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Review on πŸ”Š Klipsch RC42IIBL Center Speaker - Black Finish - Individual Unit by Sean Maples

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very disappointed with the flat sound this speaker makes.

I purchased this speaker to add midrange to my two (2) existing Klipsch R-51M speakers. I was happy with the two R-51M Klipsch speakers as they fit on a bookshelf above my desk and sound good given their size. I have a Sony STR DH 590 high-resolution multi-channel AV receiver. As a midrange speaker, I wanted to make the sound fuller, especially for listening to classic rock music. They fail miserably at this task. They have a very flat sound. They appear to be designed solely for reproducing TV-level sound in movies or sporting events. They achieve this for a sporting event by making it easier for sports channels to be heard over background noise. Nothing in the description indicated that this was their only goal. I would not buy again. Now I have to buy another speaker. I will look at different brands.

Pros
  • Smallest and most affordable Reference Series center speaker
Cons
  • Expensive

Comments (9)

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February 07, 2023
Great sound and clarity!
January 27, 2023
Very disappointed in the flat sound this speaker produces.
January 17, 2023
My wife can understand what is being said in a movie!!
January 16, 2023
Significant upgrade from Quintet center. Love it!
December 31, 2022
Great for watching movies and listening to music
December 15, 2022
Quality center channel in a tight spot
November 21, 2022
Klipsch RC42IIBL center speaker absolutely awesome!
November 21, 2022
WOW! What an amazing cener channel speaker.
November 21, 2022
Great sound.