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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. Concussions can also occur from a fall or blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth.
About 75 percent of traumatic brain injuries each year are concussions or mild TBI.
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An incision will be made in the lower abdomen between the belly button and pubic bone. The prostate gland and pelvic lymph nodes will be visible through this incision. The prostate will be detached from the bladder and urethra. The urethra is then re-attached to the bladder. A main goal of treatment is to try to preserve nerve function related to bladder function and erections. Lymph node tissue may also be removed for testing. Your doctor may use these test results to decide whether or not to remove more tissue.
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You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Klipsch Reference RC-52 II by Kristen Schaub Your home theater's most important speaker The center channel speaker is the workhorse in a home theater system. It has to reproduce clear dialogue and special effects that keep your eyes and ears glued to the movie action. A high-quality center speaker is a great investment for any surround sound setup. Try to choose one that's as closely matched as possible to your front right and left speakers, so that as sound moves across the front stage, it stays seamlessly realistic. A smart balance of performance and value Klipsch's RC-52 II delivers robust, lifelike center channel sound. Using patented Klipsch speaker technology, it lends sonic realism and presence to the action on screen, letting you hear every word, every detail of your favorite movies. Whether you place this speaker above or below your TV's screen, you can use the included adjustable foot to tilt and aim the speaker precisely at your listening position for the best possible sound. Horn technology for "front row" sound All Reference Series II speakers feature a redesigned version of Klipsch's famous horn-loaded tweeter. Because high-frequency sounds are more directional than bass frequencies, it's especially important to target them right toward your ears. Klipsch places their titanium tweeter inside a flared opening, known as a "horn," which disperses the highs evenly across your listening area in a 90°-wide, 60°-high pattern. With their Series II speakers, Klipsch has redesigned the shape and slope of their famous horn enclosure, so your movie soundtracks and music will sound more "open," with improved dynamics and efficiency. All in all, you can count on powerful, "front row" sound that's crystal-clear at all volume levels. High-tech driver design The RC-52 II also uses newly machined, light-yet-rigid Cerametallic woofers that produce smoother mids and tighter bass. The specially treated aluminum in the cones helps to dampen unwanted vibrations and reduce distortion, while an integrated dustcap gives them a cleaner look and adds stability. And the rigid, braced cabinet comes in a handsome woodgrain vinyl finish. Check out the rest of our Klipsch lineup to build a complete Reference Series II home theater system. And don't forget to add a Klipsch subwoofer for high-impact bass. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. See more info on this item Highlights:frequency response 67-24,000 Hz (±3dB)power handling: up to 125 watts RMS (500 watts peak)sensitivity 96 dB8-ohm impedanceTractrix® horn with 1" titanium dome tweeterdual 5-1/4" Cerametallic woofersbass-reflex design via dual front-firing portsvideo-shielded to prevent distortion with tube TVsincludes adjustable foot to tilt the speaker up or down towards your listening areablack ash woodgrain vinyl finish20-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 10-7/8"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Enclosure Loading... Bass Reflex Tweeter Loading... Tratrix Horn Midrange size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer size (inches) Loading... 5-1/4 Connector Type Loading... Binding post Power Range Loading... 125 Sensitivity Loading... 96 dB Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... 67-24k Hz Height (inches) Loading... 6-1/2 Width (inches) Loading... 20-1/2 Depth (inches) Loading... 10-7/8 Weight Loading... 22.1 lbs Parts Warranty Loading... 5 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 5 Years Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Black center channel loudspeaker Detachable magnetic grille Rubber tipped bolt (with nut and washer attached) 6 Self-adhesive rubber feet Owner's Manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Driver Technology Enclosure Design Connections Mounting Options Driver Technology Highly-Efficient Design: The Klipsch RC-52 II utilizes a highly efficient design to produce more output using less power & energy for louder sound with less distortion. The RC-52 II is able to fill medium-sized rooms with outstanding, accurate, non-fatiguing sound that you can listen to for hours. Tractrix Horn Tweeter: The RC-52 II features an exclusive Tractrix Horn which provides a more genuine, lifelike sound. In addition, behind each horn lies a 1.0-inch titanium tweeter with a linear travel suspension for open, natural, sound. The Tractrix Horn delivers a 90-degree wide by 60-degree high dispersion pattern for a broader sound-stage. Cerametallic Woofer: The dual 5.25-inch woofers of the RC-52 II center channel loudspeaker features Klipsch's distinctive, copper-colored Cerametallic material. Made with an anodized aluminum, this cone is strong and dent resistant. The anodizing process converts its inner and outer surfaces to ceramic. The outcome is a rigid cone with superb damping characteristics that will not flex or resonate at frequencies within the woofer's operating range The 5.25-inch woofers also employ a rubber surround for added durability. Crossover Network: The Klipsch RC-52 II's crossover network is constructed using extremely high-quality components including top-of-the-line internal wiring, polyester film-type capacitors and an air-core inductor to ensure signal purity and proper driver integration. The speaker's enhanced crossover frequencies offer smoother on-axis and off-axis integration. Enclosure Design Bass Reflex Enclosure: The dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic cone woofers and 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver are mounted in a bass reflex enclosure which features two front-firing ports. The twin front-firing ports eliminate turbulence noise, while increased baffle ribbing around the horn mouth and woofers dramatically improves acoustics across the sonic range. The bass reflex enclosure features a MDF cabinet finished with a Black Ash wood-grain vinyl and an aluminum front baffle. The RC-52 II's rigid cabinet offers improved internal cross-bracing to minimize panel vibrations that can color sound. Magnetic Grille: The center channel loudspeaker features a removable magnetic grille which easily snaps into place over its cast-aluminum front baffle. The speaker can be used with or without its grille in place. Connections Binding Posts: The Klipsch Reference Series RC-52 II is equipped with sturdy binding posts to ensure a secure connection to many types of cable and connectors. The binding post terminals will accept banana plugs (single only), pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and bare wire. Mounting Options Magnetically Shielded: The Klipsch RC-52 II center channel loudspeaker is magnetically shielded to prevent video interference. Placement: The RC-52 II should be centered directly above or below your video screen. If necessary, you can place the speaker on an optional floor stand in front of and below the screen that elevates it to the correct height. Ideally, however, the speaker's front baffle should be flush with the front of the screen. Rubber Feet: The center channel speaker comes with six self-adhesive rubber feet to secure the speaker in place and prevent any damage to your stand's or shelf's surface. Note: The rubber feet add approximately 0.3125" to the height of each speaker. Adjustable Angle: If the center speaker is well above or below the ear height of seated listeners, you can improve performance by angling the center channel slightly to compensate. Included with the speaker is an adjustable foot that you can screw into one of the two threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet. To tilt the speaker down, install the foot in the insert near the back of the cabinet; to tilt the speaker up, install the foot in the insert near the front of the cabinet. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Reviews Average Customer Review: 28 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Just the right size, great sound Written By Matt, Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) As a first step to upgrading my sound system (a pair of 15-year-old Klipsch bookshelf speakers), I picked the RC-52 II. I live in an apartment, and the RC-52 II provides the right balance between sound output and the amount of space it takes up in my entertainment setup. I love having a center channel in my setup, and the Kilpsch looks great and sounds great. Pros: Looks great (black ash finish); doesn't overwhelm your room; sounds great Cons: None that I can think of 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By Anonymous, ID on Friday, March 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I assembled RB-61ii fronts, RB-51ii surrounds, an SW 112 sub and this center speaker. I compared this system to Definitive Technology's 1000/2000 and their 800 systems. The DefTech systems actually distracted me from the movie, overpowering my possibly too small screen, and burying the dialogue and acoustic music under a heavy layer of bass. This Klipsch system delivers floor-rumbling bass effects but in a way that is much better balanced and matched with the center and surrounds. Dialogue is clear and lifelike, and acoustic passages in soundtracks swell with no distortion when needed and play musically when they just fill in background. All five speakers integrate with each other well, including the sub, and three-dimensional imaging--completely missing in the Def Tech systems--is dramatically clear. My system is powered by Marantz separates with an amp delivering 140w/ch--more than the Klipsches are rated for--but I consider the amp money well-spemt given the relaxed power reserves that effortlessly produce the extreme dynamics of today's Blu-Rays. The speakers were set up using the Marantz custom (Rocky tells me--and you can tell) Audessey set-up. No further tweaking was needed. I also upgraded Blu-Ray players--the Yamaha BD-S473 adds Dolby TrueHD sound that my old player lacked, and the difference in audio is obvious. All these years my home system has failed to deliver half the movie experience--the audio--and I never even knew what I was missing! Pros: Natural balance of frequencies. Handles movies' dynamic range just fine. Creates the rumble without boominess or distractingly going over the top. Well-styled. Seem well-built. Cons: Confusion with lower cost, very similar models. (I'm sticking with what works!) 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 On Point Written By tennis57, Cambridge, MD on Thursday, February 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent replacements for 5 1/4" dual Infinity Speakers. Aesthetically pleasing and acoustically sound. Pros: Excellent sound and clarity Aesthetically pleasing Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great speaker! Written By Nick, Beaumont, CA on Monday, January 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I will start by stating that this is my first "real" home theater purchase, and prior to this I had a "home theater in a box" system. My system is powered by a SONY STR-DN840 and I will say that this speaker is quite good. It size is rather large, but that's to be expected from a decent speaker. The sound, like mentioned in previous reviews is very crisp and clear at all volume levels. Whether listening to classical guitar, or watching a kaboom heavy movie this speaker performance is fantastic and it does not struggle to fill my "great room" (approximately 30x30ft). The only thing I have noticed is that I may get some slight clipping from the speaker during an action heavy sequence in a movie at higher volumes. Currently the speaker is set as "large" from the receiver, and I am uncertain if I should switch it to "small" and let my sub do all the work. Either way its a great speaker and I would buy it again if I had to. Pros: Sleek, loud, Amazing vocal clarity at all volumes, great mids and highs when listening to music. Cons: Size (measure carefully), possible speaker clipping in action sequences at higher volumes. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A Klipsch Christmas Written By Lindsay, Albuquerque, NM on Monday, January 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My living room/great room came wired for a 7.1 surround sound system. Wishing to take advantage of this, and while working on a budget, I've been slowing amassing the necessary speakers, receiver, and subwoofer. This Klipsch Reference RC-52 II center speaker was the pièce de résistance. I am 100% happy with it and realize, retrospectively, just how badly I missed it. On one hand, it sounds great cranked up loud when I'm cleaning the house. On the hand, its sounds equally great when I'm watching a movie or TV on regular volume levels - particularly the character dialogue which I sometimes have a hard time hearing. To top it off, I snagged this from the Crutchfield scratch n' dent for a sweet discount. It arrived fully functional, albeit with two tiny (e.g. less than a .25"), cosmetic scratches. I used a wood marker to fill them in, and no one is the wiser. The speaker sits approximately a foot below my TV and does not cause any distortion. Pros: Great sound high and low. Manages to fill my large great room with sound easily. Classy, unobtrusive color and finishings. Cons: I did not measure how this speaker would fit on my entertainment console; i just eyeballed it. I was therefore a bit surprised at how big it was once it arrived. Nevertheless, it still fits. I would just recommend that you measure the spot intended for this speaker before you purchase. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Just What I Needed Written By Peter K., Cape Coral, Fl on Tuesday, November 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is just what I needed. I previously had a Martin Logan center channel speaker. My system is powered by a Marantz SR6007. The system at full volume during a party blew the Martin Logan. I got the Klispch RC-52 and at full volume it purrs like a finely tuned watch. We love the sound and would recommend this to anyone. Pros: Handles any power or volume load. Matches the living room décor. Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch RC-52 II Written By G, Chicago, IL on Friday, August 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome center channel speaker! It is incredibly clear! Pros: Clear, rich sound No distortion Magnetic screen Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By Anonymous, Abbeville, LA on Monday, August 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I put this center along with 2 RF-52 towers, sound is great! The Clarity is amazing!! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch rc 52 Written By LW, Valparaiso, IN on Monday, June 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome center channel! Crisp clear sound for dialogue! Great midrange as well. A bit bulky but very well made. You can't go wrong with this speaker. Love it! Pros: Crisp clear sound, very well made Cons: A bit bigger in size but if you have the room no prob Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC52 II center speaker Written By Lawrence, Concinnati Ohi on Friday, May 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am very pleased with the sound performance of the center speaker which is matched with two Klipsch RC62 speakers & run through. Denon receiver & Samsung HD TV. All 3 speakers are at the same height and provide excellent listening experience. I really enjoy the look of the system with the speaker covers removed as a bonus. Need to add a sub woofer to complete for watching action movies. Crutchfield process was easy all items delivered in a few days of placing order with email tracking provided. Pros: Great value for quality & sound provided. Speaker design is attractive with covers off. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Better than I had hoped for Written By SteveG, Ontario, NY on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I ordered this Klipsch RC-52 II Center Channel speaker when I saw it come up on the Scratch and Dent page. I previously had a Yamaha NS-C310 center but it just didn't put out the sound to match up with the Klipsch Heresy II main speakers I had. Although a few users on the Klipsch forum said I should go without a Center since this one did not exactly match the timbre of my mains, I have to say they were wrong. Much cleaner voices coming from my Sony XBR television through my Yamaha receiver. Much better than I had expected. A great buy especially at $90 off of list for a few nicks you can't even see in my cabinet. Pros: Much nicer sound from my Home Theater setup. Cons: Box it came in, looked like it had been through a war, and the packing only consisted of heavy bubble wrap, but that didn't affect the speaker, and I can't necessarily blame Crutchfield for what was obviously a unit that had either been returned or refurbished through the manufacturer. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Fantastic upgrade Written By RobertS, Farmington, NY on Sunday, May 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I already owned a Klipsch sub-woofer and had just purchased a pair of RF-52's to go with it in my existing home theater system but I was still not happy with my surround sound (in surround mode) until I got this center channel speaker. Suddenly dialogue was crystal clear and sound was seamless across the entire sound-stage!! I was blown away by the fact that I no longer need to crank up the volume just to hear dialogue. With this speaker, coupled with the RF-52's, I can hear every detail. This includes subtle background sounds as well as dialogue. My Onkyo receiver drives this speaker effortlessly (just like the RF-52's) because it is so efficient. I highly recommend this speaker, even if you don't have Klipsch speakers as your main speakers. Pros: Clear, precise, easy to drive (efficient), natural sound, excellent highs and lows (especially for a center channel). Cons: None. Price may seem high but, once you hear it, you will feel like it was a bargain. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Center Channel Written By BobbyA, Muskego on Friday, May 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I matched this up with 4 Klipsch Reference Rf-52 II to complete a surround system. Could not be more happy! Amazing Sound fills the room. This is being powered by a Integra 50.3 rated at 135w. This system replaced a Bose v35 and boy is there a difference. Very Pleased with the Klipsch!!!1 Pros: Crisp Sound, Excellent Range, Well Built, Cons: Heavy Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Greatest Speaker in the history of speakers Written By cuznsteve, Oakland Gardens NY on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I tried sound bar after sound bar and subwoofers and self sowered surround speakers, and by far , out of 10 triesw , these, these stood out as the clear winner of front and center Sounds & Voice! Etc. Pros: Perfect Cons: Priced a tad beyond what i wouldhave expected, but you get what you pay for . Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Excellent center channel Written By RichF, MA on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall this is a top quality cc speaker. Dialog is clear and it will play quite loud without noticeable distortion or compression. There is only a slight mid-bass bump to mar it's performance. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By WesleyS, Fountain Inn, SC on Monday, April 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have never been more pleased with immediate results by switching to this speaker. My surround sound system was built on the Bose Cube Speakers and the Bose Center Channel Speaker. My wife and I had to constantly select "subtitles" when watching a movie as we could not understand the dialogue. I have an Onkyo 809 Home Theater Receiver with the Audyssey Speaker Set-up. This did not improve the quality of sound from the Bose Center Channel Speaker. The Klipsch fits well with our TV and the sound is awesome. We can now hear what we had been missing for years. I have come to believe the Bose system is highly overrated. The proof to me was in the much improved sound. I am sorry it took me so long to find a replacement. The speaker is well worth the investment. It makes me wonder what I may be missing with my other Bose speakers. Pros: Attractive case and detachable grill. Cons: None. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By SW, rockford, IL on Friday, March 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Clear, crisp and loud. Very satisfied. Pros: Solid build. Cons: none. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By Anonymous, Augusta, GA on Sunday, March 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very well made sturdy and beautiful. Sound quality is out standing. Pros: Sturdy Attractive Outstanding sound Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 klipsch ref center Written By joe, madison, fl on Monday, February 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) just what I expected!!! AWESOME!! Very loud speaker!! Pros: strong and it's pretty!!! Cons: Heavy Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By Josh, APO Germany, Ramstein Air Base on Sunday, December 23, 2012 Great sounding speaker...an absolute must for any home theater. I have it with my 2 RF-52's and it fills in the voices from movies very nicely. Pros: well built....very attractive....sound is amazing. Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great center speaker Written By Chad, Eau Claire, WI on Monday, December 03, 2012 I have this paired with Rf 52ii's and RB 51ii's with a RW-12D with a new Denon reciever. I had an older Klipsch center I thought was good but this thing sounds amazing. Crystal clear with NO distortion and also hits hard when listening to music. Overall I <3 it! Pros: Crystal clear, no distortion. Dialogue is dead nuts watching movies. Fills the room perfectly Cons: NONE! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch RC-52 II Center Speaker Written By Russ C, Cuyahoga Falls, OH on Sunday, February 26, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit is the final addition to my "vinyl" system that is music-only and Klipsch speakers are utilized in conjunction with a Polk sub-woofer. The room is fairly large, about 35' deep and the sound stage is very convincing and dynamic, yet not overwhelming. I am very pleased with the purchase and highly recommend the unit. Purchasing from Amazon was less costly than local dealer from direct price and no sales tax involved. Pros: Range and dynamics Cons: Weight and mounting on walls. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Just got the RC 52 II Written By cecil27455, Greensboro, NC on Friday, January 20, 2012 Jst got this speaker last night. It sounds great out of the box! i have it paired with Rb 61 II SW112 and klipsch surrounds! I was very impressed! im glad i didnt listen to all the forums and get the RC 62 II cause that would have been to big Pros: everything Cons: none 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch one of the best Written By Vic, Massachusetts. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The center channel is used for about 60% of movies. Most conversations, etc come from the center speaker so its the most important speaker in a home theater system. These are fantastic, very flat sound, very crisp. Using them with a Pioneer VSX920 and Audioquest X2 speaker cable (surprisingly made a huge difference as well as keeping the receiver cooler running). The horn tweeter works fantastic, they get pretty loud and stay sharp without distortion. Paired up with my RF52 II they sound incredible. Better then theater surround sound. A nice velodyne Impact 12 does the bass. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 AWESOME!!! Written By Tom S., Orange CA on Friday, March 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) EXCELLENT!!!! I am using them with a pair of Klipsch RB 61 II fronts and smaller Klipsch surround speakers with an Onkyo A/V. Great volume and well matched combo. These speakers sound better and better with more and more volume. Very loud, tight, crisp and clear. 5 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best center I heard Written By MisterMom, Lincoln, NE on Saturday, January 22, 2011 I had a little Pioneer center speaker but it sound muffled all the time. This center performs great and sounds crystal clear. This speaker made a big difference in watching movies for our family. 4 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome Sound.. .. .. Written By Jared, NY on Monday, October 18, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was hesitant to purchase a center channel because my two RF-52's sounded so good on their own. The RC-52 however works seamlessly with the RF-52's and fills in the sound. I didn't realize what I was missing until I had one. It was well worth the money for the sound improvement and I am extremely happy. Addition of the center channel completes the front sound stage and pull it together. I enjoy music and movies and it does both justice. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Written By Livsy2, Pana, IL on Saturday, October 09, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This speaker performs great! The dialogue sounds perfect during movies. Another awesome speaker by Klipsch. 4 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 question already asked Does anyone know if this would support the weight of an 80 lb flat screen? Thanks, Bill [ Bill Feb 28, 2014 ] 9 answers I would not put a flat screen on top. It would not be stable and the speaker has a front support piece to lift up the front part of the speaker [ CESAR Mar 04, 2014 ] Yes, but I don't think it makes a good support. [ GLENN E Mar 03, 2014 ] Bill, I am not expert but was given this question to answer. I definitely would not put a tv on this speaker. It is a speaker, not a tv stand. I would pursue a different solution. An 80lb tv can be very dangerous if not properly mounted or supported. You can find tv mounts for reasonable prices if you seach the internet. Even ones with articulating arms that can bring the tv off the wall. Eric [ ERIC Mar 02, 2014 ] This really isn't a true answer to your question, but only my recommendation. Although this Center Channel speaker is built very ruggedly, I would not risk placing an 80 pound television on top of it. You have to realize that you aren't talking about a fully formed box of thick material. The front of the speaker is comprised of the mounting surface for the speakers, and probably not the thick MDF board of the sides. Also, I'm not sure of the construction of the back of the speaker box. There is a forum right on the Klipsch website where the people more involved with it's construction can possibly answer your question better. Since this would also raise your flatscreen off the base cabinet another 6.5", I would think it would make the television somewhat unstable. I hope that helps. [ STEPHEN Mar 02, 2014 ] I would say...yes. This speaker is VERY beefy...but I certainly don't know the ramifications of putting 80 lbs of TOP of a speaker? Personally, I would not do it...but I feel confidant is will support 80 lbs. [ STEVE M Mar 02, 2014 ] We did not place our flat screen on the this. We mounted the TV [ PATRICIA Mar 02, 2014 ] My guess would be a strongly confident YES. There's no way to know for sure of course unless I've tried it, which I haven't, but the speaker is very solidly built and heavy in it's own right. I'll think you'll be safe with your 80lb flat screen on top of this speaker....good luck!!! [ CHRIS Mar 02, 2014 ] I wouldn't do it Bill. Although this speaker is in a well designed heavy box, 80 lbs seems like a lot. I'd worry about an eventual fracture, and, even in the short term, transmitted stresses to the speaker itself; causing distortion, or damage. I have my center speaker on the the bottom shelf of a bookcase shelving unit, and the flatscreen on a separate shelf above it. [ STEVE Mar 02, 2014 ] It is so solidly built, I can't imagine any problems supporting that weight. That's my opinion but you might want to verify this with Klipsch directly. [ JEFF Mar 02, 2014 ] Add accessories for the Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Add Accessories Connect your new center channel speaker simply and securely to your home theater receiver. See all categories & accessories Connect your new center channel speaker simply and securely to your home theater receiver. Speaker Wire with Connectors You'll need wire to connect your center channel speaker to your amp or receiver.Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need with a spool of bulk speaker wire. No wire is included with this speaker. Speaker Wire without Connectors Add connectors to your bulk speaker wire for a neater, easier, and more reliable installation. Connectors & Clamps Add a bracket and wall-mount your center speaker. Speaker Wall Mounts You'll want to position your center channel speaker for the best possible sound. Stands give you an attractive alternative. Speaker Stands Floor-standing Speakers Bookshelf Speakers Surround (Rear) Speakers Have your new speakers installed by qualified professionals. Professional Installation Original Monster Cable With gold pin connectors (15-foot pair) 34 people say Your Price: $39.99 Add to Cart Monster Cable SuperFlat Mini Decor-friendly speaker cable with gold pin connectors (50-foot spool) 24 people say Your Price: $34.95 Add to Cart AudioQuest Type 4 Speaker cables with pre-attached banana connectors (10-foot pair) Options 10-foot pair-$248.99 15-foot pair-$298.99 25-foot pair-$398.99 Speaker cables with pre-attached banana connectors (10-foot pair) Speaker cables with pre-attached banana connectors (15-foot pair) Speaker cables with pre-attached banana connectors (25-foot pair) 22 people say Your Price: $248.99 Add to Cart AudioQuest Type 4 Single center speaker cable with pre-attached banana connectors (10 feet) 8 people say Your Price: $124.49 Add to Cart AudioQuest X2 Speaker Cable 14-gauge cable, connectors optional (30 feet, Gray) Options 30 feet, Gray-$58.99 30 feet, White-$58.99 50 feet, Gray-$94.99 50 feet, White-$94.99 14-gauge cable, connectors optional (30 feet, Gray) 14-gauge cable, connectors optional (30 feet, White) 14-gauge cable, connectors optional (50 feet, Gray) 14-gauge cable, connectors optional (50 feet, White) 23 people say Your Price: $58.99 Add to Cart AudioQuest G2 Speaker Cable 16-gauge cable, connectors optional (30 feet, Gray) Options 30 feet, Gray-$38.99 30 feet, White-$38.99 50 feet, Gray-$64.99 50 feet, White-$64.99 16-gauge cable, connectors optional (30 feet, Gray) 16-gauge cable, connectors optional (30 feet, White) 16-gauge cable, connectors optional (50 feet, Gray) 16-gauge cable, connectors optional (50 feet, White) 19 people say Your Price: $38.99 Add to Cart Monster XPHP MKII Speaker cable with clear jacket (100 feet) Options 100 feet-$99.95 50 feet-$49.95 Speaker cable with clear jacket (100 feet) Speaker cable with clear jacket (50 feet) 8 people say Your Price: $99.95 Add to Cart Monster XP® Speaker cable with clear jacket, connectors optional (100 feet) Options 20 feet-$19.95 100 feet-$64.95 Speaker cable with clear jacket, connectors optional (20 feet) Speaker cable with clear jacket, connectors optional (100 feet) 46 people say Your Price: $64.95 Add to Cart Monster QuickLock Self-Crimping Angled Spade Connectors 2 pairs 5 people say Your Price: $19.95 Add to Cart Monster QuickLock Self-Crimping Flex Pin Connectors 2 pairs 18 people say Your Price: $19.95 Add to Cart Monster QuickLock Self-Crimping Banana Connectors 2 pairs 63 people say Your Price: $19.95 Add to Cart Monster crimp-on mini bananas 1 pair, 16-gauge 5 people say Your Price: $5.95 Add to Cart Monster crimp-on banana connectors 1 pair, 12-gauge 4 people say Your Price: $5.95 Add to Cart Monster Cable Twist-on Angled Gold Pins 4 pair, 12-gauge 9 people say Your Price: $13.95 Add to Cart Monster XP Mini Twist-on Pin Connectors 4 pair, 16-gauge (4 pair) 14 people say Your Price: $11.95 Add to Cart On-Q Banana Plugs 1 pair 3 people say Your Price: $10.99 Add to Cart Pinpoint AM15 Center channel speaker wall mount 17 people say Your Price: $29.99 Add to Cart Sanus NFC18 Single 18" center channel speaker stand (Black) 3 people say Your Price: $99.99 Add to Cart Klipsch Reference RF-52 II Floor-standing speaker (Black Ash) 59 people say Your Price: $375.00 Add to Cart Klipsch Reference RB-51 II Bookshelf speakers 4 people say Your Price: $419.99 Add to Cart Klipsch Reference RS-52 II Surround speaker 5 people say Your Price: $425.00 Add to Cart Deluxe Audio + Video Component Installation 4 people say Your Price: $179.99 Add to Cart Premium 5-Speaker Home Theater Installation 4 people say Your Price: $449.99 Add to Cart Premium 2-Speaker Home Theater Installation 1 person says Your Price: $359.99 Add to Cart Premium 7-Speaker Home Theater Installation Your Price: $599.99 Add to Cart Premium 6-Speaker Home Theater Installation Your Price: $549.99 Add to Cart Why choose SquareTrade? 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It's nice to see somebody put their money where their clout is. Like Lady Gaga, who, along with her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, launched the Born This Way Foundation this week during a ceremony at Harvard. The organization aims to help put a stop to bullying through youth empowerment. Gaga also announced that the Born Brave bus will follow her tour bus around the country, giving people from all walks of life a space to come talk about their experiences—and tailgate before the show, 'natch. Read more about it here.
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The world lost a pop icon this week when Davy Jones passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He was sixty-six. As singer for TV pop group The Monkees in the late '60s, Jones rose to fame for both his boyish good looks and ability to rock out on a tambourine like no other. He will be missed. R.I.P.
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If the Gorillaz ever invite you over for breakfast, don't accept. The new video for "Do Ya Thing" shows CGI band members eating toast with bloody ears among other unsavory things. Vocals by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and Andre 3000 make the music palatable, at least. Watch the video below.
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GMO Labeling Fight Moves to Washington State
Activists in Washington State have been hard at work on I-522, a November 2013 ballot and legislative initiative to require mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). And they need our help!
Building on our Movement's near-victory in California (where we got 48% of the vote, despite being outspent five to one) the Label It WA team is rushing to meet a December 31, 2012 deadline for signature-gathering. Theyve already collected 230,000 signatures. But they need 100,000 more by December 31 to make sure they have the 241,153 valid signatures required to get on the ballot in 2013.
This is another critical battle for GMO labeling, one with some strategic advantages we didn't have in California. I-522 already has strong support from Washington farmers, ranchers, and dairies, both organic and conventional, who are up in arms about the economic and environmental threats posed by genetically engineered wheat, apples, and alfalfa. Plus, Washington is far smaller than California in terms of population and registered voters and boasts a powerful network of co-ops, independent natural food stores, and grassroots organizations who are already fully on board with the campaign.
In addition, Washington's new Governor, Jay Inslee, is a longtime Congressional supporter of GE food labeling and organic agriculture. According to Washington State law, if the state legislature feels there is majority support for a ballot initiative, in this case mandatory GE food labeling, they can pass it into law before it goes for a statewide vote in November 2013.
If you live in Washington and can help collect signatures, or are willing to set up a meeting with your state legislator in December to convince him or her to support GMO labeling and I-522, sign up here.
Label It WA also needs money, for paid signature-gatherers, for public education, for coalition-building and to counter the inevitable attacks from Monsanto and Big Food. The Organic Consumers Fund has donated an initial $60,000 to the campaign, but we need to raise more. To support the campaign, donate here.
Monsanto and Big Food would love to see us go away, but the millions of people in California and across this country who fought for Prop 37, the California Right to Know GMO labeling initiative, have made it clear: we are here to stay. How is it that in 60 other countries, citizens have fought for and won this basic right, yet here in the U.S. we continue to let dirty corporate money corrupt our food and our politics?
Lets get I-522 on the ballot in Washington, let's help Washington voters convince their legislators to enact I-522 into law even before November 13, and lets win.
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Front page of the New York Times this morning--"Major Grocer to Label Foods With Gene-Modified Content." Whole Foods (not surprisingly) has announced that by 2018, it will require all GM foods sold in its stores will need to be properly labeled. They claim that customers, already, have responded positively (i.e., with their money) when foods are described as non-GM.
The article also mentions the struggles in CA and that similar initiatives have qualified for the ballot in not only WA state, but also MO (of all places!).
Reading such an article is not a bad way to start a lazy Saturday morning after a long week!
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* Footnote 1: I won't pretend that I don't have issues with Whole Foods. For example, it has a history of being rather anti-union, which--if you cannot tell by my pseudonym--is an issue for me. However, neither will I pretend that I do not regularly shop there. Its anti-union past is a topic for another thread. Kudos to Whole Foods in this (seemingly reasonable and simple) promise to properly label food.
** Footnote 2: For any of you out there living in the Chicago-land area, join the CSA (community supported agriculture). My farm is Genesis Growers--let Farmer Vicki bring you her local, organic (non-GM) veggies and eggs every week! Here is her website: http://www.genesis-growers.com/
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FINLAND, Minn. - The million-strong Organic Consumers Association (OCA), North America's leading watchdog over organic and fair trade standards, said today that it is encouraged by Whole Foods Markets' plan, announced last week, to support consumers' right to know by requiring labeling of all foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018.
However, the OCA called on Whole Foods, the nation's largest national organic foods retailer, to move up its labeling deadline to July 2015, and to take the lead in the organic industry to end deceptive labeling practices by requiring all the stores' products that include the word "natural" in their labeling or packaging to be GMO-free.
"We are pleased that Whole Foods has finally recognized consumers' right to know about GMOs," said Ronnie Cummins, National Director of the OCA. "This is a major victory for U.S. consumers who have for far too long been denied basic information which would enable them to make safe, healthy food choices. This also represents a major defeat for Monsanto and the rest of the biotech industry who have been deceiving consumers since they first conspired more than 20 years ago with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to falsely convince consumers that genetically modified foods are no different than foods that don't contain organisms created by manipulating DNA in laboratories or by injecting seeds with bacteria and pesticides."
But the Whole Foods plan does not go far enough, Cummins said. "We ask that Whole Foods step up its timetable for GMO labeling, to coincide with the July 2015 deadline prescribed by I-522, the citizens' initiative for GMO labeling in Washington State. We also call on Whole Foods to stop selling products that contain GMOs under the misleading "natural" label, and to require any product in its store called "natural" be GMO-free."
Washington's I-522 is expected to pass in November 2013, becoming the first statewide mandatory GMO labeling law. The law establishes July 2015 as the deadline for compliance. Whole Foods Markets already complies with the U.K.'s mandatory GMO labeling law in its seven stores in that country.
Whole Foods came under fire last year when the company dragged its feet in supporting Proposition 37, California's Right to Know GMO Labeling citizens' initiative. In October, CEO John Mackey confirmed in a blog post that Whole Foods stores knowingly sell Monsanto's genetically modified corn, without labeling it.
Last week, the OCA launched a new nationwide campaign: Organic Retail and Consumer Alliance (ORCA). The new alliance will aggressively promote organic food and products, and expose and eliminate the rampant "natural" labeling and marketing fraud that has slowed the growth of America's $30-billion dollar organic sector.
"Routine mislabeling and marketing fraud has confused millions of U.S. consumers, and enabled the so-called "natural" foods and products sector to grow into a $60-billion- a-year powerhouse, garnering twice as many sales in 2012 as certified organic products," said Cummins. "It's time we stopped allowing food companies to market unhealthy food products, containing GMOs, pesticides, and synthetic and chemical compounds, as "natural," and we call on Whole Foods Market to take the first step."
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The Organic Consumers Fund is a 501(c)4 allied organization of the Organic Consumers Association, focused on grassroots lobbying and legislative action.
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"I wasn't going to spend my life doing what had already been done." - Georgia O'Keeffe
How did this initiative not pass? Can anyone out there in the northwest shed some light?
Namaste from the Midwest,
"I wasn't going to spend my life doing what had already been done." - Georgia O'Keeffe
In a word (two words) BIG MONEY. The opposition outspent the backers of the proposition many many times over. They started early and often. The pro people waited till the last week to campaign. They waited too long.
And the opposition emphasized that Prop 522 would cost the taxpayers money by raising their grocery bills. It was a lie, but WA taxpayers usually vote their wallets....
It was a travesty.... the deceit, the outright lying....
Living next door in Oregon, I was subjected to the whole humiliating process. I hope our state gets a shot at it next. I think we could pass it.
Don't you just hate ignorance? Especially when it is bought and paid for?
One last thing: I don't think WA voters know how detrimental GMO's are. That was never mentioned by either side.... Another mistake by the campaign in my opinion.
So there you have it. There may have been other reasons also, but I think these were the big ones.
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