Overview

The Klipsch RP-502S II is a surround speaker from the Reference Premiere series, built around dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers and Klipsch's 1-inch titanium tweeter technology on a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn. Klipsch's Wide Dispersion Surround Technology spreads sound around the room for lifelike, cinematic effects, even when placement isn't ideal. It's designed as the side or rear surround speaker in a Reference Premiere home theatre, and can also serve as an on-wall elevation speaker.

The Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) titanium tweeter minimizes distortion, and its vented housing reduces standing waves behind the diaphragm, while the silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn efficiently transfers high frequencies into the room. The Cerametallic woofers are rigid and light, with Faraday rings to reduce distortion. Klipsch rates the RP-502S II at 62 Hz to 25 kHz (±3 dB) with 94 dB sensitivity.

The sealed, internally braced MDF cabinet keeps the speaker compact, and an easy-to-use keyhole mounting system lets you hang it on the wall at the right angle for surround or elevation effects. The input panel uses audiophile-grade wire and aluminum binding posts, and eight rubber feet are included for shelf or stand placement. Ebony and walnut vinyl finishes have satin-painted baffles with a scratch-resistant finish, and the grille attaches magnetically.

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Side surrounds usually sound best mounted on the side walls, roughly in line with or slightly behind your seats and a foot or two above seated ear height. Because Wide Dispersion Surround Technology spreads sound around the room, the RP-502S II stays convincing when furniture or doorways push it off the ideal spot. At 7.63 inches deep, it doesn't stick far out from the wall. Set the surrounds to small on your receiver and let the subwoofer handle the deep bass. If you're within our Central Ontario service area, our custom install team can help with wall mounting and wiring.

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Why the Klipsch RP-502S II Stands Out

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

• Reference Premiere Theatres: Want matching side or rear surrounds.
• Awkward Room Layouts: Need surrounds that work off the ideal spot.
• On-Wall Installs: Want surrounds that hang flat and shallow.

How It Compares

The RP-500SA II is the RP II Dolby Atmos speaker, with a single 5.25" woofer, a switchable Atmos/Surround crossover and Atmos jumpers for RP towers, designed to sit on top of speakers or work as a surround. The RP-502S II is a dedicated surround with dual 5.25" woofers, Wide Dispersion Surround Technology and keyhole wall mounting, rated at 62 Hz to 25 kHz with 100 W continuous power handling. Choose the RP-502S II for wall-mounted surrounds, and the RP-500SA II for Atmos height on top of your fronts.