Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-502S II Surround Sound Speakers - Ebony - Pair

What You Need to Know

Surrounds Built for the Job

Ordinary bookshelf speakers beam sound at one spot—fine up front, wrong for surround duty. The RP-502S II is purpose-built: Klipsch's proprietary Wide Dispersion Surround Technology (WDST) spreads sound across a broad arc, wrapping every seat in lifelike, cinematic effects even when room layout forces less-than-ideal placement. It's the cornerstone of a Reference Premiere II system that earned Home Theater Review's Editor's Choice as "unapologetically loud, capable, and Atmos-capable."

Full Reference Premiere II Hardware

Each speaker carries dual 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeters in second-generation 90° x 90° hybrid Tractrix horns, plus dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers with Faraday shorting rings for low distortion and quick, controlled response. The sealed, internally braced cabinet keeps bass tight and placement flexible, and 94dB sensitivity means your receiver's surround channels barely break a sweat.

Hang It and Forget It

A built-in keyhole mounting system puts the RP-502S II flat on the wall at the perfect angle—as side surrounds, rear surrounds, or even on-wall elevation speakers for Atmos height effects. Furniture-grade Ebony or Walnut vinyl with satin-painted baffles and magnetic grilles matches the rest of the Reference Premiere II family. Sold by the pair, with rubber feet included for shelf placement.

Features & Specifications

Wide Dispersion Surround Technology — Broad-arc coverage delivers convincing surround effects to every seat.

Dual 1" LTS Titanium Tweeters — Vented housings in Gen 2 hybrid Tractrix horns for clean, detailed highs.

Dual 5.25" Cerametallic Woofers — Rigid, lightweight cones with Faraday rings for speed and low distortion.

Sealed, Braced Cabinet — Tight bass and forgiving placement near walls and corners.

Keyhole Wall Mounting — Hangs flat as a surround or on-wall elevation speaker; rubber feet included for shelves.

Specifications

• Type: WDST Surround Speaker, Sealed Enclosure
• Frequency Response: 62Hz - 25kHz ± 3dB
• Sensitivity: 94dB @ 2.83V / 1m (in-room)
• Power Handling: 100W Continuous / 400W Peak
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Compatible
• Crossover Frequency: 1,500Hz
• Tweeters: 1" Titanium LTS Vented with Hybrid Tractrix Horns
• Woofers: Dual 5.25" Cerametallic Cones with Faraday Rings
• Enclosure: Internally Braced MDF
• Inputs: Aluminum Binding Posts
• Mounting: Keyhole Wall-Mount System; Rubber Feet Included (8)
• Dimensions: 14.15"H x 11.94"W x 7.63"D
• Weight: 16.7 lbs Each
• Finish: Ebony or Walnut Scratch-Resistant Vinyl with Satin-Painted Baffle
• Sold By: Pair

Frequently Asked Questions

Why not just use bookshelf speakers for surrounds?

Direct-radiating speakers focus sound at one point, which makes surround effects easy to localize—you hear the speaker, not the effect. WDST disperses sound across a wide arc, so ambience and effects envelop the whole seating area the way a commercial cinema's surround arrays do.

How do they mount?

A built-in keyhole system hangs each speaker flat on the wall—no bracket to buy. Ideal height is slightly above ear level at the sides or rear of the seating area. Prefer a shelf? Eight rubber feet are included.

Can they work as Dolby Atmos height speakers?

Yes—Klipsch designed the RP-502S II to double as an on-wall elevation speaker, mounted high on the wall to deliver overhead effects in rooms where in-ceiling speakers aren't practical.

Which speakers do they match?

They're voiced for the Reference Premiere II family—RP-5000F II or RP-8000F II towers up front, an RP series center, and a Klipsch sub. Identical LTS tweeters and Cerametallic woofers throughout mean effects pan seamlessly around the room. Call us to plan your system.

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