BASIC 5.1 SYSTEM SETUP | Home Theater Basics | Sony |@Klipsch

[@matttobin3407]

Wow! Great video! As a complete beginner to home audio, you seem really knowledgeable! It shows in the quality and competency of this video!

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks so much! Thought I’d provide some basics, since even I was a beginner at one point. 😄🙌

[@jamesproudlove1527]

Thank you for making home theatre set up so easy to follow. I did follow your instructions & wow! I didn't think my system would sound so good. Even listening to my Carpenters CD the stereo sound stage was great. The separation between instruments in the stage I've never been aware until now. Cheers!

[@ealanosborne]

Awesome, thanks for the compliments! Glad I could help you out! 😀🙌

[@jamesproudlove1527]

@@ealanosborne your welcome Ealan.

[@paulbrown1585]

Carpenters ? really ?

[@jamesproudlove1527]

@@paulbrown1585 yes really. I'm an old fart who enjoys ABBA, the Beatles, Queen & classical music especially baroque!

[@patty-ow9ul]

Really appreciate your help, no bs and explained well for those who are not very technically minded thankyou

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome! Thanks for your kind words! 🎉

[@mithritades]

I'm trying the ARC set up right now! and I was using a 1 into 2 plug for my sub and not just plugging ONE into the left!...I learned alot today

[@ealanosborne]

Glad this could help! 😁

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

When we moved into our house we had the Sony STR-DH750. Never had the room for 7 speakers though. I’ve had several different receivers since because I buy and sell a lot of home audio. USED. Anyway I enjoyed the 3 year old video. Thanks

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome! 😎

[@maejimasgamesplay8446]

おつかれさまでした。参考にします! good!

[@botanicalbrother]

That beat box blooper is underrated! Conneckiticonnectatatikata!!! Haha thanks for the awesome directions! You laid it out perfectly

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks, dude! Glad I could help! :)

[@m.calabura9303]

Well deserved "like" on a video. The video is as entertaining as it is very informative about the subject. Thank you so much.

[@ealanosborne]

Awww, thanks so much! 😊

[@pogolas]

Best guide for beginners so far. Thank you Can someone suggest pair of bookshelf speakers and a central channel, and a budget 5.1 receiver to guide them?

[@RBS22]

I loved the video, it removed my doubts.

[@ealanosborne]

Yay! Glad I could help! 🙌

[@Joobie21]

This was perfect. Thank you!

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome!!

[@jesusnieves2222]

you my lifesaver bro....I mount my klipsch atmos and sounds spectacular...thank you for this great vid tutorial

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome! 🙌

[@N1XTM]

Having bitten the bullet of switching to this manual modular audio setup, this has been super helpful! Thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome! 🤘

[@moss8448]

see that some are having issues with the Sony STR-DH590 sound set up dialing in the SW because the 'on screen' GUI only has limited options. have that model coming in the mail and have been reading (hearing?) all I can prior to installation. got the 5.1 Klipsch's myself to match up with this unit. a post by the cheapaudioman not recommending the unit because of this hassle has really thrown cold water on my expectations. I just may go all manual with the thing. as yet have the Klipsch's hooked up to a mini-amp (Fosi BT30D Pro) and they sound great.

[@nathan15218]

Thank you so much you are the best. This really help me set up my home theater system for the first time it came out amazing I’m just trying to learn how to do my speakers to the exact sound I like!

[@ealanosborne]

Yayyy! Glad I could help! 🤘

[@jralicea6299]

Perfect! This will be my task this week once my Klipsch 5.1 system arrives, so excited!

[@ealanosborne]

Hooray! 🤘

[@thanosnaclor]

Thanks! Just what I needed.

[@ealanosborne]

Glad I could help! 🎉

[@strifeup2]

Speakers arrive tomorrow, all other items already here... video posted just in time for set up (sometimes I fell like I'm on The Truman Show 🤔)..... hehe thank you good sir!

[@ealanosborne]

Haha, you’re welcome! Can’t wait until you get it all set up!

[@strifeup2]

@@ealanosborne lol me too, I'll let you know!

[@safwandalbadalsa8388]

What's up with your setup? Super?

[@strifeup2]

​@@safwandalbadalsa8388hey sorry I just saw this. But it sounds great! I had to reconnect, so I'm back now 😄

[@strifeup2]

Hello friend. My receiver is shutting off when the sound gets to a climatic part in whatever it is I am watching. Any idea why this is happening?​@@ealanosborne

[@RiCH_926]

I have that same receiver it's pretty good I have it set up through optical you know just playing around with different connections I tried adjusting on my speakers and all that not very good at that lol so I bought the mic that should have come with the receiver but I bought it from the pawn shop so I bought one online and boy am I happy I did that because I was way off of my adjustments😅

[@ealanosborne]

Yay! It’s all about that tinkering, baby! 😁

[@jedimaster6139]

I had my Sony av receiver connected to the hdmi port output but w/out an ARC indicated on my tv input but it is working , audio and video were all good

[@ealanosborne]

Oh nice!

[@ashwin6247]

Brilliantly explained

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much!

[@fairycat]

With Personal Computer that is much simple and cheaper you just need subboofer amplifier and you are good to go.

[@zerubbabelwubshet8979]

Idk what I’ve to say but I just understand 💯

[@kroticjordan3910]

Very thorough and precise video!!! Love it!!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you!!! 🤘

[@kroticjordan3910]

@@ealanosborne you’re welcome!!

[@mauriciovillarroel8652]

You are the best man 🥺 thank you!!!!!

[@Bobalicious]

Thanks for the help.

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome! 🎉

[@Brutalized]

Thank you for making such a useful and easy to follow video.

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome! 😁🤘

[@zaphiro2]

Graciaas! Thxs for you presentation, i was too many doubts thanks dude !! Awesome video

[@rottsrool]

Brilliant this was so helpful. Thankyou for a very informative video 👍

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome!!! 🙌

[@Max-rb9nb]

Giving you a like for using metric system

[@ealanosborne]

Woohoo! Thanks! 😁🎉

[@BigStacksEnt]

Thank you. Very helpful 👌🏽

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome! 🤘

[@drecamp9507]

Can you show a video as to how you ran your speaker wire behind the wall?

[@ealanosborne]

I don’t have a video, but I can tell you that I had to go up into the attic, find the space between studs where I needed to go, drilled a hole into the 2x4 at the top (where the ceiling meets the wall) then snaked wire down, pulled it through the hole in the wall next to where the speaker would be mounted. 👍

[@Smiller0]

Dude, you're the best

[@inglesfacilbettydavid623]

EXCELENT VIDEO BRO!!! U R THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!! U R A GURU........

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much! 😀🙌

[@SeanSecret]

I enjoyed the video AND I hit that like button!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank youuuu! 😁🎉

[@bruceharrip]

Now I know what the 1 stands for thanks .

[@ealanosborne]

You’re welcome, Bruce! 🙌

[@gabo9200]

Flawless Presentation and very informational video, great job! Liked the video a lot

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@rimfirejunkie7427]

Outstanding presentation.

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much!

[@MyFireVideos]

You make good videos.

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! That's the goal! :)

[@Shortmixking]

Nice video. I have that same setup

[@AdiWarrior]

Just neat and simple!!! Great!!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much!

[@esmomo2561]

Thx bro very helpful

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome! 🤘

[@michelloranger2590]

Great video. Thanks.

[@ealanosborne]

You're very welcome!

[@MultiWayland]

thank you very much

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome!

[@sergioacosta7759]

Hello, I have the Logitech 906z 5.1 surround system, its great. But If I buy one of the SONY's will it make it better. Also I can make the image better if I plugged my blue ray or Ultra hd 4k player? Thank you.

[@KevinsHeaven]

Excellent video!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much!

[@KevinsHeaven]

@@ealanosborne absolutely!

[@jonathanjames8765]

Appreciate the video!

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome!

[@AlexosYou]

Very nice tutorial, thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

Hey, you're welcome! :)

[@mehmoodmirani8750]

Love from Pakistan bro❤❤❤❤✌✌✌

[@PleaseWait...]

Now.. wire management

[@jimlayhey7378]

Great video!!! Just curious, if i have an older dvd player with only coaxial cables can i plug them into the receiver and get it on to the tv via hdmi earc?

[@ealanosborne]

Well eARC only applies to audio coming from the TV back through your AVR. BUT…yeah, as long as your AVR has digital coax inputs, you should be able to connect your older DVD player to it and select that same input in the AVR menu. 🎉

[@timheffernan188]

Great Presentation. You noted that your receiver is located remotely in a closet. I have a similar setup. I installed a Smartcraft IR emitter to control devices (Sony A/V, BlueRay, Apple TV with my universal remote. Remote seems to be working fine and sensor is definitely receiving the signal but my new Sony DH590. receiver does not recognize the signal. Could there be an issues with difference frequencies between the emitter and the receiver?

[@alchemy1]

My new Onn TV does not want to recognize the computer if the HDMI comes from the output of the reciever, only if the HDMI from the computer is connected directly to TV. Although come to think of it, in both cases I have connected the Optical cable from TV to the reciever if that makes a difference. I wonder why it would. Also when I go on KZbin which I spent most my time at, Playing youtube directly from TV and receiver, the sound is 20 times louder, than through the computer. It almost gave me a heart attack today when I happen to stumble on it. I just purchased this tv yesterday. My previous TV was able to recognize the computer either way. The previous TV had one HDMI. and this one has 4 but that just gives you 4 HDMI options. My reciever has 4 hdmi input.

[@jimxtx]

Wonderful presentation ... Keep up the good work !!

[@CrashCarson14]

The white strip on the wire is positive

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

I have the same STR-DH550, but once when I wanted to check my subwoofer cable because the sub was acting weird, the cable touched a wrong part apparently and a small explosion happened, now something is stuck in one of my subwoofer out ports, have no clue how to get it out but I can't put a cable in it anymore, the other one works fine, but I am limited to .1 instead of .2 now.

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

And btw it SUCKS that it doesn't pass through HDR.........

[@TheHistorianKing]

Don't they have the 5 speakers in Bluetooth these days now? It'll make it much easier.

[@spidey31]

Would a passive sub use the same sub out or should it go to the front or surround port thx

[@dwaynephilpot6154]

Question can you use banana plugs on the speakers. Also what do you use to wall mount them?

[@ealanosborne]

Yes, you can use standard banana plugs with the style of speaker terminals that are on the receiver in this particular video (they’re called 5-way binding posts). With spring loaded speaker terminals, since the hole to insert the speaker wire is smaller, you’d want to get “pin banana plugs,” since they have skinnier tips. 👍

[@davidhalley9795]

Great video! I do have a question. Four of my speakers are in the ceiling. My problem is that I only hear the front two with my center speaker. The rear ceiling speakers are the surround speakers and I hear nothing. I’ve tested them in the test mode and there’s sound. What am I doing wrong or is it up to how the audio is broadcast?

[@ealanosborne]

Huh...what are you testing it with? A show or a movie?

[@davidhalley9795]

@@ealanosborne A movie on Netflix. Usually the Netflix music note when you launch the app you’d hear with the sub woofer only comes out of the center and front speakers.

[@Toschh]

Great video

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you!!!

[@Toschh]

@@ealanosborne i have a sony a90J oled. Right now I'm trying to figure out what kind of sorround system to buy. I can use my tv as a center chanel.

[@wolfmanjack530]

What are your thoughts on Sony HT-A9 soundbar system?

[@Ralfjones]

Loved the video, very helpful! I need the name of this song, please!

[@ealanosborne]

You're very welcome! And do you mean you need the name of the background music song? If so, I wrote that too! :) It's called "She Stops for No One." Here is a link to the album - 3alan.bandcamp.com/album/lemme-tell-you-a-story

[@deadline7610]

Nicely Done. Question for my old Denon 5.1 setup. I normally run everything, movies and reg. tv in the 7 ch. stereo mode. Voices sounds great from the center channel just not getting the Dolby Digital 5.1 separation. When the system is set up using Dolby digital for 5.1 my center channel audio gets very muddy but I get the effects going to all the other channels. Is there something in the setup that needs to change or I should check ? Thanks in advance.

[@DarrenKrusi]

Are you still using the Klipsch theatre pack in your new home?

[@ealanosborne]

Nope. 😄

[@Jason-hc1jl]

Nice video and explanation. I just ordered my Klipsch 5.1 , do i need to absolutely pair it with a receiver? If not , how does the set up sound by itself ?

[@ealanosborne]

Yes, the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack is a set of passive speakers, meaning they can’t power themselves, and need to be powered by a receiver (connected via speaker wire). Sony STR-DH590, Denon S650H are good 5.1 channel baseline receivers. 👍

[@Jason-hc1jl]

@@ealanosborne Thank you for your reply. I might have to get myself a receiver too in that case ! :)

[@DennisTamayo]

I can set up in my new proposed home in Los Angeles.

[@josephantony2834]

The best video I came across after 3 days on you tube. But my problem Isn't solved yet .😊 Could you please tell me how to do it if it is possible? My av reciever ( Teufel Ultima Kombo 20) has only 2 binding posts each for left and .right speakers.There is no provision to connect center speakers.Now Is there anyway I could connect a center speaker? Thanks

[@bighands69]

No you cannot have a center speaker as your system is a stereo so that means your sound is going to be two speakers only. Stereo sound does not need a center speaker and has an excellent sound on its own. Stereo is good enough for high end music systems and can be good enough for home theater. Before proper high quality 5.1 came along my home theater system was stereo and to be honest it was amazing.

[@monasteryintibet]

A Sony rep said I could connect my Sony soundbar HT-MT 300/301 to the sony STR-DH590 for more juice in my sound is this true? Would that work?

[@ealanosborne]

I’m not familiar with that soundbar at all, so your guess is as good as mine. The HT-MT300 doesn’t seem to have any audio outputs - just inputs - and those inputs are limited to optical and 3.5mm. The only outputs on the DH590 are from the speaker terminals or HDMI, so you’d have to get a little creative with adapters just to make it work. I’m not seeing it, but I’d love for a Sony rep to show me how it’s done, because I’d be very interested in knowing how to pull that off. 🙌

[@JisseBrayant]

It's ok to connect 3ohms speakers to 4 ohms amplifier?

[@wesvill7565]

Great video, I was wondering if you can explain the "crossover frequency" and what is the optimum setpoint, I've got mine at 140 but the max setting is 160. My speakers and receiver are old (Polk 6751 and a Sony STR -DG500).

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! And the crossover frequency is where you tell the receiver to split the difference between a speaker and the subwoofer. Basically where the subwoofer will take over with low frequency sound. Those Polk 6751 speakers' frequency response dips down to 40 Hz, so you typically want to set the crossover frequency 10-20 Hz above that. So I'd go with 60 Hz, for example. Make sense? 😀

[@wesvill7565]

Make sense, I appreciate the information. that was really helpful, I do notice a difference in the quality of the sound. By the way, does setting it up higher than 60 harm the speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

@@wesvill7565 No, not at all. You could set any speaker’s crossover to 150 Hz, but then you’re robbing the speaker of some mid-low frequencies that help give it a fuller sound. THX standard is 80 Hz, so you could also test that to see if it works better in your situation.

[@predminator8157]

Do speaker wires have to be run through walls and ceilings though? What are the other ways it can be done without the wires showing

[@ealanosborne]

Check out this article from SVS! www.svsound.com/blogs/speaker-setup-and-tuning/10-ways-to-hide-speaker-wire-and-audio-cables

[@predminator8157]

@@ealanosborne thank you

[@chriswalters6273]

Hey Ellen just a quick question, can I somehow hook up a pair of powered speakers as well as passive speakers to my 5.1 receiver, just curious… thanks!!

[@ealanosborne]

No, unfortunately. As far as I know, I don’t think there are any consumer powered speakers that can have their internal amp bypassed, to be integrated into a home theater systems. I wish you could, though! 😄

[@IStirFryUInMyWok]

Any pros/cons to to plugging all hdmi cables into receiver theme one from the “out” to the tv vs all connected to the tv the tv and receiver connected via arc? As in, if your equipment is capable of both, is there still a reason to do one way or the other?

[@ealanosborne]

Just depends on your situation. Example: I have a media closet somewhat away from my TV, so I plug my Switch directly into my TV for a more direct connection to the Joycon controllers. Also, if you have a PS5 or XBOX Series X - since receivers have had HDMI 2.1/4K @ 120Hz problems - plugging that directly into the TV bypasses any issues like that. Otherwise, it’s usually fine to plug everything into a receiver. 👍

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

I need some assistance. I have cable box and a Roku, should both connect through the receiver first. But, when we want to just watch news or a TV show without going through all of our speakers how would we make this connection? We’d just like to use the TV’s speakers for news programs and regular TV shows. And is it possible to set up the receiver so that when we turn on the Roku box it “triggers” the receiver to come on automatically? Our receiver is a Marantz SR5010. Thx

[@gabrielaceves6984]

For a connection using the Optical input on the receiver, would it be the same as the hdmi arc? Plug everything in the tv, then from the tv using an optical cable to the receiver optical input? Is there any difference in that setup?

[@ealanosborne]

Audio-wise, they should sound the same. Although a lot of 5.1 AVRs nowadays are CEC compatible over HDMI which allows you to control volume and other features via your TV remote. So that’s nice, in case you don’t have line of sight to your AVR (like me, since mine is in a media closet). You can’t get CEC control over Optical. Something to consider. 👍

[@gabrielaceves6984]

@@ealanosborne You not only answered my question, but I didnt know you can use your tv remote to control the speaker volume using ARC. That's awesome! Thanks. Literally made my life one less remote using my 2.1 sound bar now. I want to upgrade to a 5.1 sound system in the future so I am doing research using your videos and it has helped a lot! Thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

@@gabrielaceves6984 Hooray!!! 😄 Glad I could help!

[@DJSanDiskMdluli1996]

Very. And how much is the banana clips?

[@ealanosborne]

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[@electronicreviewer2541]

I have the same av receiver sony dh550

[@tailwhipolaf]

My subwoofer has + and - connection like a speaker only. And the a/v receiver is subwoofer pre-out RCA (purple color). how do I connect this with what cable? :(

[@ealanosborne]

Something like an RCA to line level speaker wire? 👇 amzn.to/3Zub5MX

[@abdulazizamh6495]

I still havent bought any speakers im still learning about all this, im gonna get a 3.1 setup, R/L and centre speakers with a sub, do i also need to buy cables for each one of them? do they not come with cables?

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, normally you have to get speaker wire separately.

[@somedude6867]

My build is gonna cost me 2.7k rip my wallet oh well

[@frenchcani11a]

gotta look for used equipment, i just got a sub, center 2 surrounds and a amp for 50$

[@beeseechurger]

@@frenchcani11asame, just picked up some pioneer floor speakers for 80$

[@InSaiyanShinobi]

I need a vid on how can I connect this to my pc.

[@bruceharrip]

HDMI cable

[@jacintotactac94]

I don't know how to setup my NAD surround receiver 5.1 will you kindly help me .Thanks and more power to your program.

[@ealanosborne]

I haven’t dealt with NAD AV receivers specifically, but here’s a video from my buddy SpareChange that might help! 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqulKWZm9FmpMk

[@HIFITECHNOINDIA]

PC conncect ? i need help for that ? is sound card can replace audio receiver??

[@mambru34771]

If you wanted to add two atmos speakers where would you place them above you to closer to the tv angled towards you?

[@ealanosborne]

Above your head gives you a bit more spatial awareness, since it’s a more discrete third dimension you’re adding. BUT...putting them above the TV angled towards you gives you the “wall of sound,” which gives you the illusion that your TV is massive. Both are rad. 😀👍

[@mambru34771]

@@ealanosborne again thanks for the quick response setting your 1500 atmos system keep it up man enjoying it all

[@strikerr4105]

Subscribed, great work!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much! 👍🙌

[@jrbrawlersgaming1816]

I have the klipsch reference pack and the yamaha v385, and the sub is connected wirelessly. My question is where should i set the crossover/low pass knob?

[@ealanosborne]

120 Hz, since the Theater Pack satellites only reproduce sounds down to 110 Hz. So the sub will fill in the rest. 🤘

[@jrbrawlersgaming1816]

@@ealanosborne thanks!

[@jojopri22]

Hi Ealan, what can you suggest speaker wire Brand and Gauge? I have no Idea what to buy. And lastly I got my Klipsch 5.1 in Costco, so what Receiver can you suggest my budget is around 400$ to 500$

[@ealanosborne]

You can get away with 16 gauge speaker wire, but 14 is more robust (and thicker), so it will last you longer. Here’s a link on Amazon - amzn.to/3lxpvJy As far as a receiver, do you have a Costco membership? They just released the Onkyo TX-NR6050 which is 8K/HDMI 2.1, so nice and future proof. Or they also sell the Denon s760h which is equally as great. If not Costco, the Sony DH790, Yamaha RX-V6A, or Denon X1600h, although a lot seem to be out of stock right now. Supply chain issues, etc. These are all 7 channel receivers, too, so you have 2 more channels to play with if you decide to get 2 more speakers down the road. 🤘

[@jojopri22]

@@ealanosborne Thanks Ealan for the reply, I saw the price in Costco it's over my Budget, If you don't mind me asking on a different model is a good working Onkyo Tx-Nr818 for $300 is ok for my Klipsch 5.1? Please don't judge me for my Literacy on AVR stuff... my Budget concerns really tight for working less hours and I just wanna make my wife happy on her 50th Birthday and I have a very slim chance in making a mistake. I will follow your advice for the speaker wire. With your experience and expertise that is priceless 👌 ❤ stay safe my friend, Jojo

[@ealanosborne]

@@jojopri22 Oh sure! That Onkyo would go just fine as well, if you found a great deal on it! 👍

[@davidgunther1282]

If I want to run an Xbox Series X, a receiver and a projector, everything goes IN to the receiver and the only thing going OUT of the receiver is to the projector? I haven’t purchased the receiver yet but some advertise as having only 1 HDMI input. This setup would exclude me from adding any other audio source (like a turntable for music), correct?

[@ealanosborne]

If everything is connected to the receiver, yes - you would only need 1 HDMI cable going out to your projector. Most receivers nowadays have many HDMI inputs - at least 4, I think. And a lot come with phono input support for a turntable. So if it also has a phono input, you’re golden. 🤘

[@wanderaseth2588]

I have a new LG 657 home theater system 100w 5.1 . Afters connecting the four speakers ,sound bass is too low what can do to improve the bass quality. Thanks

[@ealanosborne]

Wow, haven’t dealt with that system before. Is there an app for it that you can download? So that you can fine tune any adjustments to the speakers or subwoofer specifically? Sorry I don’t have more info for you.

[@me_jp_true9886]

Why does my subwoofer not make any sound, I have the same setup you have but with a 590 instead

[@ealanosborne]

🤷‍♂️ the three rules of audio troubleshooting are: 1. Is it plugged in? 2. Is it turned on? 3. Is it turned up? You’d be surprised how often that has saved me from hours of headache. And if that doesn’t do the trick, I guess make sure on the software side of things that you have a 5.1 set up, and there is indeed a subwoofer in the system.

[@m.shikali10]

Thank you but i have a problem… I have a pioneer 5.1 surround system and i connect both of my ps5 and my benq projector to the receiver and it works but the sound are only coming from the projector not from the speakers

[@ealanosborne]

Is the BenQ projector connected to the HDMI output? Maybe also make sure HDMI Passthrough is turned off in the menu?

[@lancehuynh643]

What is best wire speakers home theater system

[@warrior15r]

Do you have a recommendation on what frequency I should set my satellites speakers and subwoofer be at? I currently have the satellites set at 110hz and the subwoofer at 120 hz. Just wondering if you recommend anything different for this klipsch theatre pack 5.1 set up. I didn’t hear you reference it in this video.

[@ealanosborne]

I’d set them both to 120 Hz. I know the satellite speakers can go down to 110Hz, but a little buffer of 10Hz is good to have. 👍

[@warrior15r]

@@ealanosborne Sorry but this might be a very basic question, does that mean if I set the satellites at 120hz, any frequency below 120hz will be routed to the subwoofer instead?

[@ealanosborne]

@@warrior15r correct. So the subwoofer handles all the low-end audio, since those little satellites can’t go that low at all. 👍

[@warrior15r]

@@ealanosborne Awesome, thank you. Makes sense. Changed satellites to 120hz. Love these speakers.

[@thayingxiong5975]

Idk why 2 of my speakers doesn't work and I follow all these steps. any tip? I switched around from music to movie and each one of them has different one turning on and off.

[@ealanosborne]

Sorry. That doesn’t ring a bell as far as problems I’ve had in the past. 🤷‍♂️ Very bizarre.

[@thayingxiong5975]

@ealanosborne I figured it out lol thnx anyways

[@LeftBehind666]

So whats's the real difference to using arc vs all plugged into the tv?

[@ealanosborne]

I would typically connect things like an XBOX or PS5 straight into the TV, since most likely your TV has better built-in video tech as opposed to a garden variety AV receiver. So it's mostly a video thing. Audio-wise, it there isn't (or at least shouldn't) be any difference in quality. But another reason to use ARC is if you prefer using your TV's built-in streaming apps, as opposed to an AppleTV 4K, Fire Stick, Roku, etc.

[@LeftBehind666]

@@ealanosborne Thanks again man

[@MrSolarkh]

Hi, can the rear surround speakers be ceiling speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

Oh sure! A lot of homes being built nowadays have speakers in the ceiling above the TV and behind the couch that are technically LCR and rear surrounds, just so they’re out of the way. Typically you’ll want to use angled in-ceiling speakers towards your couch. Those kind exist. 😄👍

[@MrSolarkh]

@@ealanosborne Nice, thanks for the advise.

[@tingletips]

I have mine all set up but I'm still not getting sound through my speakers. I have it on the right seeing on my Samsung TV. It keeps saying that the anynet can't connect.

[@tingletips]

*right setting..

[@Zero-mugi]

What shoud i need if i need to connect the wireless speaker to my computer?

[@ealanosborne]

Which wireless speakers were you thinking of?

[@Zero-mugi]

@@ealanosborne i have the same klipsch speaker, i want to use it on my new computer set-up, i have a z790 asus prime motherboard. What do i need to connect it to my pc?

[@Zero-mugi]

@@ealanosborne and do i still need to wire the 5 speakers? If so probably i bought the wrong one

[@ealanosborne]

@@Zero-mugi Yeah, if you’re talking about the same Klipsch 5.1 Reference Theater Pack, that needs to be powered by a receiver and connected by speaker wires. It’s not wireless or meant to plug directly into a PC like a Logitech surround sound system. Sorry.

[@Zero-mugi]

@@ealanosborneok. Nice. Thank you for the input 👊, very much appreciated 🙏

[@d-rokcruise6671]

DOES IT NEED TO BE GROUNDED?