jerseybowler Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I am currently running a 5.1 with RP-260F and RP-250C powered by Yamaha RX-A1060 at 110 watts/channel 8 ohms with 2 channels driven. I planned to upgrade the center to an RP-450C, but was told by Klipsch rep that my AVR was not powerful enough. He said I need minimum 150/channel and that I should consider RP-440C. Just wondering what avr others are using, in what configurations. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardsdoc Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 That advise doesn't quite make sense to me. The RP-450C is very efficient with a sensitivity of 97 dB meaning you need very little power relatively to drive it. The specs say continuous power handling "up to" 150W, not a minimum of 150W. I'm using a Denon x4300h with 125w/channel but I'm sure I never send anywhere near that to my 450C as I tend to listen at lower volumes. Sounds great to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 The rep was mistaken. Most likely they don't know much about home theater. You are fine with your setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Klipsch rep or was it a salesman? If a salesman then his advice meant they didn't have the RP 450C in stock and wanted to make a sale with what they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 You cant max it out without more power but 10 watts is enough! Youre fine do not change it for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseybowler Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 It was Klipsch product support that I called. Although I would prefer the 450C, I haven't ruled out the 440C. It definitely has higher WAF than the 450C. I am a little worried that the 4 inch drivers in the 440C would not be a significant upgrade above my current RP-250C. User and expert reviews of the 440C are hard to find. There are a lot of people, including myself, that would like to see Klipsch produce an RP-260C, with 2x 61/2 woofers. It would be easier to place and probably be a big seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 The larger speaker is more efficient and will actually need less power. If the mains are wide apart, then a larger center will help tighten the front stage. If the are only6-8 ft. apart, no big deal. 6 1/2 in. drivers make for an awesome center speaker. For most rooms a 6 1/2 in driver is perfect of male and female voices. A speaker with a couple of 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 in. drivers is also great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 It may be that the Rep assumed the reason you would change is for more output. I would NOT upgrade from 250 to 440..maybe its 4 drivers but they are smaller. I would only upgrade to 450c if i did upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 5 hours ago, jerseybowler said: There are a lot of people, including myself, that would like to see Klipsch produce an RP-260C, with 2x 61/2 woofers. I am a fan of 2-way MTM designs and I happen to like the sound that comes out of highly quality 6.5 to 7 inch mid-drivers, especially male and female voice. It hits the sweet spot for me. I am with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseybowler Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Are you reading this Klipsch? Give the people what they want! Seriously, there are several people over at AVS Forum that have expressed the same interest in such a center. It would be similar to the RC-62ii, but with the RP pedigree. You can sign me up for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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