I've had a similar set for around 8 years now (with the subwoofer, connects to computer), but they are still phenomenal. And I paid 350 for them.

I know speakers pretty well and have owned a slightly older model of Klipsch Quintet.

The sound quality of most Klipsch products including this is measurably, objectively much higher than "more money than brains" brands like Bose.

The Woot offer is a great deal.
The retail of $600 is not (for that you can get something from Axiom Audio or some other top quality stuff).

The bad:
- The screw and ball posts holding up the speakers don't. They frequently droop even if you tighten them until it feels like they are near breaking. This may have been fixed in the latest rev.

- You definitely need a separate subwoofer. Newegg has great deals on Klipsch subwoofers every so often.

I passed on this the last time it was on here cause I did not want to spend another couple of hundred bucks on a receiver etc.

Since several of you already have the same system from the last woot, can anyone please give more information on what exactly is needed in addition to this system - wires, receiver, sub etc.?
information on the cost of these items, choices that have worked well will also help!

vipermjb wrote:I've never heard of the Klipsch company. Anyone know their reputation? To me they sound like a post Soviet Eastern Bloc tech company.

You must be new to HiFi. Klipsch has been in the speaker business a long time. They are well known for making very efficient horn loaded speakers.

girlygirl1323 wrote:Klipsch has been around since the 1940's. They are a U.S. company. I bought a pair of computer speakers with subwoofer by Klipsch a few years ago at Bestbuy.. I could not be happier with my purchase. I find that the sound is better than Bose and is a lot less expensive. And I have put them to the test.

I find that torturing a ground squirrel with a rusty wire brush generates sound that is better than Bose.

aboxman wrote:Although Klipsh was a great company, they have been bought out by Audiovox, you can draw your own conclusions. I can't comment on this set, but there have been several new less expensive offerings with the Klipsh brand name on them since Audiovox bought them out. See: http://www.audioholics.com/news/industry-news/audiovox-buys-klipsch-mirage and www.audiovox.com/

Just wanted to bump this post. Most Klipsch products now come from China, just like Audiovox's entire line of products.

rynbek wrote:I hv a Denon rcvr rated at 100 watts per channel. R rcvr ratings listed at peak or RMS? In other words, can I use these speakers with my rcvr or will I just blow them out?

You really shouldn't worry about power ratings. Especially if you actually use your ears. As long as the sound doesn't get distorted when you turn up the volume, you will be fine. If the sound noticeably distorts, that is your cue to turn it down because either the speakers can't handle the power being fed to them or your amp can't feed the speakers a clean signal.

CharlesBurns wrote:
The bad:
- The screw and ball posts holding up the speakers don't. They frequently droop even if you tighten them until it feels like they are near breaking. This may have been fixed in the latest rev.

I had a set of Quintets that had that problem. I put a few dabs of super glue on the metal ball part of the joint and rotated the speaker around it a few times. The super glue gave it enough friction to hold in place, but you could still rotate the speakers if you wanted. Only a small coating though, you don't want to glue the speaker in place.

The Quintets are great for a small to mid size system. Not the most detailed or revealing speakers, and you'll definitely need a subwoofer, but this is the set I would recommend for someone wanting small unobtrusive surround sound speakers. Pair these with a Denon receiver and decent subwoofer and you'll have a great starter system.

lethargicmass wrote:Just wanted to bump this post. Most Klipsch products now come from China, just like Audiovox's entire line of products.

Just like most audio products that most folks can afford. Assuming it is a good design and QC is good, you can get good stuff made in China.

brlidman wrote:Do you need a receiver for this? Would love a great surround sound system but not willing to put in hundreds of dollars. Seems like a great deal on some incredible speakers (unless everyone in the comments is lying) but if I have to put another $100-$200 into getting a receiver I'm going to pass.

Thanks in advance for helping the audio uninitiated.

These appear to just include the five main speakers (left, center, right, and two surrounds). That means you'll need (a) a receiver to power them and connect to all your audio sources (DVD/BR, cable box, game system, ROKU, Apple TV, etc.); (b) a powered subwoofer (since movies and TV use a separate sub channel, which you'll entirely miss if you don't have a sub hooked up), and (c) speaker wires to connect them (plus a regular line-level stereo cable for the sub).

As far as cost, you can get a decent receiver that would go well with this system for $250 or so, and a sub for under $100. Cables will be cheap, just get a roll of speaker cable at Home Depot for $10 and cut it to size (cable quality isn't really an issue with a system at this price).

That puts you into an entire 5.1 surround system at under $500. You can spend less for a home-theater-in-a-box system but it won't sound as good. If you really want cheap, you can get a sound bar but that doesn't provide surround and it won't compare to this system.

Finally, keep in mind that these are pretty small speakers. They're perfect for a bedroom or smaller living room, but if you've got a 500 square foot living room these might have a hard time filling it with sound. Speakers have to move air, so their size is directly related to how much air they can move.

saurabhgupta9 wrote:I passed on this the last time it was on here cause I did not want to spend another couple of hundred bucks on a receiver etc.

Since several of you already have the same system from the last woot, can anyone please give more information on what exactly is needed in addition to this system - wires, receiver, sub etc.?
information on the cost of these items, choices that have worked well will also help!

You will definitely need cables for this system, about 100ft-150ft for an average size room assuming you place the L/C/R speakers 6ft away and the other 2 might need some extra cable to go around, but measure first.

For a system this size you will probably be good with a 10in sub, I would check newegg, they have deals on klipsch and polk, this will likely cost you $100-300, but you get what you pay for in subwoofers, to compliment this set the PSW110 ($250) might be a good choice. But they also have another 10in model for $120, however it does not have as much power to it.

As far as receivers go, I got mine from eCost, they have great deals on Denon and Onkyo. You can get a great refurb unit in the $150-400 range, but you will need to spend at least that much for anything quality, you would want something with 5.1 and at least 75W per channel. Yes, only the center channel is rated at 75W, but you never want to drive the amp close to full power to avoid distortion. Most of the money here is going into the components that drive the speakers. Also, pay attention to how the receivers handle HDMI and make sure it is capable of stripping off the audio or supports an audio return channel, low end models may only offer "HDMI passthrough". This is just a basic switch and you need another optical audio cable to get the audio back from the TV with this setup.

You should also invest in a good power strip that has power noise filtering or a line-interactive UPS system (~$100) but this goes for any sensitive audio/video equipment or computers.

lethargicmass wrote:I find that torturing a ground squirrel with a rusty wire brush generates sound that is better than Bose.

+1

There's brand preference, and then there are flat out inferior, low-manufacturing quality junk with a high markup to pay for marketing.

brlidman wrote:Do you need a receiver for this? Would love a great surround sound system but not willing to put in hundreds of dollars. Seems like a great deal on some incredible speakers (unless everyone in the comments is lying) but if I have to put another $100-$200 into getting a receiver I'm going to pass.

Thanks in advance for helping the audio uninitiated.

Honestly, if you want the best sound for under $200 a nice pair of high quality headphones is a good solution. Any decent sounding home theater setup is going to cost at least $400-500, but you can get the same sound from some headphones for much less. This is only one part of a complete system, but this is a great deal on amazing speakers. If I didn't already have a Klipsch Synergy system I would pick these up myself. I did hear them at the store and the are great quality however, they don't have the kind of depth you get with dual 6.5" floor standing speakers.

Would these do ok in a 15'x19' room? Currently only using the built in speakers of my TV, so I'm sure they are far better than that.

basalt51 wrote:Would these do ok in a 15'x19' room? Currently only using the built in speakers of my TV, so I'm sure they are far better than that.

Yup, that's about the size of mine and they work great. You'll be running speaker wire all the way around the walls though. Some people don't like that.

I recommend a good set of speaker stands and a strong subwoofer. The latter is mandatory.

vipermjb wrote:I've never heard of the Klipsch company. Anyone know their reputation? To me they sound like a post Soviet Eastern Bloc tech company.

US company founded in 1946. Bought by Voxx Corp last year, but Amazon reviews date back to 2008, so this product was developed before the change of ownership.

In general Klipsch products have a solid reputation and are a good value. As noted, add a subwoofer and you'll have a complete 5.1 surround speaker system.

http://www.klipsch.com/About-Us

pitviper33 wrote:Yes they are. You'll have to provide some wires of your own though, if you want them to make sound.

nyuk, nyuk

basalt51 wrote:Would these do ok in a 15'x19' room? Currently only using the built in speakers of my TV, so I'm sure they are far better than that.

I have a small living room & similarly small home theater speakers set up in the room. They fill out the room quite nicely especially if watching movies or video games. You'll want to look into getting a subwoofer.

brlidman wrote:Do you need a receiver for this? Would love a great surround sound system but not willing to put in hundreds of dollars. Seems like a great deal on some incredible speakers (unless everyone in the comments is lying) but if I have to put another $100-$200 into getting a receiver I'm going to pass.

Thanks in advance for helping the audio uninitiated.

Unless you have a TV that is designed for external speakers and has a decent amount of power it can deliver for the speakers, then Yes you are going to need an amplifier. That could be a dedicated amp (if your TV has an audio out and currently allows you to switch between all sources you want to use (tv box, dvr, blue-ray, dvd, vcr, etc) Or you could use a receiver and have that controlling all your inputs with the TV serving more as a passive display.

I would say that odds are that if you are asking this question, you may be happily using your TV to switch between sources and could get by just fine with an amplifier, which ought to be cheaper since it's a much simpler device than an AV receiver.

OTOH if you have stuff like a CD player, maybe old records or cassettes you want to listen to with these, as well as radio, multiple AV devices, etc then you would likely be more of an audiophile and already know the answer, but yes in that case a good AV receiver is called for.

BTW be sure you get something with enough power, 5 or 10 watts a channel is not likely to cut it, and it is far easier to blow out speakers with too little power (google 'clipping') than with too much power.

KenHAVSHDTV wrote:US company founded in 1946. Bought by Voxx Corp last year, but Amazon reviews date back to 2008, so this product was developed before the change of ownership.

In general Klipsch products have a solid reputation and are a good value. As noted, add a subwoofer and you'll have a complete 5.1 surround speaker system.

http://www.klipsch.com/About-Us

Klipsch's slogan is "Pissing off the neighbors since 1946." Klipsch is definitely a higher end speaker manufacturer. Certainly better than a "high end" speaker company that starts with a "B" & ends with an "E"!

Woot! Duuude! I bought these from you a just a couple of weeks ago and haven't even taken them out of the box and you're already offering them for a lower price! Will you buy me a burger to ease my pain? Or a back rub? I know...offer a great price for the Klipsch matching sub and I will forgive all misdeads.

CharlesBurns wrote:I know speakers pretty well and have owned a slightly older model of Klipsch Quintet.

The sound quality of most Klipsch products including this is measurably, objectively much higher than "more money than brains" brands like Bose.

The Woot offer is a great deal.
The retail of $600 is not (for that you can get something from Axiom Audio or some other top quality stuff).

The bad:
- The screw and ball posts holding up the speakers don't. They frequently droop even if you tighten them until it feels like they are near breaking. This may have been fixed in the latest rev.

- You definitely need a separate subwoofer. Newegg has great deals on Klipsch subwoofers every so often.

I would buy these in a flash if I did not already own them. I bought a set last year to go with a Klipsch sub that I bought earlier on woot. Mine were in sale but no-where near this cheap, this is a classic woot Killer deal if you ask me.

btw, the set I have has had no issue with the ball joint not holding and speakers sagging.. only issue I have with that is a cheap 3rd party mount I got to hang the center channel speaker below the table we have the TV sitting on

I listened to a lot of speakers before settling on these. I did not start out with the requirement that they were the same brand as the powered sub, that was pretty much a happy accident

joeb4ever wrote:You couldn't blow these speakers if you tried.

Oh I think it's possible, You can toast pretty much any speaker if you use an amp with too little power.. put these on some baby amp with like 5 or 10 watts peak capacity, turn everything up to 11 so the signal is clipped into a near squarewave and you'll blow them eventually..

but yeah you really gotta try.. blowing them out with too much power? not bloody likely

sirspa wrote:Now only if Woot would stop lowering the price, I wouldnt keep getting buyer's remorse. Throw me a coupon or something already!

Second! Of course when you bought these the list price was closer to $699.99. So you saved $495.00 Whereas today's Wooters are only saving $410.00! Feel better?

I couldn't pass it up. These will be my 3rd Klipsch setup. I know my living room will be happy. Now to find a receiver.

pitviper33 wrote:Yes they are. You'll have to provide some wires of your own though, if you want them to make sound.

+1

Regarding problems with speakers drooping when they are wall-mounted, I saw this on the Klipsch website:

SPECIAL NOTE: If you wall mount your system, be sure to use the included hex wrench to loosen the screws on the back of the speaker before adjusting the base—failure to do so will strip the screws and cause the speaker to droop. Once you’ve got the desired mounting position, simply re-tighten the screws with the hex wrench.

vipermjb wrote:I've never heard of the Klipsch company. Anyone know their reputation? To me they sound like a post Soviet Eastern Bloc tech company.

The best speakers I have ever heard in my life were Klipsch "cornerhorns" in home theater. Hope that helps.

I work at a place that displays these speakers, they are insane for this price, good at their full price of around $500. If the wife (or significant other) just cant stand big speakers around the living room then these are a fantastic option!

Thanks all for the advice. Placed my order. Now looking at the Polk Audio PSW10 for $99 and the Pioneer VSX-1022-K receiver for $299. Any recommendations for something better and cheaper than those?

I like this deal. Question - I have an older Onkyo Receiver (TX-sv515PRO) with no dedicated subwoofer connection. Can I hook up a subwoofer to this and how?

brlidman wrote:Do you need a receiver for this? Would love a great surround sound system but not willing to put in hundreds of dollars. Seems like a great deal on some incredible speakers (unless everyone in the comments is lying) but if I have to put another $100-$200 into getting a receiver I'm going to pass.

Thanks in advance for helping the audio uninitiated.

yes you need a reciever. they have them on amazon for 150-200 bucks.

saurabhgupta9 wrote:I passed on this the last time it was on here cause I did not want to spend another couple of hundred bucks on a receiver etc.

Since several of you already have the same system from the last woot, can anyone please give more information on what exactly is needed in addition to this system - wires, receiver, sub etc.?
information on the cost of these items, choices that have worked well will also help!

hello. i am no expert but i bought the bose all in one for my living room to boost my tv. it works great but since i have outdoor speakers i needed a tuner to hook them up to. i went with a denon( link to follow) that was 200 bucks on amazon. the bose system does not integrate with the tuner so i need a surround sound system. So if you are looking for a good system to set up in your living room go with this speaker set and a good tuner. you will be able to plug your ipod into the tuner if you want easily or if you buy the dock run the ipod via your tv into your tuner and use the surround system. so you will now have a great set for you living room that will boost your tv and allow you to play music as well. If you decide to run speakers outside or in another room you can run off the same tuner

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U403S6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-QUINTET-Speaker-System-Black/dp/B002HWRKA2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

same set 234 on amazon

These are the Gen IV ones right??? Can someone confirm? I have had these in my living room with an SW350 and they rock. I paid $550 for mine, I might have to pick these up if they are the Gen IV for the bedroom.

This is gonna sound great!

Great speakers but my wife would kill me after she saw wires all over the room. Hummm, should I get a divorce?

geoffroy7076 wrote:I like this deal. Question - I have an older Onkyo Receiver (TX-sv515PRO) with no dedicated subwoofer connection. Can I hook up a subwoofer to this and how?

Yes. Get a subwoofer with high-level inputs.

Modern receivers have a dedicated low-level subwoofer output. The low-level/LFE jack is single RCA phono plug which is connected to a similar terminal on the sub by a single RCA/phono cable. These receiver sends two types of signals to the sub over the low-level connection:

1. Any sound designated by the digital soundtrack as LFE (Low-Frequency Effects). This is the low-end for explosions and general rumbling you get in action movies.

2. Any low-frequency sound below your speakers' cut-off frequency.

For instance, my Klipsch Quintet SL front/center speakers can handle sound frequencies down to 80hz. I have the cutoff frequency set for these speakers to 80hz so any sound of a lower frequency is automatically routed to my sub. My rear satellites (same speakers as the Quintets in this deal) can only handle down to 120hz so sound bound for those speakers below that threshhold is also routed to the sub. This works fine as long as the cutoff isn't too high because low-frequency sounds are perceived to be omni-directional anyway so you don't notice that sound that was designated for the right or left is actually emanating from the sub which is located several feet away.

Now, if you don't have a low-level sub output on your amp all is not lost. Simply make sure that any sub you buy also has high-level inputs along with its low-level/LFE input. High-level inputs are simply regular speaker terminals. You send high-level (speaker cable) signals from your amp to these jacks. The sub then takes the full-spectrum sound coming in from the amp on these terminals and strips out all sound above a certain cutoff frequency (usually set with a dial on the sub itself) and passes the rest to your sub for reproduction. That's all there is to it.

in for one, couldn't pass it up this time.

on an unrelated comment, this is the 1st order i've placed where i was not required to enter in the number code on the back of my credit card on file.

anyone else notice this?

cm