Overview

The Klipsch RP-404C II is a shallow centre channel speaker from the Reference Premiere series, pairing four 4-inch Cerametallic woofers with a 1-inch titanium tweeter on Klipsch's Tractrix horn. Its sealed cabinet is just 6.47 inches deep, so it fits on fireplace mantles, in shallow consoles and in wall cavities where a ported centre would sound boomy. It carries dialogue in a Reference Premiere home theatre and matches RP II towers, bookshelf and surround speakers.

The 1-inch Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) titanium tweeter sits in a 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn, which focuses high frequencies toward the listening area for crisp, clear dialogue, and its vented housing reduces standing waves behind the diaphragm. The four Cerametallic woofers are rigid and light, with Faraday rings to reduce distortion. Klipsch rates the RP-404C II at 87 Hz to 25 kHz (±3 dB) with 94 dB sensitivity.

Klipsch designed the sealed enclosure so the speaker can be used for in-wall placement and to prevent bass loading against a back wall in tight spaces. The internally braced MDF cabinet has a satin-painted baffle with a scratch-resistant finish, and the input panel uses audiophile-grade wire and aluminum binding posts. Cork pads keep it secure on a stand or table, an angle screw is included, and a magnetic grille lets you show or hide the horn.

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The sealed cabinet is what makes the RP-404C II the centre to choose for tight spots: unlike a ported speaker, it doesn't need breathing room behind it, so it stays clear on a mantle under a wall-mounted TV or in a shallow built-in. Aim the tweeter toward seated ear height where you can. Because its bass extends to 87 Hz, set your receiver's centre channel to small with a crossover around 90 to 100 Hz and let the subwoofer handle the low end. If you're within our Central Ontario service area, our custom install team can help with in-wall and millwork installations.

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Why the Klipsch RP-404C II Stands Out

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

• Mantle and Shallow Console Setups: Need a centre that fits tight spaces.
• Custom Millwork and In-Wall: Want a centre built for flush placement.
• Reference Premiere Systems: Want a centre that matches RP II speakers.

How It Compares

The RP-500C II is a ported RP II centre with dual 5.25" woofers, rated at 56 Hz to 25 kHz with 94 dB sensitivity, in a 6.87"-tall, 19.34"-wide, 10.58"-deep cabinet. The RP-404C II uses four 4" woofers in a sealed 5.72"-tall, 26.85"-wide, 6.47"-deep cabinet, rated at 87 Hz to 25 kHz with 94 dB sensitivity. Choose the RP-404C II for mantles, shallow shelves and in-wall placement, and the RP-500C II when you have the depth and want deeper bass from the centre.