Klipsch Reference Series In-Wall or In-Ceiling 5.0 System
+ Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver

Do you already own a nice subwoofer? Are you wanting to install flush-mount in-wall or in-ceiling speakers powered by a full-featured THX Certified receiver with Dirac Live room correction? Functioning as perfectly matching front left, center, and right, and rear left and right speakers, the clearance Klipsch Reference R-5800-W II in-wall speaker [Klipsch link] (pictured below left) 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”. White paintable frame and grille. Frequency response is 40Hz-23kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity is 94dB. Power handling is 50 watts continuous and 200 watts peak. 8Ω impedance compatible.

Alternatively, the clearance Klipsch CDT-5800-C II in-ceiling speaker [Klipsch link] (pictured below right) features a two-way design with a swiveling round Tractrix horn loaded 1″ titanium diaphragm compression tweeter and a pivoting 8″ Cerametallic cone woofer, making them a nice solution for overhead installations. Cutout diameter is 9.8″ and mounting depth is 5.4″. Grille diameter is 11″. White paintable frame and grille. Frequency response 49Hz-23kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity 95dB. Power handling 50 watts continuous and 200 watts peak. 8Ω compatible.

Supports Dirac Live room correction! The THX Select Certified Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-channel home theater receiver [Onkyo link] is perfect choice for up to 5.2.4 or 7.2.2. It can perform up to 11.2-channel surround processing and has pre-outs for up to 7.2.4 speaker layouts. Rated 120 watts per channel with two channels driven. Surround decoding includes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/Master Audio, and has THX listening modes as well as IMAX Enhanced Mode. Connectivity includes 6 HDMI (all 8K) on back, eARC/ARC, Ethernet, USB, optical and coaxial digital audio input, 6 analog RCA audio inputs, phono input, assignable component video and two composite video, RS232, 12V trigger out; and behind the front panel door are an HDMI input (4K only), headphone jack, and the room calibration mic input for AccuEQ/Dirac Live. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Remote control. Dimensions are 17.1″ wide, 7.9″ high (without Wi-Fi antennas up), 15.7″ deep, and it weighs 30.9 pounds.

You can buy your five Klipsch in-wall or in-ceiling speakers and an Onkyo TX-RZ50 receiver by clicking on the appropriate text links underneath the two system images above. Packaged and delivered in AT LEAST two boxes. You will also need to supply or purchase in-wall speaker wire and HDMI cable(s) separately.

This page was last updated on April 3, 2025.

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