Question 1

How do you connect banana plugs to this speaker?

Accepted Answer

There are little covers on the top of the connectors that you have to pop off that reveal the spot to plug your banana plug into. Use a knife to pry slightly on the little cover to pop it off if you can't get it with your fingernails.

Question 2

What's the theory behind using so many woofers in one speaker?  What are the benefits of having 4 identical mid-range woofers in the center speaker?

Accepted Answer

This is a 3-way speaker so the sound is divided into 3 different frequency ranges.  Tweeter (self explanatory), the closest driver to center on the left is paired with the outside driver on the right to handle the mids, and the other 2 drivers are paired to handle the lower frequencies.  If you are running bigger main speakers (like the Klipsch RP-280F or FAs, you need a center channel speaker that can keep up with those big mains - THIS is that speaker.  If you have smaller main speakers like bookshelf speakers, then you don't need this center channel speaker - it will overpower them unless you set your center channel speaker level very low.

Question 3

What are the differences between rp-450ca and the rp-450c?  shouldn't they sound the same since they have similar specs?

Accepted Answer

The only difference between the RP-450C and the RP-450CA is the finish of the cabinet. The CA comes in real wood veneer finish; Walnut Wood Veneer or Black Wood Veneer.
The internal components, and the drivers and tweeter are all identical. Even though Klipsch claim this is an 'Atmos' speaker there is no specific input for it.
The only reason you would want to buy the 'CA' version is if you specifically wanted the real wood veneer; otherwise save yourself $200 and buy the 'C' version. 
Hope this helps.
-X

Question 4

what makes these 450c speakers better than the 440c speakers other than the obvious bigger drivers? Im talking sound quality, what do these do better?

Accepted Answer

Thanks very much for your question. The 450 uses better components and cross over and delivers significantly better sound quality. World Wide Stereo is 38 years old and a proud Klipsch dealer.

ASIN	B00S4H1QWW
Additional Features	Bass Boost, Built in Elevation
Antenna Location	Music
Audio Driver Size	5.25 Inches
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Best Sellers Rank	#142,343 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #54 in Center-Channel Speakers
Brand	Klipsch
Built-In Media	Audio Speakers, Bookshelf Home Speaker
Color	Ebony
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Protocol	Wired
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Corded Electric
Customer Reviews	4.9 out of 5 stars 1,169 Reviews
Enclosure Material	MDF
Global Trade Identification Number	00743878027716
Impedance	8 Ohms
Is Electric	No
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Dimensions D x W x H	14.6"D x 31.2"W x 6.9"H
Item Type Name	Klipsch Outdoor/Surround Reference Premiere Bookshelf Home Speaker, Set of 1, Ebony (RP-450C)
Item Weight	35.7 Pounds
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Klipsch
Material	MDF
Model Name	RP-450C
Model Number	RP-450C
Mounting Type	Tabletop Mount
Number of Audio Channels	5.1
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Speaker Maximum Output Power	150 Watts
Speaker Size	5.25
Speaker Type	Outdoor
Specific Uses For Product	Home Theater, Music Listening
Subwoofer Diameter	5.25 Inches
UPC	732387032670 743878027716
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Manufacturer
Warranty Type	Limited
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Woofer Diameter	5.25 Inches

Klipsch RP-450C Center Channel Speaker - Ebony

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