Klipsch RC-62 II Center Speaker Black - Each

After studying all the Klipsch center channels obsessively (...really, obsessively), it seems like they continually introduce new designs for increased prices, but I'm not sure that they are always overall improvements. My impression of them getting the sound right is sometimes just luck of the combination of elements, like a good model sports car or something, *in addition* to good design, engineering and components.This is definitely one of the speakers that just works amazingly as a combination of all the components.I don't understand why it works exactly. I think the large size of the enclosure, which has to be accommodated and might be a problem for some people, is actually one of the main features that makes this work. I don't understand how 6.5" woofers improve midrange audio so much. Maybe it is just the tweeter (which, due to the big box, also has a bigger front horn shape than all the other models. The horn goes all the way to the top of the enclosure, so a 7+ inch horn...is that significant? idk). It is interesting to me that the other models that everyone overwhelmingly loves also have huge enclosures and large horns though (like the RP-450C).All the talk about hearing details in the audio that were never possible to hear before are true. Even to the extent that it changes the movie experience.The bass is like sitting being submersed in big waves on a beach. 😁But I am also able to hear sound details that I never even knew existed (not that I couldn't hear clearly, I couldn't hear them at all before). For example, in just my DVR regular 1080 HD recording of Prometheus, I could now pick up distortions in Weyland's hologram voice and also from David at the end when his voice is damaged. So freaking cool! And my Pandora music in Dolby Surround (through the Comcast box app now) is very much an unexpected pleasure.A movie's script writing is important to me. (Why people watch movies with crap writing, I just don't understand...). I want to know all the details of dialog, so I had subtitles on before to understand all the words, you know? I can now hear so clearly that I catch 90% of the additional detail that the subtitles gave me before. My mind can spend that much more energy on the video, which is also greatly improves that experience.I think this is a sleeper value in the Klipsch line, especially considering the double or triple prices you can pay for what I think could only be a minor improvement. I don't know. (I was going to order a couple different models to test and return the ones I didn't choose, but this is so great and costs so much less that I'm just happy already.)Others have complained that the midrange is dull and that the highs are too high...at least a few others. Egh...not my experience really. There are a few spots where I wonder if a different box would give a better performance. Definitely tempted to try a model with the five speakers with *two* crossover points (like the RP-450C), instead of one . But, for almost double the price, I'm skeptical that it could improve the experience that much and my space isn't that large. I might still try it before my return window closes...idk. Gotta check the finances.As always, YMMV, your ears may be different, your space may change things, you may like crap sound...ha ha. A convincing item for me was just looking at the overall reviews from several sources like the ones here and the big box store and the Klipsch website. This and the RP-450C are the only ones for <$500 that have consistently 4.8 star scores. I am a happy puppy with this one!

I have also bought the RF-62 II (floor standing speakers) that match this one, the first thing I noticed was everything sounded natural. I have owned Klipsch for over 10-11 years and felt it was time to upgrade. The other thing I noticed was extreme clarity with natural sound. I was surprised since I had some doubts they could improve on my Reference Center 3. Beyond clarity, the highs seem more balanced with everything blending in perfectly with the rest of the sound.Now, keep in mind my old Klipsch set everyone praised it till no end. When I upgraded everyone (father, friends and neighbors) noticed the sound was natural and not overly expressive. What I mean by overly expressive is "bright sound", this is not a negative since Klipsch speakers are designed to be efficient. But the Reference 62 II lines seem to have been fine tuned and the sound outputs its tone more natural and pleasing to the ears while being dynamic. It truly is an upgrade.For those of you unfamiliar with klipsch, don't be afraid, they have been around for 65 years and dominate the Mars amphitheater market and movie cinemas. I am 29 years old, and ran into the reference line when they first came out in 1999 (15 years old) and was blown away. I did not make the purchase till 2002 and have been a fan of Klipsch since than. My side hobby is audio and have worked the audio video field threw college and I have Klipsch to thank for catching my interest. it surprises me many are hooked on Sony speakers or speakers they sell in regular stores like Bestbuy, Walmart etc etc (excluding Magnolia high fi). The Reference line is NOT the one in your local Bestbuy. Those are the Synergy line.Every other speaker sounds like pillows are blocking the sound. lol. I have had friends say that same line to me a few times. The sound is very different from other speakers. The best way to describe it is concert or open field type of sound. I even thought about switching speaker manufacturer. After spending a month listing to other brands. -None- came close. The clarity of the Klipsch speaker design is enough to make you stay.The upgrades like the magnetic grills are a plus. You no longer have to worry about the plastic stubs breaking off or them sticking. Everything looks more uniformed as in constant; unvarying; undeviating. I also like the speaker design. The copper color on the speaker and design make them stand out instantly with a modern look that is not overly visual. Just enough to catch everyones attention. They look beautiful with grills on or off. Even minor touches like Klipsch logo on top of the grill and etched Reference line at the bottom of the grill are well done.Note: I am running a high end amplifier with all matching Reference 62 II lines (soon getting my matching back speakers). I have manually calibrated my system, but have everything set to reference level and occasionally pump up the level of my front and center to +3. (reference level is 0. the starting point). You can tell a good speaker when you don't have to alter anything like equalizer or increase speaker levels. Those of you using Audyssey or any type of microphone for calibration you may want to experiment manual calibration since the mics sometimes are inaccurate, or may calibrate your speakers to low or to high. This may be why some reviewers get low volume sound or to loud.You have to take into consideration that your amplifier, setup, speaker position etc all play a key role in everything.Edit: Uploaded images. Mine are the ones that have a white wall with Plasma TV hanging on it as well as my Front Reference 62 II line..

We had been running a VSX LX-105 as a 5.2.2 setup with a set of Andrew Jones Atmos speakers. Klipsch came out with updated speakers at an updated price and I found the previous year’s speakers on sale all over Amazon. We added a few at a time and after getting the first ones and being impressed with the quality and sound, we eventually got enough Klipsch Reference series to fit out our new LX-505 7.2.2 setup. We got two R-120SW subwoofers, a pair of RB-61 II fronts, a pair of R-40SA Atmos, a RC-62 II center and RIC-65 ceiling surrounds. All of them are heavy, quality speakers putting out impressive highs, mids and lows. Used the Dirac Live sound setup that came with the LX-505 and the resulting sound stage is perfect. Could not fault this setup in any way. Sooo glad we upgraded to the 505, Dirac and Klipsch.