glad to have such a high quality center channel speaker from Klipsch in my setup.

[1] Very impressed with this speaker. Clear and crisp sound. Does exactly what a center channel should do, but even better.

[0.5 lb] This mount - so far- is fantastic!! Holding a rather large 20lb center channel speaker over my TV.

[Floorstanding ] I needed to buy a slimmer center channel speaker after buying a new entertainment center, so I got the Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Speaker. Then I decided to go all-in and upgrade the rest of my old ELACs to Polk Signature speakers and I am glad I did. The sound difference is noticeable and much better in my opinion. I love the look of the curved walnut cabinets, too. There is also more bass in each of these speakers than my old ELAC towers. Five stars all the way. (I also got the Polk Signature Elite ES15 Bookshelf Speaker for my surrounds and those were great, too!)

[2700 Hz ] I am not using this as a Center Channel Speaker, but as my Left Dolby Atmos Speaker. I have an older JBL Center Channel Speaker for the Right Dolby Atmos Speaker, and I wanted something similar for the Left so I purchased the somewhat affordable Yamaha. Yes, it is an odd choice for Dolby Atmos Speakers, but it works and sounds really good.

[Class-D] I have this center channel speaker between a pair of DM60's (See review on the DM60 page.) The spoiler alert here, as the title suggests-this center channel is incredible. Vocal clarity and intelligibility are second to none. Voices come across very naturally, and with a lifelike realism that really has to be heard to be understood. If you're looking at the DM60/70/80's, if you have the space, this is the center you need to get-that simple. Also, I have the Demand D17's in a second room, and while the demand D5C is an excellent center, this center goes perfectly in that set up as well. You will be the envy of your friends.

[ABS] I'm using 4 of these in my bedroom as the front and surround speakers along with the Klipsch RP-500C center channel speaker and two RP-140D speakers for the rear surround. Also have a R-112SW wireless subwoofer. Very happy with the result. It's like being at the theater.

[MDF] RC-64 III center channel speaker is really powerful & crisp clean sound quality. You won't regret with this center channel speaker if money is not concern.

[Steel] I used this pair to mount my 38 27 lb center channel. I could not find a mount that could hold a speaker that big and mount above the screen in my theater. I placed a mount at each end of the speaker and I can adjust speaker direction also. These mounts were easy to install and definately have surpassed my expectations.

[8 Ohms] Finally, a center channel speaker that will not leave you wanting more and best of all you can turn off the closed captions! The DM30 is an amazing speaker, build quality is second to none, and the sound this speaker produces is the standard all center channel speakers should strive to achieve. My wife has described the vocals produced as being so lifelike that you would think the actors are in the room with you. This speaker actually outperforms most front channel speakers as you can see from my MultEQ-X measurements. You may think you really do not “need” a center channel speaker that can play down to 30Hz but once you experience it you will never go back. The range is needed to ensure whatever you throw at this work horse is handled with ease. Hearing deep voices in movies such as Venom, Bane, and Emperor Palpatine are life changing with this speaker. Everything comes to life! Definitely run a test with the Greatest Showman, the scene in the Opera Hall will take you and your viewers breath away once your system is configured correctly. The speaker is a bit larger than other center channels, but the size is worth what the speaker achieves. How many center channels have 3 8” subs built in? These subs will not replace your independent sub, but it adds body to vocals. When watching content, the speakers fade to the background due to black enclosure. This speaker was purchased to replace the CS9040. I can tell you with full confidence that even if you own the flagship center for the CS line and/or any other brand center channel, the DM30 will eat them for lunch and be ready for a snack in minutes any day of the week. If you can make it work do not think twice, just buy it, you will be happy.