Klipsch Reference In-Wall/Ceiling 5.1.2 Speaker System
+ Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver
If you are fortunate enough to be designing and installing a home theater inside a dedicated or semi-dedicated room, virtually-invisible flush mounted in-wall/ceiling speakers with paintable grilles provide a minimalistic aesthetic without sacrificing audio performance! The clearance Klipsch Reference R-5502-W II in-wall speaker [Klipsch link] [each or five pack at Amazon] features a two-way design with a pivoting Tractrix horn loaded 1″ titanium diaphragm compression tweeter and dual 5¼” Cerametallic cone woofers. Cutout dimensions are 16½” x 6½”, and mounting depth is 3½”. White paintable grille measures 17¾” x 8″. Weight is 6.5 pounds. Frequency response is 46Hz-20kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity is 92dB. Power handling is 75 watts continuous and 300 watts peak.
The clearance CDT-5800-C II in-ceiling speaker pair [Klipsch link] [at Amazon] features a two-way design with a swiveling round Tractrix horn loaded 1″ tweeter and a pivoting 8″ woofer, making them a nice solution for installation as overhead Dolby Atmos height speakers. Cutout diameter is 9.8″, mounting depth is 5.4″, and grille diameter is 11″. Weight is 7.4 pounds. __ Speaker impedances are compatible with the Onkyo TX-NR7100 receiver. __ All the low bass frequencies are handled by the 23.4″ high, 23.5″ wide, 27.4″ deep, 111 pound 2023 model Reference Premiere RP-1600SW subwoofer [Klipsch link] [YouTube video below] [at Amazon] which features a 16″ front-firing ultra long throw Cerametallic woofer and Aerofoil slot port, powered by 800 watts continuous and 1600 watts peak, and extends the bass down to 14.5Hz!
Featuring Dirac Live room correction, the THX Select Certified Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel home theater receiver [Onkyo link] [at Amazon] is rated 100 watts per channel with two channels driven. You can set up 5.1.2 for your home theater + listen to stereo audio from a different source in Zone 2 with an additional pair of optional speakers! Surround decoding includes Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos/Height Virtualizer, DTS-HD/Master Audio, DTS:X, THX listening modes, and more. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), and QFT (Quick Frame Transport) for gaming. Connectivity includes 7 HDMI inputs (one front, HDMI 1-3 are 8K/60 and 4K/120 compatible), eARC/ARC, Ethernet, USB, optical and coaxial digital audio input, 6 analog RCA audio inputs, phono input, component video input, 2 composite video inputs, Zone 2 pre-out w/ 4K HDMI, RS-232C, 12V trigger out; front ⅛” mic input for room calibration, ⅛” stereo analog input, and ¼” headphone jack. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Remote control. Dimensions are 17.1″ wide, 10.4″ high, 18.4″ deep, and it weighs 29.8 pounds.
Where To Buy You can purchase the Klipsch Reference R-5502-W II 5.1.2 in-wall speaker system and the Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel home theater receiver together as a bundle at Amazon.com. (The seller Acoustic Sound Design is an authorized online dealer for Klipsch and an authorized online reseller for Onkyo.) Packaged and delivered in AT LEAST three boxes.
Want to save money and/or space with a smaller sub? You can buy the above bundle but instead substitute the smaller 21.3″ high, 20″ wide, 25.7″ deep, 84 pound RP-1400SW subwoofer [Klipsch link] [at Amazon] featuring a 14″ driver powered by 500 watts continuous, 1000 watts peak, and providing bass down to 16Hz. Bundle available at Amazon.com. __ Or, you can substitute the still smaller 18.9″ high, 17″ wide, 25.9″ deep, 69 pound RP-1200SW subwoofer [Klipsch link] [at Amazon] featuring a 12″ driver powered by 400 watts continuous, 800 watts peak, and bass down to 16.5Hz. Bundle available at Amazon.com.
***You will also need to supply or buy in-wall speaker wire, subwoofer cable, and HDMI cable(s) separately.
Prefer a Speaker with a Single 8" vs. Dual 5¼" Woofers?
The clearance Klipsch Reference R-5800-W II in-wall speaker [Klipsch link] [each or five pack at Amazon] is a two-way design with pivoting Tractrix horn loaded 1″ titanium dome compression tweeter and an 8″ Cerametallic cone woofer. Cutout dimensions are 14¾” x 9¼”, and mounting depth is 3¾”. Weight is 7.9 pounds. Frequency response is 40Hz-23kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity is 94dB. Power handling is 50 watts continuous and 200 watts peak.
Where To Buy You can purchase the Klipsch R-5800-W II 5.1.2 in-wall speaker system with an RP-1600SW 16″ subwoofer and the Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel home theater receiver at Amazon.com. __ You can also buy this same bundle but with the smaller RP-1400SW 14″ subwoofer at Amazon.com. __ Lastly, you can also get this bundle with the still smaller RP-1000SW 10″ sub at Amazon.com.
***You will need to supply or purchase in-wall speaker wire, subwoofer cable, and HDMI cable(s) separately.
3 R-5502-W II + 2 R-5800-W II + 2 CDT-5800-C II + 1 Sub + TX-NR7100
This mixed bundle includes three of the Klipsch R-5502-W II in-wall speakers with a 1″ tweeter and dual 5¼” woofers for the front left, center, and front right channels, and two of the R-5800-W II in-wall speakers with a 1″ tweeter and an 8″ woofer for the rear left and right surround effects. [5 pack at Amazon] The two CDT-5800-C II in-ceiling overhead speakers also feature a 1″ tweeter and an 8″ woofer. You also get a Reference Premiere subwoofer and the Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel home theater receiver.
Where To Buy You can purchase this bundle with the RP-1600SW 16″ subwoofer at Amazon.com. __ Or, you can buy the bundle with the smaller RP-1400SW 14″ sub at Amazon.com. __ Lastly, you can also get this bundle with the still smaller RP-1000SW 10″ sub at Amazon.com.
***You will also need to supply or buy in-wall speaker wire, subwoofer cable, and HDMI cable(s) separately.
1 R-5502-W II + 4 R-5800-W II + 2 CDT-5800-C II + 1 Sub + TX-NR7100
This alternative mixed bundle includes a single R-5502-W II with 1″ tweeter and dual 5¼” woofers for use as the center channel, and four of the R-5800-W II with 1″ tweeter and 8″ woofer for the front left and right mains and the rear left and right surrounds. [5 pack at Amazon] Two CDT-5800-C II in-ceiling speakers, a sub, and Onkyo’s TX-NR7100 home theater receiver are also included.
Where To Buy You can purchase this alternative bundle with the RP-1600SW 16″ subwoofer at Amazon.com. __ Or, you can buy this bundle with the smaller RP-1400SW 14″ subwoofer at Amazon.com. __ You can also get this bundle with the still smaller RP-1000SW 10″ sub at Amazon.com.
***You will need to supply or purchase in-wall speaker wire, subwoofer cable, and HDMI cable(s) separately.
This page was last updated on September 30, 2024.