GAME CHANGER? | Klipsch Reference Cinema System 5.1.4 with Dolby Atmos | OFFICIAL REVIEW | Costco

[@jamesbadham3560]

For a small to medium sized living room with 8 foot ceilings, this speaker system actually sounds really good for the budget minded individual. I am using an Onkyo TX-NR7100 and have calibrated the speakers in their positions using DIRAC. It is pleasantly surprising. Got my receiver new from Amazon for $893 and the speakers for $350. After taxes and shipping ( shipping was free on Amazon Prime), I only spent $1,350.00 for all of it. Watching Dolby Atmos and DTS-X content with the correct speaker configuration in the Onkyo along with DIRAC calibration has provided a noticeable upgrade to my previous 7.1 Surround Sound System. Sound is much more ambient with a greater depth in the sound stage from the music sound track to the movie sound affects. Frequency response is more then satisfactory for the price I paid.

[@ealanosborne]

That’s great news! Thanks for sharing! 🙌🎉

[@diamondblock6724]

I'm sure you bought these same ones for $350

[@Matt314159]

I just picked up this Klipsch reference cinema speaker kit for $250 open box on Newegg. I'm excited to see what I can get for that amount of money. I hope it lives up to the reputation.

[@ealanosborne]

Woohoo! 🎉

[@CalCobra]

I have a nice Atlantic Technology THX Certified 5.1 system, but the Klipsch cinema 5.1.4 package intrigued me as does Atmos so I too went for the Newegg deal. My sub died on my 5.1 system, so for the price of a sub I got a 5.1.4 Klipsch speaker package. Was thinking about getting the Denon 760 at Costco (on sale for $379!) but am leaning towards the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 9.2 channel AVR. Seems like Pioneer has HDMI 2.1 figured out (unlike Denon and Yamaha which are buggy at best from everything I've read) plus it's 9 channels for the full Atmos experience. Could also add a second sub I for 5.2.4 suppose :) Any benefit to different sized subs?

[@robertsolis5980]

Thank you Ealan for the review . I waited for more than a week for your new video on this new klipsch from Costco. …… Waiting for the klipsch tower review .

[@arikononen4022]

Don't adjust LPF of LFE. It should be 120hz all the time. By adjusting it you are limitting .1 LFE movie effects which happen in between 0-120hz.

[@officiallistengreatmuzik]

I've just purchased a Sony dh790 receiver and now I'm thinking about getting this system. Will it work good with the receiver I have?

[@ealanosborne]

Yes! The only caveat though is that you won’t be able to utilize all 4 of the upward firing speakers. You’d need a 9 channel receiver for that. But for what it’s worth, the 5 main speakers and subwoofer are great, and still make it a great deal. 🤘

[@officiallistengreatmuzik]

@@ealanosborne aww man I wanted all the speakers to work but thank you I may still give them a try.

[@eddiegrim]

Can’t wait for the tower review !!

[@King_Midas]

Just ordered a Denon AVR- X3700H and bought this Atmos system to start out with. Got the Klipsch speakers for under 400. Thanks for the review.

[@ealanosborne]

Nice! Great start to your home theater! 🤘

[@King_Midas]

@@ealanosborne Any recommendations on stands for the 8 pound speakers?

[@aawheaton]

Does this system have better quality sound than the Klipsch 5.1 bundle when you are not using any enhanced Dolby Atmos features?

[@randumb313]

If I only have a 7.1 AVR and want to use these speakers, would it be better to use the front or rear atmos speakers?

[@minkoil00]

So you have to have a av separate av recover to run use it?

[@ealanosborne]

Correct. This can't connect directly to a receiver like a soundbar.

[@fabianmaamari6829]

i have a question, i am very interested in buying the Klipsch Theater Pack 5.0 Home Cinema but since i am new in this I am wondering If I need to buy something else in addition in order to connect it to my TV for movies and music or am I good to go? Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@ealanosborne]

Yes you would need an audio/video receiver to tower the speakers. Sony STR-DH790, Denon S760H, or Yamaha RX-V6A are good starting options. 👍

[@fabianmaamari6829]

@@ealanosborne and If I don’t buy a receiver same time I buy the theater pack can I still use it for anything at all?

[@ealanosborne]

@@fabianmaamari6829 No, sorry. It's not like a soundbar. It's a speaker system that requires power from an outside source, so it can't do anything by itself.

[@jadafamily9200]

It is now for $599 in costco. On your recommendation i did $800 atmos setup from costco denon 760 klipsh 5.1 and r41 speakers. Happy with sound output. Will try this and see else will return n slowly upgrade. Thank you for good vdos

[@viejoqiqe]

What a beautiful explication bro Thanks 🙏🏻 I just bought it from Costco for only $600

[@trevnologies]

I used regular banana plugs on the receiver side and then got flex pin banana plugs for the speaker side and it worked great!

[@ealanosborne]

Nice workaround! 🎉

[@muzkat101]

I wanted the Klipsch 5.1, and had been shopping for a good deal on them lately. BUT when I found that I could pick up the Klipsch 5.1.4 for $299, I jumped on it and bought it immediately; just recently. I also bought the Onkyo AVR6100 to go along with it for $279. However, I have yet to set up the system; my movie room needs a bit of remodeling first. Then I need a new widescreen monitor for the completion. As this will replace my old Panasonic SX-316 avr, I am certain that my new system will be far better than I had previously. Since my room is small; roughly 12'W x 13'L, and it is a shared common wall with a neighbor, I'll have to dial the sound levels down, especially the bass. I believe for the money, I got a pretty good deal, and I am absolutely sure it will offer me far more value for my budget to meet my expectations fully. I know there are a lot of avr and speaker options available; many far more expensive and far more than what I need. But I think I got the best value for what I need in a home entertainment system.

[@ealanosborne]

With your neighbor being so close, I totally agree the system you purchased will be an amazing upgrade! 🤘🎉

[@goodpics]

Do you have any suggestions for ceiling or in-wall speakers for the home theatre system?

[@ealanosborne]

ELAC debut series in wall speakers are the best you can get around $300. If that’s too out of your budget, Klipsch is the next best thing. 👍

[@DBD801]

These aren’t only a “intro” surround I’ve been running big cerwin Vegas for my setup and a quad 12” separate subwoofers. I think it’s time for me to tone things down a bit definitely going to choose this system

[@tommanno6875]

I have an open ceiling in my basement. Would you recommend sticking with 5.1 or would the 5.1.4 work with the exposed joists in the ceiling?

[@ealanosborne]

Do you mean a vaulted ceiling? I wouldn’t recommend upward firing Atmos speakers with vaulted ceilings. I’d hesitate to recommend upward firing speakers with any ceiling above 8 feet. And yeah, if there are exposed beams throughout, that could potentially mess with sound bouncing around.

[@M40C1T0]

Hey sorry this might b a stupid question but does this mean these speakers have 2 speakers in it so the sounds comes out from both speakers same time? Or you have to choose which one I'll use?

[@Speciulboy63]

These go on sale on the 23rd for $699. Wish i could find the old package that had the towers and only required 7 channels. I did ask a Costco associate and they mentioned they were a discontinued set, so I may have been too late to the game.

[@ealanosborne]

I haven’t gotten any confirmation on this, but they may have discontinued the tower set since the Reference line is getting a facelift and slight improvements, which will be released this Spring. So maybe Costco will release a similar set with the newly improved speakers? 🤷‍♂️

[@Speciulboy63]

Correction, this setup just dropped to $599 today. Kinda hard to pass up

[@adamh9075]

@@Speciulboy63 I think they 7 channel tower system is on sale right now for $100 off / $900 at Costco. Not available for delivery in my area, but it was in the email blast this morning.

[@stetbro]

Why are you not the first result when looking up surround sound info? I used to sell this stuff at best buy like 15 years ago, and just now am I starting to look at a system for my new house. You've answered a lot of questions, but only when I finally put in very specific terms searching for WiSA answers. Thanks for the info, you definitely helped me decide on my new system, and saved me from buying a yamaha receiver that wouldn't have fulfilled the requirements of these klipsch speakers!

[@ealanosborne]

Yayyy! Glad I could help! And thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated! 😁🤘

[@mattmoore1003]

Any recommendations for an additional sub to make a 5. 2. 4? I bought this system but haven't opened the box yet as I'm still putting up drywall. This is my first system so I don't want to get something that's too powerful or not powerful enough to match up well with this sub.

[@ealanosborne]

This should be pretty comparable: amzn.to/3bJFJxi

[@amsenthil28]

Thanks for the great review.. can we assign / configure a Denon 7.1 AVR to play the Height Speakers (all 4) in this model ...?

[@SP0RT-HIGHLIGHTS]

This system is no longer on the Costco site , but it’s all over the place online and for 1/4 of the manufacturers msrp. I had to pick it up despite not owning a 9 channel receiver. Need to pick up a 7, any suggestions?

[@ealanosborne]

Despite it not being on Costco’s website anymore, do you happen to have a Costco membership?

[@SP0RT-HIGHLIGHTS]

@@ealanosborne yeah, I had been eying it all year waiting until today, it was on their site up until a few weeks back. I was hoping they’d have had some in store here in Houston, Tx, no luck.

[@ealanosborne]

@@SP0RT-HIGHLIGHTS Okay sweet. I’d recommend the Onkyo TX-NR6050 that they sell. Little more power and more reliable internals than the Denon S760H. Not by a huge margin, but still better. But if you are a Denon fan, it’s still a good AVR. 😄🤘

[@SP0RT-HIGHLIGHTS]

@@ealanosborne I’m jacked to the tits right now, Ealan. As this interchange took place, I scored and found a display model of the nr6100. What started off as a bummer of a Black Friday, is now probably one of the best of recent memories

[@ealanosborne]

@@SP0RT-HIGHLIGHTS NICE!!! 🎄🙌

[@HomeyDepot]

Soldier the speaker wire ends before inserting the wire into the speaker

[@mehulgdoshi]

Hello Ealan, Your channel and reviews are so much helpful! I have recently subscribed to your channel. Today I bought Klipsch reference cinema 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos speakers to upgrade from my current Monoprice premium 5.1 speakers. Currently, I have Pioneer 5.1 receiver which has 140w output, and I am not planning to upgrade my receiver any time soon. However, I am not sure if my receiver is a good fit for Klipsch speakers since it has 50w/75w RSM power handling. Just wondering if my receiver could damage my new Klipsch speakers in any way. Please advise. Thank you very much in advance!

[@ealanosborne]

Not at all! 🙌 Having too much power is a good thing, since that means it will have more headroom to work with. Under powering your speakers is more damaging, actually. But with your Pioneer AVR, just don’t turn it up TOO loud and you’ll be fine. 😄🤘

[@mehulgdoshi]

@@ealanosborne Thank you very much for your response and advice! I will keep in mind not to turn up the volume too loud 😀 By the way, the model number of my AVR is Pioneer VSX-524-K 700W.

[@heavenlyxtacy]

Just the right speakers for the beginners, but I dont know if I am right but I guess when you setting the distance of the atmos speakers, you have to measure the distance from you speakers to ceiling to your ears, but you had put the straight distance when setting up, correct me if I am wrong..

[@bergforreal]

On sale for prime day for $350. Paired with a onkyo TX-NR696 receiver on sale for $499. Best ive ever had and saved about $1300 on it!

[@ealanosborne]

Incredible bargain hunting! 😁🤘

[@zinzongetsu8837]

I picked up this system a few days ago for 300 bucks and absolutely love it

[@mehulgdoshi]

Hello @Ealan, Hope you are doing well! I am happy to let you know that I recently upgraded my AVR to Denon AVR X4700H so that I can get the full benefit of the Dolby Atmos sound system with my new Klipsch Reference Cinema 5.1.4 speakers. I have a few questions though, can I use my old Monoprice satellite speakers as the height speakers and Klipsch speakers as floor speakers? The reason I am asking is that I feel the upward-firing speakers of the Klipsch system are not powerful enough, so I am wondering if using Monoprice satellite speakers as height speakers would give a better Dolby Atmos effect compared to Klipsch upward-firing speakers? Also, can I use Klipsch and Monoprice subwoofers together? Trying to see if I can have a 5.2.4 speaker setup. Is it safe to mix and match Klipsch speakers/subwoofer with Monoprice speakers/subwoofer on a single Denon AVR? Please advise. Highly appreciate your guidance!

[@ealanosborne]

You absolutely can do that! Most of the height effects are atmospheric and fairly subtle anyway, so mounting your Monoprice satellites up high will work much better than the upward-firing Klipsch speakers. And you can most certainly use the Klipsch and Monoprice subs together. Just make sure and level match them so one doesn’t overpower the other. But 2 subwoofers is always better than 1. 😁🤘

[@mehulgdoshi]

@@ealanosborne Thank you very much for your quick response and guidance! You are simply awesome!!

[@wells2671]

good chance that the atmos experience wasn't up to par because you skipped the accuEQ setup. Based on the screenshot you shared, the Heights were only set 1ft further than the mains, so the atmost speaker to ceiling distance was not added which would create a different delay for them if they were. As Andrew Jones suggested with his atmos enabled speakers, once you run the auto EQ and finalize the distances/delays, you should add 1 to 3dB to the atmos speakers since they will lose some energy from having to bounce the sound off the ceiling. I run a 7.4.4 set up with the Andrew Jones Pioneer Elite speakers that have the atmos enable speakers built-in (like these Klipsch in your review), and the atmos effect is very convincing. My buddy just picked up this Klipsch system and will be using the Onkyo TX-NR7100. His room is not optimal since one wall opens up to another room, but it should be descent once he calibrates it.

[@mingomane1]

How did they end up sounding?

[@ReverendNaveed]

Which Klipsch sub would you recommend, keeping Blade Runner 2049 chuffing under consideration that I can upgrade the 10" one from this Klipsch 5.1.4 set to?

[@ealanosborne]

Anything in the Reference Premiere line is a step up from the base Reference line. Something like the RP-1000SW.

[@jazzman9469]

Do you think these sound better than Bose Accustimass 5.1 system?

[@ealanosborne]

Paired with a good receiver, yes. 👍

[@mikebass2700]

I'm a little late and I got the Reference Theater 5.1 package really like them. But I have a question about the "Chuffing" you mentioned at the 12:34 mark. What causes it? I have the gain turned down really low and it's still doing it. Is it a setting in my receiver (Denon) I need to adjust? Appreciate any thoughts. Enjoyed the vlog! Thx, Mike

[@adidasjoel17]

i've been eyeing these for a while now and this was a great video. it answered a lot of my questions like receiver to pair them with, wire gauge, and other set up info and made me think about the details i was wondering about so i can make a more educated purchase. thanks! great job

[@ealanosborne]

Awesome! Glad I could help! 🤘

[@matthewaustin796]

My set arrives tomorrow. I just have a Sony STR-DH790 so I won't be using the rear up-firing speakers. But it was only $250 open-box which feels like a steal. Hope it sounds good in my small living room.

[@ealanosborne]

Totally fine to do it that way! It'll still be an excellent budget system!

[@matthewaustin796]

@@ealanosborne Got it hooked up last night, and the subwoofer amp is bad. (now I know why it was returned). Klipsch is sending me a replacement amp board though. Since my setup is a 2022 AppleTV 4K 3rd Gen and Plex primarily, it looks like the height channels will be totally useless to me unless I switch to a Shield.

[@denisrivera7023]

Hello, which one do you recommend me to buy? This system 5.1.4 or the sonos arc for my living room 3x3 m.

[@ealanosborne]

3x3 meters would do fine with a Sonos Arc, for sure. 👍

[@GeekCulture101]

I'm getting confused by alot of the stuff would the denon avr s760h or Yamaha tsr-700 be enough to use this speaker pack or no? Had some say yes and some say no..

[@ealanosborne]

Not completely. Those receivers are 7 channel, and to fully utilize all 4 of the upward firing Atmos speakers, you’d need a 9 channel receiver. But they are so much more expensive than 7 channel receivers. But in my video, I explain that you could still get away with an s760h or tsr-700 because the 5 main speakers in the system (and subwoofer) still sound great for the price. But you’d max out at only using 2 of the 4 upward firing speakers. But 2 is better than none! 😁🤘

[@GeekCulture101]

@@ealanosborne thanks. Yeah thats where I'm torn. Its soo much more for the 9.2 recievers. But i want full atmos effect. Whats weird is a few sites sell a similae pack with the 760s . Just trhing ti figure out best option. I'm on a fixed income due to my health so its taking me along time to try and save up to make this happen. So gotta be sure what way i go

[@nyquil07na38]

I was talking to an employee in costco while I was looking at oled's. They said they are planning on having more options next year for in store at least. We will see what those options are.

[@350110thave]

Just got it for 500 lol decided to return the receiver from Costco, was only 7 channel and they still don’t carry a 9….. What receiver do you recommend now? Any sales coming up?

[@ealanosborne]

Honestly, the cost jump from 7 to 9 channel AVRs is significant, so if you wanna save some money at first, going with a 7 channel AVR will still get you a great sounding system, even without utilizing all 4 upward-firing speakers. The 5 main ear-level speakers and subwoofer are still great for the price. All 3 AVRs they sell at Costco (Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha…in that order) are good. The only 9 channel AVR that’s still a decent price is the Onkyo 7100 for $1,100. They all go up from there.

[@350110thave]

@@ealanosborne thanks for your comment and suggestions. I figure I get a hood recover to start now and looks like the price doubles. I was looking for an onkyo tx rz50 but they are so hard to find. Heard any good things VSX-LX305 ELITE 9.2?

[@ealanosborne]

@@350110thave Yes!! Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra are all the same parent company, so they are equally as good, cuz yeah…that RZ50 is nowhere to be found.

[@notsrynot]

great video man! I really like the setup explaination, this was exactly what I was looking for, for this gear

[@ealanosborne]

Awesome! Glad I could help! 🤘

[@402anil]

@ealanosborne, Than you for the detailed video, I just bought this speaker system and I'm looking for a compatible AV receiver and unable to decide whether this system needs a 7 channel receiver or a 9 channel receiver. Can you please confirm if I can use this speaker system with Costco's Denon AVR S760H 7.2ch 8K AV Receiver ? I want to use all 4 upward firing speakers, could you please suggest me if I can use that receiver or not, Thank you!

[@ealanosborne]

To utilize all 4 upward firing speakers, you would need a 9 channel AVR. Costco only sells 7 channel AVRs (at least for now). A 9 channel AVR I’d recommend is the Onkyo 7100, which is currently on sale on Crutchfield.com for $899. Still pretty expensive, I know, but one of the best (and cheapest) 9 channel AVRs right now, especially when it’s on sale. 🤘

[@floopindoop]

Would the surrounds with the height sound good/ok if I mounted them higher up on the walls? Maybe like a foot from an 8 ft ceiling. Only place I have room for them

[@ealanosborne]

Sure! They’re not the most powerful upward firing speakers, so having them closer to the ceiling would probably work better anyway to actually bounce the audio more effectively. 🤘

[@floopindoop]

@@ealanosborne that's pretty good to hear. Tho I'm probably going to end up getting the Sony STR-DH790 because of budget so I might not have all 4 heights activated anyways.

[@DroidLocks6971]

I have these system and a denon 7.2 reciever both of which i just bought at COSTCO so I will just use 5.1 surround or 5.1.2 . . . If I use 5.1.2 should I use front heights or back heights .

[@ealanosborne]

5.1.2 using front heights! Or you could experiment with rear heights, depending on your furniture placement, etc. 🤘

[@DroidLocks6971]

@@ealanosborne I'm just using it as a 5.1 surround system and will be adding a 2nd subwoofer soon making it a 5.2 surround system . At Any Rate This System Sounds Beyond Amazing . THEY SOUND LIKE AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied . Other Than The Subwoofer It Comes With This Is The Best Surround System If Owned . I Hear A Huge Difference Over My Last 5.1 System . Thanks To You I Became A Costco Member 2 27 22 And Bought This System & Denon 7.2.2 AVR Both At Costco .

[@granthampson5917]

What are the model numbers for subwoofer and satellite?

[@granthampson5917]

Front/rear speakers are RCS-SAT and cetre is RCS-CEN.

[@garygonepostal]

What sounds better as a 5.1.2 set up with a 7 channel receiver? Fronts or backs with the heights?

[@ealanosborne]

Typically fronts, but definitely experiment with both scenarios, since everyone’s room is different. 🤘

[@garygonepostal]

@@ealanosborne thanks. I just ordered these. Been wanting to upgrade from my sound bar and couldn’t resist for $350.

[@antsmith5956]

Hi, I have a Klipsch Ref. 5.1.4 Cinema System and an UNKYO TX-NR6050 (7ch). All speakers sound great except for the rear satellite speakers. I only hear slight audio from the rear satellites and a whisper from the rear-upfiring speakers. My setup is 5.1.2...Are my speaker connections wrong? Maybe a setting isn't turned on?

[@ealanosborne]

In order to get any audio information out of the rear height satellite speakers, you need a 9 channel AVR. 5 ear level speakers + 4 height speakers = 9. You SHOULD be getting audio out of the ear-level rear satellites, so I’m not sure what’s going on there. But if you have assigned the front height speakers in your 5.1.2 setup, you shouldn’t be hearing anything out of the rear heights anyway. 🤷‍♂️

[@antsmith5956]

Thanks for responding...The wires weren't fully connected, but now everything's working great. @@ealanosborne

[@ealanosborne]

@@antsmith5956 Awesome! Glad it’s working! 😁🎉

[@nexcheets]

I picked this up for $599 this week. Now just trying to find a receiver to pair with it. Should I pickup the Yamaha TSR-700 that costco sells, or should I splurge and buy a 9 channel?

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah I'd suggest getting the Yamaha TSR-700. It's a great receiver for the price. And it'll be a great start to an awesome home theater, even though you're not technically using all four upward-firing speakers. The main ear-level speakers and subwoofer alone are a great deal for $599!

[@nexcheets]

@@ealanosborne thank you! Appreciate the suggestions. I’m excited to try everything out.

[@mfahadb001]

Which one is better Reference cenima 5.1.4 or Reference theater 5.1 Suggest some budget receiver for both. I am thinking for sony str dh790

[@ealanosborne]

Cinema 5.1.4 is bigger and better. Sony receiver is a great one. Also Denon S760H or Onkyo TX-NR5100.

[@corealenin1]

So for the 5.1.4 is it a 7.2 or 9.2 reciever that's needed?

[@ealanosborne]

9.2 receiver - 5 ear-level speakers + 4 height speakers = 9. But i understand that 9 channel receivers are WAY more expensive than 7 channel. So you can definitely get by with a 7 channel receiver and just not use 2 of the upward firing Atmos speakers. Totally doable.

[@corealenin1]

@@ealanosborne thanks for the info, 9.2 recivers are extremely expensive. Seems like it isn't worth it

[@funnyboxers08]

Question- not an expert, I wanted to get these for my room(it’s a master size). I only plan to use the speakers in the box, no plans of adding more since I already have more advanced setup in my media and living room. Can I use a 5.1 receiver then? Thanks,

[@ealanosborne]

Sure! You wouldn’t be utilizing the upward firing Atmos speakers built in, but for the application, this would still be a kickass 5.1 speaker system. There is also the 5.1 Reference Theater Pack for less, but I understand if you want bigger speakers and a bigger sub, and this system is still a great deal for what you get. 🙂

[@captainsplash24]

Your channel is not just very informative but also very funny to watch. You really cover all angles and make if very easy for a beginner to understand. I'm about to upgrade from a soundbar to a Klipsch speakers system and you have helped a lot. Are the av receivers that you mention (denon, Sony, Onkyo, etc) the same as a "network" receiver? I also want to have a sound system around my house to play music and not sure if the home theater system is enough or if I need something else like an stereo receiver with wi-fi as I also want to use my speakers for parties, etc and not just movies. Thank you very much for being awesome Ealan.

[@PeteyPablo408]

What receiver do you recommend using with these speakers for optimum performance?

[@ealanosborne]

Optimum performance, Onkyo TX-NR7100 since it’s a 9 channel receiver without pre outs, so it’s one of the least expensive ones out there currently (if you can catch it in stock, though). Otherwise, the Denon x3700h and Onkyo RZ50 are the next least expensive, even though they’re not cheap 😬

[@Flutesofkaustubh]

Hi, awesome video. I just got these speakers and trying to use it with my 7.1 receiver with rear upward firing speakers connected to rear high surround ports Wondering if I can connect front upper firing speakers to front speakers port . What would be your suggestion

[@ealanosborne]

Usually if you have a choice between front or rear height speakers, you’ll want to try front first. But depending on how your home theater space is set up (or how large it is, furniture, etc) rear upward firing might be better? So I’d experiment with both just to be sure. 👍

[@Flutesofkaustubh]

@@ealanosborne Thank you for your quick reply. Yes I have already connected my side speaker ports to my rear upward firing ports of these speakers. Perhaps I wasn’t clear in my question, I was trying to learn two options: What if I connect the front speaker main and hight speaker ports in series to Front ports of receiver ? Will it product result? Or What if I connect Front L H and Rear L H to receiver side rear L port in series? So whatever signal goes to rear hight will go to front height too. Will that make any sense?

[@ealanosborne]

@@Flutesofkaustubh Oh I see. Well, I don’t think I would recommend wiring the upward firing in series, since those upward firing speakers are somewhat weak already. So you’d be splitting the signal in half, reduces the output more. But again, experimentation is a big part of home theater, so I would definitely try it first to see if it helps.

[@garretts431]

Compared to the focal sib evo 5.1.2 theater in a box, is the klipsch worse or better? I want to pair with a pb2000 sub with whatever I go with. Also what wire for this - 16gauge?

[@ealanosborne]

Focal all day, but it definitely costs more. 🤷‍♂️ And I typically use 14 gauge wire. More durable and lasts longer. Worth the extra money. 👍

[@ladmandiola8868]

I had question, how do you hook up the receiver to your MacPro? Am I to use an optical cable (out) to attach to my Onkyo TX-NR6050 receiver (Optical TV input)? Let me know if that work for 5.1 sound. Thank you.

[@johnclement9044]

Which receiver want to buy..

[@GreenLittleRobot]

Quick questions. What budget klipsch subwoofer would you recommend to pair with thia system? One that preferably goes below 32hz. Should i replace the stock one or add it and run duel subs? Thanks

[@ealanosborne]

The Klipsch SPL-120 is currently on sale on Crutchfield for $399 (usually $849!) and it goes down to 24Hz. There are some cheaper subs in SPL Series on Crutchfield, but I thought I’d start with the SPL-120 since it’s a really good deal. The Reference series subs aren’t that great, so I’d steer clear of those. Long story short, I would def upgrade the sub that comes with that 5.1.4 Cinema package, if possible.

[@GreenLittleRobot]

@ealanosborne Thanks a lot for info. I'll look into that sub.

[@tlaice]

Are this speakers good for small living room and what avr are good for klipsch or better buy svs 5.1 system seen i have 1 set of atoms svs ?

[@ealanosborne]

If you can afford the SVS 5.1 and an extra pair of SVS Elevation speakers, go with that. Otherwise, the Klipsch 5.1.4 system is good for a small living room. To use ALL 9 speakers in the 5.1.4 Klipsch system, you'll need a 9 channel receiver, but I know they are much more expensive than a 7 channel receiver. But if you want to save money, you could still use a 7 channel receiver and just not use 2 of the atmos height channels. It will still sound great that way. Good entry-level receivers are the Sony STR-DH790, Denon AVR-S760, Yamaha RX-V6A, and Onkyo TX-NR5100.

[@tlaice]

@@ealanosborne i have now onyko 696 but want go to 9.2 for 5.1.4 see if i can buy in end of mai cross fingers ;) plus my neighbors wil hate if i buy this lol but use most on day small at night seen on live in rental blokk my english is not very good am from iceland ;)

[@ealanosborne]

@@tlaice Æðislegur! Ég held að nágrannar þínir muni ekki kvarta of mikið ef þú notar það aðallega á daginn. 😁

[@gthao112]

@ealan do you know if you have your sub settings to just LFE or LFE+Main?

[@ealanosborne]

Just LFE

[@kneayea]

Hi @ealanOsborne I’m about to get the Klipsch Reference Cinema System 5.1.4 with a Yamaha RX-V6A receiver and by the way I’m new to the home theater setup thing. My question is, I intend to mount all 4 speaker on the wall as my new home is prewired about 8ft from the ground, would this impair the sound quality?

[@ealanosborne]

Are you saying you’ll mount them up 8 feet high, or you can mount them any height up to 8 feet?

[@kneayea]

@@ealanosborne I’m asking if it will make sense to mount them 8feet from the ground as this is prewired already.

[@ealanosborne]

@@kneayea Got it. 👍 I guess the next question is how tall are your ceilings?

[@kneayea]

@@ealanosborne between 18 - 20 feet. Please tell me this will work .🙏🏽😊

[@ealanosborne]

@@kneayea That should be okay with the 5 main speakers, but the upward firing Atmos speakers won’t do much at all. Although you’d only be able to utilize 2 of them anyway with your V6A. So yeah, if you just care about the 5 main speakers, sure! Just make sure to mount them in such a way where you can point them towards your listening position. 😁🤘

[@cackman77]

Would you add a second subwoofer to the 5.1.4 theater pack? Also like you mentioned, set the gain nob to 25 on both?

[@ealanosborne]

Of course. Two is always better than one, in order to really balance the low frequencies throughout your listening space, since everyone’s furniture placement is different, etc. 👍

[@quzhengxi3414]

Hi Ealan, This set is $600 now, comparing to the 5.0.2 tower one. Which one is better if space is not a problem?

[@ealanosborne]

5.0.2 is still better, I think. But they haven’t restocked it on Costco’s website since Christmas time. ☹️ Maybe they’re going to reveal a newer/better version later this year? 🤷‍♂️

[@quzhengxi3414]

@@ealanosborne thanks Ealan for your quick reply! It’s back with $899 online, but didn’t see it in store.

[@scroobthenookie8054]

I just bought this system with the new sony an1000 was wondering what you would recommend for cross over settings for speakers and subwoofer

[@ealanosborne]

It’s been awhile, but I think I set them to 100 or 120 Hz since the satellites can only handle 90 Hz and above, and the center 80 Hz and above.

[@scroobthenookie8054]

@ealanosborne calibration set them at 120 and the heights to 115 I changed the speakers to small and set them at 100 and heights at 120

[@ftdlima]

Is this 5.1.4 kit good to use with the Yamaha TSR-700 receiver? Your channel has a lot of great information😀

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! And yeah! Even though a 7 channel receiver doesn’t utilize all 4 upward firing speakers, the jump in cost from a 7 to 9 channel receiver is significant! But the 5 main ear-level speakers and subwoofer are still a great value for what you pay, so I’m not opposed to doing a 5.1.2 system on the TSR-700. It’ll still sound great for a bargain. 🤘

[@texasjedi777]

Ealan, great video. Could you tell me if this would work well with a Mcintosh MX120 Pre-Amp and a McIntosh MC7106 six-channel amp?

[@ealanosborne]

I would say most of what Klipsch offers is a downgrade being run and powered by McIntosh components. The particular Klipsch system is part of their lowest tier Reference line, so it’s a great bargain for those just starting to get into home theater who run their system with an all-in-one AV receiver. I know McIntosh speakers are also ridiculously expensive, so it’d be tough to get a complete system that way. But I’d maybe look into SVS’s new Ultra Evolution speakers or Aperion Audio’s Verus line if you take advantage of McIntosh’s HiFi stereo prowess along with a nice home theater setup. Or perhaps KEF, Focal, or Bowers & Wilkins speakers if your budget allows for it, TBH. 👍

[@seanwalsh130]

Could I get these or a pair of r41m speakers and a better sub?

[@ealanosborne]

Is that because you already have the 5.1 Reference Theater Pack?

[@seanwalsh130]

@@ealanosborne I’m sorry lol I meant should*…. I am a beginner here! Would it be problematic if my rear speakers are like 1.5ft away from my head?

[@ealanosborne]

@@seanwalsh130 😄 Okay got it. Yeah, this system would be a better value for the price. And no, having surround speakers close to your head isn’t ideal, but as long as you level match them with your front speakers, it should even things out. 👍

[@stevenlong2084]

Hi there ... Thanks for all the information ... you now have me intrigued. I have a Nakamichi Soundwafe 9.2.4 and would like to know how these compare. Any idea?

[@ealanosborne]

Hi Steven! Even though I’d LOVE to get my hands on one, I haven’t had the pleasure of listening to the Nakamichi system in person. But what I CAN say is that in my experience, even a decent 5.1 traditional system (wired speakers+receiver) typically will still sound a bit better, and definitely more powerful than a sound bar system. I get the appeal of wireless speakers, ease of setup, etc. It makes sense. But traditional systems also lay a solid foundation on which to build upon and upgrade over time. Just some home theater philosophy to think about. 😄

[@stevenlong2084]

@@ealanosborne Thanks for the prompt reply ... I'll swap you ;-)

[@ericherpstu7665]

thank you for this great video, could you tell me if this is better than sony ht A9 , I have to choose but I don t know witch is better, I m looking for a sound with max details but max arround 3000$

[@ealanosborne]

The Sony HT-A9 is (so I’ve heard from several sources) incredible. The next benchmark when it comes to something akin to a sound bar. But it is also one-and-done, meaning you can’t upgrade or add to it later. So my philosophy is, if you want incredible sound processing and easy setup, go with the Sony. If you want a good baseline system that sounds great, but can be upgraded/added to over time, go with the Klipsch 5.1.4 Cinema system.

[@ericherpstu7665]

@@ealanosborne A big thank you for your answer, unfortunately (or fortunately) I bought last Saturday to accompany my LG G1 65 oled , a klipsch 5.0.4 with marantz 6015 and SUB SVS SB2000, I hope I'll be happy with it and I will not regret the HTA9, I would see the result. It is just for a bedroom , it should be enough lol

[@ealanosborne]

@@ericherpstu7665 Wow! Yeah, I think you’ll be happy with that system, for sure! 😁🤘

[@samadams219]

any less expensive receiver recommendation?

[@ealanosborne]

Denon S760H, Onkyo 6100, or Sony STR-DH790 if you want to save money, but also only utilize 2 out of the 4 upward firing height speakers (since they are only 7 channel AVRs). The Onkyo 7100 is the best and cheapest 9 channel AVR right now that will utilize all 4 upward firing height speakers.

[@samadams219]

@@ealanosborne thank you very much. Much appreciated. You're the only one reviewing this system. Thank you😊.

[@ealanosborne]

@@samadams219 You’re very welcome! 😁

[@GertiEri-83]

Hi there... What receiver are you using in this video? Thanks in advance...

[@ealanosborne]

It’s an older Onkyo TX-NR787 9 channel receiver. The modern equivalent is the NR7100. Although Sony also has a new 9 channel receiver coming out soon - the AZ3000ES.

[@proxximo99]

on the fence to either get this or the SVS prime 5.1...any input would help

[@ealanosborne]

If SVS Prime 5.1 is in your budget, get that, even though it doesn’t have upward firing speakers for Atmos. The subwoofer makes up for it. It is far superior to the so-so sub that comes with the Klipsch.

[@falkend1fox728]

I know I'm late on commenting but I have the Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 should I upgrade to something like this or will it not be that much of a upgrade?

[@ealanosborne]

I think it’ll be an upgrade to a certain degree. But getting a traditional receiver+wired speakers system typically means you plan to expand and upgrade over time. It’s just a matter of goals and preference. 😊🤘

[@tewoj10]

Do you have any advice for budget dolby atmos reciever for that speakers? Thank you.

[@ealanosborne]

Not really, unfortunately. Especially right now with so many receivers out of stock or being delayed with their initial release. I’d suggest the Onkyo TX-NR7100 when it finally comes out, or older used Onkyos on eBay, like the NR787 and NR797. They’re the only budget 9 channel receivers you’ll find. Maybe an older Pioneer receiver too.

[@davidabreujr.3658]

Would a Onkyo TX-NR696 receiver work with this system??

[@ealanosborne]

Yep! The only caveat is you’ll only be able to utilize 2 out of the 4 upward firing Atmos speakers. But I still recommend that setup, since 9 channel receivers are so much more expensive. 👍

[@mattyslicks]

Very informative. How would this system compare to a sonos arc with the gen 3 sub?

[@Kevsdaily]

What amp did you use for these speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

At the time of filming this, I used the Onkyo TX-NR787 9 channel AVR. The modern equivalent now is the TX-NR7100.

[@ManishKumar-zm1by]

Hi Ealan, great detailed review. I had one question - currently I have 7.2 receiver with additional 2 channels for zone 2 but at the same time it can only power 7 channels. I have 2 pre-outs as well for front R/L. My question is, to use these klipsch speakers will this config work? by pass the front R/L to one of my additional amplifier, then use only center+surround(R/L)+height 1for front R/L atmos and then zone 2 for back R/L atmos. This way my AV can give power to these 7 channels and front R/L can be powered from my additional amplifier. Thanks for the help.

[@ealanosborne]

Nah, I wouldn’t recommend that. Since the upward firing speakers are fairly weak, I’d just recommend NOT using 2 of them - probably the rears - and set it up as a 5.1.2 system, since the main ear level speakers are still great on their own. 🤘

[@ManishKumar-zm1by]

@@ealanosborne thanks for the reply. Sorry didnt get on weak point, does that mean zone 2 has more power output which can damage speaker or degrade audio quality? also but just checking on technical feasibility if that config is possible at all?

[@ealanosborne]

@@ManishKumar-zm1by No, I’m saying the upward firing speakers themselves are pretty weak. But even if your receiver has more than 7 speaker terminals (main+zone 2, etc) doesn’t mean it can process all those channels. If you’re using all 7 channels in your main listening area, that’s all that your receiver can handle. If you use only 5 channels+zone 2 in another room, that’s possible, but there’s no way you can use a total of 9 channels using 7 channels in one room, and zone 2 simultaneously. Make sense?

[@ManishKumar-zm1by]

@@ealanosborne Are you saying even if Im using pre-out for front R/L and AV is not powering front R/L speaker channel ports, its still using 7 AV amps? Isnt it only 5 amps are being used for(center+surround R/L+front atmos R/L)?

[@ealanosborne]

@@ManishKumar-zm1by I’m saying that it’s only able to process a total of 7 channels, even if R/L are being powered by an external amp. Unless I’m wrong about the model - what brand and model is it?

[@Music-4all]

Hello, I’m looking for a Dolby atmos home theater are 1000-1200$ budget. What would you recommend 😁

[@ealanosborne]

Sound bar or traditional system with wired speakers and an AV receiver?

[@Music-4all]

Preferably Wired speakers with AV receiver unless there is a sound bar you would recommend. Living room is the area

[@ealanosborne]

@@Music-4all Maybe this video will help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4arqKKnmsp0gcU

[@Music-4all]

I saw this listed for $600 on Costco and immediately placed an order. Also, ordered Sony STRDH790 from Best Buy.

[@mikepetrozza8040]

@ealan thanks for the video! Based on this review I picked this up and paired it with an Onkyo txnr7100! I roughly based my setup on yours in the video but I’m still confused about what setting the LFE/LPF knob on the back of this sun should be set to based on the crossover being 100hz for the mains any help would be appreciated!!!

[@ealanosborne]

Setting the knob to LFE means it’ll be up to the AVR to send low frequency effects to the sub with movies and TV shows (which typically has a crossover of 120 Hz automatically). So you could set the knob to 100 Hz also, to match your mains. Typically you would set the crossover on the sub when listening to both movies and music on your system quite often. Otherwise, just leave it on LFE if it’s mainly movies and TV you’ll be using your system for. 👍

[@mikepetrozza8040]

Thank you!

[@nimmagaddavinay6081]

Loved your video. I am interested in buying the 5.1.4 with current deal in Costco @399$. I do not have budget to buy an amplifier so do you still recommend me to buy the 5.1.4? Can i still enjoy the sound of this equipment without an amplifier? Please suggest.

[@ealanosborne]

Do you mean without a receiver? Because this system is a passive speaker system, so they need to be powered by a receiver. You wouldn’t be able to connect it directly to a TV like a soundbar.

[@nimmagaddavinay6081]

@@ealanosborne Yes, i meant receiver. Sorry i am still learning. I only used a sound bar till now so no idea how these speakers should be setup. I was assuming these can be connected directly to TV.

[@ealanosborne]

@@nimmagaddavinay6081 No problem! These are in line with your traditional wired speaker system. 👍

[@DerekSanford]

Hi there! I just bought a Denon AVR-S760H receiver and the Klipsch HT50 Home Theater Surround Sound 5.0 System, but ended up returning that open box speaker set because it was missing the rubber feet for the stands. That said, would this setup be better than the HT50 setup? I can't believe this is selling on Amazon right now for $429.99! I currently have a set of 4 Bose Model 141 speakers, 2 Onkyo Model SKF-100's, a Bose video speaker as my center channel (only a single speaker though, not a real center speaker), and an 8" Onkyo sub. I have vaulted ceilings where my tv is, so I thought about the 5.1 theater set, but this Atmos set has a bigger sub and the other speakers are larger too. My receiver is only a 7.2, but would this system be good for me regardless? Thanks in advance!

[@ealanosborne]

Yes! Since the speakers are larger than any online photo can capture, they would work well with your situation…at least if running a 5.1 (or 7.1, if you decide to use a pair of your current speakers). Since you have vaulted ceilings, the up-firing Atmos speakers won’t do anything at all, so I’d keep it at 5.1 or 7.1. But I agree! It’s one of the best complete systems you can get for the price! 🤘

[@DerekSanford]

@@ealanosborne Awesome, thanks for the response! So to confirm what I think you’re telling me… it’s still better to get this set and not use the upward firing speakers (and use two of my other speakers as my atmos), correct? Rather than getting the other set with basically smaller everything.

[@ealanosborne]

@@DerekSanford You got it! It’s always best to have separate speakers mounted up high, firing audio directly at you, as opposed to bouncing audio off any surface. 👍

[@dflintstone850]

I have the Onkyo TX NR6050 and the KLIPSCH 5.1.4 theater pack. However during the configuration process regarding speaker channels, it only went up to 5.1.2, am I doing something incorrectly? Best regards

[@ealanosborne]

No. The NR6050 is only a 7 channel AVR, so it maxes out at 5.1.2. The NR7100 is the cheapest new 9 channel AVR on the market which will support a 5.1.4 setup. But I mentioned in the video that it’s still a good bargain to get the NR6050 since the 5 main speakers and subwoofer of the 5.1.4 Cinema System are a really good deal on their own. It’s such a huge jump in price to move up to a 9 channel AVR, which is silly, IMO.

[@AmrinderMangat]

Hi Ealan you videos are always amazing. Thank you for your great videos. Quick question for you I have Marantz SR7008 will it work with 5.1.4 Klipsch reference speakers specially for height speakers 2 in front and 2 in back can you please tell me this is the first time I will setup the home theatre system

[@ealanosborne]

Oh, no, sorry. It's just a bit outdated in that regard. Yes, the SR7008 can handle up to 9 channels, but it doesn't support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X specifically, so there technically won't be any height information going to the height channels. Make sense?

[@Somenondual]

hey Elan, i have 2 polk s60 towers and a denon Denon AVR S760H 7.2ch 8K AV Receiver. do you think the Klipsch Reference Cinema System 5.1.4 will make a good 7.2.4 when combined with the polk i already own. thanks!

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, I would say so! The main satellites and center speaker of the 5.1.4 Cinema system are great for the price. The upward firing Atmos speakers built in? Not so much…but those Polk s60 towers look great!

[@Somenondual]

@@ealanosborne thank you, appreciate your reply. Might I recommend, if you have the resources, you also do a sound demo for us … it’s the only thing I go to other channels for after seeing your videos. Goodluck.

[@ben3513]

I just ordered this speaker set from Amazon for $400. I’m very excited to start using it.

[@ealanosborne]

Woohoo! Congrats!

[@ben3513]

@@ealanosborne I like your videos. I just started watching today actually. I have a question for you. Is there a subwoofer amp for home theater purposes that would work for a 15” sub I have in a sealed box? It was meant for a car setup but I don’t use it anymore. It’s a dvc 4 ohm so I can wire it to a single 8 ohm. It’s power rating is 150 rms 300 peak.

[@manohman1607]

bare wire solution: Try adding a little solder, it makes it easier.

[@ealanosborne]

True. At the time I filmed this, I didn’t have a soldering kit. But I do now! 😁👍

[@papapun]

Just curious, what level do you play the white noise at while calibrating?

[@jine8867]

Is this set better then high level soundbars like samsung soundbars the best of them

[@ealanosborne]

Eh…flagship Samsung soundbars will be better than this, but it’s also 2 completely different philosophies: Do you want “one and done,” where you can easily connect things and not worry about speaker wire, but can’t swap out any components? Go with a soundbar. Or do you want to use this Klipsch system and a receiver as a starting point, being able to upgrade different parts slowly over time? 🤷‍♂️ Food for thought. 😊

[@movieleaks7241]

What is a good receiver for this?

[@philipcrilley5800]

Will the Sony STR-DH790 accomodate both front and back up firing speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

No, sorry. You’d need a 9 channel AVR for that.

[@rishabhbhattarai6358]

My house currently has wires for a 5.1 channel, so rear surround speakers, front L and R and center. With these atmos speakers, are extra connections required for atmos features?

[@ealanosborne]

Yes, that’s correct. The Atmos speakers count as their own channel, so they require their own separate speaker wire

[@islandboy8282]

I noticed that in the Setup: Software section, you had the Impedance set to 4ohms. Should that be set to 4ohm or to the option that allows for 6ohms and higher? Thanks

[@pewpew_life]

Do you recommend Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 to run this?

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, that’d be perfect, since it’s 9 channel! Pioneer/Onkyo/Integra are all basically the same since they’re owned by the same parent company. I used an Onkyo for years and loved it!

[@theendofit]

whats a good forum to get advice on speakers and amps. cause right now im geting such mixed messaging on every last part that i have no idea where to go withn it trying to do a upgrade to my setup as i need to replace my amp/reciver and sub as they both died back to back this year

[@ealanosborne]

Oof…great question, since forums can be confusing with people contradicting other people, etc. Myself personally, these days I’ve been searching the articles on Crutchfield.com for answers to questions. 🤷‍♂️

[@someswararaoe]

I have Onkyo TX-NR696 which is 7.2 channel but it has zone 2 also. Can I connect this system to my TX-NR696? Can I power all the speakers and their upward firing speakers? If yes, should I be aware of any specifics? Any response is greatly appreciated!!

[@ealanosborne]

That Onkyo can only process 7 channels at once. So even if you use Zone 2, it limits the rest of the receiver to play only up to 5 channels. But you could still get away with 7 channels powering this Klipsch Cinema system. Sure, you're not getting the full effect, since you can only power 2 of the 4 upward firing speakers, but the main satellite speakers still sound really good even by themselves!

[@ReverendNaveed]

I have the Sony AVR STR-DH790 and this Klipsch 5.1.4 system. Do I set them as Small or Large speakers in the AVR settings. I have them set at Large.

[@ealanosborne]

Set them to small. Large means you have big tower speakers or large bookshelf speakers that are full bandwidth - meaning their frequency response can go all the way down to almost subwoofer territory - like 20 or 30 or 40 Hz

[@ReverendNaveed]

Thanks Ealan! Loved watching & using your videos as reference for the past 3 months of having this system, and today I learned something new. One thing however, on the Sony DAC while playing stereo music in Dolby Surround, the sound is not as punchy as when the speakers are set to Large setting. Other than that I see a noticably better audio quality having set them to Small.

[@suhailakthar5575]

Hi I'm planning to buy this klipsch 5.1.4 and a Denon AVR-S760H 7.2 channel, would this be a perfect combo

[@ealanosborne]

Yep! One of the best bang-for-your-buck deals. 🤘

[@suhailakthar5575]

@@ealanosborne can I add the Klipsch RP-500SA Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers as extra speakers for surround sound

[@ealanosborne]

@@suhailakthar5575 If you mean just skip the built-in upward firing speakers and use the RP-500SA speakers in their place? Sure! Since you still need to power the speakers with a receiver, you can add speakers in place of others all you want. :)

[@suhailakthar5575]

@@ealanosborne no I ain't mean to skip inbuilt speakers since the receiver is the 7.2 channel it has surround back R and surround back L ports which mentioned as assignable,,,I'm thinking about adding RP-500 SA for surround back speakers and the inbuilt speakers for surround

[@ealanosborne]

@@suhailakthar5575 Well, then yes, you could add the 500SA speakers for surround back, but the S760H can only process a total of 7 channels and 2 subwoofers. So you could have a 7 speaker bed layer (L,C,R, Left surround, right surround, left back surround, right back surround), but you wouldn’t get any Atmos height action. But that’s still better than nothing!

[@myquietreviews]

I just ordered these & my Father In-Law gave me a Pioneer VX-1123 receiver in excellent condition that he had in storage so I’m curious will that be good enough to work with these speakers??? Just curious??? I know dumb questions but I’m new to using receivers 😂😂😂🤦🏾🤷🏾

[@ealanosborne]

Hey congrats on the hookup! 😁 And yeah, that Pioneer AVR will be able to power the main speakers, but not the upward firing “Atmos” speakers since the VX-1123 is old enough that it doesn’t decode Dolby Atmos or DTS:X signals. But it’ll still be a great 5.1 system for sure! 🤘🎉

[@myquietreviews]

@@ealanosborne Thank you & very much appreciated 👍🏿

[@myquietreviews]

What are some good Dolby Atmos receivers that don’t cost a arm & a leg??? 😂😂😂😂

[@ealanosborne]

@@myquietreviews Well, the utilize all 4 upward firing speakers in your new system, you'd need a 9 channel AVR. Cheapest one on the market right now is the Pioneer LX305 for $1,199. Although the Onkyo RZ50 is on sale currently on crutchfield.com for $1,299 which is a WAY better deal. You could still get away with a 7 channel AVR and only utilize 2 of the 4 upward firing speakers. Still a good compromise, since 7 channel AVRs are much less. Sony DH790 or Denon S760 come to mind. 👍

[@myquietreviews]

@@ealanosborne I’ll just go with the 1,299 one 🤦🏾🤷🏾😂😂😂😂

[@didney_worl172]

How to connect these to a Denon X1700H? It has "assignable" back surround connectors, but no mention of hight in the manual. Edit: found. So should i connect all 4x upfiring speakers as "top middle" ?

[@ealanosborne]

You can if you'd like, but that would split the signal in half, so it might not be worth connecting all 4. Since the X1700H is a 7 channel AVR, I'd recommend just connecting the front heights and assigning them as "Dolby Speakers" since they are bouncing audio off the ceiling. Or if it makes more sense to connect the 2 rear height speakers in your listening space, you could test that out too.

[@didney_worl172]

@@ealanosborne Thx. I belive i would take a used Denon X3700H. Just noticed that Klipsch set costs in the US about 500$. In Germany its 1000€. What do you think about 1000€ for the set (+ 1000€ for the AVR) ?

[@ealanosborne]

@@didney_worl172 If you can afford it, yes. But I personally wouldn’t pay 1000€ for it. Seems pricey, but I understand there are import taxes added to that. 🤷‍♂️ Not much you can do there. But if you can get an x3700h, that would be perfect!

[@didney_worl172]

@@ealanosborne OK. The X3700H has 105W per channel. Is that a problem?

[@ealanosborne]

@@didney_worl172 No, unless you’re going to blast them at loud volumes for long periods of time. 😄 But with it being a 9 channel receiver, you can use all 4 height speakers. 👍