Klipsch RC-62 II Center Speaker Black
Klipsch RC-62 II Center Speaker Black
SPECIFICATION
KLIPSCH BELIEVES FOUR PRINCIPLES TO BE THE FOUNDATION FOR GREAT SOUND:
- HIGH EFFICIENCY: Every Klipsch speaker is horn-loaded because the horn shape is perfect for accurate and dynamic sound transmission. Greater efficiency means lower distortion which means maximum realism.
- DYNAMIC RANGE: Klipsch horn technology reproduces the softest sounds with remarkable clarity and detail and the loudest sounds with no harshness or distortion. That’s what’s known as the best of both worlds.
- CONTROLLED DIRECTIVITY: Unique Klipsch horn technology means speakers that more accurately direct sound. The result is a more lifelike soundstage and way more “Whoa – Did you hear that?”
- FLAT FREQUENCY RESPONSE: We believe in delivering exactly the sound artists intend. Hence, Klipsch’s stunningly accurate speakers – with no unnatural highs, mids or lows.
CENTER SPEAKER WITH ELEGANT FINISH
Black ash or cherry woodgrain vinyl
TRACTRIX® HORN
Proprietary technology provides a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power
TITANIUM DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSION DRIVER (TWEETER)
Produces the most detailed high frequencies LINEAR TRAVEL SUSPENSION Minimizes distortion
CERAMETALLIC™ CONE WOOFERS
Ensure tight musical bass
DUAL FRONT-FIRING PORTS
Grant placement flexibility without sacrificing consistent bass performance
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
- READ these instructions.
- KEEP these instructions.
- HEED all warnings.
- FOLLOW all instructions.
- DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
- CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
- DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
Warning: The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Danger: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
UNPACKING
All Models
- Open one end of the carton, attach outrigger feet as shown in Figure 2, invert the speaker and pull the carton off of the loudspeaker.
- Remove all inner packing, including plastic bags, and re-install the grille on the front of the cabinet.
Inspect the loudspeaker for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, notify your Klipsch dealer or the responsible transit company. Retain all packaging for future use.
Floor standing Models
Floor standing models are supplied with foot spikes to enhance performance on carpeted floors.
- Invert the speaker on a carpeted surface and screw the spikes into the threaded bushings in the bottom of the feet. Use caution when turning the speaker upright as the spikes are sharp!
- Use an assistant to lift the speaker into position.
- Adjust individual spike length to level the speaker after positioning.
Bookshelf, Center and Surround Models
These models are supplied with self-stick rubber feet to prevent surface damage. (See Figure 2 for proper application.)
ROOM PLACEMENT
Your Reference loudspeakers will perform well in a variety of locations, but best results will be achieved using the following guidelines:
Front Left and Right Speakers
- Place on a common wall 6 to 15 feet apart.
- If used in a home theater system, position the speakers
- flanking your video display.
- Position them equidistant from the back wall.
- Position them at the same height above the floor (for non-floor standing models) with the high frequency drivers at seated ear height.
- Angle speakers toward the listener and even with or forward of any adjacent obstructions.
- Placing them near a corner or wall provides the greatest
- amount of bass while moving the speakers away from room boundaries reduces bass energy.
- Asymmetrical placement of a pair of speakers from adjacent side walls can smooth room-induced bass unevenness.
- Bookshelf models may be placed on shelves or optional floor stands.
- Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to compensate for your room’s acoustic characteristics.
Center Channel Speakers
- Place immediately above or below center of your video display.
- These models are supplied with a tilt rod to compensate for placements above or below seated ear height.
- Use the supplied self-stick rubber pads to cover the threaded bushing holes
- (2) if the tilt rod is not used
Surround Channel Speakers
- Place approximately 2 feet above the listening position (Typically this will be
- about 5-7 feet above the floor.)
- The surrounds should be placed on the walls directly adjacent to the listening
- Another option would be on the wall behind the listening position.
- The final surround speaker placement depends on your room’s characteristics.
- Use the attached wall bracket to hook to an appropriately sized screw head
- screwed into a wall stud or wall anchor with a suitable weight bearing
- See your Klipsch dealer for optional, adjustable wall mounts if required.
- These mounts utilize the threaded bushings on the rear of the cabinet.
CAUTION! Never use the attached wall bracket for mounting the speaker to the ceiling!
CONNECTING
CAUTION! Turn your amplifier off before making any connections.
Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive (Red) and negative (Black) connection terminals on the rear of the cabinet. These correspond to the positive and negative terminals on the appropriate channel (left, right, center, rear etc.) of your amplifier.
Standard Connections
- Some Reference speakers come with dual binding posts that are connected by a metal strip. Do not remove this strip or your speakers will not function correctly. Keep this strip in place and connect your speaker wire to the top set of the binding posts. It is possible to “Bi-wire” a speaker that has two sets of binding posts. Please see your receiver’s manual for further instructions.
- All speakers in your system must be connected in phase with the positive speaker terminal connected to the positive amplifier terminal. Repeat this for the negative speaker terminal and amplifier terminals. Most speaker wire has distinguishing markings on the insulation of one of the conductors to assist in correct hookup.
- Use 16 gauge (AWG), two conductor, copper wire at a minimum and larger gauge wire for longer runs. The connection terminals on your loudspeaker will accommodate bare wire, spade terminals or banana type plugs.
- Use either pair of positive and negative terminals keeping the metal coupling straps in place.
CAUTION! With all connection types, take care that there is no contact between the positive and negative terminals at the speaker and amplifier. Damage to your equipment may result!
Bass Management
When using your speakers in a home theater system, consult the owner’s manual of your surround electronics for proper application of bass management settings.
- As a general rule, compact speakers (Bookshelf, Center Channel and Sur-rounds) are set to the “Small,” or bass-limited setting.
- Floor standing speakers are typically set to the “Large,” or full-range setting.
- Also refer to the electronics instructions for adjusting the relative volume levels of the speakers so they are at the same level when in the listening position.
CARE AND CLEANING
- Occasional dusting or wiping of the cabinet with a damp cloth is all that is required. Never use abrasive or solvent type cleaners or harsh detergents.
- A vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment may be used to clean the grille fabric.
- Never spray polishes or cleaners on the drive units (woofers, midranges or tweeters).
WARRANTY – U.S. AND CANADA
Klipsch warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, if it is properly used and maintained. If this product proves defective in either material or workmanship, Klipsch, at its option, will (a) repair the product, or (b) replace the product, at no charge for parts or labor. If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively or replaced with an identical model, Klipsch at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases, modification to the mounting surface may be required where a new model is substituted. Klipsch assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. To obtain a repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty, please return to dealer first, if possible, and they will direct you accordingly for repairs or replacement. You will be required to submit a copy of the original receipt.
LIMITATIONS
- This limited warranty does not cover failure of the product resulting from improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, or wear from ordinary use or environmental deterioration.
- This limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, including paint damage, or consequential damage to other components or premises which may result for any reason from the failure of the product.=
- This limited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with Klipsch’s instructions.
- This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers and for products not purchased from an authorized dealer.
- This limited warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer this product to another party.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. KLIPSCH’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS, KLIPSCH DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, FOR THE PRODUCT. FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES, JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
KLIPSCH DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OR FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR WHICH KLIPSCH MAY BE RESPONSIBLE WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM. SOME STATES, JURISDICTIONS, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
The Warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States and Canada shall comply with applicable law. To obtain any applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union EMC Directive
2004/108/EC.
WE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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- Your personal information will never be resold
- This registration information is not used for warranty purposes. Please retain your receipt for warranty claims.
FAQs
Does a Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker make a difference?
A home theatre system’s centre channel speaker is essential since it reproduces around 70% of the dialogue from movies and television shows. You’re missing out on important details of what you’re watching without one.
Can I use a Klipsch RC-62-II center channel speaker alone?
The centre channel speaker actually works great on its alone and will still produce excellent sound.
Can you put Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker behind TV?
The centre speaker should often be placed immediately beneath the TV. This will most accurately replicate sound emanating from the TV and should be at or near ear level. Directly above the TV is the next-best position if you can’t place it there. The key is to keep it within close proximity of the TV.
Why do my Klipsch RC-62-II speakers have 2 inputs?
Dual-input terminals are provided by manufacturers so that customers can bi-wire their home theatre systems to increase audio fidelity and produce a more expansive aural environment. One dedicated cable should be run from the amplifier to each speaker by default in many home theatre configurations.
What should I look for in a Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker?
Always look for a centre channel speaker with a “three-way design” and a tweeter and midrange that are vertically aligned. This enables it to perform more closely to a full range speaker, to produce a wider soundstage, and to properly track the acoustic image over the front stage.
Is Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker good for music?
In a home theatre setting, the centre channel is excellent for conversation but not for music.
Is a bigger Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker better?
Yes, a larger centre will produce more sound at lower frequencies, but it generally won’t be necessary in your environment. The optimum fit would be three identical speakers placed across the front, which would result in a better centre speaker and higher sound quality.
Can I use a Klipsch RC-62-II center channel speaker as a soundbar?
No, you cannot replace a centre speaker with a soundbar without sacrificing sound quality. Despite their apparent similarity, these two speakers have a few significant distinctions.
Where should a Klipsch RC-62-II center channel speaker be placed?
Whether in front or behind the screen, always position the centre channel speaker as close as you can to the image. If the speaker is positioned on furniture, situate it flush with the front edge to prevent lobing of the sound waves, which can impair dynamics and clarity.
Can I put Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker on floor?
You can, but it won’t sound very good if you mean literally on the ground. In reality, it’ll probably sound awful. Sure, if you mean on a lower shelf, however positioning will probably need to be adjusted so that it is properly angled up toward the listening area.
How high should my Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker be?
First, your centre speaker should be placed as near to the height of your ears as possible. The centre channel speaker will be positioned either below or above your flat-panel TV for the majority of installations.
Does Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker have to be centered?
Instead of having the centre channel speaker off-center, it is more preferable to have it CENTERED above or below the display. The better option is NO centre channel speaker if the centre channel speaker cannot be placed CENTERED on the display.
Should I set my Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker to large or small?
For timbre matching purposes, your Center channel should typically be set to the same size as your Front L/R speakers. Of course, you should set it to “Small” if your centre channel speaker is incapable of handling the full range. Remember that the principal function of the centre channel in a surround field is to produce dialogue.
Can you mount Klipsch RC-62-II center speaker above the TV?
Technically, you certainly can. There is absolutely no issue with carrying that out. There may be an option with a cabinet, a shelf, or something that is above the TV in some situations where televisions are often hung on a wall-mounted bracket to install the centre channel.
Should Klipsch RC-62-II Center speakers be louder?
No, the middle shouldn’t be louder than the fronts when tuned properly. The center is not louder because of the setup’s numbers (or not as loud). These changes are available so you may take into account the volume variations across speaker models.
