Klipsch R-34C or RP-500C help please

[pfoster40]

Hey guys, first time poster here. I'm getting ready to move into my new home and need some configuration help for a 5.1 set up. I'm on the fence between these two center channel speakers Klipsch R-34C or RP-500C unless someone here can recommend something in the same price range or cheaper that will blow the doors off these speakers (~$300) budget for center channel.

Would like something that sounds nice, clear, LOUD, durable and great with movies and music.

I have a room that is roughly 10'T x 16'W x 14'D
Sony 65 x900e
Sony str-dh790
4 Proficient Audio Protege C641 were already installed in the ceiling of this room

Hard to make an audio purchase while everything is closed and cant go anywhere to hear anything. I'm also in the market for a subwoofer with my eyes on the Klipsch R-112SW

Any sort of advice, recommendations would be awesome. Total speaker budget is $800 OTD/Shipped

 

[KEW]

I think you'd be very happy with either of these!
The first one is an amazing deal at $90! Don't let the low price scare you, this is a competitor to any $300 MSRP center! I have dealt with Pricedrightsales and they are a legit seller! I would consider it fair competition for the RP-500C, but at $90 it would make it hard for me to spend ~$300 on the RP-500C

6.5" 2-Way Center Channel Home Theater Speaker Stereo Audio DCM MTX TP160C-CH

DCM Audio 6.5" 2-Way Center Channel Speaker The TP160C center channel completes any multi-channel home theater with exceptional response and dynamic handling. Its inventive features and advanced voicing characteristics blend with other DCM components to fulfill the expectations of cinematic...

pricedrightsales.com

The next better speaker (worth the price) I can think of is the Infinity RC263 refurbished for $350 below..

Infinity REFERENCE RC263 | 3-Way Center Channel Speaker

Infinity REFERENCE RC263 dual three way center channel speaker accommodates with any home theater system & has crystal clear sound quality with low distortion.

www.harmanaudio.com

I know I am leaving you with a quandary but hopefully your budget will make it an easy call. I am glad you are getting a real center that you can mount either just above or just below the TV screen! Both of the above are really well engineered products for the cost. The $90 speaker is being closed out at ridiculous liquidation prices, and the Infinity center is one of the cleanest and clearest centers this side of $800! Both of these are good for the full price, but the discounts make them the way to go IMHO!

 

[KEW]

The Klipsch R-112SW is the right model of Klipsch to get. Avoid the R-12SW!
How much are you paying for it? It should be nicely discounted since it has been replaced by a newer model!
At the current $400 sale price (or less if you have found better).
However, I am worried that it does not look like you have a way to tune your subwoofer to your room! That is a concern! The Klipsch does not have much in the way of controls!
If you can buy it with a satisfaction return option, then go for it! Otherwise, I would try the RSL Speedwoofer at $400 - it has a good roll-off for keeping typical room gain from getting out of hand and RSL offers a great risk-free trial period to make sure they will work for you. Understand that this is not the strongest sub for deep HT gut-turning bass. It will do fine for most (non-bass heavy) music genres - in other words, it has plenty of bass for something like a standard bass guitar, but if you are looking for a club sound with very low frequency bass (or are a fan of pipe organ using the lowest notes on the biggest pipe organs) it will fall short.

RSL Speedwoofer 10S - RSL Speakers

rslspeakers.com

IME, heavy and very low bass capability is dangerous if you do not intend to spend some time , effort, and money (for gear that can be tuned) to make sure it works well in your room!
Here is a comparison/review of subwoofers in your price range. I am just being straight with you that most members here consider about $600 the starting price of a competent subwoofer, The review refers to these $400-$500 priced subs as high performance because the readers of wirecutter magazine are not generally audiophiles. However, Brent Butterworth, who was the lead person on this review is well respected in our community as someone who knows subs and he believes in measuring their performance and doing blind testing for subjective opinions.

The Best Subwoofer

For powerful, precise bass in stereo and home theater systems, the best subwoofer is the compact, affordable Rogersound Labs Speedwoofer 10S MKII.

thewirecutter.com

RSL Speedwoofer 10S Subwoofer Review

The compact RSL Speedwoofer 10S subwoofer, available for only $399 with free shipping and a risk-free trial, offers best-in-class performance and advanced features like built-in wireless connection.

www.audioholics.com