Klipsch Reference Series In-Wall or In-Ceiling 5.2 System
+ Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver

Are you looking for a perfectly-matched in-wall or in-ceiling 5.2-channel surround sound system with dual subs for a dedicated home theater, plus the added capability to send music to other zones with additional optional 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 an excellent 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.

The lowest bass frequency effects are supplied by TWO of the 23.4″ high, 23.5″ wide, 27.4″ deep, 111 pound Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1600SW subwoofer [Klipsch link] 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!

Features Dirac Live room correction! The THX Select Certified Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel home theater receiver [Onkyo link] is rated 100 watts per channel with two channels driven. Surround sound 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.

You can buy five of the Klipsch in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, two RP-1600SW subwoofers, and an Onkyo TX-NR7100 receiver by clicking on the appropriate text links underneath the two system images above. Packaged and delivered in AT LEAST four boxes. You will also need to supply or purchase in-wall speaker wire, subwoofer cables, and HDMI cable(s) separately.

This page was last updated on April 4, 2025.

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