I've got probably the weirdest use-case scenario for these. For about 7 years now I've been using the Logitech Z906 5.1 speaker system for my PC and love the surround sound cues in FPS games, but it's always bugged me that there are no tweeters, just 3" drivers. I recently upgraded the downstairs and upstairs audio setups in the house with SVS Ultra speakers, and when going between those systems and my PC it became painfully obvious that something was missing. I also recently installed a WiiM Amp in my bedroom but couldn't find a set of speakers that had good bass without also totally dominating the top of the bureau where they sat. I decided I needed a wireless subwoofer but didn't really want to pay the $900 for an SVS Micro 3000. A year or two ago I stumbled across this Klipsch 5.1 speaker system on Amazon and bookmarked it. At first the price tag bugged me but it finally dawned on me that it would solve several problems all at once, for much cheaper than other solutions. So now I've replaced the 3 front PC speakers (Left, Center, Right) with units from this package, and connected the remaining two speakers and the sub to the WiiM Amp. It made a noticeable and immediate improvement to the sound on my PC: voices on YouTube clips sound much more realistic and present - not just because of improved high end due to the tweeters, but they also seem to handle lower notes more convincingly as well (I've got these crossed at 80Hz like before but you can actually hear more bass directionally now, which means it's coming from the speaker, not the sub). In-game sound is also massively improved. And music sounds so much better and has a more holographic soundstage. The original Logitech speakers are doing just fine as the rear surrounds, since they don't get a whole lot of use. Upstairs, the WiiM amp setup now sounds exactly like what I was looking for, and the speakers are a much better fit for the available space. I think the WiiM Amp is much happier driving smaller speakers, too. It's probably overkill for a bedroom stereo but I'm thrilled with it.
I've seen a few reviews here saying the sub was defective, one guy even went so far as to call it a fake because something big was rattling around inside (I suspect the amp or part of it got dislodged by being dropped in shipping or something). Mine worked immediately and the wireless connection is perfect for my needs. I don't see this system on the Klipsch site so I am assuming it must be discontinued. Regardless, it's a great value and I'm sooooooo glad I finally pulled the trigger on these.
Edited to add: I was finally able to find these on the Klipsch site (by googling "Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1" and following the link, I couldn't locate them through the site itself) . It does look like maybe they've been discontinued but it's hard to tell. More interestingly, it says that the original price was around $1300, which really explains a whole whole lot about why these sound so good. Discontinued or not, I'm really glad to get ahold of them for $399 instead. Love 'em to bits!
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| Sold By | Adorama | 6ave | Adorama | Adorama | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Adorama |
| speaker size | 5.25 inches | 4 inches | 12 inches | — | — | 6.5 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | — | HDMI, Ethernet, Coaxial, Optical, USB, Auxiliary, Bluetooth | Multi | — | Auxiliary | Multi |
| speaker type | Sattelite, Center-Channe;. Subwoofer | Subwoofer,Bookshelf | Surround Sound | Satellite | Center Channel, Woofer | Surround Sound |
| mounting type | — | Tabletop,Wall Mount,Floor Mount | Floor Standing | — | Floor Standing | Floor Standing |
| weight | 61.5 pounds | 51.8 pounds | — | 66.49 pounds | 13.5 pounds | — |
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Great sound, look really nice, wireless subwwofer is nice, speaker covers come off easily
Likes:Sound qualityAppearanceWireless bass speakerDislikes:Speaker covers come off easilyBass speaker does not have a coverThese speakers look and sound awesome. The bass is deep and clean, and it is nice having a wireless, hidden subwoofer so I can move it wherever I want. My friends are surprised that I can get the booming sound from a speaker they can’t see. The mids and tweets give off a nice, precise sound and the words being spoken on TV are easily heard. To truly get the full experience you need to have a receiver that has 5.1 capabilities, and I run 14-gauge wire. I also love the way they look without the covers, but it is nice having them to keep the dust off, and to protect them when I want. They also look nice with the covers, but I like it without.The setup was easy and my subwoofer connected the first time. It can be a little intimidating to set the low pass, gain, and phase but here are some simple setup methods that can help you get started.• Low passAlso known as the crossover, this setting controls the frequency at which the subwoofer takes over from other speakers. A common rule of thumb for stereo music playback is to set the low pass to 70% of the speaker's lowest Hz. For example, if your speakers are rated at 35 Hz, you would set the low pass to 25 Hz. You can also try setting the low pass to 40–60 Hz for larger floor-standing speakers, 50–80 Hz for smaller bookshelf speakers, or 80–160 Hz for small satellite speakers. However, you can experiment with different settings to see what sounds best in your room.• GainTo adjust the gain, play music at a low volume and slowly increase the subwoofer amp's gain until the subwoofer's sound overpowers the other speakers without distorting. You can then back it off slightly until the sound is clean.• PhasePhase is a simple Yes/No digital decision. The question you are asking is simple, “Is it louder when I flick the switch to 0 or to 180?” These numbers relate to degrees of phase, but there is no standard for where we begin. There is no intrinsic correctness to either 0 or 180 degrees as your final listening result, so select either ‘0’ or ‘180’ based on whichever setting is louder.Your speaker’s bass driver should be pulsing outward on a bass transient, like a kick drum’s “thump”. For your system to be properly in phase, or aligned to this action, your subwoofer needs to have its driver pulse outward on the same kick drum thump.If we reverse the orientation at our phase switch (so that output is quieter), that means our driver will be moving backward as your speaker’s driver is moving outward. This means we are cancelling bass from your main speaker, and thus reducing the overall output of bass, which is counterproductive.The only two downsides are that the subwoofer does not have a cover. I know that it is pointed down but if someone goes to move it, they might accidentally damage the speaker. Also, the magnetic covers come off fairly easy, so if you have the speakers in a high traffic area, you might need to be careful.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
Sound quality
Appearance
Wireless bass speaker
Dislikes:
Speaker covers come off easily
Bass speaker does not have a cover
These speakers look and sound awesome. The bass is deep and clean, and it is nice having a wireless, hidden subwoofer so I can move it wherever I want. My friends are surprised that I can get the booming sound from a speaker they can’t see. The mids and tweets give off a nice, precise sound and the words being spoken on TV are easily heard. To truly get the full experience you need to have a receiver that has 5.1 capabilities, and I run 14-gauge wire. I also love the way they look without the covers, but it is nice having them to keep the dust off, and to protect them when I want. They also look nice with the covers, but I like it without.
The setup was easy and my subwoofer connected the first time. It can be a little intimidating to set the low pass, gain, and phase but here are some simple setup methods that can help you get started.
• Low pass
Also known as the crossover, this setting controls the frequency at which the subwoofer takes over from other speakers. A common rule of thumb for stereo music playback is to set the low pass to 70% of the speaker's lowest Hz. For example, if your speakers are rated at 35 Hz, you would set the low pass to 25 Hz. You can also try setting the low pass to 40–60 Hz for larger floor-standing speakers, 50–80 Hz for smaller bookshelf speakers, or 80–160 Hz for small satellite speakers. However, you can experiment with different settings to see what sounds best in your room.
• Gain
To adjust the gain, play music at a low volume and slowly increase the subwoofer amp's gain until the subwoofer's sound overpowers the other speakers without distorting. You can then back it off slightly until the sound is clean.
• Phase
Phase is a simple Yes/No digital decision. The question you are asking is simple, “Is it louder when I flick the switch to 0 or to 180?” These numbers relate to degrees of phase, but there is no standard for where we begin. There is no intrinsic correctness to either 0 or 180 degrees as your final listening result, so select either ‘0’ or ‘180’ based on whichever setting is louder.
Your speaker’s bass driver should be pulsing outward on a bass transient, like a kick drum’s “thump”. For your system to be properly in phase, or aligned to this action, your subwoofer needs to have its driver pulse outward on the same kick drum thump.
If we reverse the orientation at our phase switch (so that output is quieter), that means our driver will be moving backward as your speaker’s driver is moving outward. This means we are cancelling bass from your main speaker, and thus reducing the overall output of bass, which is counterproductive.
The only two downsides are that the subwoofer does not have a cover. I know that it is pointed down but if someone goes to move it, they might accidentally damage the speaker. Also, the magnetic covers come off fairly easy, so if you have the speakers in a high traffic area, you might need to be careful.
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Great sound, look really nice, wireless subwwofer is nice, speaker covers come off easily
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
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Sound quality
Appearance
Wireless bass speaker
Dislikes:
Speaker covers come off easily
Bass speaker does not have a cover
These speakers look and sound awesome. The bass is deep and clean, and it is nice having a wireless, hidden subwoofer so I can move it wherever I want. My friends are surprised that I can get the booming sound from a speaker they can’t see. The mids and tweets give off a nice, precise sound and the words being spoken on TV are easily heard. To truly get the full experience you need to have a receiver that has 5.1 capabilities, and I run 14-gauge wire. I also love the way they look without the covers, but it is nice having them to keep the dust off, and to protect them when I want. They also look nice with the covers, but I like it without.
The setup was easy and my subwoofer connected the first time. It can be a little intimidating to set the low pass, gain, and phase but here are some simple setup methods that can help you get started.
• Low pass
Also known as the crossover, this setting controls the frequency at which the subwoofer takes over from other speakers. A common rule of thumb for stereo music playback is to set the low pass to 70% of the speaker's lowest Hz. For example, if your speakers are rated at 35 Hz, you would set the low pass to 25 Hz. You can also try setting the low pass to 40–60 Hz for larger floor-standing speakers, 50–80 Hz for smaller bookshelf speakers, or 80–160 Hz for small satellite speakers. However, you can experiment with different settings to see what sounds best in your room.
• Gain
To adjust the gain, play music at a low volume and slowly increase the subwoofer amp's gain until the subwoofer's sound overpowers the other speakers without distorting. You can then back it off slightly until the sound is clean.
• Phase
Phase is a simple Yes/No digital decision. The question you are asking is simple, “Is it louder when I flick the switch to 0 or to 180?” These numbers relate to degrees of phase, but there is no standard for where we begin. There is no intrinsic correctness to either 0 or 180 degrees as your final listening result, so select either ‘0’ or ‘180’ based on whichever setting is louder.
Your speaker’s bass driver should be pulsing outward on a bass transient, like a kick drum’s “thump”. For your system to be properly in phase, or aligned to this action, your subwoofer needs to have its driver pulse outward on the same kick drum thump.
If we reverse the orientation at our phase switch (so that output is quieter), that means our driver will be moving backward as your speaker’s driver is moving outward. This means we are cancelling bass from your main speaker, and thus reducing the overall output of bass, which is counterproductive.
The only two downsides are that the subwoofer does not have a cover. I know that it is pointed down but if someone goes to move it, they might accidentally damage the speaker. Also, the magnetic covers come off fairly easy, so if you have the speakers in a high traffic area, you might need to be careful.
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