SOUNDBAR REPLACEMENT! KLIPSCH The FIVES Review. Stream Music & Netflix
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2020
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► KLIPSCH FIVES REVIEW: SOUNDBAR REPLACEMENT. KLIPSCH The FIVES Review. STREAM MUSIC & NETFLIX
The Fives deliver big sound in a tiny package. You’ll swear there is a subwoofer in the room when you listen to music through The Fives. These speakers are ideal for desktop audio, gaming, watching movies or just listening to records. These powered speakers are a compact, all around stereo speaker system.
Finally, a home theater soundbar replacement for music lovers. A review of the The Fives powered speaker system from Klipsch. The Fives powered speakers from Klipsch, Bluetooth Speaker Review: A two channel powered speaker music system with HDMI connectivity is now possible with the Klipsch The Fives. Stream Spotify music through Bluetooth or watch Netflix on your smart TV and enjoy true HIFI and home theater sound without a soundbar.
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This is, I believe, the best product review I’ve ever watched. Your delivery, your perfectly paced delivery and vast yet relatable descriptions remind me of some of the best authors I’ve ever read. Very well done sir
Hi Andrew, I purchased these based on your review. While they sounded very good out of the box, the firmware update and app control has taken them to the next level. They are also available at Costco right now for $499, making them an incredible value. Just wanted to let you know in case you wanted to do an update or use them in future comparisons. Thanks for the wonderful content.
Andrew I will keep it simple... love your Show / UA-cam channel. Love your perspective and detailed reviews, presentation, product knowledge. Been a music person since age 11 (now 63 and damn proud of it). Never considered myself an audiophile, but a real "gear head". Keep up the great work.
Ditched my Polk Audio soundbar for a set of these... 3 days in I am satisfied. I appreciated your review!
Funnily enough im listening to this video with The Fives Klipsch. im watching the review after my purchase cause i was going to buy another model Klipsch and was steered by the sales person to them, and im honestly glad they did. im loving the sound of them.
After watching (I don't know how many youtube reviews) I finally got the courage to spend money on the Fives. I live in Europe and these were 790 euros 3 months ago. I asked for the black, but they only had the walnut color. In my opinion, that walnut color is so gorgeous in every light and it they came with both grills. I literally have them sitting as bookshelves on a book shelf in my little office and have everything connected via bluetooth. They are subtle, clear, loud, beautiful, highly obnoxious when i'm listening to hip hop which my neighbors in the adjoining apartment can attest to. I'm so happy with my Fives...I wished I had more $$ to afford something different, but the mobility of these is incredible. Thank you Andrew for the video and the advice.
I just bought a pair of The Fives and I'm giggling like a little kid in a candy store with $100 to blow. Grinning ear to ear. LOVE them so far and am VERY impressed with the BIG sound that these little speakers are able to put out! WOW! Thanks for the amazing reviews and for all the work you put into these videos.
Don't need The Fives but enjoyed the video with a cup of coffee.
Thank you so much for watching!
@David Mander I enjoy powered Danish speakers with my coffee.
Nobody "needs" them but should "want" them :)
Hey Andrew what brand are those speaker stands??
@@andrewrobinsonreviewsnow what do you think of the fives being they’re been close to $450 for a while?
I bought the black version on Amazon for $399 shipped via Prime recently and could not be happier! Did the firmware update via the app which helped with my out of the box low volume issue. I cannot believe how much low end you get from a pair of 4.5” drivers! If these are this good in my garage, the Sevens and Nines would be amazeballs in the house! Thanks for your hard work and for the great reviews! You and Kristi are both appreciated!
ru serious? i live in europe. its 800 ( ON SALE)
I just pulled the trigger on these in black matte. I've been dealing with Klipsch speakers for quite a few years now. Currently, I own the complete RF 7 ii' system in black as well. I started with Bose 601's, 301's and VS-100 center (purchased in 1994 and still in use sound system in My mancave. From there I crossed in the JBL's (about 10 years; My brother now has this system as I gave it to him.) Currently the RF 7's system (7.2) is My main theater room system also used for music listening. The Fives will most likely be placed in My living room area. I have NEVER had a dedicated sound system for My living because I would simply use My Bose Wave radio in the kitchen to fill that void since the rooms are co-joined to one another. Now to be honest, My living room does need its own sound system, but I so did NOT want a system upstairs that was the equivalent of My current Klipsch set-up in Our downstairs den/family room area. While TV is fine, I prefer personally, Music and books! I started purchasing high fidelity magazines when I about 11 years old, (about the mid to late 1970's.) My parents couldn't afford the equipment that I wanted, while We weren't poor, high end audio WASN'T EVER an option! That all changed for Me when I joined the military in 1983 @ 17 y/o, subsequently getting stationed in Germany about 4 years later. When I landed it Germany, it was game on! As a soldier in Germany and access to high end audio clubs, in particular Frankfurt, Germany, my first purchase was the Technics top of the line amp, preamp and matching EQ. We could purchase audio equipment for about 2/3 less than what people in the US were paying for the same equipment. Aaahhhh, such were the days! I still own and have boxed in their original boxes ALL of My Technics equipment/ dBX/ Adcom, etc. The current value for My amp and preamp is around $4500.00 today. All of the equipment is operational. I retired My super system in 2000 because at My last duty station before retiring in 2004, I simply did NOT have the room to set it up. After retiring and moving into Our current home and available space was/is not an issue, I left the system in retirement and ventured into more modern equipment. I love quality speakers, and today, they are NOT as easy to find as yesterday. Prime example, when Bose crossed over to the Lifestyle systems, We immediately divorced! I moved into Klipsch because they have been producing quality speakers since 1946 allegedly. While I have always been a huge fan of JBL and Bose, today, I feel that Klipsch complement Me and My music listening taste best! I still use JBL's, but ONLY their Bluetooth speakers. I Am so not above buying into JBL again because they still make quality audio even the company has probably changed hands several times since their first releases of speakers. I REALLY enjoyed the video, as it helped Me in making the decision to get these speakers new and for less than $500.00. My main genre of music is R&B, as I Am a person of color. However, I do require and enjoy music from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Metallica, Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Hootie and the Blowfish etc. Yeah, I know, I keep My friends confused! Yeah, I listen to a lil country too! Regardless of the music that I listen to, I have to hear it clearly and as balanced as possible. When ever I set up My sound system, it MUST be ABLE to play ALL of My music using the same EQ settings; and sound hella good doing it!
Hey i love the inclusion of words and your solid command over your vocabulary, honestly i am a new audiophile but i have learned so much from you, its incredible. Thankyou for being out there !!!
I just bought a pair of these for my office - streaming via bluetooth from a macbook. I trialled them against a few others and these absolutely blew the competition away. Absolutely love them.
Ahhh love how the length of videos are perfect to sit down with a cup (or 2) of coffee. I think the fives are truly aimed at people who wants speakers to do anything they can think of with decent/ good sound quality and ascetics.
Almost time for another cup. Thanks for watching.
And yes, spot on with your assessment of who the fives are for...
Thanks for watching and I agree, they're going after a customer who is looking for performance AND esthetics.
Hi Andrew, i finally purchased the fives based on your review (did not go for a demo).
These loudspeakers are exactly what I needed for a small/medium room. My family is glad with the look of the speakers and also as to how these small powered speakers can give a run to few floorstanding speakers out there.
Thanks a ton for your review.
Please keep doing what your doing.
Next one will be the Klipsch Heresy IV, God willing!
Glad you like them!
Super review! My Klipsch the Fives just arrive :) really enjoy this speakers with Tidal + Roon + Vintage Portable CD Player's, is like rediscover my music again, thank you Andrew for this review and your channel is just so much fun to watch and listen :):):)
I have wanted Klipsch speakers for 40 years! I like the Herisy walnut ones! Thank you for this review. The grills go good with my vintage receiver.
This review is so well written that it is poetic. Really enjoyed the content.
Just got these as a result of watching this video. The preliminary verdict is thumbs up - thanks for the recommendation. In terms of too much bass, I hope that people know that by default the bass is boosted, and you can hold down the "sub" button on the remote for 3 seconds to disable that. Might be worth doing if you are listening at higher volumes.
Wow! Thanks for that. I love my Fives. I’ve had them for about a month and was a bit surprised that the bass was NOT very strong, which was contrary to everything I read. Reading your comment has me wondering if I disabled the bass in the opposite way that you describe. I’m out of town but will check when I get back. Thanks for the info!
Absolutely agree with you! Just make the transition from The Sixes to this and I was amazed by the way Klipsch makes an even smaller pair of bookshelf that sounds better, excellent job by you and for Klipsch!
andrew i love your videos. Very easy to understand, entertaining, and informative
Thanks for the great review. I bought a set of "Fives" 3 days ago, they are awesome. I put my JBL 2.1 soundbar back in it's box, also a Yamaha soundbar with built in sub back in it's box. I will be purchasing a Klipsh sub eventually just to get the most from the "Fives". I'm more than happy the way they sound without one, but I won't be happy till I find out what they sound like with one.
Man, let me tell you. I bought a new tv, Samsung q60a for a secondary room and then added a pair of fives this weekend instead of a sound bar. What a surprise! They are awesome and, better than any sound bar I’ve ever heard although my experience is limited. They are just fun to listen to. Even though streaming music isn’t live concert type listening, the fives are just “easy listening” no matter what music you like.
Good call.
Thanks for sharing and glad to hear you are enjoying your set up!
Install the latest software update. Now has adjustable EQUALIZER and Bluetooth remote.
I've joined the FIVES club and now my high end desktop PC rocks!!!! Top notch quality! Thanks Klipsch , cheers to you Andrew:)
So glad you are enjoying them!
I've been watching your videos regularly trying to figure out the best fit for a TV/ Music experience without having to buy additional equipment. I'm so glad I came across this channel, and wish Amazon had these units in stock so I could use the affiliate link.
Going to be picking these up as this checks off everything for me, as looks is a big factor for me as well!
Andrew, I had to watch this review again! Klipsch is really awesome, man!
I bought these after lots of research and your review played no small part in that but the main driver for me buying these was…
I actually listened to them in a store. The detail is crazy.
Use these with a sub and they sound even better…
I run a preamp/dad fed by a streamer into one of the RCA input which sounds so much better than Bluetooth. Such a clean setup.
Install the latest software update. Now has adjustable EQUALIZER and Bluetooth remote.
Absolutely loving my Walnut The Fives in lieu of a soundbar for the last 1 year now! Makes our 14x18 room alive compared to the soundbar we used to have. As an added bonus we can listen to our music without having to hook up wires via bluetooth. We don't have it hooked up to any equipment except the arc2 hdmi to the tv. its lovely.
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Nice to see Klipsch providing a more modern style option, but I'm still hoping to see some white finishes integrated into the line...But the Fives are beautiful...As far as replacing a soundbar- for me a soundbar really satisfies the need to have a more minimalistic setup. Having bookshelf speakers (on stands, wires hanging out the back) in a TV setup is kind of like having 'bookends' on your entertainment console, makes it feel somewhat 'boxed in'...that's my opinion...
I don’t know what I consider myself. My first speakers were Klipsch R-15M and I loved them with the major exception of the finish that always got scratch up. I eventually sold them to upgrade to the R-51M and later got the R-820F and two R-120SW to complete my home system. I also got a used pair of of the R-15PM for my small room. As you know I only had experience with their reference and not their premier line. The Fives are beefed up R-15PM and sound like they can hold there own in a decent size room and wish I could hear them in person.
Good video.
I also agree that powered speakers have a big market when it comes to people that just wants more simple configurations. Someone who just wants good sound, but his/her source it's the TV and/or the smartphone.
I have had the Klipsch R 41-PM as a nearfield speaker. They looked amazing, they were giving a good sound for the size, but the sound quality was just not there, they lack a lot of the nuances that I was looking for, so I found a pair of used Kef Eggs on Amazon and I tried them. They sounded much better again, as a nearfield use, and better with the klipsch 8 inch subwoofer, really needed with both the powered klipsch and the Kef egg, if you want to have a good experience. Yes even on nearfield, bass is just not enough if you like certain kind of music...
So... I am not really sure that they are going to substitute some sound bars. Sometimes the small size is a requirement for a living space. But I can see a lot of situations when a pair of speakers like the Fives make a lot of sense.
In the end it's all about the music, and these seem to provide very enjoyable music with easy configuration. Usually audiophiles are not conscious how difficult it is from someone outside the audiophile world to configure everything. It's an entry poll.
@Adam - I would love to see these offered in white as they'd match my desk better. I totally hear you about the cables and such. It is a bit of a myth that powered speakers cut down on cables.
@Matthew - Hopefully someday soon it will be more safe to hear them in person. They're not going anywhere, so there's time. Thanks for watching!
I really like the inclusion of the ACR input. This would work well for my Niece, who does not want to fiddle with all that stereo stuff.
Just got these yesterday, and they are AWESOME. I’ve been wanting to upgrade to a better system for quite sometime, and have always wanted Klipsch speakers. This review is what made me finally get some, and The Fives knocked it out of the park for me! This video is also the reason I subscribed to your channel. Loving the content!
So glad you like them and thank you for watching!
First, Andrew, awesome videos! This one is how I discovered the Fives, your channel is my first "subscribe" and this is my first (way too long) youtube comment.
I promptly purchased these a few months ago, after watching your review, as I needed a set of speakers for my home office. I already had a set of Kanto YU4s (a very positive entry into active speakers for me) serving as bedroom audio for BT and occasional Vinyl, so these seemed like a great way to diversify for me and try the next level in the active scene. I agree with you, this has to be the future of "high volume" HiFi for the masses, so damn simple, and more controlled quality of sound for the manufacturers.
Holy cow I love the Fives! The vintage feel with new tech is so rad, and they have such a clear/fun/full sound for my setup. They get a ton of use, and now I am looking to Klipsch to update my 2 channel home theater/do everything living room setup.
Odd wish for the channel: I'd love to hear your take on the BOSE 901 (which will be my outgoing living room speaker). I think you would do a great job articulating why or how they fall short for audiophiles. I've really enjoyed mine for the past 10yrs, and love them for their aesthetics (Black on polished tulip stands), if nothing else. They've never sounded quite right in my current house, so I'm excited to try something else. Your channel has been very enjoyable and inspiring, keep up the great work!
Just bought them for $599 at Best Buy and Wow! Great speakers for my bedroom. Amazing sound and small, they look beautiful in walnut. Couldn't believe how great they sound. Really enjoying them. I'm new to your channel Andrew and fell in love with it. I've gone back and watched the majority of your videos. Amazing channel
I missed the sale :/ paid open box at a local speaker shop today for 800, but in perfect shape. 880 is the new price. Speker guy said, Klipsch just marked everything up by ten percent.
There's a 12" Klipsch sub on sale currently though. 550 down to 275. I plan to pick it up this weekend.
Gratz on your deal.
Install the latest software update. Now has adjustable EQUALIZER and Bluetooth remote.
They are ok. My settings are 0 on bass 2 on mids and 5 on treble. Paired with a dragonfly red. Helped them sound more neutral.
Wow dude...this was the best review and presentation of a product (any product) I have seen in my life. Thanks for the effort.
Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching.
Excellent review. I went with Klipsch R150 as my first speakers coming into this hobby. They’re fantastic and I couldn’t be happier. One day id love to upgrade to the beautiful Jamo towers you reviewed. But I definitely think high quality powered speakers like these are the future and I love what these companies are doing!! Great work on this one & I can’t wait for the next review!! Thanks much.
I jsut ordered the Sixes for more bass and more affordable. Both are most beautiful speakers at any price! I was looking at sub $500 tube amplifiers...but the chance to own my first Klipsch with the walnut and features is just...well, life is short!
Thank you for the great review ,I would appreciate if you could review some powered speakers from Edifier like the s2000 mkii, S300Pro and airpuls A300PRO
Great video! I really think you nailed it. I have truly enjoyed the fun factor of these speakers. Running them for music only via turntable and digital music. Added a Klipsch sub and some venom power cables and I am just blown away! I honestly think they punch way above their belt! Just wish those Solid Steel stands will come in. 4 month wait! My only complaint would be the low quality grills (toss em) and the phono pre-amp which sucks (buy a pro-ject DS).
Enjoyed your review. Got my fives from Klipsch website back in June . Loving the sound. I Bluetooth from my Apple TV no need for hdmi cord. Thanks again for the review.
Which sub would you recommend adding to the fives?
Also, I saw you have the Klipsch Three II as your reference Bluetooth speaker. Truly recommended?
I was about to add another ERA300 when I bumped into Klipsch and your channel, and now I'm thinking about getting the Fives instead of 2 Era300, what is your opinion on that? my use is for music and probably I will connect the five to my TV if that would be my choice. Please help (I really like your channel, it's great stuff and your presentation is great.)❤
Just got a pair of these so I can use a turntable . I love them ! Everything that I play through them sound amazing
Hello Andrew I sold Klipsch for 16 years at a stereo store. My favorite brand to sell. Needless to say, after being out of the business for 14 years, most of my house is still Klipsch. Powered speakers started showing up about 2 to 3 years at the end. They were definitely orientated to surround sound. I will have to check out the 5's, but I don't think they are going to replace my Chorus's.
Have you worked with the sixes? I’m interested in klipsch the fives and a affordable alternative to a pair of Sonos five speakers and I came across the sixes and they have got me REAL curious. Thanks in advance, Ethan
how were they when hooked to your PC....which did you like better on your PC THE FIVES or KANTO TUK'S......cheers from Canada
just arrived yesterday, and they do not disappoint. when i move out of my 2nd floor apartment i will for sure add a sub for movies
Everything has its place , I have a sound bar in my bedroom and it works great for me for what I need .
Hey how about getting 7 of these powered speakers and connect them as surrounds in a 5.1.2 set up (the sub would be extra ofcourse) to an AVRs surround pre outs ? That way all speakers would have their independent amps perfectly matched to their drivers and the AVRs would be relieved off its amplification duties. Basically using the AVR as a processor.
How would the set up sound ??
Time to review the "Klipsch ProMedia Heritage 2.1" for use in smaller rooms. They look exactly like the rest of the Heritage line (with the grille on).
A big, big difference is that the ProMedia Heritage line lacks ARC/HDMI support, which is a non-starter for a lot of home media setups (more intended for PC setups)
Probably true. But HDMI isn't THAT ESSENTIAL for a 2.0/2.1 setup. Just a slight inconvenience that your speakers won't power up at the exact same time as the TV. From a typical small-medium living room distance you can barely hear the added fidelity of a digital connection compared to analogue.
Active speakers with HDMI Arc. That simplicity is worth much and I like that more companies seems to go down that road. The only thing missing is tower speakers. But I think they will come to, in time. Nice videos. Keep them coming! Cheers.
Just bought the 5's. I sold my klipsch corners I had for the last 38 yrs.I travel now full time.Only a memory now but a good one.
I ordered The Fives directly from the Klipsch few weeks back and I am returning my second bricked unit tomorrow back to them. It has been a horrible experience to say the least. The first unit was delivered a week after the order, so when it arrived, I followed the instructions to set it up by downloading and connecting via Klipsh connect app. After that I then proceeded to update the firmware and that promptly bricked the unit. The support determined that it was probably a bad unit and also let me know that the their app had a bug that was preventing the speakers from connecting. Anyway i got the new unit after a week so I set it up and connect via BT and it was working, so I proceed to upgrade the firmware that was successful.
Right after the second firmware update the new unit also bricks. The second support rep discloses that the "bug" that the first rep was talking about was that the Klipsch connect app permanently bricks the unit after the new firmware upgrade if you even launch Klipsch connect app. Nowhere on their website, documentation etc has this warning. Throughout this ordeal, I was never able to get these guys on the phone, they were only available via "chat". They came across as rude and condescending and I will never buy anything directly from Klipsch. I am shipping them back their second unit and getting my money back.
Andrew, do you still have these? I would love to see a re-review of this in the new house!!!
Can you do a review update with the fives firmware update and how you compare theses in 2022
Hey Andrew and Kristi,
After reading the comments, I think people would like to see the fives make a cameo in your next subwoofer review.
The largest criticism is the base and volume limitations, which seem to be resolved by adding a sub.
Keep up the great work~!
I got Edifier powered speakers for my daughter's room and they sound great in the small room. They have decent connectivity and save up space. So the concept of built in amps has proven great for me. I have a separate system with floortanders In my livingroom , but I would have definitely tried The Fives instead as I ended up using my system for music streaming most of the time.
Would love if you could get your hands on some Edifier s3000 pros they are same price as these but those pair to each other wirelessly
Zeos reviewed the 5s a few months ago, and he Raves about them! He was Completely floored by the cabinets
I was looking for something like that! well detailed review, Thanks!
Sold me on the fives over the Cinema series. Just found your channel and am loving it!
This is the third time I'm watching this review. I wonder how they would compare to the Edifier S 3000 pro? Your input is greatly Appreciated
Good question. I wonder also.
If you have a Costco membership, you can get these "Fives"(in black only) AND a Klipsch R-12SWi sub for $729.00! They're on sale until Feb 13 2022. We just got them and are very happy with the sound quality.
Years ago I bought a set of Klipsch speakers for my pc and my god those are the best sounding speakers I have ever owned!
I am now actively searching to buy Klipsch The Fives in Dubai at a reasonable price. Thanks Andrew for the lovely review.
Hows the sound for voices/dialogue in movies? Neflix streaming services? I'm considering the Fives or the Audio Pro A28
I've been using mine for about a week. So far if you keep the dynamic bass off the speakers are great for movies. The dynamic bass can sometimes kick in too much with low voices during quiet scenes or dialogue. But the bass is great for the scene that benefit from it.
Hey Andrew! fellow Austinite here. I was wondering if y’all ever tried plugging in a sub? I ask because I’ve been waiting for these ( to replace some old RP-15Ms) and from what I’ve heard when you add a sub to the fives, the internal crossover supposedly kicks in and tames down the mids. Which would in theory mean you could adjust the sub volume to whatever you’d like and have the bookshelves be less bass heavy when needed.
Yes, it does make the bass more manageable and allows for some measure of “tuning”.
Great review, super clean set ups in all your videos!
Cool review, like the candor and heads up about the sound characteristics about the fives !sounds like something that will be real nice for a small space or bedroom to get that full sound. 👍🏾👍🏾
Klipsch fives or kanto YU6 for minimalist setup directly to turntable?
fives all day.
Just picked these up because the black version is on sale for $500 at Costco right now.
How do they sound? What did you have before? Thanks.
is regular price of 500 on amazon LOL
@@Ed-lz4jv That is a recent development LOL
hi, i have fives for bit more than a week. First I wasnt so impresed, then after using them for a few days I can say I love them. I changed them for low budget soundbar and I must say that for watching tv shows, movies, ... are not insane good. But music... omg. they are simply awesome! :) I love them.
Install the latest software update. Now has adjustable EQUALIZER and Bluetooth remote.
I've had the fives for a few months and they are great. Gave my mom my Bose soundbar with no regrets.
Do you use it for TV? How good are they whIch Bose soundbar did you have
Install the latest software update. Now has adjustable EQUALIZER and Bluetooth remote.
What type of speaker stands are those?
What about The Sixes? How do they sound compared to The Fives?
I've been searching and investigating the perfect speaker set up for my small (music room) i'm crafting in my basement. Even tho the focus of this room, is to sit and purely enjoy music, i also want to enjoy the audio from the TV. Sound bar was my first thought, but i wanted a more tradentional look, of two nice looking speakers set on either side of the tv.
with the help of this video, i've made up my mind. These are the powered speakers for me.
Thanks I was looking at a sound bar but never proceeded because all the one I tested never played music the way I wanted. Frustrated sales staff kept pushing me to a full hone theatre setup which I didn’t want. You have me going in a whole new direction now. Thanks again.
Glad I could help!
Does the use of a subwoofer help the midrange performance, is there a crossover setting?
Happy to confirm that it does help with the midrange as there is an auto crossover when a subwoofer is detected. I'm really enjoying these Fives.
@@russd3029this is the way
What would be a good subwoofer for The Fives
You don't have to go with anything too big or expensive. I'd start here: bit.ly/3LChjD9 or amzn.to/3248Neh
Redoing my living room TV setup within the next year and this is exactly what I want. I have a pair of OG Vanatoo Transparent Ones, which is incredible doing double duty as desktop speakers for my gaming PC, work computer, and TV. But having to get up to adjust volume is a bit of a pain, and while I know newer versions have their own remote I really don't need more remotes. To have that kind of sound quality and to be able to control them using my TV as a hub? Magnificent. All powered bookshelf speakers should have this option.
This video inspired me to buy a pair. Couple small issues but sounds fantastic.
I cannot justify price of $700.. $400 top !!!! (Thank you for a review)
I’m in same boat... I’d love to buy these but needs to be around £500, they are currently £830 in uk
@@hottipmedia7191 I have Klipch surround sound 5.2.2 setup at my house for my theater. Soundboards?.... never !!!!
Wow!!!!….they are $499 @ Costco in black. I unexpectedly saw them today and flipped. If I was in the market for actives, I would be all over these, especially with Costco’s return policy if not happy.
I saw that myself and bought a pair. Happy so far!
@@Sircinus3005 me too. Nice at 700. Crazy good at 500.
Woo thanks for pointing out its at costco. Sadly it's 599 now
they are $500 on amazon in black, just shipped today.....and can return if I wanted
Nice! Keep ‘em!
Hi Andrew. I am new follower and would like to say thanks for your channel here ;-). it is a pleasure to listen to your reviews. Allways very good explained and in a tempo so that I can understand you ;-). English is not my daily language. And the way you have set it all up in the room - just perfect and so proffesionel. Everything matches all the way through.
I was looking for the Klipsch The Fives and ran in to your channel.. awesome.... and those Solid Steel SS stands are just spot on for those speakers. they look amazing together.
So now I have to buy them too LOL :-).
Thank you for your interesting review 😊 always loved Klipsch speakers
Hi Andrew, I think you should give the Edifier S3000 Pro a shot.
Yes, I'd also like Andrew to give his opinion on them...
Yes please
@@michalesniak7012 Add to that the Airpulse A300.
@@josephchamberlain3681 We need to campaign this so that Andrew will consider lol
Yes please
Can you do a compare video between these and "the sixes" their big brother
no longer available , sadly
Use the Fives on my outdoor patio with a Klipsch 12’ sub. Killer…..much better with sub. Love ‘em!!!
I bought kanto powered speakers for the same sale price of the fives. Definitely upgrading my powered speakers to the fives for my Pro-ject debut carbon turntable and 2.1 setup for movies. Powered speakers are the way to go.
Please review the Nines and the Seven
I'm curious if you have an opinion on the Fives vs the R-51PMs? I am looking to get a pair of powered speakers for my bedroom to listen to records, stream music with bluetooth, and possibly connect to a TV.
I've never heard the 51s.
I am wondering the same. I’m fairly new to the audiophile scene. Convinced I’m overthinking it. I think too much bass makes everything muddy sounding.
@jarrodneubert7238 what did you finally decide?
@@AbhishekRamesh1 I know you asked the other guy but thought I'd share what I decided on.
Albeit more expensive, I went for something simpler to set up. I settled on an Adam Audio T5V pair with the T10S subwoofer, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, and IsoAcoustics stands (130 size). Zero regrets - very impressed.
@@bren.r Thanks. I'll check that out.
I love these speakers. Vocals are so sweet, acoustic guitars have beautiful 'air' to them, percussions have a thumping ambient presence, the soundstage is expansive when it needs to be (try Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone). On some tracks the bass did seem overwhelming; could be because mine is a small room and speakers are placed close to the wall. But the bass became more manageable when I connected a sub. Movies on stereo sound great as well -really enjoyed the soundtrack on Boogie Nights. And the retro look of these things is kind of cool. I know they're marketed as soundbar replacement, but to me they are first and foremost a stereo music system.
Andrew love your reviews, pushing the adjustable EQ to the speakers via usb update really addresses the issues you pointed out, you should give them another look, Take care...
How does the fives compare to the sixes? Seems like the sixes have a bigger woofer than the fives but the fives seems newer?
I don't believe the Sixes has an HDMI port for ARC/eARC support, which is a deal-breaker for a lot of home media setups
@@jackalclone1 The other way round the sixes may be bigger but dac is 96 compared with 192 on fives and timing and focus is much better on fives, also although the sixes have bigger woofer it has a smaller voice coil, and doesn't control the music as well as the fives. Ive auditioned side by side and the fives were first so expected a bigger sound stage with the sixes only to be dis-appointed when they sounded wooden and flabby and the music lost its focus, much better on the fives
I purchased The Fives at the end of 2021. My experience with the fives is as follows, As a Soundbar replacement. Well, if there were no connectivity issues, I'd say I'd be satisfied with them. They sound great, after one getting them to turn on, then ensuring they are in the right connection mode on the speakers themselves and then the app. I did the firmware update, re-set them and came up with a blank. And to date, Klipsch hasn't provided remedy . I no longer use them as a sound bar replacement. I bought a Sonos Arc Sound bar.
I just ordered them specifically for a 2.1 system for a record player system. Perfect for long skinny table with limited clutter.
I Would like to get a pair of KLIPSCH Fives in the future for one of my rooms . Just like you said , they are a great Replacement for a sound Bar and a little more. Two months ago a got a pair of KLIPSCH RF7 III and they are amazing . I am happy when companies make changes to improve what we have in the market . Like always i Love your videos and i have to said that you explain everything so good that anyone can understand . I hope Kristi and You are doing great !
"DITCH YOUR SOUNDBAR"
One month later
"SOUNDBARS DON'T SUCK"
Yeah, you have options. Isn't modern tech great?
@@andrewrobinsonreviews q950t or these?
Just got a 70" thin tv with horrible sound was thinking of a sound bar until i watched your video. I. Not a tech guy can I dummy install this.
Very easy to install. Power cable, speaker cable and input cable.
I am absolutely loving my Fives
So happy to hear that, they're a lot of fun.
Lobbying for system number 3 in the house (second home theater but doubling as a workout room and second office during COVID. wife shot down wiring surround speakers so Before we bought a soundbar I hooked up a pair of M-Audio AV-30s that we’re doing nothing and I was amazed at how much of the “soundbar effect” sound I was able to get in my 13x13 room. The 5s are now on the short list.