BEST BUDGET WIRED 5.1 HOME THEATER SPEAKERS - Klipsch Reference Theater Pack Unboxing & Review
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- BEST BUDGET 5.1 HOME THEATER SPEAKERS - Klipsch Reference Theater Pack Review
What the WHAT?! This 5.1 theater speaker set packs a PUNCH, along with an insane price point! And this ain’t some no-name brand either…it’s from KLIPSCH! So you know it’s quality. I review the Reference Theater Pack and give you a few pointers along the way. Check it out!
*CORRECTION: I made the mistake of circling the wire terminals and called them the "keyhole mounts" on both the satellite and center speakers. D'OH! My bad. The keyhole mount holes are actually in the exact spot as the ¼ " threaded insert. Sorry for any confusion!
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MY HOME THEATER SETUP
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Peachtree Nova300 Stereo Integrated Amp
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Emotiva BasX A3 Aplifier
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FRONT LCR
Aperion Audio Verus III V8T Towers
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Aperion Audio Verus III Grand V6C Center Channel
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FRONT WIDES & VOICE OF GOD
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SURROUNDS
Aperion Audio Verus III Grand V5B Bookshelf
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SURROUND BACKS
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ATMOS HEIGHT SPEAKERS
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14 AWG Copper Speaker Wire
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Welcome to my channel
0:51 Unboxing
1:42 Satellite Speakers
2:41 Center Speaker
3:08 Included cables
3:20 Subwoofer
4:02 Super Simple Wireless Sub Setup
4:29 How do they sound?
6:39 Costco is dope/final thoughts
8:36 Outro
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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.
I'm from the future, it is currently $289 bucks. Yup. Future kinda cool.
I’m a week ahead of your future and it’s 120 bucks now .
@@devenrodriguez2197 Dang! Link or didn't happen.
299 from Costco
@@Pinkcreeper777 I bought for $299 too
@@devenrodriguez2197 where is it $120?
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.
Is it all wireless??
Lol that ending. I see many more followers coming your way. Very good editing and entertaining personality. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks! I sure hope it grows exponentially! Tell your friends! Tell the WORLD! 😄
Your videos are super funny and objective / informative at the same time.
Thank you very much. That’s my goal on this channel! 😁👍
How do you only have 6K subs? Great humor, great review!
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. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome setup! 🙌🤘
Hi, Do you mean the Micca MB42X or RB42 ? I am looking to set up a similar setup like yours. Thank you.
@@KhinNinson Sorry yes MB42X they are an awesome speaker you won’t regret pairing them up with your Klipsch.
@@cripplehisguitar2798 Thank You.
Sick editing bro! Respect ✊🏻
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!
just love it, amazzzing channell, keep going man. From Brazil :P
Matheus Antônio dos Santos Haha, thanks, man!!! 👍🎉
Nice work. Making unboxing / product review into an art form! Keep it up! 😎
Great attitude, editing and info.
Thank you!
Thank you very much!
I’m thinking of getting this system for a 17x17 two story family room. Would the sound from this system be loud enough to fill this space?
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.
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?
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! 👍
Hi, I have denon 7.1 receiver and klipsch 5.1 reference pack. I want to add 2 in-ceiling Klipsch speakers. Can you plz suggest what goes best with this setup I have. Thanks...
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.
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?
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
I think it might be a little bit better, but it will cost more.
This is the fun unboxing, love it dude
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?
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. 👍
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
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!
@@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
@@wazup3333 🤷♂️ Sounds like a good experiment to me!
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?
It’s always good to toe in slightly. 👍
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?
Yes! I’d say that would be a good upgrade without spending too much money, but keeping your speakers timbre-matched. 🤘
which klipsch subwoofer would be a great pairing for this set?
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!
120 Hz, cuz these satellites are small. 😀🙌
I'm actually planning to buy the same. Then upgrade one step at a time. Do you think it would be possible to upgrade this to a 5.1.2 Atmos setup? I'm not really familiar how to setup Home theater. What I'm planning is to buy these speakers then upgrade the two front satellite speakers with a Klipsch RP-600M book shelf speakers. Then I'll be placing the satellite speaker on my ceiling instead. I'm not sure if it is possible though. Will the sound be unbalanced? since RP-600M seems to be a pretty powerful speaker.
Astro Tomato One step at a time is what I’ve been doing as well. And that’s actually a great idea, using the front satellites as the eventual height speakers! Since the heights are generally where music and atmospheric/ambient sound effects live in an Atmos system, the RTP satellites are more than capable of handling those types of sounds. Way to think creatively!
Great video.. I’ve been thinking about getting this at Costco... your video review was a huge help dude... well done... 👍 THANK YOU! 🙏
You’re very welcome! Glad I could help! 👍🙌
This speaker pack looks so good! Thank you for your unboxing & Review, very well and good done.
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?
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! 😄
They sell Yamaha or Denon receiver brah
8t actually might be Onkyo but they do have 2 choices
@@ealanosborne which is better denon or Yamaha or onto receiver at Costco?
@@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
Question for you, it used to be that you knew that 8ohm was for home use and 4 ohm where for car audio. I ordered 5 home theater speakers, but after the fact I noticed that they where 6 ohm speakers. The home theather amplifier ( I just got a yamaha tsr-700 from costco ) I think it can handle different ohm loads. Will using the 6 ohm amp have any effect? do you prefer 8 ohm? whats the deal here?
Oh sure, that Yamaha will still be fine. And even if you had 4 ohm nominal speakers, it would still be fine. It's just better for 4 ohm speakers to have more power driven through them. 6 ohm is still close enough to 8 ohm that it's not gonna matter much.
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 🙌
And can use in a receiver whit Dolby Atmos?
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! :)
@@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 🙌
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.
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.
@@ealanosborne Thanks very much!
I'm buying the system and using as is.
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?
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. 👍
Can I add an additional sub-woofer Klipsch Reference R-12SW 12? Will this be good idea?
Do you think this would work well with 17ft. tall ceilings in a very open living room? I keep seeing this set pop up but I wonder if I need something just a little bigger.
My living room is roughly 18x18 with 10’ ceilings, open concept into the kitchen, and my Reference Theater Pack does pretty well. Sure, I’ll be upgrading them some day since it is such a large room, but it’s pretty remarkable that these little speakers still handle big sound in such a small package.
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?
I literally go over your question in my other video about piecing together a budget Atmos system. Check it out!
czcams.com/video/eUHwoqeeAKc/video.html
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?
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! ($320!)
czcams.com/video/eUHwoqeeAKc/video.html
@@ealanosborne Awesome. Thanks 👍
Hi Ealan thanks for the review! Im thinking to buy this but first wanted to know if you think it is worth upgrading to the fluance elite compact for 500$.
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.😄
Love the video. What avr would you recommend for this setup
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. 🙌
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.
Very informative. Thanks. With this model Can I use Banana plugs?
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.
@@ealanosborne Thanks
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?
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!
czcams.com/video/qkiyLe2zSSc/video.html
Love this video good editing lol your awesome dude
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?
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! 😁🤘
Helpful and entertaining! Thanks!
You’re very welcome, Gary! And thanks!
Need help guys!
My subWoofer is not working
Connected my TV HDMI Arc to Sony STR DH540 HDMI Arc out (with high-speed HDMI cable). Connected Klipsch wireless receiver to the AV receiver subwoofer out. Then powered in both Klipsch subW and wireless receiver. Constant blue lights are on. TV settings changed so ARC HDMI is active.... still woofer does not work.. (Have not connected other speakers to AV receiver yet)....what can I try to troubleshoot? Please help.
I bought This system like three days ago but the subwoofer is not loud enough any help thank you
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
Do the satellite speakers plug into the sub? I would like this set but don't want to run speaker cable from the satellite speakers by the seating area to the receiver.
They do not plug into the sub. That’s typical with most soundbars these days. But there are fairly cheap 2 channel rear speaker RF wireless kits to make the surrounds wireless. I’ve never personally tried it, so I’m not sure if there’s a better brand over another, so just Google it. 👍
Quick question sir, can I upgrade this reference home theater system to dolby atmos if I buy a set of ceiling speakers as well?
You sure can! A speaker is a speaker. It just depends on if your receiver can decode Dolby Atmos and has at least 7 channels. 😀👍 Then you can put speakers wherever you need to.
@@ealanosborne I was trying to understand that thank you !
What are your thoughts on Enclave cinehome2 ?? It being completely wireless are we missing on sound compared to these speakers?? Thanks
Honestly, with regards to the Enclave, it comes down to personal preference and/or how your home theater space is set up. You can get the Klipsch Ref Theater Pack, Denon S650BT and 14 gauge speaker wire for roughly the same price as an Enclave II. But with the Enclave, each speaker still leaves you tethered to a wall since they’re powered and need an electrical outlet nearby. But if you have bookshelves or something to hide the power cables, sweet! I’ve actually never experienced WiSA technology personally, but I’ve heard great things! I trust the sound quality is excellent, but me personally, I like the control I have over each speaker (EQ and volume level) with passive speakers and a good AV receiver, and being able to hide most of the wire behind my walls. I would love to review the Enclave, tho! Hopefully once this channel blows up, Enclave will wanna send me new toys to review. 😄👍 Tell all your friends! And thanks for your question!
@@ealanosborne I wish there was some other model for product reviews, if Enclave sponsors the video 😅 won't have so much confidence then, thanks for your video it does help especially the part where you explained the scene and the sound parallel. Good luck!!
Ealan sorry this question is off topic but is it ok to use a 90 rca adapter for my amp? Or should I get new cables with a 90 pre attached?
Oh yeah a 90 RCA adapter is fine. There shouldn’t be any signal degradation, as long as they’re gold plated adapters. 🙌
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.
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. 👍
You are, BY FAR, the best content creator I've seen in a looooong time... and I watch HOURS of CZcams. Your delivery... SPOT ON!!
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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!!!
Why do they put more woofers in the center if the center speaker usually carries vocals/dialogue?
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?
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!
I’m using the same setup Onkyo tx-nr787 with klipsch theater pack! Can you share best settings for the amp? Thanks in advance
Which settings were you thinking of? As far as volume levels, that is unique to your home theater space. For example, I have 10 foot ceilings and an open concept living room that includes a kitchen and dining area in the same space, so I have my center channel louder than the Front L/R speakers so I can hear the dialog better. The reason I got the Klipsch RTP in the first place was because when we first moved into our current house, there were already 4 speakers in the ceiling and a center channel speaker in the wall below where the TV is mounted. The previous owner just used those ceiling speakers as their 5.1 setup. But then I thought, "Once I get an inexpensive, yet quality 5.1 system, I can turn those ceiling speakers into height channels and have a full 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup!" So I had to do quite a bit of tweaking with levels to make it sound encompassing since my walls and ceilings are pretty far away from the listening position. Other than that, I don't really mess with sound modes or tones since the Onkyo is good at recognizing which protocol to follow, whether that be Atmos or DTS:X, etc. Although if I wanna listen to music, I try and stream it from my phone ( as opposed to from the XBOX) through the Onkyo app, since it does make it sound better when that blue "Music Optimizer" button is lit up. Hope that helps!
@@ealanosborne Hi, Which Onkyo app are you using...? I see multiple apps in Appstore
@@samm4566 The one where the icon is mostly black, called Onkyo Controller. 👍
Great video, but my question is that do we need AV receiver? Or can i also use this with out AV receiver by connecting to TV? If not what would be the best budget AV receiver for this?
Correct. You’ll need an AV receiver and some speaker wire. A good 5.1 receiver I used for a time was the Denon AVR-S650H, which is about $350. Although there is the Denon AVR-S540BT for $279 at Best Buy that still has the ability to stream music from your phone for the modern home theater setup.
I also just dropped a video comparing 2 Dolby Atmos soundbar systems that might interest you. These systems do NOT require a receiver. Check it out! 👍
Ealan Osborne! So satellite speakers are not wireless? Can you suggest best way to make wired satellite speakers wireless?
Any good devices to do it so.
@@Nagarjunapathuri Some satellite speakers are wired and some are Bluetooth
Great vid. However, do you need a receiver for Klipsch speakers? I like surround bars but also looking for something like this. Thanks!
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! 👍
@@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!
Razor One Dang! $250 per set, what a deal! 👍
@@ealanosborne can recommend an affordable receiver to pair with these speakers?
@@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
OK, I need help then. I have this htip, a Denon avr s660h, and an LG TV with both optical and ARC. I cannot for the life of me, get it to sound decent. I did the auto setup with the mic, and it still sounds like garbage. Please help!
"Link in description" song made me smile lol
When watching a 5.1 show/movie, should there always be audio coming out of the rear speakers?
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 👍
this was hella entertaining!
How do the satellite speakers on this compare to the hd 600 klipsch satellites? I was thinking about using them as height speakers, thanks
The satellites are slightly bigger and (in my opinion) are a bit better than what comes with the HD Theater 600 system.
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?
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!
Would you think pairing these with a set of ceiling Atmos speakers would be a good idea? This one seems better suited for my reciever than going with the Cinema series you also reviewed.
Oh sure! Atmos specifications are kind of similar to the specs of the little speakers in the Klipsch Theater Pack, so using this system as part of an Atmos system is totally doable! 👍
@@ealanosborne Awesome! I appreciate your responsiveness. Most bigger channels won't answer my questions. Lol.
Also, is that 10Hun rapping at the end?
@@seanzievlogs7126 I'm small enough, luckily! :) And that's me rapping, but I pitched my voice down a bit. Haha!
@@ealanosborne lol, that's awesome. You really gave off some 10 Hundred vibes there
Excellent details by you... Great job...!
Thank you very much! :)
Thanks for the review bro👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Haha great info!! Which receiver would be best for this set up, which might also be atmos ready
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. 🙌
@@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?
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
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! 🤷♂
Damn the quality of this video is amazing.
Can I use this directly with my tv or will I have to buy something to make it work. I’ve seen some people talking about using a receiver.
Yes, you will need a receiver to power this speaker system. Denon s650H or Sony STR-DH590 are good. Or if you want to have extra channels in case you want to upgrade to an Atmos system later, check out Sony STR-DH790 or DN1080, or Denon S750H, or Yamaha TSR-700. 🙌
thanks for you work its great, i have a 5.1 JBL sound bar, it good, will moving to the 5.1 klipsch speakers and a AV receiver give me a big improvement, is it worth the upgrade, thanks
I sure think it makes a difference! And also, moving to good ol’ speakers and a receiver is a good base to then build off of for future upgrades. Can’t really upgrade a soundbar. 🤘
Hi, I'm currently using the Polk audio Magnifi SR 5.1 System, would the upgrade to the klipsch have a noticeable improvement in the home theater experience?
Yes, this would be an improvement over a sound bar. But since this Klipsch system is a traditional wired speaker system, you would need an AV receiver to power them. Like a Denon S650h or Yamaha RX-385 or Sony STR-DH590
@@ealanosborne Thank You, since I don't live in the US , the reference pack+ shipping charges come around 600 to 700$ , do you think its worth the cost?
@@MrIndianRebel Oh wow…yeah, probably not, in that case, since you would have to get an AV receiver on top of that. 😬
Are you still happy with the klipsch reference system? What AVR do you feel that would best pair up with this system. Keep in mind I would like to add two maybe four height speaGers (LOL) at a later time. Also Marantz makes slimmer AVR with less watts per channel at a lower cost than the regular Marantz costing over a thousand and higher. Would you recommend a slimline less watt Marantz over a Denon or Yamaha AVR. I want to start with a 5.1 setup then slowly build to a 5.2.2 or 5.2.4 or 7.2.2. Please let me know your thoughts.
An interesting thing I’ve noticed is that manufacturers aren’t selling budget 9 channel receivers anymore (less than $1,000). I got my Onkyo TX-NR787 a few years ago for $499 after watching the price like a hawk, then jumping on it when it went on sale.
But all manufacturers have discontinued that tier of receiver. No idea why. But the Denon x3700h is the best/least expensive I could find that was 9 channel, but still costs $1,200. Since you wanna go up to a 5.2.4 or 7.2.2, you’ll need 9 channels eventually, so might as well make that investment up front? There is a Marantz similar to the Denon that costs $1,699. Yikes! But of course that’s gonna be an amazing receiver.
I’d stick with the big beefy receivers, as opposed to slim line, since you want to upgrade eventually. If you just wanted to stick with a 5.2.2 with small satellite speakers, a slimline would be fine.
My Reference Theater Pack I still thoroughly enjoy. It’s good for me for now. I might upgrade my satellites to some SVS Primes down the line. There’s a chance we might be moving to a larger property 3 years or so from now, at which point I’d want to have a dedicated home theater room. Then I’d upgrade everything slowly. But for now? No need to upgrade my current home theater TOO much more. 😄
Ealan Osborne -thanks, For the advice. It really helps me to focus in what direction to go. I kept flip flopping between old school 5.1 or go with the Sonos Arc bundle. Is there a way to private send you something? I got a proposal through Best Buy and wanted to get your opinion on it. Or you can reach me at sal732s@yahoo.com
@@sal6830 Yeah, I sent you an email! 👍
Looks amazing, wish we could get this kind of deal in the UK.
I bought 2.1 desktop set formy PC and it slams I am thinking about getting this for home theatre system
Does anyone have a problem with the sub ? When it’s doing its thing i can hear way too much air coming out from the bottom, if that makes any sense?
I bought these speakers, 100ft 14 awg wire on Amazon, and a Sony STR-DH790, all for a total of $600. Best sound system I’ve ever owned, every sound is crystal clear and the bass is so perfect 🥲
Niiiice!!! Way to get that bargain system!
How much did you pay for the receiver, I was just looking up that one and it’s saying 458$ on amazon
Would a dh 550 be enough there's one for 75 bucks on Facebook! 750 watts
Can your run Atmos?
I want to run the same setup
Nice review. I may have to look into that Home Theatre.
P.S. love the outro.
Thank you! 😁🤘
GREAT EDITING!!! UNDERRATED CZcamsR ALERT!!!
Thanks so much! It ain’t easy, but I enjoy it a lot! 😄
I was going to say the same thing. As an editor myself i instantly recognized the good editing game
I know they aren’t meant for music but when you play music on them is it good sounding?
I think so! Crisp high frequencies, lyrics come through nice and bright, and that subwoofer shakes the room with bass heavy tracks. 🤘
So I just ditched my "high end" Q990B sound bar after dealing with issues, for this setup. Im looking forward to seeing the difference.
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. 👍
@@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). 😁
@@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. 🤘
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
@@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?
Dumb question do you need a receiver for this speakers or does it come with something to plug into the tv
Not a dumb question! 😀 Yes, you do need a receiver. Sony STR-DH590, Denon AVR-S650H are a couple good ones.
Or if you want to have 7 channels (so you have the option to add 2 more speakers later), Sony STR-DH790, Denon AVR-S750H, Yamaha RX-V6A 👍
Hay Ealan I was going toget these as you know for My Onkyo TX-SR 373. But Amazon has the cinema with Atmos 1s for $300 80 something. Now the 373 obviously isn't 9 channal. That being said as they are better speakers minus the 4 atmos channals should I be theoritically able to connect those to the 373?
Oh most definitely! Speakers are speakers, so you can still connect the 5.1.4 Cinema System to your Onkyo. On each of the 4 main speakers, there are two sets of speaker terminals - one set for the main speaker, one set for the Atmos speakers, so you just don’t need to connect the Atmos speakers. Easy! 😁
@@ealanosborne Ah okay. They are labeled right? if not I assume the set for the Atmos 1s are on top.
Is an av receiver absolutely necessary or can I just plug this system directly to my TV and Blu ray player?
Yes, it is necessary, since these speakers are passive, meaning they need a receiver to provide a powered audio signal to them via speaker wire.
I was looking at this set. Wondering if it would be an upgrade to my Energy 5.1 Take Classic setup. The Energy system sounds pretty decent (needed the small form factor), but the Center Channel is quickly overwhelmed. I need something with more OOOMPH in the center channel.
Hmmm...I’ve never listened to those speakers personally. But at least on paper, it seems like the Energy 5.1 is comparable to the Klipsch. I don’t know if the Klipsch center channel will have more oomph, but Klipsch usually are brighter in tone, so the clarity with dialog might be an improvement over your current speakers. Thanks for watching!
Which speaker wire do you recommend. Also, do the strands matter in the wire ?
This is what I got. Amazing so far! Although you might not need 200 ft. They sell different lengths.
Mediabridge 14AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (200 Feet, White) - 99.9% Oxygen Free Copper - ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for in-Wall Use (Part# SW-14X2-200-WH) www.amazon.com/dp/B0193RRMQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5sqeGbJYTF6DV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
is Klipsch Reference Theater 5.1 better than a dolby atmos sound bar 5.1 ?
Even though the Klipsch Ref Theater Pack needs to be hooked up to a receiver to work, I still think a receiver+Klipsch discrete surround sound system beats a soundbar system in the same price range since you get a larger sound stage than the fairly narrow stage you get with a soundbar. And the subwoofer that comes with the Klipsch system is just so powerful! Just my opinion, though! 😀
Heyy great video, nice humor, and very explained details and acronyms for beginners like me!
Thank you very much, Nicloas!
I was able to find this set for $312 on Walmart. Haven't received it yet, but excited to try it out. I was able to find a good deal on the Sony STR-DN 1080, 7.2 to allow for some growth in the future. Do you have any videos on how to tell if your speakers and receiver will be compatible? I was mostly trying to make sure the delivered wattage from the receiver wouldn't outdo the max on the speakers
Awesome! How exciting! And yeah, don’t have any videos, but pretty much any receiver under $1,000 will work just fine with any consumer grade 8 ohm-rated speakers. That DN1080 will be great for quite a few years to come. 👍
@@ealanosborne thanks, love the channel!
Do I have to have one of those huge receivers (I’m not good at this stuff) to play music and can I just plug it into a computer and play music from there? Please help
Correct. These are called “passive” speakers, meaning they don’t have power by themselves. The receiver powers them. So you need to use speaker wire to connect the speakers to a receiver to get sound out of them. I have some links to receivers you might want to look into in the description of the video. 👍
Question; Does anyone know if these are better or equal to the 1000 to $1200 higher end sound bar setups? My budget is about a grand for theater setup
Wired speakers + a receiver will always give you a wider/larger, more discrete, more dependable setup than a soundbar setup, IMO. I’m literally working on a script for another video that gets you a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup using the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack, a pair of Klipsch R-41M bookshelf speakers, and the Sony STR-DH790 receiver all for under $1000. Google that setup, but also stay tuned for when my video drops! 🙌
@@ealanosborne Awsome dude! I will be watching. I appreciate the response and info. Building my first house so the flexibility of reciever speakers I know would be a plus. I havent gotten into the speaker game yet. I knew wired speakers gave the best quality just didnt know at what price point.. That was my next question and info was what reciever and what to look for as far as compatibility and if you wanted to add speakers to the setup later on what reciever is needed and at what price point? Just the lack of knowledge has me leaning towards soundbar. Nakamichi shockwave 7.2.4.. is what I had in mind. Thanks again loved your video. 👍
Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1 and Logitech Z906 5.1 Which one better ?
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.
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.
Heck yeah! Congrats!
Fun and creative ways to review equipment! You got a new subscriber and definitely deserve more!
Thank you so much, Luis! And thank you for subscribing! 🙌
Please confirm for me if at the back of the subwoofer it supports up to 240V
Yes. On the back next to the power cable port, it reads 110 - 240v.