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Klipsch RC42IIBL Center Speaker Black - Each

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Model Name RC-42 II
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Special Feature Built in Elevation, bass_boost

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  • Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy
  • Magnetically shielded drivers prevent TV interference
  • Enhanced 1" titanium Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter
  • Dual 4" high-output Cerametallic woofers
  • Beautiful wood-grain vinyl cabinet
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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.6
4.7
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.5
Quality of material
4.6
5.0
4.9
4.7
4.7
Value for money
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.0
4.7
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Firemall LLC
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Amazon.com
Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer)
speaker size
4 inches
8.89 centimeters
4 inches
280 millimeters
4 inches
power source
AC
AC
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Wired
Speaker Wire
Single Aluminum Binding Posts
Coaxial
speaker type
Component
Component
Component
Monitor
Center Channel
Bookshelf, Surround Sound
mounting type
Speaker
Tabletop
Tabletop Mount
Tabletop Mount
Tabletop
Shelf Mount
weight
13.9 pounds
13 pounds
8.45 kilograms
20.3 pounds
13 pounds
control method
remote
remote
remote
model name
RC-42 II
R-30C
KD-52C
RP-404C II Wal
MXT30
R 41M

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A LEGEND IN SOUND

Klipsch RC-42 II Center Channel on Television Console with Klipsch Speakers and A Receiver in View

The RC-42 II is complete with our proprietary Tractrix Horn technology which produces a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power. Finished in a beautiful black ash woodgrain vinyl veneer, the RC-42 II is guaranteed to complement any décor.

NEW AND IMPROVED

Klipsch RC-42 II on black background

In its fifth generation, Reference II boasts enhanced features: re-engineered drivers and a new crossover system to capture your attention and excite emotions. In addition to improved sound quality, the look of “big sound” is redefined with sophisticated cabinetry, refreshed logos and rounded feet.

Klipsch Reference II Series speakers stacked in a room

FOUR LAWS OF THE KLIPSCH UNIVERSE

Founder, Paul W. Klipsch believed four principles to be the foundation for great sound. These design principles—high efficiency with low distortion, controlled directivity, flat frequency response, and wide dynamic range—have and always will be foundational for our powerful and precise sound.

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    Product Description

    Despite its compact size, the RC-42 II center channel speaker proudly carries on the Reference Series legacy of no-compromise audio performance. With its exceptional clarity and engaging soundstage, the RC-42 II lets you hear every word, every detail of your favorite movies.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    599 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's a small but powerful little center speaker, instruments are easier to hear and that it feels high quality. They appreciate the performance, saying that it performs well as part of a surround sound system and that the compact size is nice. Customers are also happy with appearance, depth of content, and connectivity.

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    152 customers mention140 positive12 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the center channel sound is super clear, instruments are easier to hear, and it related well musically with the older speakers. The speakers are small but powerful, and they do a wonderful job of helping separate the speaking in TV and movies. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and recommend them to others.

    "...Now on to the important stuff, the sound quality! It is simply amazing for a rather small center speaker to sound they way it sounds!..." Read more

    "I set up a 5:1 surround theater and this is a small but powerful little center speaker. I’m pleased with the price and performance." Read more

    "...of the Klipsch center speakers packs a punch and related well musically with the older speakers...." Read more

    "Low profile to put it in my Entertainment cabinet. Center channel sound is super clear and replaced a smaller Yamaha that just couldn’t hang...." Read more

    36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it feels high quality, has excellent craftsmanship, and never disappoints. The speakers are compact and a good performer, with great highs, great mids, and excellent addition to their 7.1 system.

    "...But trust me, if you're looking for an excellent quality, and yet affordable, center speaker (and you're tight for space), look no further; this..." Read more

    "...They are super clear, great highs, great mids, you hear every detail...." Read more

    "...i still have half of the original hdt 500 system: the subwoofer holds up quite nicely with the replacements, and one set of satellites provide the..." Read more

    "...Brisk highs and solid lows.Good value for the money, especially if on sale.RECOMMENDED." Read more

    34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They mention that it is a high quality affordable speaker with unbelievable sound.

    "...But trust me, if you're looking for an excellent quality, and yet affordable, center speaker (and you're tight for space), look no further; this..." Read more

    "...I’m pleased with the price and performance." Read more

    "...I got this at a reduced price and very happy with my purchase...." Read more

    "...Great buy, would recommend!" Read more

    23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that it works well as part of a surround sound system, has good response, and is very efficient. The sound is clean and efficient even at low volumes, and it performs well for both music and movies. Customers also say that the small center channel speaker works great in their large room and with a 50 watt receiver.

    "...The smallest of the Klipsch center speakers packs a punch and related well musically with the older speakers...." Read more

    "...back and height speakers, I have the rm41’s as L/R. The system was perfect for atmos and the center channel never fell behind with the rest of the..." Read more

    "...However, it does 'throttle back' pretty good. :) I've often wondered "Why a center channel, and why can they cost so much"?..." Read more

    "...Crisp, very responsive and clean. I know some might consider them to be a bit on the harsh side but I like their brightness...." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers like the size of the speakers. They say it's a good size, fits in smaller cabinets, and has good staging for the small size. They also say it makes for a beautiful clean fit in their TV stand and under their 60 inch TV. Customers also mention that the speakers have big sound in a compact size.

    "Small and attractive just what I wanted" Read more

    "This was the perfect size to fit in my TV cabinet as the center speaker and I was told Klipsch was great sounding and they were right...." Read more

    "...Fits perfectly with my bottom stand under the 60 inch TV" Read more

    "The compact size is nice, but I found it was a good, but not ideal compliment for my RB-61's...." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a modern design that matches their TV and amp. The speakers are a substantial improvement both visually and audibly. They also say that it looks clean and classy. Customers also appreciate the beautiful highs and lows, as well as the crisp dialog in movies and TV shows.

    "Small and attractive just what I wanted" Read more

    "...Not only does it perform well, but it also looks clean and classy, without all of the faux metal finishes or sparkly cheap looking silver metallic..." Read more

    "Nice. Modern design that matches my TV and Amp. Minimal distortion even at high volume - clear and crisp...." Read more

    "...The shelfs match the Klipsch speakers and look great (no support brackets)." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers find the speakers deliver increased clarity without overpowering the older icons. They say the mids and highs are clear and distortion free at any volume level. Customers say the speakers add depth as well as clarity to everything they watch, with no muddled mid range.

    "...It delivers increased clarity without overpowering the older Icons...." Read more

    "...Not only in terms of loudness and clarity, but spatial awareness and depth...." Read more

    "...on Blu-Ray and David Gilmour live Blu-Ray both sound excellent, with clear, deep male voices...." Read more

    "...Clear and crisp sound, no muddled mid range...." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers like the connectivity of the speakers. For example, they say it pairs well with Klipsch bookshelf speakers and subwoofers, blends well with front speakers, and provides accurate sound. That said, they mention the channels blend seamlessly for a wholeheartedly enjoyable experience. That being said, some say the response of the speaker is adequate for a center channel, but not amazing.

    "...It’s crystal clear, provides accurate sound and pairs well with my Denon x3700...." Read more

    "...the channels blend seamlessly for a wholeheartedly enjoyable experience...." Read more

    "...Glad I did. It sounds amazing. It blends great with my Infinity speakers with no issues at all...." Read more

    "...It also pairs well with the Klipsch bookshelf speakers and sub that I bought from Amazon also...." Read more

    Klipsch RC42IIBL center speaker absolutely awesome!
    5 Stars
    Klipsch RC42IIBL center speaker absolutely awesome!
    This Klipsch center speaker is a beast!!! I've been wanting to buy Klispsch speakers for quite some time because of their good reviews and reputation but somehow I always ended up settling for some other brands on sale (Polk, SVS, KHL, etc.), but now that I saw that this particular center speaker on sale on Amazon, I decided to take a stab a it, and oh boy, did it not disappoint! I just needed a good quality center speaker to complete my home theatre set and this Klipsch ended up replacing a speaker of say, not the same quality or repute. The very first I noticed right out of the box was the speaker's weight. It weighed 12 lbs! (Yes, I weighed it). My old center speaker weighed only 7 lbs. Obviously you don't rank a speaker based on its weight, but it does tell you something about the kind of quality materials they employ in its manufacturing for the drivers' components themselves as well as the enclosure. The speaker enclosure feels and looks sturdy, with great quality and finishing material. The design itself in the front is also very interesting with two ported, curved vents on both sides. And of course, the iconic copper-colored material of the Klipsch cones are also a plus adding to its style!Now on to the important stuff, the sound quality! It is simply amazing for a rather small center speaker to sound they way it sounds! Center speakers are better used for movies and TV because you're mostly interesting in the dialogs, however, this center speaker is also great for playing music! It reproduces musical sounds super clean and crisp--much, much better than my other two center speakers that I had before this one. I can clearly hear the difference in the movies/TV dialogs big time, as compared to my old speakers--which I prefer not to mention the brand because for the price I paid it was a good speaker and I really don't want to knock off the brand. The highs, mids, and even the low tones sound great! The lows are tight but not punchy or distorted. I know many of the reviews I've read they all mention the loudness of the high tones (as "typical Klipsch"), but honestly, I did not hear it with this particular speaker--and believe me, I was paying attention especially at the highs--but did not hear a biased in tones. Actually, I was impressed by the great quality of the low tones for such small center speaker. In the video I uploaded I have only the center speaker enabled, although it maybe difficult to hear the good quality sound on a video. But trust me, if you're looking for an excellent quality, and yet affordable, center speaker (and you're tight for space), look no further; this Klipsch RC42II is the one for you!!
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
    This Klipsch center speaker is a beast!!! I've been wanting to buy Klispsch speakers for quite some time because of their good reviews and reputation but somehow I always ended up settling for some other brands on sale (Polk, SVS, KHL, etc.), but now that I saw that this particular center speaker on sale on Amazon, I decided to take a stab a it, and oh boy, did it not disappoint! I just needed a good quality center speaker to complete my home theatre set and this Klipsch ended up replacing a speaker of say, not the same quality or repute. The very first I noticed right out of the box was the speaker's weight. It weighed 12 lbs! (Yes, I weighed it). My old center speaker weighed only 7 lbs. Obviously you don't rank a speaker based on its weight, but it does tell you something about the kind of quality materials they employ in its manufacturing for the drivers' components themselves as well as the enclosure. The speaker enclosure feels and looks sturdy, with great quality and finishing material. The design itself in the front is also very interesting with two ported, curved vents on both sides. And of course, the iconic copper-colored material of the Klipsch cones are also a plus adding to its style!
    Now on to the important stuff, the sound quality! It is simply amazing for a rather small center speaker to sound they way it sounds! Center speakers are better used for movies and TV because you're mostly interesting in the dialogs, however, this center speaker is also great for playing music! It reproduces musical sounds super clean and crisp--much, much better than my other two center speakers that I had before this one. I can clearly hear the difference in the movies/TV dialogs big time, as compared to my old speakers--which I prefer not to mention the brand because for the price I paid it was a good speaker and I really don't want to knock off the brand. The highs, mids, and even the low tones sound great! The lows are tight but not punchy or distorted. I know many of the reviews I've read they all mention the loudness of the high tones (as "typical Klipsch"), but honestly, I did not hear it with this particular speaker--and believe me, I was paying attention especially at the highs--but did not hear a biased in tones. Actually, I was impressed by the great quality of the low tones for such small center speaker. In the video I uploaded I have only the center speaker enabled, although it maybe difficult to hear the good quality sound on a video. But trust me, if you're looking for an excellent quality, and yet affordable, center speaker (and you're tight for space), look no further; this Klipsch RC42II is the one for you!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality center channel in a tight spot
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
    Got this to upgrade a vanilla center channel speaker for Klipsch Icon series speakers. The Klipsch Icon's are not "reference" brand but got an insane deal on a system locally and they sounded really good to me. They don't make Icons anymore so this was not an upgrade option. Most importantly, I also needed the new center channel speaker to fit in a small >8" opening in my home theatre table and still afford an upgrade in fidelity I was looking for. This fit both requirements beautifully.

    I also had a couple of concerns other than fitting the small opening. First would the small speaker size stand up to both dialog and music equally well in a surround mix? Secondly, would the small speaker size relate well with the older 2X8" Icon speakers. In other words, would the reference speaker sound better than Icons and make them sound flat and dull in comparision?

    I immediately noticed a difference even with the old amplifier settings. All I had to do is tweak the crossover, the dimensional width and center speaker levels in the receiver and this center speaker now sounds like it was made for the Icons. It delivers increased clarity without overpowering the older Icons.

    My dad who has hearing disablities noticed a difference in the dialog as well and claims he can now hear everything clearly. I hear the difference I was looking for too. The smallest of the Klipsch center speakers packs a punch and related well musically with the older speakers. I got this at a reduced price and very happy with my purchase. I would recommend Klipsch speakers to anyone looking for increased clarity and performance. Those that want to hear sound as it was authored won't be dissapointed in the reference brand.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars What you expect from klipsch!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
    It’s exactly what I expected to see and hear from klipsch; just in a smaller compact housing. It’s crystal clear, provides accurate sound and pairs well with my Denon x3700. Combined with Polk surrounds, back and height speakers, I have the rm41’s as L/R. The system was perfect for atmos and the center channel never fell behind with the rest of the setup. I did end up adding some old (but new in the box!) awia early 90’s floor speakers with a custom crossover I built to provide much needed low end, while the Rm41 just aren’t big enough to give non-lfe sound. I do recommend setting this center channel to 90, let it handle some of the frequency it can easily tackle! Great buy, would recommend!
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