I’ve had one of these receivers for almost one year now I promise you won’t be disappointed. They can drive speakers quite easily and it has a very nice staging. For basic speakers and most medium-size rooms it is going to sound amazing easy to use an onscreen sections work very very well.
I’m new to HT and I got my 5.1.2 setup for about $500. Denon x1600H on OfferUp for $200 that works great no issues the guy upgraded that’s why and gave me a Klipsch sub too. I got my Klipsch speakers on OfferUp for a total of $200. The L&R and surrounds are the R15M bookshelf’s with a R25C. Then I found some Jamo 801s at a local record store for $50. of course cables and wires on Amazon for about $50. I got this all set up in a week. I live in Phoenix, AZ so OfferUp has a lot of sellers for HT equipment/speakers. I can’t wait to save up more to upgrade but I’m in no rush because I love it so far. Good video Technodad! I’ve been watching your channel for years 🤙🏽
I have the Onkyo NR TX6050 7.1 AVR I purchased from Costco a couple of years ago. It Still works good. Dolby Atmos sounds great in 5.1.2 setup. But I want to upgrade to 5.1.4 and I think this 7100 is the Perfect AVR for Most Peoples. Its a Budget friendly AVR that ticks all the boxes for most peoples. Paired with small bookshelf speakers or the Klipsch sounds you can’t go wrong. This is a great setup for about $1500. If I was NEW to Home theater and wanted the best setup for under $1500 this is where I would start just add an AppleTV 4k and Sony 4k Blu-ray player and your set. And 65-inch 4k TV at least. So you could have an Awsome home theater setup for about $2,500.
If you also purchase a slightly upgraded separate Klipsch center channel then you can use the two center channel speakers you got from the kits as the front L/R’s in MTM.
I bought one Klipsch 5.1 reference theater pack, and a Yamaha TSR-700 AV receiver at Costco for about $800 total. This is the exact same receiver as the V6A. I might add height speakers down the road but this system sounds amazing as is.
I just getting into HT, coming from sq car audio. I almost bought this setup prior to seeing this video. After a ton of research I decided to go with.... -Onkyo TX-NR7100 ($650) -RSL CG23M 5.1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM w/ 12s sub ($1200) -4 Micca 8" Ceiling Speakers ($150) Total Cost = $2000 I pretty confident this is the best setup for $2000. If you are on a bit more of a budget Id go with CG3M 5.1w/ 10E Sub HT sytem ($800). Total cost= $1450 minus your ceiling/height speaker. You dont have to spend a lot of money for ceiling speakers, but Id suggest you go with decent 8" if you can. Or just cheaper small bookself height speakers. Klipsch set is decent and a great deal, but the sub is lacking and highs can be harsh from what I've read. There isnt much hard data on them mostly just opinions. However the RSL drivers seem fantastic. I cant wait to get it all set up......
This kit is how I got into home audio about 5 years ago. I have upgraded the sub , front stage, and added 2 heights. Will be adding the 502s2 for my rear surrounds next.
I actually ended up getting the Costco bundle, Klipsch 5.0.2, and I ended up getting my own Klipsch subwoofer. It is more expensive than the one listed but it’s worth it.
Hiya Techno Dad. Great video for beginners. I love videos like these. Also, whatever sale CRUTCHFIELD had on the ONKYO TX-NR7100, it is no longer priced. It is now $1099.00 but Amazon still has it on sale for $629!
I bought the set without the stereo to use with my Pioneer AV receiver a few years ago when they were on sale for around $380. Using my existing bookshelf speakers to get a 5.1.2 system set up until I can buy some floor standing fronts. The plan would be to use them for my height channels and the bookshelf speakers for surrounds.
Mounting and most significantly cabling is the bugaboo of this, especially for height in-ceiling speakers. For most people that requires a contractor or electrician, and these days that’s big bucks, way beyond the cost of the gear.
really no need ever for an electrician.. no idea where you got this from.. at worst you might need a handy man to run the speaker wire and mount the atmos speakers to a ceiling rafter.. i mean might cost 150 tops.. but a stud finder and access to your attic is all you need to DIY this.. and it is VERY easy.. this is simpler then i believe you think.
Does the LFE channel exist only for the absence of full range speakers in any of the other channels? In other words, if every channel in a set up, including surrounds, and Atmos speakers, were set to full range, would any signal be sent to the LFE channel?
You would still want a subwoofer connected to LFE due to movies. Not so much music as that starts to cut off around 30. But with moves, they put all sorts of stuff down there, so I would always recommend running a subwoofer as LFE
Ealan sir, I remember you had reviewed Sony Theater Quad. Please tell me whether this system will be better than Sony Theater Quad or not. I am asking this because all the products mentioned in this video are available in India for Rs 3.2 lakh(3800$) and Sony Theater Quad + Sw5 is available for Rs 2.2 lakh(approx 2600$).
I’d still argue for someone getting their bed layer speakers second hand to save some money. Get better bed layer speakers used but buy the 5.1 kit to use those satellite speakers as heights/ceiling speakers.
This is a screaming deal for a basic entry setup!! Btw. I bought that speaker cable, it’s def good quality copper cable but is not very flexible if you are doing long runs, look at the monoprice in wall 14awg!! 🎉
Don’t buy the Onkyo 7100. There is a reason it’s the cheapest 9 channel amp out there. Unless someone can verify that Pioneer/Onkyo has fixed the hidden power limiting ‘feature’ this amp is a serious crap shoot. I’d buy a cheaper 7 channel amp- Denon 760/770/970/X1700/x1800/x2800 all of which can be had for less than $600 and in some cases less than $400. I’m also a bit dubious on that Klipsch set. 5 tiny little plastic satellites and a cheap sub that is probably going to need to do a lot of heavy lifting to shore up the lack of bass throughout the rest of the system. Personally, I like to spend more on my speakers than my amp but to each their own. If you just want tons of speakers in your space: sure. But I’d advise anyone on a budget to stick with 5.1 and get a better set of speakers and wait to add the height channels until later. Those tiny speakers are best in a very small room... And if your room is that small maybe you don’t need 9 channels? Just a thought.
I can assure you that, while no dual 8” Klipsch set up, for what it is it is pretty impressive. I’ve had the non-atmos version for 7yrs now and for my smaller room it’s quite nice. Yes, the included. 8” sub does struggle at louder volumes. I swapped it out for a r110 klipsch and much much improved. Everything powered by a marantz NR1607 (I think….). Granted you wouldn’t put this in a larger room, but for small living rooms or apartments it’s more than adequate.
Yeah, I agree with you, bro. It is better to have less with more quality than more with little quality. Besides, just like you said, you can always add to it over time. One can always add to quality, but quality can't add to mediocre
What is the difference between the Onkyo 7100 and the Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2-Channel combo available on Amazon with the Klipsch speakers for $749? Is this a steal at that price? As far as I can tell that would be the same setup for $1110! Same 220 watts per channel not the cheaper 80 watt per channel system that is available for $599. What is missing?
100% the TX-NR797 is the way to go at that price, DAYMN!!! - amzn.to/3CFwP1f - It's on Amazon for about $450. Prices change, and with Black Friday being this week, they could have changed all the prices all the way around. The Klipsch Theater pack is also $50 off. It's just good timing right now!
@@TechnoDad may have to pick this up for Family movie nights and finally have a proper theater setup. The Samsung sound bar and add on surround speakers never worked correctly. Next to no rear output, was disappointing to say the least and at almost half the cost of this setup.
I'd argue for someone that just wants affordable atmos and isn't into the geekier side of home theater then the Sony Theatre Quad is a better option. Probably only slightly more expensive once you've accounted for speaker mounts and cables. This setup would definitely be better IF setup and dialled in well but for someone not into all that that just wants to stick their speakers somewhere roughly ok, not have to mount heights, not have to run speaker cables and just wants an easy but good auto EQ the Sony is probably the better option for their use case. For someone that is happy doing all the above and dialling in a better system but their budget is tight just now if it were me I'd rather get a better receiver capable of more channels and a very good pair of stereo speakers and then just add more speakers etc to it every couple of months or so as the budget allows. The only way to upgrade this would be to completely replace it. But it's certainly a great system for someone with a small room and budget that would rather spend the time setting it up and dialling it in than using something like the Quad.
@@TechnoDad I understand this is probably not a video for me, already have a Hegel H190 and a pair of monitor Audio Bronze 6 towers, just left the comment for others to see
Sir, all the products mentioned in your video are available in India for Rs 3.2 lakh(3800$) and Sony Theater Quad + Sw5 is available for Rs 2.2 lakh(approx 2600$). Will Sony be better? Will you review Sony Theater Quad?
I used to have the old system all wired up speakers and everything to receiver and I got tired of it so I went with the best way to do Home theater and that’s through Sonos! Love the wireless love the sound. It’s awesome.!👍
@@Birmingham_racing I would go with the SVS as it has a much better subwoofer and the speakers are a bit larger, which is reflected in the cost - amzn.to/3UnCVJJ
A high-end sound bar is better in a living room setup than running a cheap-o speaker setup that you'll eventually upgrade. Plus, all the hassle of running wires and tuning it to perfection. I just don't see it as worth it.
@@TechnoDad Context is important but $1500, no matter what you're getting, isn't inexpensive in general for everyone. For instance, if a person's budget is less than $1000, this isn't inexpensive from their standpoint. Even though it's a deal, they still couldn't afford it. Make sense?
Thank you so much for this! I ordered 2 sets of the 5.1 speakers and the Onkyo 7100. It's such an unreal value and now I have 5.2.4!
I’ve had one of these receivers for almost one year now I promise you won’t be disappointed. They can drive speakers quite easily and it has a very nice staging. For basic speakers and most medium-size rooms it is going to sound amazing easy to use an onscreen sections work very very well.
Glad to hear it, thank you for sharing!
I’m new to HT and I got my 5.1.2 setup for about $500. Denon x1600H on OfferUp for $200 that works great no issues the guy upgraded that’s why and gave me a Klipsch sub too. I got my Klipsch speakers on OfferUp for a total of $200. The L&R and surrounds are the R15M bookshelf’s with a R25C. Then I found some Jamo 801s at a local record store for $50. of course cables and wires on Amazon for about $50. I got this all set up in a week. I live in Phoenix, AZ so OfferUp has a lot of sellers for HT equipment/speakers. I can’t wait to save up more to upgrade but I’m in no rush because I love it so far. Good video Technodad! I’ve been watching your channel for years 🤙🏽
Hey! Those are some solid finds! The used market is a good way to go, that’s for sure. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I have the Onkyo NR TX6050 7.1 AVR I purchased from Costco a couple of years ago. It Still works good. Dolby Atmos sounds great in 5.1.2 setup. But I want to upgrade to 5.1.4 and I think this 7100 is the Perfect AVR for Most Peoples. Its a Budget friendly AVR that ticks all the boxes for most peoples. Paired with small bookshelf speakers or the Klipsch sounds you can’t go wrong. This is a great setup for about $1500. If I was NEW to Home theater and wanted the best setup for under $1500 this is where I would start just add an AppleTV 4k and Sony 4k Blu-ray player and your set. And 65-inch 4k TV at least. So you could have an Awsome home theater setup for about $2,500.
If you also purchase a slightly upgraded separate Klipsch center channel then you can use the two center channel speakers you got from the kits as the front L/R’s in MTM.
Interesting…never thought of that!
I bought one Klipsch 5.1 reference theater pack, and a Yamaha TSR-700 AV receiver at Costco for about $800 total. This is the exact same receiver as the V6A.
I might add height speakers down the road but this system sounds amazing as is.
I just getting into HT, coming from sq car audio. I almost bought this setup prior to seeing this video. After a ton of research I decided to go with....
-Onkyo TX-NR7100 ($650)
-RSL CG23M 5.1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM w/ 12s sub ($1200)
-4 Micca 8" Ceiling Speakers ($150)
Total Cost = $2000
I pretty confident this is the best setup for $2000. If you are on a bit more of a budget Id go with CG3M 5.1w/ 10E Sub HT sytem ($800). Total cost= $1450 minus your ceiling/height speaker.
You dont have to spend a lot of money for ceiling speakers, but Id suggest you go with decent 8" if you can. Or just cheaper small bookself height speakers.
Klipsch set is decent and a great deal, but the sub is lacking and highs can be harsh from what I've read. There isnt much hard data on them mostly just opinions. However the RSL drivers seem fantastic. I cant wait to get it all set up......
Great for my college days in an apartment was perfect. Slowly upgraded
Yup!
This kit is how I got into home audio about 5 years ago. I have upgraded the sub , front stage, and added 2 heights. Will be adding the 502s2 for my rear surrounds next.
Nice! Glad to hear it.
Super entry level system there Channa! - Cheers!
Yes it is!
Could you run your two center channels in parallel and connect them then to the receiver?
You don’t have to throw away the center channel 👍🏻 you can Deisi chain the center, i started with that same package in 2017 and it’s a great package
There you go!
I actually ended up getting the Costco bundle, Klipsch 5.0.2, and I ended up getting my own Klipsch subwoofer.
It is more expensive than the one listed but it’s worth it.
Excellent video 👍🏽
Thank you, Steve!!
Hiya Techno Dad. Great video for beginners. I love videos like these. Also, whatever sale CRUTCHFIELD had on the ONKYO TX-NR7100, it is no longer priced. It is now $1099.00 but Amazon still has it on sale for $629!
Oh wow! Good to know, and I’m glad you liked the video.
I have that theater pack open box for $175 🤑🤣🤣
Wow!
I bought the set without the stereo to use with my Pioneer AV receiver a few years ago when they were on sale for around $380. Using my existing bookshelf speakers to get a 5.1.2 system set up until I can buy some floor standing fronts. The plan would be to use them for my height channels and the bookshelf speakers for surrounds.
Mounting and most significantly cabling is the bugaboo of this, especially for height in-ceiling speakers. For most people that requires a contractor or electrician, and these days that’s big bucks, way beyond the cost of the gear.
really no need ever for an electrician.. no idea where you got this from.. at worst you might need a handy man to run the speaker wire and mount the atmos speakers to a ceiling rafter.. i mean might cost 150 tops.. but a stud finder and access to your attic is all you need to DIY this.. and it is VERY easy.. this is simpler then i believe you think.
Nice review , have to check this set out for my living room
It might work out well!
How do you add those speakers in a drop ceiling?
Does the LFE channel exist only for the absence of full range speakers in any of the other channels? In other words, if every channel in a set up, including surrounds, and Atmos speakers, were set to full range, would any signal be sent to the LFE channel?
You would still want a subwoofer connected to LFE due to movies. Not so much music as that starts to cut off around 30. But with moves, they put all sorts of stuff down there, so I would always recommend running a subwoofer as LFE
what about the Klipsch Reference R-625FA 5.1 Home Theater Pack? its the same price as the 2
How do you feel about Onkyio nr5100
Hi good day what size woofer does this come with?
I had that pack. Amazing value
Great to hear!
I want to get this system just for the fancy paper weight. 😉
Hahaha!
Ealan sir, I remember you had reviewed Sony Theater Quad. Please tell me whether this system will be better than Sony Theater Quad or not. I am asking this because all the products mentioned in this video are available in India for Rs 3.2 lakh(3800$) and Sony Theater Quad + Sw5 is available for Rs 2.2 lakh(approx 2600$).
This is a great idea Channa!!!
Glad you liked it!
I have these paired up with the sony an1000 and the 12’ powered klipsh woofer and it sounds amazing in my home theater. 🤘🏼
That’s a great setup!
@ but….if i wanted to upgrade speakers what would you recommend on my receiver. Maybe looking into some towers but also keeping it dolby atmos.
I would go up to something that’s more versatile like a Denon X3800H or an older X3700H if you can find one used or something
@@TechnoDad i meant speaker wise what would you recommend lol
Great kick start system😁👍
Agreed
Very nice starter package.
Thank you for watching!
Am still using Logitech z5500 from 2010
Same 😂 how much better is the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1 or svs 5.1 compare to z5500?
U can even look at the used market for 4k players
Yup!
I’d still argue for someone getting their bed layer speakers second hand to save some money. Get better bed layer speakers used but buy the 5.1 kit to use those satellite speakers as heights/ceiling speakers.
I would also agree…but it is harder to show people what to look for when buying used, especially if they are new to the hobby.
This is a screaming deal for a basic entry setup!!
Btw. I bought that speaker cable, it’s def good quality copper cable but is not very flexible if you are doing long runs, look at the monoprice in wall 14awg!! 🎉
I have both the 16 and 14 gauge. The 14 gauge for sure is harder to manage
Don’t buy the Onkyo 7100. There is a reason it’s the cheapest 9 channel amp out there. Unless someone can verify that Pioneer/Onkyo has fixed the hidden power limiting ‘feature’ this amp is a serious crap shoot. I’d buy a cheaper 7 channel amp- Denon 760/770/970/X1700/x1800/x2800 all of which can be had for less than $600 and in some cases less than $400.
I’m also a bit dubious on that Klipsch set. 5 tiny little plastic satellites and a cheap sub that is probably going to need to do a lot of heavy lifting to shore up the lack of bass throughout the rest of the system. Personally, I like to spend more on my speakers than my amp but to each their own. If you just want tons of speakers in your space: sure. But I’d advise anyone on a budget to stick with 5.1 and get a better set of speakers and wait to add the height channels until later. Those tiny speakers are best in a very small room... And if your room is that small maybe you don’t need 9 channels? Just a thought.
I can assure you that, while no dual 8” Klipsch set up, for what it is it is pretty impressive. I’ve had the non-atmos version for 7yrs now and for my smaller room it’s quite nice. Yes, the included. 8” sub does struggle at louder volumes. I swapped it out for a r110 klipsch and much much improved. Everything powered by a marantz NR1607 (I think….). Granted you wouldn’t put this in a larger room, but for small living rooms or apartments it’s more than adequate.
Yeah, I agree with you, bro.
It is better to have less with more quality than more with little quality. Besides, just like you said, you can always add to it over time.
One can always add to quality, but quality can't add to mediocre
What is the difference between the Onkyo 7100 and the Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2-Channel combo available on Amazon with the Klipsch speakers for $749? Is this a steal at that price? As far as I can tell that would be the same setup for $1110! Same 220 watts per channel not the cheaper 80 watt per channel system that is available for $599. What is missing?
100% the TX-NR797 is the way to go at that price, DAYMN!!! - amzn.to/3CFwP1f - It's on Amazon for about $450. Prices change, and with Black Friday being this week, they could have changed all the prices all the way around. The Klipsch Theater pack is also $50 off. It's just good timing right now!
@@TechnoDad may have to pick this up for Family movie nights and finally have a proper theater setup. The Samsung sound bar and add on surround speakers never worked correctly. Next to no rear output, was disappointing to say the least and at almost half the cost of this setup.
Can you ship the disc to India
Yes! We have international shipping
Just looked up the prices while I had your video playing... $1500 Canadian for the nr7100😅
I'd argue for someone that just wants affordable atmos and isn't into the geekier side of home theater then the Sony Theatre Quad is a better option. Probably only slightly more expensive once you've accounted for speaker mounts and cables. This setup would definitely be better IF setup and dialled in well but for someone not into all that that just wants to stick their speakers somewhere roughly ok, not have to mount heights, not have to run speaker cables and just wants an easy but good auto EQ the Sony is probably the better option for their use case.
For someone that is happy doing all the above and dialling in a better system but their budget is tight just now if it were me I'd rather get a better receiver capable of more channels and a very good pair of stereo speakers and then just add more speakers etc to it every couple of months or so as the budget allows. The only way to upgrade this would be to completely replace it.
But it's certainly a great system for someone with a small room and budget that would rather spend the time setting it up and dialling it in than using something like the Quad.
Fair points all around!
Good deal indeed!
You forgot the $50 per meter speaker cables, and the cable risers. :P
😂
Wish we could buy those speakers here in Australia for $400 as they cost us $1950!
Oh wow!
You can get 2 pair of Klipsch height channels for $199/pair!
Yo Channa D.😊
Hi!
Think I would rather go for a more expensive set of speakers or just start with a bigger pair of stereo speakers and then upgrade bit by bit
Good plan!
@@TechnoDad I understand this is probably not a video for me, already have a Hegel H190 and a pair of monitor Audio Bronze 6 towers, just left the comment for others to see
Daddio,they maybe "budget" type prices,in the US,but over here in Australia,they are a bit of a drain,on the wallet!
Yeah, I can imagine…you guys get the short end of the stick, it sucks…
For the motha truckin algorithm!
Woot woot!
Sir, all the products mentioned in your video are available in India for Rs 3.2 lakh(3800$) and Sony Theater Quad + Sw5 is available for Rs 2.2 lakh(approx 2600$). Will Sony be better? Will you review Sony Theater Quad?
Hi get the Sony in your case
Cool
I used to have the old system all wired up speakers and everything to receiver and I got tired of it so I went with the best way to do Home theater and that’s through Sonos! Love the wireless love the sound. It’s awesome.!👍
Nice!
Oh, | though you were actually going to test this setup.
Svs have a good 5.1 package for £1000
Yes they do! I reviewed it a while back.
@@TechnoDad which do you prefer?
@@Birmingham_racing I would go with the SVS as it has a much better subwoofer and the speakers are a bit larger, which is reflected in the cost - amzn.to/3UnCVJJ
Costco speaker pack lol
Yup!
A high-end sound bar is better in a living room setup than running a cheap-o speaker setup that you'll eventually upgrade. Plus, all the hassle of running wires and tuning it to perfection. I just don't see it as worth it.
Understood!
But you do not get four, dobly atmos certified speakers
That doesn’t matter, you just need a speaker for height channels, it doesn’t need to be “Dolby Atmos Certified”
So you didn't even tried these setup on your own, but suggesting us?
You know you're out of touch when you think that $1500 is inexpensive. Bruh, please. 🤣
Good point! However, I will point out that you get 10 speakers, so that’s $150 per speaker, two “free” subwoofers and a “free” AVR
@@TechnoDad Context is important but $1500, no matter what you're getting, isn't inexpensive in general for everyone. For instance, if a person's budget is less than $1000, this isn't inexpensive from their standpoint. Even though it's a deal, they still couldn't afford it. Make sense?
100%
Don’t buy the setup. Waste of money. Just save and get the SVS 5.1.
Isn't svs 5.1 $1,200?
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