BEST BUDGET WIRED 5.1 HOME THEATER SPEAKERS - Klipsch Reference Theater Pack Unboxing & Review

[@Simlife101]

Little tip. When finding where to put the Sub don't just put it where you like the look place it in all 4 corners testing one at a time then try some others places. If you have a friend or partner to help ask them to come in the room each time and close their eyes and tell you where they think the bass is coming from. You want to get it in a place that makes it impossible to tell where the sub bass is coming from. If you place on the left in front of you and its easy to tell its there then keep trying. Once you have it in a place that makes it impossible to judge where the bass is coming from then you will be getting the best experience possible.

[@alexunlv]

I'm from the future, it is currently $289 bucks. Yup. Future kinda cool.

[@devenrodriguez2197]

I’m a week ahead of your future and it’s 120 bucks now .

[@alexunlv]

@@devenrodriguez2197 Dang! Link or didn't happen.

[@Pinkcreeper777]

299 from Costco

[@videowithdamir]

@@Pinkcreeper777 I bought for $299 too

[@deputynathan5621]

@@devenrodriguez2197 where is it $120?

[@cripplehisguitar2798]

Just set this system up with the Sony AV receiver ( STR-DH790 ) and a set of Micca RB42X which I used as my fronts. Makes an awesome 5.1.2 system and the subwoofer is incredibly powerful. I have it set at about 10 o’clock on the sub and negative 2 in my receiver and it vibrates everything in the living room. For an 8” sub it’s really hard to believe it puts out that much power. Even my installer couldn’t believe the quality of sound for such a low profile set. Great accurate review. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ealanosborne]

Awesome setup! 🙌🤘

[@KhinNinson]

Hi, Do you mean the Micca MB42X or RB42 ? I am looking to set up a similar setup like yours. Thank you.

[@cripplehisguitar2798]

@@KhinNinson Sorry yes MB42X they are an awesome speaker you won’t regret pairing them up with your Klipsch.

[@KhinNinson]

@@cripplehisguitar2798 Thank You.

[@danemoreno88]

I bought this when I first got back into home theater and honestly for a all in one it’s a great system especially on sale . I think it’s one of the better htib systems out there . Grab yourself a budget avr and you could be up and running for 600-700 bucks that’s a good deal for everything and a good starting system . I eventually returned it though and bought a full klipsch rp series 5.1 but sold that as well lol now I have svs ultras

[@ealanosborne]

For sure! I had the Denon S540BT receiver for a hot minute, and it was great for a 5.1 system, especially in these modern times with its Bluetooth music streaming, 4K pass through, and smart phone control via an app. Did its job well for less than $300!

[@wazup3333]

@@ealanosborne hey thoughts on using this with acoustimass 15? I want to use these satellites with the bass module since the Bose cubes aren't that good

[@ealanosborne]

@@wazup3333 🤷‍♂️ Sounds like a good experiment to me!

[@MadDawgPilot]

How do you only have 6K subs? Great humor, great review!

[@hudg8007]

I bought these speakers, 100ft 14 awg wire on Amazon, and a Sony STR-DH790, all for a total of $600. Best sound system I’ve ever owned, every sound is crystal clear and the bass is so perfect 🥲

[@ealanosborne]

Niiiice!!! Way to get that bargain system!

[@ethanhoyer2075]

How much did you pay for the receiver, I was just looking up that one and it’s saying 458$ on amazon

[@6.0Lover420]

Would a dh 550 be enough there's one for 75 bucks on Facebook! 750 watts

[@Ryan_2914]

Can your run Atmos?

[@Ryan_2914]

I want to run the same setup

[@jamesdunn3508]

Thanks again for this video. I went to my Costco they had ordered a bunch left over from Christmas. I got it for 299.99 as they are blowing them out because they have so many left. Can't wait to hook them up.

[@MrHamit64]

So how are they?? I need new speakers for my Onkyo TX-SR 373 and I did touch them at Costco. I'm blind by the way. So yeah they feel cool. Now they had them unplugged from the demo shelf. So couldn't press the demo button to hear the,m. Does the sub really vibrate the room like a car sub would? I mean the kinda vibration he described is car stuff my guy. I wouldn't be surprised even though it only goes to 38 Hz cause I have heard some other Klipsch subs at Costco and brugh they hella sound like a car sub. What AVR did you use with them?

[@NickyNicest]

Lol that ending. I see many more followers coming your way. Very good editing and entertaining personality. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! I sure hope it grows exponentially! Tell your friends! Tell the WORLD! 😄

[@basj0ew]

Your videos are super funny and objective / informative at the same time.

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much. That’s my goal on this channel! 😁👍

[@jralicea6299]

Hello, thank you for the review and information. I've had an Onkly DTR 5.5 receiver only ever connected to my dated Bose AM5 which still sound incredible. But time has come to replace with a 5.1 set of speakers. I found this set and made a purchase via Amazon (expected delivery this week) since Costco was out of stock. The set should be more than sufficient to improve what we had previously in our family room, really looking forward to hearing it all. Once again, thank you ... very helpful info, well done!

[@lamontasmith9796]

I got the speakers themselves on Best Buy for 200. Already had a Polk 12 subwoofer and bought an onkyo receiver to pair with my a8h. Best purchase all year.

[@msladebeatz]

"Link in description" song made me smile lol

[@MrSlidthunder]

Damn the quality of this video is amazing.

[@cired1]

Nice video dude! I got this same package back in November and I still find myself fine tuning the settings for it (never ends, I swear). I was wondering what you set your speaker levels to in your AVR settings? I know each person's setup will vary with distances and all, but I was just curious. My LCR are about 10-11ft away and my surrounds are about 8ft from my seating position.

[@Cumminsmcgee]

Is it all wireless??

[@XenomorphLV426]

So I just ditched my "high end" Q990B sound bar after dealing with issues, for this setup. Im looking forward to seeing the difference.

[@ealanosborne]

Oh daaaaang! The gauntlet has been thrown! 😄🤘 Don’t forget a receiver - this speaker system doesn’t plug directly into a TV. Something like the Sony STR-DH790 or Onkyo TX-NR5100 is usually what I recommend since it’ll give you 2 extra channels for when you want to expand to a 7 channel system. 👍

[@XenomorphLV426]

@@ealanosbornefast response and I just subscribed because of that! I picked up a Denon AVR S760H at Costco and also getting Atmos Sony Speakers (SSCSE). 😁

[@ealanosborne]

@@XenomorphLV426 Oh hell yeah, well there ya go! 😄 I’ve had people in the past not realize you needed a receiver to power the speakers, so I just wanted to be sure. 🤘

[@MatheAPro]

just love it, amazzzing channell, keep going man. From Brazil :P

[@ealanosborne]

Matheus Antônio dos Santos Haha, thanks, man!!! 👍🎉

[@chrispierce1305]

You are, BY FAR, the best content creator I've seen in a looooong time... and I watch HOURS of KZbin. Your delivery... SPOT ON!! SUBSCRIBING FROM NJ!!!

[@ealanosborne]

Dude...thank you so much. This means a lot. I want to make this full time someday, so moments like these keep me going. Thanks for the sub!!!

[@MastiffRonin]

How much better quality and sound compared to the Visio 5.1.4 soundbar system. Leaning towards this pack and pairing with the denon avr s750 from Costco.

[@ealanosborne]

Keep leaning that way, my friend. 😀 I’m a firm believer that a good ol’ fashioned receiver+wired passive speakers is always a better option in the long run. More work up front to get it all hooked up, but more reliable and more powerful. That Denon is a great value, too. 🙌

[@MastiffRonin]

Thanks for the input ordered the klipsh 5.1 and denon waiting on some speaker wire from Amazon to set it up! I need to order some stands from Amazon for the 4 satellites. I’m waiting for the klipsh bookshelves to go on sale at Costco to go 7.1.2. So was wondering what stands would hold the satellites for now then when I upgrade they would hold the bookshelves. Just wondering if u had any recommendations! Ty loving the channel!

[@ealanosborne]

@@MastiffRonin Yeesh...speaker stands are tricky, cuz most are ridiculously expensive for some reason. I'll leave a link to some on Amazon that might work. Otherwise, if you're handy and like doing DIY stuff, you might wanna build some nice wooden stands eventually. :) amzn.to/3xz6jQ7

[@Chuck9852]

Every speak comes in a box. We didnt click on the video to see the box. TECHNICAL!PERFORMANCE!

[@XenomorphLV426]

Update: So I set this up and it's great! Sounds better than my $1800 Samsung Soundbar at a fraction of the price; especially superior is the clarity, voices, and wider front stage. Question: at 2:35 you said to set the crossover to 110-120hz. What happens my Denon AVR set it to 90 after calibration? Should I change it?

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, since the satellite speakers only go down to 110 Hz, I’d put it back to that, or even 120 Hz, and set the subwoofer crossover to 120 Hz too. 👍

[@AteebTallaat]

I'm soo excited. I am eagerly waiting for my 5.1 Klipsch setup to arrive. It only costed me ~300 bucks (I think 320 after taxes). Great deal. I tried the Sonos 5.1 setup with their sub, their new white sound bar and 2 rear speakers and it was soo underwhelming. I immediately returned it despite trying to move the sub in different settings. I think Sonos is for people who are not audiophiles. I hope this thing is better then the Sonos.

[@ealanosborne]

When it was my main home theater setup, it did the job much better than I was expecting. But I’ve upgraded since then. But that’s the beauty of starting a foundation with a receiver+wired speakers - upgrading over time! 🤘

[@AteebTallaat]

@@ealanosborne definitely. It's a decent starter speaker set for me. Adorama was running a black Friday sale hence the only reason I bit the bullet. Initially only ordered the speakers (sub, and 4 "wireless" speakers that make it a 5.1). Later today I cancelled my ordered and reorder ed to include the receiver from some brand called Onkyo. The total there was $628. I figured if I'm going to get my first starter set, might as well get the proper setup.

[@ealanosborne]

@@AteebTallaat Yeah, my main receiver used to be an Onkyo! I like them! 💯

[@AteebTallaat]

@@ealanosborne reading reviews for this guy, it's apparent that I'm gonna need cables for the "wireless speakers" is that true? So only the sub is completely wireless it seems. Hmm slight bummer. If you could share where you got your cables, I'd be forever grateful.

[@ealanosborne]

@@AteebTallaat Oh, yes…it’s just the sub that’s wireless. Here’s a link to some nice 14-gauge wire. Not sure how much you need, though. You could also get away with 16-gauge if it’s cheaper for you. But I suggest 14-gauge now, since it’s stronger and thicker for any future upgrades 👍 amzn.to/3cOMwmD

[@greenmarine5]

I have a synergy black label F-200 7.1 klipsch home theater setup, I tested allot of speakers at the Local high end stereo shop , Bose sounded like Tin cans next to Klipsch literally, the only brand that sounded as good was Paradigm but they were about $1100.0 more

[@JackAaron1992]

Great attitude, editing and info. Thank you!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much!

[@timmcc624]

Sick editing bro! Respect ✊🏻

[@CodeMonkeX]

I got it for $330 from Costco on Cyber Monday. Should arrive tomorrow. I am planning to keep my nice bookshelf speakers for the L R speakers, and add these for center, sub and surround. Excited to see how they work with my old Onkyo AVR. Then I will look for a good Atmos AVR.

[@ealanosborne]

Heck yeah! Congrats!

[@COO415]

Just saw this system on Costco shelves for $249.00. Top choice now for me, sound bar with Atmos or this Klipsch kick-ass.

[@ealanosborne]

WTF?! That’s the cheapest I’ve ever seen it on the shelf. GET IT!!! 😄🙌👍

[@ricardomolina4605]

I have the older version the Quintet V. Which I personally think are way better. Got them 50% off on Black Friday from Best Buy. $250 out the door. Matched it to the R-115SW on sale 20% off. $650. Already had a Sony receiver and use this as my bedroom system.

[@TreenighetMaranata]

This speaker pack looks so good! Thank you for your unboxing & Review, very well and good done.

[@jeffjefferson7384]

Looks amazing, wish we could get this kind of deal in the UK.

[@danieldougan269]

So, I get that this system thumps, but the big problem I have with my 5.1 system is not hearing dialogue. Admittedly, I have some acoustic challenges in my home...namely that it's an apartment with the HVAC exhaust right next to my damn TV. And there are limits to how much I can turn my system up because of the neighbors on the other side of the wall. But the biggest thing I care about is dialogue. Why is this such a problem now? How does this system perform for being able to hear people talk?

[@ealanosborne]

It does pretty well, considering it’s Klipsch, which is most known for its “bright” characteristics. But it’s not just you. It’s quite the well-known issue these days, having dialog less intelligible. I use subtitles pretty much all the time now when watching movies and TV shows with my family. Just curious, have you ever considered a wireless headphone system? Like the Sennheiser RS 175? Im trying to get my hands on that system to see how good it is with movie watching. 🤷‍♂️

[@danieldougan269]

@@ealanosborne Wireless headphones would be great if I lived alone, but if my wife and I watch something together, that gets annoying.

[@ealanosborne]

@@danieldougan269 True. Although the Sennheiser RS 175 that I mentioned does support up to 2 headsets. But I can see how that might be weird. 😆

[@EZRAHUUUGEEE]

GREAT EDITING!!! UNDERRATED KZbinR ALERT!!!

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks so much! It ain’t easy, but I enjoy it a lot! 😄

[@FernandoGastelo]

I was going to say the same thing. As an editor myself i instantly recognized the good editing game

Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1 and Logitech Z906 5.1 Which one better ?

[@ealanosborne]

Sorry, I have no idea. I’ve never reviewed the Logitech before. But one thing the Logitech has is more versatility, since you can plug it directly into a PC or TV. The Klipsch system has to be powered by a receiver.

[@FIRETRIBE-Ontario]

Nice work. Making unboxing / product review into an art form! Keep it up! 😎

[@drmoore427]

Dude! So crazy you posted this, I literally moved this same package to my Costco shopping cart a couple days ago. Haven't pulled the trigger on a purchase yet😅, but leaning towards it. Was also considering the Denon receiver from Costco, (the only one they sell apparently 🤔 ) What do you think of those? What's a good budget amp or receiver that would suffice?

[@ealanosborne]

That Denon is great! At one point, I had a 5.1 Denon Receiver comparable to the one Costco sells, and it was very nice. Quality 4K video pass-through, excellent audio, good connectivity thru mobile apps, etc. DO IT! 😄

[@ZackyDaley]

They sell Yamaha or Denon receiver brah

[@ZackyDaley]

8t actually might be Onkyo but they do have 2 choices

[@chronot1342]

@@ealanosborne which is better denon or Yamaha or onto receiver at Costco?

[@ealanosborne]

@@chronot1342 Probably the Onkyo. It's got just a touch more power than the Denon, although their room calibration software isn't as good as Audyssey (which comes with Denon), so you might be doing a tad more manual corrections. But pound for pound, Onkyo over Denon just by a hair. But the last thing to consider is music. Yamaha is a clear winner when it comes to a great hybrid home theater/music receiver. And the Yamaha makes it MUCH easier to create a whole home music listening experience all controlled by the TSR-700 (if that's something you're into). Otherwise: 1) Onkyo 2) Denon 3) Yamaha

[@jasonfnorth]

Great video.. I’ve been thinking about getting this at Costco... your video review was a huge help dude... well done... 👍 THANK YOU! 🙏

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome! Glad I could help! 👍🙌

[@mireladulinsky5381]

My husband just bought one of those with 700 dollars?!?! I’m confused,now. Anyway he said that the company didn’t had the wires for the speakers?! I thought is completely wireless! We don’t know how to proceed or connect all those 4 speakers!!?? Some advice please!

[@ealanosborne]

This speaker bundle requires an AV receiver to power the speakers, since the speakers themselves are passive (non-powered). They do not plug directly into a TV. I recommend 14 gauge speaker wire to connect these speakers to an AV receiver. I also recommend a 5.1 channel AV receiver to power the speakers, like a Sony STR-DH590, Yamaha RX-V385, or Pioneer VSX-534 as a few examples.

[@mireladulinsky5381]

Thanks so much for your help. My hubby bought the Yamaha receiver also but we still have to buy the wires for the speakers. It's very inconvenient in some ways, in my opinion, if we set up the speakers in tge walls we will have wires all over the places,anyway, would be great if those would be wireless, lol

[@nickz1095]

Hello Elan. Thanks for the video. I took your advice, bought this theater pack, got a pair of R-41M for front L&R and used those two satellites for Atmos. Been two years, very happy. Now I want to upgrade the center speaker (keep R-41M as L&R), any recommendations? Klipsch R-52C?

[@ealanosborne]

Yes! I’d say that would be a good upgrade without spending too much money, but keeping your speakers timbre-matched. 🤘

[@everyday_life1991]

Love the video. What avr would you recommend for this setup

[@ealanosborne]

These days, it’s good to invest in a 7 channel AVR to give you the ability to expand in the future. Sony STR-DH790, Denon s760s, Denon x2700h, Onkyo 6100 depending on your budget. 🙌

[@mervinrivera7992]

I purchased 2 of this on sale at Costco , make a 5.2.4 with 2 center speakers power the set up with a Yamaha receiver. Sounds amazing.

[@robzhobbyz]

I got this pack, and a refurbished Yamaha tsr-700 receiver as a Black Friday bundle from Newegg. 4 year warranty, everything came in just shy of $800 after tax. All I have to do is put it together lol.

[@EmiratiAuto]

What do you think about Polk Audio OWM3 ? If 5 speaker with sub ? ,,, does the sound will be better than klipsch reference pack ? Because Polk Audio OWM3 have bigger speakers size

[@ealanosborne]

I think it might be a little bit better, but it will cost more.

[@Judgespear]

Went to costco after watching this and saw it on sale for $299 !!!!!! Instantly bought it

[@ealanosborne]

Yesssss!!! During Christmas it was on sale for $350, so this pre-Super Bowl sale is just ridiculous!!! Congrats!

[@rapnamepercysnow]

That's The reason I'm here just saw it in Costco now I'm headed back to get it💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Threedaysextension]

How was it? I just bought it after seeing it's on sale at Costco.

[@kayanthony3746]

... It's an okay setup. If you're an audiophile I wouldn't recommend, it's decent but there is much to be desired. But hey, $300 isn't bad for what your getting. Just don't expect to be blown away

[@jaredferguson2999]

@@kayanthony3746 and, you yourself have used or own the package?

[@extremecg1]

I know they aren’t meant for music but when you play music on them is it good sounding?

[@ealanosborne]

I think so! Crisp high frequencies, lyrics come through nice and bright, and that subwoofer shakes the room with bass heavy tracks. 🤘

[@echez6325]

This or a 3 pairs of sscs5 (one used a center, leaving an extra) @$73 per pair and 2 monoprice 12 inch subs @$84 a piece for a total of $400 roughly.

[@ealanosborne]

I don’t know! 😄 Seems like a good setup. On paper it looks very comparable, and 2 subs is always better than one. But I haven’t personally heard those Sony speakers in person. 👍

[@qadashchaayah144]

Nice review. I may have to look into that Home Theatre. P.S. love the outro.

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you! 😁🤘

[@gregoriodiazvelez]

Hi Ealan thanks for the review! Im thinking to buy this but first wanted to know if you think it is worth upgrading to the fluance elite compact for 500$.

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! Well, the Fluance I’ve never experienced in person. BUT…on paper it looks to be superior to the Klipsch system: Bigger speakers, bigger, more powerful subwoofer, bookshelf style speakers instead of rounded little satellites, etc. If your listening space is medium sized to medium-large, I think the Fluance is worth the extra cash. But again, that’s just me looking at the specs online. So take that with a grain of salt.😄

[@patrick7799]

THX suggest 80Hz crossover frequency I don’t do that yeah I Do 72Hz crossover frequency that is the best crossover frequency cuz I will get the most sound from a 5 inch bookshelf speaker with the 72Hz crossover frequency

[@ealanosborne]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheArrangment]

Great video! I’m curious. I own this Klipsch Reference Home Theater Pack 5.1 system. Do you recommend toe or no toe in for surround speakers with this system?

[@ealanosborne]

It’s always good to toe in slightly. 👍

[@43SunSon]

But i do need a receiver, right ? I can’t just directly collect to my TV.

[@ealanosborne]

Correct! But I have a great Dolby Atmos system recommendation (including a budget receiver) in another video of mine that you can watch here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4arqKKnmsp0gcU

[@43SunSon]

@@ealanosborne oh, thanks, but i just bought sony STRDH590. what do you think ?

[@ealanosborne]

@@43SunSon nice! That’s still a very solid 5.2 channel receiver. 👍

[@43SunSon]

@@ealanosborne buddy, another quick question plz, I saw your recommendation there. Sony STR-DH790 is 7.1. If I use this Klipsch 5.1, it works with this Sony STR-DH790 7.1? Will I have true 5.1 as well ?

[@ealanosborne]

@@43SunSon Oh for sure, it works! Getting a 7.1 receiver just means you have the capacity of having a maximum of 7 satellite speakers in the system. But you don't have to USE all 7. So you can definitely have a 5.1 system hooked up to a 7.1 receiver. But HAVING a 7.1 receiver means you can have that flexibility of eventually ADDING 2 more speakers to your 5.1 speaker system later on if you wanted to.

[@tomm3742]

Hi Ealan, I was wondering if the center speaker is the same as a sound bar, and if not, do you recommend using one with this system? Thanks for the info and love your videos.

[@ealanosborne]

The nice thing about this system over a soundbar is that you aren’t confined to the width of the soundbar itself. You can make the left, center and right speakers as close or far apart as you want. But using a soundbar just for a center channel? I don’t think that’s done easily, and I don’t think it would improve the situation all that much anyway.

[@tomm3742]

@@ealanosborne Thanks very much! I'm buying the system and using as is.

[@randomguy3034]

Greetings from the future. These speakers are still viable in small and medium sized rooms. Theyll probably be viable 10 years from now. Mind you I mostly roll with B&W speakers these days.

[@anthowinebradford2978]

Hey buddy it's me again I had a question to ask because I'm about to do in wall speakers on my surround sound on the advice that you gave me and I saw what he had some in-walled subwoofers have you ever tried those or do you recommend them or anything like that plus I never prescribed to patreon but I think I should cuz you give some damn good advice handle you know in the theaters system and stuff thanks

[@ealanosborne]

I've never experienced in-wall subwoofers before, but I'm sure they're good to some degree! It might not perform the best compared to a normal subwoofer since they have to be pretty slim/narrow to fit inside a wall, but depending on your room, it might be perfect! 🤷‍♂

[@codyslaughter2594]

this deal is on sale right now for 269. is it really worth it ? Will it work on my PC?

[@ealanosborne]

Not directly with a PC, you would have to power these speakers with a receiver still.

[@rockl79]

my family bought this for $270 off amazon. With everything I have heard it is an excellent setup for really not too much money.

[@ealanosborne]

I agree! This system was my first leap into home theater. Such a fantastic value!

[@GaryReyes777]

👋How'd it go?

[@tb-xy7lg]

It's $129 at my Costco down from $199. Was kinda scared at how cheap it was, but after checking model numbers and seeing it's the same exact one here I'm gonna try to get one tomorrow. I just hope they still have one. They only had 2 left lol

[@GaryReyes777]

👋You get it? How'd it go?

[@theshiled]

That is an insane deal! I got them for $229.

[@1624patric]

Fun and creative ways to review equipment! You got a new subscriber and definitely deserve more!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you so much, Luis! And thank you for subscribing! 🙌

[@andrewswilliam67]

Nice presentation brother!I bought from Costco just $299 on sale.Just have a quick question which is the best AV Receiver to connect the Theater pack?

[@ealanosborne]

Sony STR-DH790 for budget, but if you can spend a little more, the Sony STR-DN1080 is better, or the Denon AVR-S650H on the same level as the Sony, if any happen to be on sale

[@andrewswilliam67]

@@ealanosborne Thanks

[@williamlaubscher3786]

@@ealanosborne what about the AVR-S750H. Assuming the only difference is the amount of channels? S750 can utilize more speakers than the S650?

[@ealanosborne]

@@williamlaubscher3786 Yep! That one, too. That way you have that same option to add speakers later, if you so choose. 👍

[@quegemo]

I just got my yesterday for $269, can't wait till they get here.

[@hectorn7820]

Hello Ealan and fellow audio enthusiast. I'm hoping to get feedback/opinion. I’m a beginner and recently purchased this Klipsch Reference Theatre pack 5.1($350) and the 7.2 Onkyo TX-NR6050 av receiver($430) both on sale from Costco, still in the box. I’m planning to get some bookshelf speakers like the Klipsch R-41M or R-51M to use as my fronts to set up a 5.1.2 system. The other day I noticed this Klipsch Reference Cinema System 5.1.4 with Dolby Atmos on sale for $399 at my local Costco. I’m tempted to get the Cinema pack and return the Theatre pack. Can the Cinema pack be used as a 5.1.2 due to my 7 channel receiver? Also which of these 2 budget setups would you choose/recommend, an actual 5.1.2 from the Theatre pack or the Cinema 5.1.2? Or can we cancel out the Cinema pack’s atmos and use 2 actual height speakers? Lastly, which sub do you think is better, the 8” downward firing or the 10” front firing sub? Thanks in advance, I really enjoy your channel and congrats once again on your recent milestone.

[@ealanosborne]

The Cinema pack’s speakers are deceptively large (and the subwoofer is bigger), so if you want bigger, go with that. And if possible, I would go with separate height speakers instead of using the Cinema pack’s upward firing speakers for Atmos effects. They’re okay, but mounting actual speakers up high is far superior, if that fits in your budget.

[@hectorn7820]

@@ealanosborne Thanks for your response bro, this channel is freakin awesome. Sounds like the cinema's system bigger speakers really are better than the theater pack satellites (not shitting on the 5.1). What budget speakers would you recommend to add for the rear heights on the cinema system? Or maybe use 2 of the Cinema's satellites for heights and add bookshelf speaker like Klipsch R-41M/ R-51M for fronts?

[@denychristi]

This is the fun unboxing, love it dude

[@hotrodmercury3941]

I'm building my room to be a more.home.theater set up. Mainly because I'm getting close to done with the old crt and not being able to enjoy my games. Since I'm redoing my bedroom I decided I was going to repaint the walls. Put up a surround sound and new furniture, a bigger bed and get a fairly good home theater esque space going on with a desk for moderate gaming. I set up a few cheapy sound bars and can imagine how awesome this would sound in War Thunder with planes buzzing by you and shells being fired at you.

[@charlesmenifee7886]

Found it on Amazon for $299. I had to keep comparing it to the Costco one just to make sure it was the same one.

[@ALAN-xy7td]

yup me too, still cheaper than costco

[@mosthated8848]

Got mine too from Amazon for $200 bucks open box it's like brand new through.

[@charlesmenifee7886]

@@mosthated8848 I ended up trading mine for an MK2 Arcade 1 cabinet lol. The one at Costco had Dolby due to the ceiling aiming speakers, so I bought that one. Great speakers though.

[@lavonnamcclannahan7408]

What kind of receiver can we use with these speakers.

[@ealanosborne]

You can use a 5.1 receiver like the Denon AVR-S650H or the Sony STR-DH590. But say you'd maybe want to expand to a 7.1 channel speaker setup sometime in the future? Get a 7 channel receiver like the Denon AVR-S750H or Sony STR-DH790 to leave you the option of expansion. Thanks for your question, and thanks for watching, LaVonna!

[@lavonnamcclannahan7408]

Thank you!!

[@child617]

I came in here because I seen it at the costco today for $300+ and wanted to get it but was wondering if it was as good as it looked.

[@ealanosborne]

Yep. It’s that good. 👍

[@Joshmedo]

Awesome review, just picked these up and paired with Yamahas TSR-700 also sold by Costco. I had a question over your subwoofer settings, what frequency did you set your lowpass at? Thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

120 Hz, cuz these satellites are small. 😀🙌

[@MrSuperman258401]

It's a great deal, but I enjoyed svs 5.1 prime satellite system better. Then just add the sound path wireless kit to make any sub wireless.

[@ealanosborne]

I know. The Klipsch system is on a pre-Super Bowl sale at Costco for $299. Ridiculous. But I'm SURE the SVS sounds way better, although pricier. Interesting that the SVS 5.1 Prime doesn't have a conventional "center" channel with 2 woofers...

[@MrSuperman258401]

@@ealanosborne no, but you can order it with upgraded prime center too when you talk to svs directly. But I do love 3 matching speakers for LCR

[@MrHamit64]

Ah the lo pass thing. Should I change it? What do you mean it sets the crossover manually? I had Jonathan leave it on full out LFE. But 120 and I think 80 were choices.

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, I’d leave it full out LFE, which is typically a crossover of 120 Hz. That’s best for this little system since the satellite speakers can only handle frequencies as low as 110 Hz, so setting speaker and subwoofer crossovers to 120 Hz is ideal, so that the speakers and subwoofer are all on the same page. Speakers handle everything from 120 Hz and up, and subwoofer handles 120 Hz and below. 👍

[@MrArjanOskam]

Why the hell are they $260 at your link and when I want to buy them in the Netherlands they're close to €1000,-

[@ealanosborne]

🤷‍♂️ Import taxes? Sorry, mate.

[@MrArjanOskam]

@@ealanosborne I think so... It sucks ... I pay the RP prices for RF sets

[@zachf9187]

Those aren't the keyhole mounts. Those are the wire terminals.

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, such a bonehead mistake on my part while editing. And I should know, since I put wires thru those terminals when hooking them up! 😄 I need to somehow annotate the vid about that mistake. Thanks for the heads up!

[@dantu5377]

Would this be better than Jamos set up?

[@ealanosborne]

Probably about the same. Although the Jamo speakers are better looking, if that’s something you care about, instead of just black like the Klipsch.

[@kranthikiran1637]

Good video. I am planning to get this and bookshelf 2 speakers to add them as front left and right and the surround speakers for a 5.1.2 setup. Also, planning to buy a denon S750H. What do you think about this setup?

[@ealanosborne]

I literally have another video talking about almost the exact setup. And yes! Get the Denon. If you have (or know someone who has) a Costco membership, that Denon S750h is on a ridiculous sale until Nov 19th! ($320!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4arqKKnmsp0gcU

[@kranthikiran1637]

@@ealanosborne Awesome. Thanks 👍

[@animeshbvu]

Haha great info!! Which receiver would be best for this set up, which might also be atmos ready

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! And yeah, the Yamaha TSR-700 is dope, and Atmos-ready if you decide to get 2 more speakers down the road. Also the Sony STR-DH790 is a good option. Although the STR-DN1080 is best in its class, but costs more. Denon is also great, like the AVR-S750H. 🙌

[@animeshbvu]

@@ealanosborne thanks a bunch, appreciate your quick reply. What do you think of the Onkyo HT S5800 5.1.2 dolby atmos set up? Is it good or I should rather save up a couple of hundred more and get something better?

[@jesusmoreno760]

Ealan, great video very informative! I know nothing about sound systems so please excuse my ignorance, but I heard you mention connecting the system to a receiver… is this a piece of equipment that you need to make this HOme theater system work or is it a standalone system?

[@ealanosborne]

That’s correct. You do need a receiver to power these speakers. Pretty much any intro receiver will suffice - Denon s650h, Sony STR-DH590, Yamah RX-V385. 👍

[@HelloAgent47]

Great vid. However, do you need a receiver for Klipsch speakers? I like surround bars but also looking for something like this. Thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! And yes, you’ll need a 5.1 channel receiver or some sort of amplifier to power these passive speakers. And this Klipsch theater pack doesn’t come with wireless speakers, so you’ll need speaker wire to pass the audio signal from your amp to these speakers. I personally have a media closet where my receiver is, then I cut holes out and fished speaker wire behind my walls so I could mount these speakers on the walls in my living room with minimal wires being seen. I prefer satellite speakers compared to sound bars, since they give you a more discrete, detailed sound stage, but I understand the sleek aesthetic look of a nice sound bar. Good luck! 👍

[@HelloAgent47]

@@ealanosborne Thank you! This is some great information. Honestly, I would have just bought the set and later realized I needed an amp. But I do agree on you detailed sound stage. My current soundbar is the 5.1 from JBL with the removable speakers that make it into the 5.1. So far I like it but I feel like the Right speaker is giving out after owning it for less than a year. I don't know if it's the movie/tv shows that I am watching or if I need to contact customer service and see what's up. Either way, I plan on getting a set of Klipsch whenever I move out of my rental and start owning my own home. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@ealanosborne]

Razor One Dang! $250 per set, what a deal! 👍

[@pleasantcrew]

@@ealanosborne can recommend an affordable receiver to pair with these speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

@@pleasantcrew Denon S540BT is a good 5.1 receiver that’s not gonna break the bank, but still does Bluetooth connectivity to stream music, too

[@richardvenezuela]

Hey man! Great video and sound effects ahaha A question: Between a onkyo ht-s3910 and these speakers, what you would recommend buy today? I'm a gamer, music and movie user and have a Samsung Q80T waiting the next gen console. Thanks 🙌

[@richardvenezuela]

And can use in a receiver whit Dolby Atmos?

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks so much for the compliments, Richard! For a 5.1 system, I would personally avoid any HTIB that also comes with its own receiver (like the Onkyo HT-s3910). It usually means the internal components of the receiver are pretty cheap. I would recommend getting the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack, the Denon AVR-S650H, and some 14 gauge speaker wire from Amazon. It costs more up front, but it'll last you a lot longer and give you better performance. As far as an Atmos system is concerned, you'll usually need to spend at least $800 and get a receiver that's at least 7.1 channel. I'm actually releasing another video next week reviewing 2 budget Dolby Atmos soundbar systems, so those might be an option for you too! Be on the look out for that when it comes out! :)

[@richardvenezuela]

@@ealanosborne Woo thanks for the quick answer 😁 and explain me in detail what's better Ealan. To be honest I'm new in this about Hifi sound, but definitely if I'm going to invest some money I want to do it right. So I'll be waiting you video and comparation between the soundbar and this speakers sounds. Best wishes 🙌

[@bladddddd]

When watching a 5.1 show/movie, should there always be audio coming out of the rear speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

Yes, for the most part. Sometimes it’s just wind, reflections of voices, rain, music, etc. And then at times sound effects like ships passing by, or bullets. So yeah, always active to varying degrees 👍

[@joshmcjosherson969]

That outro is fire

[@team_reez]

Do the satellite speakers accept banana plugs?

[@ealanosborne]

No, unfortunately. The holes in the spring clips are too small. It just accepts bare wire.

[@rabidlenny7221]

This isn’t designed to be used as computer speakers is it? It’s def a home theater?

[@ealanosborne]

Correct. For home theater. They need to be powered by a receiver since they are passive speakers.

[@rabidlenny7221]

@@ealanosborne thank you for the input. I thought they were powered. And I was like woow, what an amazing package. I kinda thought everything ran off the sub as the center of the unit. All ya had to do was connect the 3.5mm and power. That would be really cool if so. Thanks!

[@tetrafoot]

these speakers are 1K in my country, ON SALE.. Usually 1.5K :(

[@ealanosborne]

NOOOOO! 😟 That’s no fun!

[@mosthated8848]

I got it for $200 bucks it's coming Friday 16th can't wait it's replacing the Onkyo home theater bundle speakers from 2017. That in my humble opinion sound good still but, I hear so much good from this brand I wanna try it hopefully doesn't disappoint. I'm pairing both subs together cause the Onkyo 10inch sub is a beast.

[@ealanosborne]

Hell yeah! Rock two subs all day! 😁🤘

[@GaryReyes777]

How'd it sound?

[@jdcpr]

Costco got them on sale again. Grabbed one for $329. The website says is for today only.

[@ealanosborne]

Oh dang! Way to watch those prices like a hawk!

[@jdcpr]

@@ealanosborne Doing prep-shopping before the order arrives. Can you fit flex pin banana plugs on the speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

@@jdcpr Yeah, since you still have that bit of exposed wire coming out the end, flex pin should work, although it’s not absolutely necessary. I just have the wire going into the terminal hole and it’s been a solid connection.

[@mickyashey9818]

Damn I caught this video 3 weeks after you published and Costco has already raised price back to $449, wish they had the $100 off I'd buy it today

[@ealanosborne]

Micky Ashey no kidding! I was in the same boat, a little hesitant to get it when it was $449. But when I randomly checked on Costco and saw it $349, no hesitation at all! I imagine it might go on that same sale around X-mas time? Be on the lookout!

[@RM18188]

$330 now at Costco. Ends 11/30

[@halo64654]

Pretty underrated channel.

[@ealanosborne]

Hey thanks! 😁 And this was my first ever product review video. I’ve learned a LOT since this one. 🤘

[@jaker7197]

Great video dude! I’m looking for a multi speaker surround sound system to set up in my room so I can jam out to music nice and loud. I have a pretty big room so this interested me. Would it be possible to simply connect an iPhone to this system to play music? If not, what do you recommend?

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks, Jake! Well, since this an “old school” wired speaker system, you’d still have to power the Klipsch passive speakers with an AV receiver and some speaker wire to connect all the speakers to the receiver. But there are some great inexpensive receivers out there that have Bluetooth connectivity to stream music thru it like the Denon AVR-S540BT. I’d recommend that! You’d have 5.1 surround and killer bass for music and it won’t break the bank! 👍

[@vincentish2434]

Please confirm for me if at the back of the subwoofer it supports up to 240V

[@ealanosborne]

Yes. On the back next to the power cable port, it reads 110 - 240v.

[@waterprosurge]

I love your videos Ealan! Good content coverage plus some humor and visual effects along the way! So I do have a question...... So this Theater pack is currently on sale for $350 at Costco and you get the 5 speakers and a 8" sub. I'd have to buy a receiver at about $300 to power it. So the all in cost would be about $650 to get 5.1 surround. I am also looking at the Klipsch Cinema 600 soundbar which is on-sale for $300 right now. This package, from what I can tell, has better front and center speakers (classic Klipsch horn design) built into the soundbar plus it has a larger wireless 10" sub. I can also pair the Cinema 600 soundbar with the wireless Klipsch Surround 3's for about another $250. So the all-in price for the Cinema 600 + Surround 3's would be $550 and this would get me a complete 5.1 theater package. I'm curious what your thoughts are on this Costco 5.1 Theater Pack vs the Klipsch Cinema 600 + wireless Surround 3's? I'm thinking the Cinema 600 + Surround 3's would be a better deal since all the speakers seem to be better plus it has a larger more powerful sub. Plus it's $100 cheaper. I was curious what your thoughts are? Thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

Wow! Thanks for the compliments! Here’s the rub - both of those setups will have their pluses and minuses. Yes the theater pack needs a receiver, but good ol’ fashioned wired speakers will last and give you few problems, if any at all. That being said, the Cinema 600’s soundbar speakers’ frequency response goes down to 35Hz, so they are full range, compared to the theater pack’s speakers which only go down to 110Hz, so they’re not as full. And yes, that subwoofer is bigger, so you’ll get amazing low frequency response. But the 8” sub in the theater pack is still so surprisingly powerful. BUT...those Three speakers are wireless, and I have read articles saying they aren’t the most reliable. There is a chance if you get the Threes, you’ll have no issues whatsoever. Cool. But wireless speakers always have more of a chance to do bizarre things. But the convenience of not having to deal with wires with speakers behind you, that is definitely a plus. So you just gotta pick your battles wisely. 😀 I think either setup is a good bet.

[@krycha1935]

tell me is this kit worth it? does he play musically well?

[@ealanosborne]

For the piece, yes, it’s a great little entry level system, and is surprisingly powerful and detailed with how little the speakers are. Music sounds pretty good too!

[@MikeyMunkFunk]

Love this video good editing lol your awesome dude

[@aawheaton]

Hello from Chile! What is the ranking order of sound quality among the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack (5.1), Klipsch Reference Cinema System (5.1.4), and this Jamo S 803 package with the Jamo S 808 subwoofer?

[@ealanosborne]

Buenos dias! I haven’t personally heard the Jamo set, but I would say it is very similar to the 5.1.4 Cinema System since Klipsch also owns the Jamo brand. But the Jamo set is definitely better looking, compared to the typical black speakers of Klipsch. So I would say Jamo is best, since it sounds great and LOOKS better too! 😁🤘

[@maneeshkumarmuralidhar7713]

Very informative. Thanks. With this model Can I use Banana plugs?

[@ealanosborne]

Well, you can use banana plugs on the end that plugs into the receiver, if the terminals can accept banana plugs. But these speakers only accept max 14 gauge bare wire into their terminals.

[@maneeshkumarmuralidhar7713]

@@ealanosborne Thanks

[@MyChannel-vm6dw]

Does this require a receiver and if so which budget receiver does Dolby atmos? Speaking of which can you add 2 more speakers for atmos? Does this support THX/atmos?

[@ealanosborne]

I literally go over your question in my other video about piecing together a budget Atmos system. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4arqKKnmsp0gcU

[@TheNhabib]

Im so frustrated, I bought the klipsch theatre pack 5.1 And can't figure out how to make it work or connect the speakers. No videos on youtube. Can you help?

[@ealanosborne]

This is a basic tutorial on how to do it. It’s not the theater pack specifically, but the gist is the same. Hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5zMqn-bZ9-GicU

[@TakeItFromMe.]

Am i hearing twin peaks soundtrack in the background ? Fabulous little review.

[@Wimpelmann]

Canton Movie 165 or the Klipsch set?

[@ealanosborne]

On paper, they’re actually pretty comparable. The Klipsch satellites are slightly bigger and go down to 110 Hz as opposed to the Canton’s 120 Hz. I know personally how impressive Klipsch’s subwoofer is, but I’m not sure about the Canton’s. It’s nice that the Canton system comes with its own wall mounts. But also since Canton seems to be European, I guess shipping would be a big factor, depending on where you live. I’ve heard it’s ridiculously expensive to ship Klipsch outside the U.S. So if you live in Europe, the Canton is a solid purchase. If you live in the U.S., Klipsch for sure. You can find it much cheaper at certain times of the year. 👍

[@D.K81]

Currently Newegg has this for $289 (before tax). I just ordered this system to pair with my Denon AVR-S530bt that I just picked up locally for $125.

[@MrHamit64]

Yo Ealan. My nephew finally set the system up. So on the Sub there's a faze thing. What's that do and what's it for? Also the power switch has auto or on. What's auto do?

[@ealanosborne]

Hi! Phase is just if maybe there’s some boomy issues or not enough bass due to the location of the sub. Try testing it with phase at 0 and 180 degrees and see if there’s a difference. It might not do anything, or maybe it makes an improvement after all. 😁 “Auto” means it will be on “standby” mode when not in use, then kick on if it detects low frequencies. “On” just means it’s always on. 🤘Happy listening!

[@HishamNassar88]

Can you recommend me a receiver with budget around $300!!!! For those speakers

[@ealanosborne]

www.crutchfield.com/S-0evmo4p87QK/p_022RXV385/Yamaha-RX-V385.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=440267883779&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=266591800990&awdv=m&awug=9032682&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-rv4ho_n8wIVKR6tBh3pbwBGEAQYASABEgICpvD_BwE

[@luisurtaza2001]

can I use the Costco Yamaha TSR-700 7.2 / RX-V6A ?? I just bought both of them....the Klipsch speaker pack at $120 off started today and the Yamaha is $70 off. ... I also bought the Klipsch R-51M book shelf speakers to take advantage of the 7.2 surround of the Yamaha....any thoughts? comments?

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, you’re the second person to mention they got the tsr-700 since it’s on sale at Costco. I read the specs and it sounds like an awesome receiver. I have another video about getting a budget Atmos setup from scratch that includes the R-41M speakers too! So you’re on the right track!

[@MrHamit64]

I got the Refrence pack. But oops either I forgot or mine didn't come with wires. Is there a particular gage my nephew Jon should look for? I guess it's gage. But I mean how fat or thin and so on?

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, you can get by with 16 gauge wire, but I usually recommend 14 gauge. A little more expensive, but more rigid and lasts longer. 👍

[@hamitcampos4989]

@@ealanosborne Ah okay 14. I'll tell him then. After we hook it up and I've used some lightsaber duels to make sure Jon got the channals right I'll try that Quitij seen from chanber of Secrets. I've listened to each of the 6 WAV files of it via my pro media Klipsch speakers for PC. The $120 ones. I got them at Costco. But yeah I'll try that. Ah the wav file thing. I rip my own DVDs with a share ware called DVD Audio Extractor. If you do it in WAV you get choices. You can do it in Stereo which is the default so you can listen to it on an audio player. Mono I don't know why. But then you can do 6 channal. Now we get nifty. Either a 5.1 WAV you can load on something and play Via your AVR or the real cool cat thing is tell it to save each channal to it's own WAV file. Bam you'll know now what comes from each speaker. It numbers the files even. It's 1 threw 6 and 4 onbviously is the sub. I got it to in a messed up way cause it was on an old 90s PC rip the HD Master track of a Blu-Ray. It was 1 threw 7 then cause the disk was 1 of those 6.1 movies.