Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home theater for watching movies and TV or listening to music, you can’t go wrong with this Klipsch 7.2 surround system. This THX-certified system features floor-standing tower speakers for the left and right front channels, a center speaker, two rear surrounds, and a Dolby Atmos “topper” that sits atop the towers for immersive sound. It also includes a high-performance subwoofer to deliver impactful bass for your favorite movies and music.
As with many of the other Klipsch systems reviewed here, this one delivers outstanding audio quality at a reasonable price. It’s designed for use with Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and streaming content. It even comes with a HDMI cable to make it easy to connect your TV or media console.
Klipsch’s proprietary Tractrix horn-loading technology ensures the speaker’s high-frequency energy is aimed directly at the listener. This minimizes distortion and unwanted artificial reverb caused by sound reflecting off walls and ceilings. It makes for a more realistic and natural experience with both music and movie soundtracks, as well as gaming audio.
This Klipsch 7.2 surround sound system also has very high sensitivity for a consumer-oriented model. That means it requires a relatively low amount of external amplification to reach its impressive output levels, as opposed to other speakers with dome tweeters that require much more power to produce the same performance level. As such, it can be easily integrated into a modestly powered AV receiver and still offer superb output.
In addition to its excellent sonics, this Klipsch 7.1 surround sound system has an attractive design. The towers feature an elegant metal frame and cloth grille, while the rest of the speakers are finished in a rich cherrywood finish. The result is a premium look that will complement most rooms.
While this Klipsch 7.1 surround sound system is optimized for Dolby Atmos, it can also be used as a standard 5-channel rig with your favorite 2-channel source. The RP-280F towers’ dual 8-inch drivers and 1-inch Tractrix horns provide ample dynamic range to enjoy any kind of music. The RP-140WM bookshelf speakers can also be used as a pair of surrounds, and they’re capable of handling critical 2-channel music very well.
As mentioned earlier, this 7.2 Klipsch surround sound system comes with an Onkyo A/V receiver. This is a great choice because it supports Dolby Atmos and provides a wide range of advanced features for a very reasonable price. Its built-in Dirac Live room correction is also top-notch and helps to keep the speakers’ performance on-target.