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Good, clear review stating pros and possible cons. Especially like the clarification that not everyone will have the same room dimensions. Comparing open floor plans, apartments, houses or even basement areas all will be totally different. And the point about the importance of what you put the speakers on mattering alot, something that doesn't get touched on that much, very important point you all brought out. Thanks. Me and the wife were planning on the Fives, but now that we are moving from our apartment to a much larger Condo we plan to go with the Seven's. Sweet Spot all the way.
I guess i should have watch the complete video here before asking my question. So i take it you have to set the TV to stereo and not DD for movies. I do 50/50 so it's a hard decision on what to do. I have one more soundbar to test which is the NEW Polk Magnifi Max AX SR sound bar set up. Just got down with the new JBL bar 1000 with terrible results.
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@Ryzen 0818 Thank you for the heads up. Please report those accounts whenever you see them and know that we are NOT on telegram. We do our best to make sure those accounts are reported and when possible never make it on the channel but these accounts are crafty and sometimes manage to get past our filters.
Just got a pair of The Nines. They’re pretty fantastic. Without any adjustments in the app and in my room I think I hear the “cabinet resonance” they are referring to. To my ears it’s more of a congestion in the low mids. I quickly resolved it and even think I’ve found the secret sauce for amazing separation and depth. I actually turned ON the Dynamic Bass EQ, then I set the room config to “corner” which drops the low end 6db. And then did very slight EQ adjustments to taste. Added lots of frequency separation and depth. Almost like a high pass filter in a way.
Andrew, you are insanely talented at giving your unscripted advice at the end of the video. I wish I had your ability to describe something so accurately with intricate details/words without pausing at all. Hell, even writing this comment took me a while.
I have owned the fives for a month and was so blown away by them that i bought the nines. My intent with them was to build small stands for them and mimic a smaller version of the heresy iv (in appearance). I have listened to them for about a week now and haven't noticed what you are hearing with them but i will admit this video has made me want to tune in a lot more to see if i notice these things. I enjoy your reviews and look forward to more.
I really like the look of the Heresy IV with their small stands too! Let me know if you find an equivalent for the Sevens. I also would like to avoid using normal stands for them.
Andrew and Kristi, thank you so much for this review. I purchased the Nines when they came out and experienced the 'chestiness' you described, despite playing with the speaker placement, and EQ. I wasn't experiencing the same level of excitement many other reviewers were having with the Nines. I even paired with a sub, which slightly improved things (like you said). But it just wasn't right. After your review I returned the Nines for the Sevens and it has been almost a day and night difference. I love them. Cheers to you both!
I experienced the same effect with rp600MII. The rp500mII are cleaner and better like the sevens. The smaller woofer blended and responded better. I'd get the sevens over the nines in a second
I bought the Sevens on Crutchfield almost a month before Klipsch released them. They are everything I wanted and I am using them on a desktop gaming setup. The are OUTSTANDING!
Nines all day, NO SUB needed, ordered them factory direct, no complaints, they can be the "endgame" speaker. I haven't heard another powered bookshelf that's even close. The low end is insane for their size and can dig lower than most woofers twice their size, if you don't want the low end, dial it back on the eq, or take boost off, that's what it's there for, but the boost and eq is perfect for listening at 30-50 db because they sound full at any volume level, they don't have to be cranked to throw low end, even in a larger room. If you want to spend extra dough, go ahead and buy the sub, but you most likely won't need one with the nine depending on the room. Hes just trying to help push Klipsch subs (because it makes Klipsch happy) to sale more because nobody needs the subs really at this point when the bookies dig plenty low as they are, unless a very very big room and want to get in the 15-20hz region for movies.
100% agree. while its not super loud these can play 23hz-30hz clean without distortion. If anyone can find me another active speaker that can do that ill be impressed. My phantom 2 can play down to 22hz however its not clean below 30hz and its only in specific locations in my room.
I have the nines ,are awesome!now that i have this speakers i can tell you the reviews are not complete,there are so much details that none of the reviewers spoke.maybe i'll make a review lol
Got a pairs of the nines special edition for like $750 and I’m so happy with it. Also got a pair of stands from Klipsch for $200. They are killing it, movies and music. I love the nines.
I really appreciate the comparisons between these speakers and soundbars. I’d definitely consider the sevens against any soundbar for when my sonos arc eventually needs replacing. Thanks for all the practical use info like how well the app works and cable lengths.
Do you like your Arc? I find it to be dull and lifeless. I'm looking for a replacement and may give the Sevens a try. I just think I'd miss the surrounds.
@@stevethomas2285 I do but then again it’s my first experience of better than tv speaker audio. I have a more complicated music setup but I wanted something separate that just works for tv/movies, I love that it actually has bass and enhanced dialogue feature helps me a lot. For the price I paid at the time I think it’s great I also only have the soundbar. I figure something like the fives or the seven’s would blow it out of the water aside from the surround aspect so I can see why your interested.
Sooo, I pulled the trigger on the Sevens, they arrived two days ago all the way down under. You are right, the clarity is superb. I am hearing detail I never heard with the smaller Audioengine 5+ (with 8” sub). The “immersion” in the sound stage is wonderful and I reaction you would have to go thousands of dollars higher in a separate system to make noticeable gains on the sevens. You are also correct in that all the way up to full volume they don’t distort at all, something the 5+ s would do depending on the recording. Whilst I thought full power would be louder than it is, and despite being quite loud, being realistic even sitting in front of them isn’t fatiguing to the ears (or head!). I hear them very adequately in other parts of the house, way more so that the 5+ s. But of course if you are listening the the sound quality, you are sitting in front of them anyway. I’ll probably upgrade the 8” Audioengine sub for a 10” reference from Klipsch but the bass is really, really good, I’d prefer to sell off the Audioengine as a complete package to mostly fund a Klipsch sub. Unless you think there is a better, similarly priced sub to match the sevens. Thanks for your review, I am glad I took your advice.
I have The Nines in a 16x14 living room and they sound fantastic, they do hit pretty hard but since I don't have The Sevens I am not hearing the differences but I also don't hear that resonance or the impacting on voices you both state in this review. I also am not using dynamic bass, my room is mostly empty as we move back in so we'll have to see how they sound next weekend when we have more furniture and drapes in the windows. All I know is right now, they sound incredible, I have the Klipsch stands coming as well which should help.
I have the nines. They are absolutely amazing. Everyone who hears them is just floored by the sound. For music I suggest no extra sub. If you are using them for movies then yes add the sub.
After probably three years or so I'm still rocking my fives and enjoy them. But I'm so glad to see Klipsch is still releasing powered speaker products. Enjoyed the video, thanks.
I’ve owned The Fives for 3 months now. Small apartment. Primarily used for TV/Movie watching. Got a great deal when the price dropped. I love them though after watching your review I’m aspiring for The Sevens. Nicer finish for sure and an upgrade in sound quality.
Thanks Andrew and Kristi! Great review and I appreciate you sharing your honest opinion. My mind has officially been changed from Nines to Sevens!🙏🏽 I plan on using these wherever needed from bedroom two bathroom to my daughter's room to the garage to the backyard. I Hope you both enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Kristi and Andrew, your channel is REALLY informatve & useful. I bought the Polk Resererve 700 mostly based on your review, and I love them! I applied some moderate bass EQ to dampen my room response, and now I have a soundstage I always was dreaming of!
I have an Onkyo A9010 amp and a Topping DX3 Pro dac. I plan to replace the amp with something really quiet. Probably two monoblocks to have a great channel separation. But honestly, my current amp (rated at 2x44 W) is more than enough.
I really wish you could give some idea of how these compare to the sixes. They sixes were a previous generation but seem to have nearly identical specs to the sevens. I've owned a pair of the Sixes for 4 years and still absolutely adore them. That being said I still can't help but wonder how their sound compares to the updated Sevens. Incredible review though!
In this price bracket I personally would still lean toward a passive setup. There are great reasons to go with a powered pair like these too. Not arguing that. Just if it's me... I feel like I could get more performance separating things, maybe even dipping into the used market. Thanks for the great review. I'm sure doing a triple comparison was a bit of a pain, and your delivery of useful info was enjoyable, thorough, and well presented. Cheers!
You need to choose the ,,good,, and well engineered actives out there (Neumann, Genelec, ATC, ME Geithain etc) and not this Klipsch - Passives are not in general better or have more performance, most people just didnt know Actives and think a big Amplifier & Gear Rack sound better than inbuild Amplifiers. Good Actives are not like this Klipsch where they bought 0815 China Amplifier and put it in a Box. People like to stick to the known stuff, i understand that, but specially a Genelec or Neumann Setup is such an powerful product with their room correction. Cant compare a Klipsch to that
@@vtkz Have you personally listened to Sevens, Nines or even the Fives ? And please don't underestimate Chinese products as some of the Chinese Audio stuffs are built like a TANK and will blow many popular so called Brands out there.
I have had the Fives since they came out and adore them. I was not a fan of Klipsch in the past (never owned any), but their sound and convenience has really won me over and made me a huge fan. The Fives are a smart buy right now since they are only about $500, which is a great value for what you get. But I had a feeling the Sevens would be worth the upgrade and you seem to have confirmed that. Just a lot more of a good thing that my room could benefit from and I know I would appreciate. I think Klipsch engineers have hit a home run with this line. I already was thinking that the Nines are just too big for my basement man cave. (Their massive height won't fit under my cabinets.) I think they need a big space. The fact that you concluded that the Sevens have a more balanced sound just adds to my conclusion. Thanks Andrew 😃. And Kristi, too - she has a discerning ear and good taste, too.
Ugh! I am trying to decide between the 5s and sevens. The fives are such a deal at $500… just don’t know if the 7s are worth more than double the price??!
Nice job, as always! I was actually a little surprised that Klipsch offered something as large as the 9s. They are really large speakers. However, great follow up regarding the need for a larger room for them. I also appreciate the 'cord' issue. I'm certain that it limits your ability to place them the way you'd like. Andrew: Great comment regarding being careful what surfaces you place the units on. The 5s and the 7s look like a fun option to a second room in the house. Thanks so much for the review on these!
So...7 better than 9's. 9's short comings are apparent...although I'm not in this particular market- the review seems fair and honest, well done you two!
How would you rate streaming music from different sources and apps? Say Apple Music from the app via Roku Ultra to tv then arc to receiver. Or using an Alexa device via Bluetooth to receiver. Or Apple TV device ? How much difference is there in audio quality between these type of sources.
Just wanted to say thanks for the informative review. Ordered a pair of Sevens this afternoon for music listening only. Your presentation was a big part of the decision process. Kudos to a great team!
I own The Fives, and love them. Now I want to switch them to my computer setup, and get The Sevens to add to my SVS Micro 3000 and Uturn Orbit Plus! Great review, as always!
Cool review video, my close neighbor like a mom to me, wanted help putting a new very simple system together, the sevens are looking good for her, she still has her old Klipsch 12 in powered sub still going strong! 🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥
All I can say is that there are many other options out there. Like, Trinnov Audio, Totem Speakers, Starke sound, Paradigm, Audio Engine, Genelec, Kanto, Dayton Audio, Jamo, AxionAudio, KEF, Peachtree, Fluance, Neumann. List of choice.
Have the Fives… and do love them, but never thought their low-volume performance was great; they really need to be at or above medium volume to sound their best. So glad to hear the Sevens get this kind of review, and the honesty about the Nines, which I also would have instinctually leaned towards. If/when I am ready to upgrade my home office setting, I will definitely lean towards replacing my Fives with the Sevens! 👍
Any issues with the fives shutting off on their own? Or issue with them connecting to tv? I’ve been hesitating buying them as I’ve seen a lot of complaints. Wondering if the issue has been fixed with the sevens.
I just got a pair of sevens and have them hooked 2 my 77 inch C2. I'm using the new klipsch KS stands designed for them with the bolt holes. I must say they are very heavy and sturdy and I love the fact the speakers bolt down for security. So far they sound great, still messing with the adjustments. I'm waiting on the RSL 12S subwoofer I ordered to use with the sevens. The size difference between the fives and sevens is quite a big difference. Online they don't look as big, they are quite beefy and a beautiful speaker!!! Glad I got em, thank's for the great informative review!
@@pjtrain They sound excellent! I ended up buying an SVS SB3000 sub as I found it for a great price, it thunders and shakes my walls for sure!! The sevens sound great for tv, movies, music and games as I play on an Xbox series x. I think you will like them, if u do get them let me know how u like em!!! I would reccomend the klipsch stands that are made for them as well, very heavy duty and the speakers attach with bolts. They have 2 types of feet for carpet or hardwood floors and are height adjustable, even included a tool...very nice!!!
I definitely will - sound great. One thing I can't figure out is - do the Sevens have auto-source or auto-input?? If you start playing through the HDMI, will the speakers automatically detect the signal and turn on? Likewise if you use a streamer through the RCA / Optical input, will it automatically detect that audio signal and switch over? Or do you need to manually switch the source each and every time?! thanks - would love to know @@puddleduckist
@@pjtrain Sounds great 👍! I use them with the hdmi earc and yes they automatically turn on and can be controlled by the tv remote or the original. When iy comes to switching for a streamer I'm pretty sure u have to switch it but don't hold me to that as I haven't used them that way yet. Hope u njoy them!!!
@@puddleduckist Roger that - thanks. Hmm I might try at first using the tv only (using the Spotify TV app - controlled by my phone) and see how that goes. If no good, will get a streamer Thanks mate
I’m late to the parade, but I feel the same about the RP6000 vs RP8000s, the 6 inchers are much more balanced overall compared to the big brothers. Seems to be the same here. I’ve been looking for a soundbar replacement for my bedroom, and I don’t want a soundbar. So this works perfectly. Definitely will go with 7s rather then 9s. Cool RCA cables though. Great video and conversation! 😇😅
Finally i made it, owning my first hi fi speaker. It took years but I finally did it, I went with nine’s. Loved the review and this actually made me take the leap. Thanks for everything ❤
Andrew, after listening to your reviews i know i will LOVE something. I love when you ask Kristi, what did you think. Kristi is that whisper is the back of your heart, that voice of reason that is saying, will i really, REALLY LOVE THEM? I know your friend Caleb on his channel loved the nines, and many people will think, if The Sevens are great, The Nines has to be heavenly. We all know in the real world bigger is not always better in everything, like bigger Debt, Bigger Mortgage, Bigger headache, Bigger STEAK, Hey wait a minute.
Another amazing speaker for the money are the Airpulse A300 Pro, they rock. I don’t think you can build a better passive sistem even at double the price. I have even tested the small Airpulse A80 against Dynaudio Evoke 50 + Moon Ace at a friends house and we were shocked (except the spl headroom and bass extention obviousely), the Airpulse sound so good. A300 pro are in another league from top to bottom compaired to the small A80.
I have the A300 (non Pro) with a Google Chromecast Audio as a main source. I'm moving abroad and I'm wondering if I should ship them or sell them and get the Sevens. What are your thoughts?
@@DJ-ex4hd I think Airpulse might sound better. Keep in mind A300 Pro sounds better than A300, while having better conectivity and more headroom. They are just more refined, more mature sounding, more realistic. I also find them much better using Coax than Optical with Wiim Pro streamer.
I was ready to pull the trigger on the 7's or the 9's. I couldn't make up my mind between the two... then I listened to the JBL 4305P for my ears the JBL'S were awesome....using them with an RSL Speedwoofer in a 2 channel system....well worth the extra $$$
Thanks for your input. I was really aiming toward the Nines in replacing my Fives, but after measuring I realized the Nines were just too large for my viewing and listening angles. Now that you've anointed the Sevens I can move forward! 😊😊😊
This is the review I’ve been waiting on before pulling the trigger and upgrading my Klipsch “The Sixes” that I use with my MoFi UltraDeck Turntable. I had 100% planned to buy the “THE NINES” and I’m so glad I fought myself and decided to be patient and wait for your review! And I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again in the future… I truly don’t understand how your channel doesn’t have AT LEAST a million (if not more) subscribers! I am a very critical person and I’m legit OCD and I can’t make it thru most people’s videos for more than a few minutes because they either just get on my nerves or the room is a mess they are filming in or the video itself is chopped up and doesn’t flow etc.. And many times they just repeat what they’ve read or heard from other reviewers or they are paid by the brand and give a kiss a$$ untruthful review! You are the absolute polar opposite of any of that and I genuinely enjoy your videos and watch them even when it’s a product I’m not interested in because I want to support you guys and just enjoy your delivery so much in all capacities! And the fact that your wonderful intelligent wife Kristi enjoys your hobby with you and has such incredible feedback/opinions also is just the icing on the already decadent cake! Keep doing what your doing and I wish you guys success beyond your imagination! 👍🏽
Thanks for the comparison, Andrew! You helped me last year to pull the trigger on the Sony HT-A9 which I really enjoy and this might help me as well. Best hifi channel on YT
I’d love to see you guys review some of the Swan Powered speakers, like the M300MK2, D300, or M5A to compare. I’ve heard amazing things about them for the $
Well done as usual A & K, very insightful video review! Having the Fives for my high end PC gaming rig I can see the 7's and 9's fulfilling a lot of people's needs for quality sound in a bigger space. For my purposes the 5's are great!! Shame that the 9's don't seem to knock it out of the park like the 7's:(
I bought the prior gen “the Sixes” on close out when they released the fives. I got them for 400 or 500 which seemed like a streak at the time. The power the bass response it was quite a fun speaker. Not a refined sound but for the $ quite a fun sound. I ended up getting rid of them but I’m sure the new series from Klipsch are enjoyable
I have been subscribed to your channel for a long time, thank you. I have the Fives, I got them b/c my wife hates the clutter of equipment under my main TV. I am not an audio connoisseur but I do like good sound, prefer warm performance with bass punch and clear voice the fives sound pretty good, but not great at lower volume levels. My question is are the sevens very noticeably better than the fives, enough to be worth the 1.2K price. Thanks, Jim Garner
I agree and not surprised. I have the JBL 305P MkII's and as you know they also have the 306 and 308, but the 305s sound and measure the best. And now I paired them with the Monoprice Stage Right 10-Inch they really shine cut off at 60!
The Sevens sound really interesting, I'll definitely add them to my shortlist when thinking of upgrading my system. Any thoughts how they compare to KEF's similar-ish products (say, LS50 Wireless I/II, LSX I/II)?
Thanks for a great review. I'm so glad i saw this, as I'm going to audition the Nines next week, and hadn't even thought to compare them to the 7's as I really do belomng to the Big is Better old school of audio - however i will truly compare the 2 and hopefully update here with my opinions. I mostly listen to classical and jazz music so its mostly acoustic instruments that interest me. I've never heard a Klipsch speaker before, but what interests me to audition them is, as a front row audience concert attender from the reviews I've read it sounds like Klipsch might be able to reproduce that front row dynamic better, where you can almost feel the vibes of the music - so i'm hoping that the very dynamic transient response might recreate the feel of live music in a concert hall. Previously I had thought that Magnepan or an electrostatic speaker might be best for classical - but i just have a feeling if you want a concert hall feel in your listening room you need a dynamically exciting speaker rather than a refined one - im reall excited to find out!
Connecting a WiFi streamer on one of the digital input it would be interesting to know if the speakers wake up and auto-sense the signal and switches the input automatically. Doing so it would make them an airplay 2 enabled solution without having to switch on and select the source. With vinyl it’s less an issue as you have to come around and manually place the disc. Switching input can be part of the ritual and even make the knobs somewhat useful. For streaming that would be essential as far as I’m concerned.
I am so happy you made this as I’m getting ready to buy something for a medium sized room . Music is first, then TV just for intelligibility. I had a feeling the sevens would be better, Klipsch can’t help themselves. With an 8” driver they had an opportunity to make something really special, but they just use the potential to make a frat party speaker. I was afraid Klipsch wouldn’t high pass the speaker with a sub but Klipsch finally sent me a response explaining they do. I don’t know why they would not advertise that as it’s a really big deal. ANDREW!!!!! Would you use a SVE sealed sub or the new Klipsch subs that are slot ported? As I said Klipsch can’t help themselves and I’m afraid the Klipsch would be boomy , more HT worthy instead of fast and musical.
Very informative. I recently purchased the 5's with Black Label Sub-100 SW and the sound is awesome! Mind you this set up is in a 1 bedroom 600sq. apartment! I noticed the price gap between the 5's and 7's is quite a lot but only slightly more for the 9's and the 7's. Hmmm...
I have both The Fives and The Nines. I totally agree with you. However I do think when hooked up to a subwoofer The Nines definitely chill out in the boomyness you are speaking off. I got a REL subwoofer to go with mine. The 80hz crossover that Klipsch has once the subwoofer output is used really helps The Nines sound less cabinet boxy. Great review. Love the channel.
Great review guys! I have to say I’ve been very interested in the 9s and even thought for a second to simplify my System completely, not sure I’m ready for that though yet in the long term! I wish wish wish klipsch would use this finish for their passive line!!
Oooh, I am upgrading my Audioengine 5+ wireless and sub. I use them just for music, A great little system but just fall short when pumped up loud. You’re review is awesome, was so hung up trying to work out whether to go 7s or 9s. Now I am leaning toward the 7s and keeping the audio engine sub for that extra bit of low freq response. But, I mostly listen to rock and country so haven’t totally decided yet!!!
If you all had a choice, would you pick the nines or ls50’s with a nice amp? I know budget wise the ls50’s will be more expensive but would it be worth it?
A couple weeks ago I was hunting an in-store demo of The Nines and managed to "only" score one with The Fives... Well needless to say, compared to my current old stereo (too embarrassing to mention) they absolutely blew my mind and they didn't even have a sub connected! I was shocked at how much more clean & lower the bass was I heard from such a small speaker compared to mine. Based off of that demo I was instantly sold on wanting The Nines. Not only was I sold on The Nines but I was originally only hunting them as my "first real mid-fi system". A bridge, if you will, until I can afford something traditionally "end game" special in a passive with good separate components. But I think based on The Fives performance I could be looking at my "good enough for endgame" system in these and a half decent turntable. I am by no means an "audiophile", chasing every ounce of detail. What I heard was more than enough to keep me happy. Now... based on your video, I think I'm going to play it safe and get The Sevens instead and hunt a little sub too. I've had enough of hearing sloppy, boomy bass, muffled details and no soundstage with this crappy thing in front of me and I'm going to be treating my room first, as best I can given it's a rental. Thanks for all your advice, both of you. My only question is what subs should I consider given I don't need concert levels of bass? I have elderly people living all around me and I too am more about accuracy than maximum SPL. I was thinking maybe something like a Rythmik powered servo sub, for their speed of woofer control? My room is roughly 23(L) x 16.5(W) x 8ft(H) if that helps in determining sub size.
The nines for the win, I ordered them Klipsch direct, for your size room, definitely the nine, the low end doesn't even make any sense, it's bonkers, and you can dial it back if you decide to with the eq. They can dig low and throw into a big room just fine, no sub needed, he's just pushing the sub setup to help push to Klipsch sale more subs.
@@JukeboxAlley Hmm.... OK, yeah you make a good point. I did also hear Klipsch are selling quite a few more Nines pairs than they are Sevens, so they might have asked reviewers to "influence" (god I hate that word now) people more toward The Sevens. I'm going to have to organize that demo in-store of The Nines after all, I think. I want to know for myself, whether I can hear the cabinet resonance. Plus, the idea of not needing a sub really appeals to me. The only problem is the sales guy who demoed The Fives told me Klipsch are only importing 60 pairs of The Nines into my country. He may have meant the limited McLaren edition, of which is $1100 more than the standard Nines and i'm not interested in paying that much for an ugly paint job anyway. Thanks.
Nobody asked us to push the Sevens if that's what you are seriously thinking. We requested both the nines and sevens to review so that we could compare them and come to our own conclusions. 🤦🏻♂️
@@andrewrobinsonreviews not mainly just the sevens, but pushing the subs along with the seven. Come on, we both know their not selling subs like they used to with REL and SVS running at the top of the sub market nowadays. When in reality there's honestly no sub needed with the nine in most rooms, and not just "boom boom" as you put it, you just dial the bass on the eq down, or up as needed, it's there if you need it. When people go to resale then (if they decide to for whatever reason), which will most likely sale best and for more dough, the flagship, or the middle of the series? Almost always the flagship of the series tends to bring more and hold value better, exactly why the fives can be had for the $400 range now. All that aside, the channels growing and your doing fine, keep doing what your doing, people like it just fine. Their very pretty videos.
Thank you foe this amazing review Andrew. What would you choose between these 2 options: Klipsch the Sevens >*OR*< Klipsch RP600Mii + Rotel A12mkii ?? Comparable features, including bluetooth and built in DAC and phono input. BUT -- Which in your opinion will be a better sounding combo? Will appreciate your thoughts. Thank you 🙂
Great video and I that you went with the "happy medium". I've always thought the FIVES (and now the SEVENS) would a great alternative for those in apartments and smaller houses. Especially those with turntables as these have phono inputs. Personally though, after owning some Jamo all-in-one powered speakers I use with my computer...I sort of regret bypassing the fun of having mix and matching separates in the amplifier/DAC and passive speakers.
If you really value the sound quality of ANY small speaker, they HAVE TO be resting on solid, sturdy and inert STANDS. These small speakers SHOULD NOT be called bookshelf speakers. It is counter-intuitive. It is all about placement and Resonances! Thanks for the review you guys.
😅 I have the 5's .I travel in a 5th wheel trailer, I love them .Also owned klipschorn corners for 39 years. Just didn't fit the trailer. Only listen to klips.😅
I understand why the seven's might be better than the nines. Real world example. In my experience, the Rp500MII are superior to the rp600MII in everything above the bass. I feel as though the smaller woofer is more responsive and integrates better with the tweeter. I'm getting a cleaner mid/midtreble in the 500MII. So I ended up using the rp500MII in my home theater instead. I have no doubt the sevens are the same way vs the nines.
Great review and, yes, the Sevens, as shown in your video, are simply gorgeous and looks matter too. On the other hand, I'm not yet ready for powered speakers, over 2 grand if adding a sub can get very decent speakers and amp and the choice to add and replace and then change/improve the sound. It would be interesting to see if Klipsch will improve the cabinet of the Nines and reduce the resonance of low frequencies.
I'm consuming content about speakers and a little stuck. Looking at the Sevens, but also definitely not opposed to seperate amplifier and speakers. What would you guys or people in the comments recommend- the sevens or a pair of RP600m/iis, RP6000f or Polk audio R200s paired with the Emotiva BasX A2 amp and Blue sound node N130. I know the price difference is a lot but I dont want to get the sevens and feel like im miwsing out. I should note that Ive bought an RSL speedwoofer 12s sub to pair with whatever I get.
Thanks! Hi Andrew, which one would you choose? - Klipsch Fives (US$ 600) - 2 Homepods 2nd gen + Apple TV (US$ 980) - Bose 900 without Subwoofer (US$ 1000) - Samsung Q990B (US$ 900) General use: 70% for Music and 30% for Movies
I would go with these bit.ly/3IfdpAJ and a subwoofer like bit.ly/3wieocD. Of the sound bars, I would opt for the Samsung. I have not heard the Homepods.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Dear Andrew, thanks for your reply. I would love to get the sevens, but I have limited space…so the Fives, HomePods…or a soundbar would fit the bill. I am actually torn between the Fives and a pair of homepods …but the Fives are cheaper! To be honest, not really a fan of rear speakers as well, but I guess I could use the Samsung without them, although not my taste in design. Thanks again! Awesome reviews!
Get the Q900B. I have a set of Q900B, Q900C, the Nines, the Fives( pc use paired with Martin Logan Dynamo 600x Sub). I like listening to music on the Q990B/C more than on the Fives 100% even with the sub paired to the FIVES. Without the Sub, forget it. However, if you room is very small, I would get the Fives over the Q900B. Don't get the Bose 900 without the Sub, it sounds very hollow. I had the Bose 900 before returning it for the Q900B. The Bose 900 ( ran through 2 sets) had constant disconnecting issues with the Bose surround speakers. Anyway, the Q990B sounds better than the Bose 900 with 2 bose surrounds and the sub that costs way more than the Q990B. The drivers on the Q990B/C are small, but they sound absolutely amazing. When I listen to Atmos music on my Apple tv 4k, I enjoy it on the Q900B/C more than on the Nines. For stereo music, I pick the Nines over the Q990B/C.
@@dukeandappricot THANKS for your reply! I saw many reviewers complaining about the Q990B rear speaker disconnecting…did you have that experience as well?
@@robertop.6053 No. not at all. People who have problems with the connecting issues are those have tons of smart devices at home like google nest, home pod connected to the router. In my case, I have a second router to give signal to my sound bars and pc desktop only and never once I have had disconnecting issue.
Great review, you two! I won't buy any of the three, but the Sevens surely sound like the Goldilocks pick! I'm sure I could be proved wrong of course, but in my mind you really can track the transition from desktop to room-filling sound in a 2-way design as the woofer size increases from 4in to 5in to 6/6.5in and larger. And, even before your review, I would have been tempted but also wary of the Nines. For some reason an 8in woofer is hard to pull off in a stand mount speaker. And those physical dimensions! 20in tall, 13in deep, and 28.4/27.0lbs... That's not a shelf-of-any-kind speaker! Yep, even before your review I would have wondered if the Sevens would be the 'just right' choice and easier to live with. And you nailed it on the looks again. This is what the RP line should be. I'll drink to that!
Great review guys! I'm looking to change up my Sonos 5 based setup to Klipsch to better enjoy music & vinyls. Would you suggest the RP--600M IIs with an Audiolab 6000A Play or these Sevens considering the $800 premium for the amp setup?
Thanks for the straight up, honest review that we always get from you and Kristi. I was tempted to pull the trigger on getting a set of the Nines and am glad after this review that I didn’t do that. The Sevens appear to be a reworked and improved version of the Sixes. I’ve had a pair of the Sixes for the last two years and really like them. For now it looks like sticking with the Sixes would be the best option for my wallet and keeping the wife happy. Thanks again for a great review.
Here I've been, enjoying my Sevens for the past month or so, and now you and Kristi have me thinking I need to get the Samsung soundbar, because I'm also a movie guy all the time. Since you're one of the few sites who disliked the Sony A7000 as much as I did, I'm thinking I may have to take your advice. Thanks.
I have an older pair of R-51PM's and I think I know exactly what kind of "boxiness" or "boominess" you're referring to. The midrange gets a bit boomy and muddy especially with Dynamic Bass EQ on (let's face it, that function should simply be called "Bass on/off" because that's what I hear, haha). If you have the option for more nuanced EQ I highly recommend just lifting the entire mid-treble range (midrange and up) just a HAIR, 1dB is honestly enough sometimes. Then you really strike up that incredible presence and detail, but I theorize that Klipsch are truly designed to be set up AWAY from you (had mine way too close at first), and you are expected to crank the sound WAY up, preferably for action movies and rock music. That's when their "signature" sound comes alive and they're much easier to forgive, but there are more nuanced and "musical" options out there for sure. In short, they are a fist with details on the knuckles, not a silk glove with some power to it. 😂
These would make for a great simple system for many. An HDMI cable from you TV, and the use of the built in music apps that come with tge TV and there you go. A nice simple 2.1 ch movie system, and a fun 2.0 stereo system. Interesting.
Hey guys. I have been watching you guys for a long time now. You guys are my first channel I've subscribed too. I really enjoy your no non sense approach. If you like it then enjoy it. I own a pair of klipsch rf7 ii. I was just wondering if you have ever reviewed these towers or not. Just curious on your take. I doubt I'll get a reply. I imagine you guys are insanely busy with everything you need to keep us entertained. Lol. Just know I appreciate you guys and what you are doing.
No love for the Six's?! A pair of the Six's have lived at my house, my mom and dad's house and now my brother's house and we have all enjoyed the O.G. powered heritage platform.
Yeah I like to get them for my other room. I like to see Klipsch, or for that matter any company come out with a POWERED CENTER channel, not a soundbar, a real center channel, so you can connect your active speakers together for a 5.1/5.2 system, all wired of course, no WIFI or wireless or WISA connection.
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Good, clear review stating pros and possible cons. Especially like the clarification that not everyone will have the same room dimensions. Comparing open floor plans, apartments, houses or even basement areas all will be totally different. And the point about the importance of what you put the speakers on mattering alot, something that doesn't get touched on that much, very important point you all brought out. Thanks. Me and the wife were planning on the Fives, but now that we are moving from our apartment to a much larger Condo we plan to go with the Seven's. Sweet Spot all the way.
I guess i should have watch the complete video here before asking my question. So i take it you have to set the TV to stereo and not DD for movies. I do 50/50 so it's a hard decision on what to do. I have one more soundbar to test which is the NEW Polk Magnifi Max AX SR sound bar set up. Just got down with the new JBL bar 1000 with terrible results.
Hi Andrew ,I didn’t know where to exactly contact you for this but someone is posing as you and is trying to scam people using telegram and your channel..
@Ryzen 0818 Thank you for the heads up. Please report those accounts whenever you see them and know that we are NOT on telegram. We do our best to make sure those accounts are reported and when possible never make it on the channel but these accounts are crafty and sometimes manage to get past our filters.
Just got a pair of The Nines. They’re pretty fantastic. Without any adjustments in the app and in my room I think I hear the “cabinet resonance” they are referring to. To my ears it’s more of a congestion in the low mids.
I quickly resolved it and even think I’ve found the secret sauce for amazing separation and depth.
I actually turned ON the Dynamic Bass EQ, then I set the room config to “corner” which drops the low end 6db. And then did very slight EQ adjustments to taste.
Added lots of frequency separation and depth. Almost like a high pass filter in a way.
I love Kristi's input. Earth bound, realistic review comments on top of Andrew's in depth reviews. Nice job to both of you.
Thank you, Curtis!
Agreed, its kinda like getting two reviews in one.
Yeah, more reviews are better but why is she like Charlie forn Charlie's Angels?
Totally agree. You combo is perfect!
@@KristiWright it is like reviewing the reviewer .. fact checking them :p
Andrew, you are insanely talented at giving your unscripted advice at the end of the video. I wish I had your ability to describe something so accurately with intricate details/words without pausing at all. Hell, even writing this comment took me a while.
He does use a script, but yes Andrew has the it factor. Atleast here in RUclips land!🤔😉😇
Man, it takes me an hour to write a simple short email. There’s just so many ways to say something and none of them seem right lol
I have owned the fives for a month and was so blown away by them that i bought the nines. My intent with them was to build small stands for them and mimic a smaller version of the heresy iv (in appearance). I have listened to them for about a week now and haven't noticed what you are hearing with them but i will admit this video has made me want to tune in a lot more to see if i notice these things. I enjoy your reviews and look forward to more.
I really like the look of the Heresy IV with their small stands too! Let me know if you find an equivalent for the Sevens. I also would like to avoid using normal stands for them.
Andrew and Kristi, thank you so much for this review. I purchased the Nines when they came out and experienced the 'chestiness' you described, despite playing with the speaker placement, and EQ. I wasn't experiencing the same level of excitement many other reviewers were having with the Nines. I even paired with a sub, which slightly improved things (like you said). But it just wasn't right. After your review I returned the Nines for the Sevens and it has been almost a day and night difference. I love them. Cheers to you both!
I experienced the same effect with rp600MII. The rp500mII are cleaner and better like the sevens. The smaller woofer blended and responded better. I'd get the sevens over the nines in a second
I bought the Sevens on Crutchfield almost a month before Klipsch released them. They are everything I wanted and I am using them on a desktop gaming setup. The are OUTSTANDING!
Nines all day, NO SUB needed, ordered them factory direct, no complaints, they can be the "endgame" speaker. I haven't heard another powered bookshelf that's even close. The low end is insane for their size and can dig lower than most woofers twice their size, if you don't want the low end, dial it back on the eq, or take boost off, that's what it's there for, but the boost and eq is perfect for listening at 30-50 db because they sound full at any volume level, they don't have to be cranked to throw low end, even in a larger room. If you want to spend extra dough, go ahead and buy the sub, but you most likely won't need one with the nine depending on the room. Hes just trying to help push Klipsch subs (because it makes Klipsch happy) to sale more because nobody needs the subs really at this point when the bookies dig plenty low as they are, unless a very very big room and want to get in the 15-20hz region for movies.
100% agree. while its not super loud these can play 23hz-30hz clean without distortion. If anyone can find me another active speaker that can do that ill be impressed. My phantom 2 can play down to 22hz however its not clean below 30hz and its only in specific locations in my room.
I have the nines ,are awesome!now that i have this speakers i can tell you the reviews are not complete,there are so much details that none of the reviewers spoke.maybe i'll make a review lol
Got a pairs of the nines special edition for like $750 and I’m so happy with it. Also got a pair of stands from Klipsch for $200. They are killing it, movies and music. I love the nines.
I really appreciate the comparisons between these speakers and soundbars. I’d definitely consider the sevens against any soundbar for when my sonos arc eventually needs replacing. Thanks for all the practical use info like how well the app works and cable lengths.
Do you like your Arc? I find it to be dull and lifeless. I'm looking for a replacement and may give the Sevens a try. I just think I'd miss the surrounds.
@@stevethomas2285 I do but then again it’s my first experience of better than tv speaker audio. I have a more complicated music setup but I wanted something separate that just works for tv/movies, I love that it actually has bass and enhanced dialogue feature helps me a lot. For the price I paid at the time I think it’s great I also only have the soundbar. I figure something like the fives or the seven’s would blow it out of the water aside from the surround aspect so I can see why your interested.
@@stevethomas2285 I am the same. It sounds OK but the life is lacking :(
Thinking of replacing my setup with the sevens.
Sooo, I pulled the trigger on the Sevens, they arrived two days ago all the way down under. You are right, the clarity is superb. I am hearing detail I never heard with the smaller Audioengine 5+ (with 8” sub). The “immersion” in the sound stage is wonderful and I reaction you would have to go thousands of dollars higher in a separate system to make noticeable gains on the sevens. You are also correct in that all the way up to full volume they don’t distort at all, something the 5+ s would do depending on the recording. Whilst I thought full power would be louder than it is, and despite being quite loud, being realistic even sitting in front of them isn’t fatiguing to the ears (or head!). I hear them very adequately in other parts of the house, way more so that the 5+ s. But of course if you are listening the the sound quality, you are sitting in front of them anyway. I’ll probably upgrade the 8” Audioengine sub for a 10” reference from Klipsch but the bass is really, really good, I’d prefer to sell off the Audioengine as a complete package to mostly fund a Klipsch sub. Unless you think there is a better, similarly priced sub to match the sevens. Thanks for your review, I am glad I took your advice.
I have The Nines in a 16x14 living room and they sound fantastic, they do hit pretty hard but since I don't have The Sevens I am not hearing the differences but I also don't hear that resonance or the impacting on voices you both state in this review. I also am not using dynamic bass, my room is mostly empty as we move back in so we'll have to see how they sound next weekend when we have more furniture and drapes in the windows. All I know is right now, they sound incredible, I have the Klipsch stands coming as well which should help.
I have the nines. They are absolutely amazing. Everyone who hears them is just floored by the sound. For music I suggest no extra sub. If you are using them for movies then yes add the sub.
I’m still rocking my klipsch sixes for over 6 years and I don’t feel like I’m missing out. Great line of speakers, these are all modern classics.
After probably three years or so I'm still rocking my fives and enjoy them. But I'm so glad to see Klipsch is still releasing powered speaker products. Enjoyed the video, thanks.
I’ve owned The Fives for 3 months now. Small apartment. Primarily used for TV/Movie watching. Got a great deal when the price dropped. I love them though after watching your review I’m aspiring for The Sevens. Nicer finish for sure and an upgrade in sound quality.
Thanks Andrew and Kristi!
Great review and I appreciate you sharing your honest opinion. My mind has officially been changed from Nines to Sevens!🙏🏽 I plan on using these wherever needed from bedroom two bathroom to my daughter's room to the garage to the backyard.
I Hope you both enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Always a pleasure to have you in the comments!!
@@KristiWright I've always appreciated both of you and the help you've given me over the years has been very valuable!
Glad to hear that there're more powered speakers out there - and they are good
This video changed my mind from going with the 9s to going after the 7s. Thank y’all for the great review.
Kristi and Andrew, your channel is REALLY informatve & useful.
I bought the Polk Resererve 700 mostly based on your review, and I love them!
I applied some moderate bass EQ to dampen my room response, and now I have a soundstage I always was dreaming of!
So good to hear are happy!
Marko can you please tell us what apm are you using. I am also thinking of buying the R700 thanks
I have an Onkyo A9010 amp and a Topping DX3 Pro dac.
I plan to replace the amp with something really quiet. Probably two monoblocks to have a great channel separation.
But honestly, my current amp (rated at 2x44 W) is more than enough.
@@gergelymarko thanks for your reply
I really wish you could give some idea of how these compare to the sixes. They sixes were a previous generation but seem to have nearly identical specs to the sevens. I've owned a pair of the Sixes for 4 years and still absolutely adore them. That being said I still can't help but wonder how their sound compares to the updated Sevens. Incredible review though!
In this price bracket I personally would still lean toward a passive setup. There are great reasons to go with a powered pair like these too. Not arguing that. Just if it's me... I feel like I could get more performance separating things, maybe even dipping into the used market. Thanks for the great review. I'm sure doing a triple comparison was a bit of a pain, and your delivery of useful info was enjoyable, thorough, and well presented. Cheers!
You need to choose the ,,good,, and well engineered actives out there (Neumann, Genelec, ATC, ME Geithain etc) and not this Klipsch - Passives are not in general better or have more performance, most people just didnt know Actives and think a big Amplifier & Gear Rack sound better than inbuild Amplifiers. Good Actives are not like this Klipsch where they bought 0815 China Amplifier and put it in a Box. People like to stick to the known stuff, i understand that, but specially a Genelec or Neumann Setup is such an powerful product with their room correction. Cant compare a Klipsch to that
Passive crossovers will never be able to compete with DSP.
@@vtkz Have you personally listened to Sevens, Nines or even the Fives ?
And please don't underestimate Chinese products as some of the Chinese Audio stuffs are built like a TANK and will blow many popular so called Brands out there.
I have had the Fives since they came out and adore them. I was not a fan of Klipsch in the past (never owned any), but their sound and convenience has really won me over and made me a huge fan. The Fives are a smart buy right now since they are only about $500, which is a great value for what you get. But I had a feeling the Sevens would be worth the upgrade and you seem to have confirmed that. Just a lot more of a good thing that my room could benefit from and I know I would appreciate. I think Klipsch engineers have hit a home run with this line. I already was thinking that the Nines are just too big for my basement man cave. (Their massive height won't fit under my cabinets.) I think they need a big space. The fact that you concluded that the Sevens have a more balanced sound just adds to my conclusion. Thanks Andrew 😃. And Kristi, too - she has a discerning ear and good taste, too.
Ugh! I am trying to decide between the 5s and sevens. The fives are such a deal at $500… just don’t know if the 7s are worth more than double the price??!
Nice job, as always! I was actually a little surprised that Klipsch offered something as large as the 9s. They are really large speakers. However, great follow up regarding the need for a larger room for them. I also appreciate the 'cord' issue. I'm certain that it limits your ability to place them the way you'd like. Andrew: Great comment regarding being careful what surfaces you place the units on. The 5s and the 7s look like a fun option to a second room in the house. Thanks so much for the review on these!
Appreciate you watching till the end and weighing in. Your contributions are always appreciated!
Good morning! Thank you hanging out with us.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Andrew, I had my cup of coffee ready and primed for the review. 😁
@@KristiWright Good morning. Love hanging out with you two. I look forward to my Sunday mornings. 😉
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So...7 better than 9's. 9's short comings are apparent...although I'm not in this particular market- the review seems fair and honest, well done you two!
I'm a proud owner of The Sevens and they are brilliant!
I love the whole line especially the aesthetics but once again, THEY NEED A HERITAGE SUB!!
100%...that said, their new RP sub is really nice looking. It's just HUGE. We have this one bit.ly/3kMK3km.
The Fives owner here: I'd gladly have The Sevens. They look so much more grown up.
Agree!
On the other hand, the fives would be a huge upgrade over the tv "speakers" I am listening to now... It's all relative 😊
How would you rate streaming music from different sources and apps? Say Apple Music from the app via Roku Ultra to tv then arc to receiver. Or using an Alexa device via Bluetooth to receiver. Or Apple TV device ? How much difference is there in audio quality between these type of sources.
Just wanted to say thanks for the informative review. Ordered a pair of Sevens this afternoon for music listening only. Your presentation was a big part of the decision process. Kudos to a great team!
I own The Fives, and love them. Now I want to switch them to my computer setup, and get The Sevens to add to my SVS Micro 3000 and Uturn Orbit Plus! Great review, as always!
Cool review video, my close neighbor like a mom to me, wanted help putting a new very simple system together, the sevens are looking good for her, she still has her old Klipsch 12 in powered sub still going strong! 🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥
All I can say is that there are many other options out there. Like, Trinnov Audio, Totem Speakers, Starke sound, Paradigm, Audio Engine, Genelec, Kanto, Dayton Audio, Jamo, AxionAudio, KEF, Peachtree, Fluance, Neumann. List of choice.
Kanto was mentioned/covered. As for the rest, yes those are brands with other options.
Please compare the klipsch sevens to the older kef lsx ii or the newly dropped lsx ii lt. They are the same price.
Have the Fives… and do love them, but never thought their low-volume performance was great; they really need to be at or above medium volume to sound their best. So glad to hear the Sevens get this kind of review, and the honesty about the Nines, which I also would have instinctually leaned towards. If/when I am ready to upgrade my home office setting, I will definitely lean towards replacing my Fives with the Sevens! 👍
Any issues with the fives shutting off on their own? Or issue with them connecting to tv? I’ve been hesitating buying them as I’ve seen a lot of complaints. Wondering if the issue has been fixed with the sevens.
I just got a pair of sevens and have them hooked 2 my 77 inch C2. I'm using the new klipsch KS stands designed for them with the bolt holes. I must say they are very heavy and sturdy and I love the fact the speakers bolt down for security. So far they sound great, still messing with the adjustments. I'm waiting on the RSL 12S subwoofer I ordered to use with the sevens. The size difference between the fives and sevens is quite a big difference. Online they don't look as big, they are quite beefy and a beautiful speaker!!! Glad I got em, thank's for the great informative review!
How do they sound now with the Sub in the mix?? Looking at pulling the trigger on the Sevens : )
@@pjtrain They sound excellent! I ended up buying an SVS SB3000 sub as I found it for a great price, it thunders and shakes my walls for sure!! The sevens sound great for tv, movies, music and games as I play on an Xbox series x. I think you will like them, if u do get them let me know how u like em!!! I would reccomend the klipsch stands that are made for them as well, very heavy duty and the speakers attach with bolts. They have 2 types of feet for carpet or hardwood floors and are height adjustable, even included a tool...very nice!!!
I definitely will - sound great.
One thing I can't figure out is - do the Sevens have auto-source or auto-input??
If you start playing through the HDMI, will the speakers automatically detect the signal and turn on? Likewise if you use a streamer through the RCA / Optical input, will it automatically detect that audio signal and switch over? Or do you need to manually switch the source each and every time?! thanks - would love to know
@@puddleduckist
@@pjtrain Sounds great 👍! I use them with the hdmi earc and yes they automatically turn on and can be controlled by the tv remote or the original. When iy comes to switching for a streamer I'm pretty sure u have to switch it but don't hold me to that as I haven't used them that way yet. Hope u njoy them!!!
@@puddleduckist Roger that - thanks. Hmm I might try at first using the tv only (using the Spotify TV app - controlled by my phone) and see how that goes. If no good, will get a streamer
Thanks mate
I’m late to the parade, but I feel the same about the RP6000 vs RP8000s, the 6 inchers are much more balanced overall compared to the big brothers. Seems to be the same here. I’ve been looking for a soundbar replacement for my bedroom, and I don’t want a soundbar. So this works perfectly. Definitely will go with 7s rather then 9s. Cool RCA cables though. Great video and conversation! 😇😅
Finally i made it, owning my first hi fi speaker. It took years but I finally did it, I went with nine’s.
Loved the review and this actually made me take the leap. Thanks for everything ❤
Very cool!
Andrew, after listening to your reviews i know i will LOVE something. I love when you ask Kristi, what did you think. Kristi is that whisper is the back of your heart, that voice of reason that is saying, will i really, REALLY LOVE THEM? I know your friend Caleb on his channel loved the nines, and many people will think, if The Sevens are great, The Nines has to be heavenly. We all know in the real world bigger is not always better in everything, like bigger Debt, Bigger Mortgage, Bigger headache, Bigger STEAK, Hey wait a minute.
Another amazing speaker for the money are the Airpulse A300 Pro, they rock. I don’t think you can build a better passive sistem even at double the price. I have even tested the small Airpulse A80 against Dynaudio Evoke 50 + Moon Ace at a friends house and we were shocked (except the spl headroom and bass extention obviousely), the Airpulse sound so good. A300 pro are in another league from top to bottom compaired to the small A80.
I have the A300 (non Pro) with a Google Chromecast Audio as a main source. I'm moving abroad and I'm wondering if I should ship them or sell them and get the Sevens. What are your thoughts?
@@DJ-ex4hd I think Airpulse might sound better. Keep in mind A300 Pro sounds better than A300, while having better conectivity and more headroom. They are just more refined, more mature sounding, more realistic. I also find them much better using Coax than Optical with Wiim Pro streamer.
I was ready to pull the trigger on the 7's or the 9's. I couldn't make up my mind between the two... then I listened to the JBL 4305P for my ears the JBL'S were awesome....using them with an RSL Speedwoofer in a 2 channel system....well worth the extra $$$
Thanks for your input. I was really aiming toward the Nines in replacing my Fives, but after measuring I realized the Nines were just too large for my viewing and listening angles. Now that you've anointed the Sevens I can move forward! 😊😊😊
Perfect timing watching A & K and on my second cup of coffee 😊.
Second cup, best cup. :)
So you're properly caffeinated for this longer episode.
This is the review I’ve been waiting on before pulling the trigger and upgrading my Klipsch “The Sixes” that I use with my MoFi UltraDeck Turntable. I had 100% planned to buy the “THE NINES” and I’m so glad I fought myself and decided to be patient and wait for your review! And I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again in the future… I truly don’t understand how your channel doesn’t have AT LEAST a million (if not more) subscribers! I am a very critical person and I’m legit OCD and I can’t make it thru most people’s videos for more than a few minutes because they either just get on my nerves or the room is a mess they are filming in or the video itself is chopped up and doesn’t flow etc.. And many times they just repeat what they’ve read or heard from other reviewers or they are paid by the brand and give a kiss a$$ untruthful review! You are the absolute polar opposite of any of that and I genuinely enjoy your videos and watch them even when it’s a product I’m not interested in because I want to support you guys and just enjoy your delivery so much in all capacities! And the fact that your wonderful intelligent wife Kristi enjoys your hobby with you and has such incredible feedback/opinions also is just the icing on the already decadent cake! Keep doing what your doing and I wish you guys success beyond your imagination! 👍🏽
Bought speaker stands with rubber feet for the bottom and the top of the stand for the speaker. Def increased the sound quality.
Thanks for the comparison, Andrew! You helped me last year to pull the trigger on the Sony HT-A9 which I really enjoy and this might help me as well. Best hifi channel on YT
Thank you so much!
The A9 is a fun system!
I’d love to see you guys review some of the Swan Powered speakers, like the M300MK2, D300, or M5A to compare. I’ve heard amazing things about them for the $
Well done as usual A & K, very insightful video review! Having the Fives for my high end PC gaming rig I can see the 7's and 9's fulfilling a lot of people's needs for quality sound in a bigger space. For my purposes the 5's are great!! Shame that the 9's don't seem to knock it out of the park like the 7's:(
I bought the prior gen “the Sixes” on close out when they released the fives. I got them for 400 or 500 which seemed like a streak at the time. The power the bass response it was quite a fun speaker. Not a refined sound but for the $ quite a fun sound. I ended up getting rid of them but I’m sure the new series from Klipsch are enjoyable
We never heard the Sixes but the Sevens are really fun!
I have been subscribed to your channel for a long time, thank you.
I have the Fives, I got them b/c my wife hates the clutter of equipment under my main TV. I am not an audio connoisseur but I do like good sound, prefer warm performance with bass punch and clear voice the fives sound pretty good, but not great at lower volume levels. My question is are the sevens very noticeably better than the fives, enough to be worth the 1.2K price. Thanks, Jim Garner
I agree and not surprised. I have the JBL 305P MkII's and as you know they also have the 306 and 308, but the 305s sound and measure the best. And now I paired them with the Monoprice Stage Right 10-Inch they really shine cut off at 60!
Thanks to you both. I enjoy the news on these though I am hard core A/V, as my wife and I do spend the mornings with the stereo and french press.
Excellent review!
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Same here 😅
Same here - Andrew IS the so called Algorithm 😂
@robinsonbrand do you recommend the klipsch sevens if i prefer a brite sound signature?
"There's more to a speaker than going boom boom."😊😊 Possible quote of the year? Thank you Kristi for all that you do.
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I’ve heard the fives and I can’t see any sound bar keeping up with even those . Can’t wait to hear the bigger powered speakers 😊
Wow. As a Fives owner, I'm thirsting for those Sevens!
Which subwoofer is in the video. You listed 2 in the description. Which one is it......?
We used both during our evaluation.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews thank you
I already have the Fives, and a 10" Klipsch sub. Im running these in a rather small basement, and theyre just fine.
I had the same problem with the fives that you have with the nines. A sub really helped. The Sevens might be a great upgrade.
Buying the Sevens for our bedroom:)
Thanks for a great and interesting review
The Sevens sound really interesting, I'll definitely add them to my shortlist when thinking of upgrading my system. Any thoughts how they compare to KEF's similar-ish products (say, LS50 Wireless I/II, LSX I/II)?
KEF sound signature is more laid-back than Klipsch.
Thanks for a great review. I'm so glad i saw this, as I'm going to audition the Nines next week, and hadn't even thought to compare them to the 7's as I really do belomng to the Big is Better old school of audio - however i will truly compare the 2 and hopefully update here with my opinions. I mostly listen to classical and jazz music so its mostly acoustic instruments that interest me. I've never heard a Klipsch speaker before, but what interests me to audition them is, as a front row audience concert attender from the reviews I've read it sounds like Klipsch might be able to reproduce that front row dynamic better, where you can almost feel the vibes of the music - so i'm hoping that the very dynamic transient response might recreate the feel of live music in a concert hall. Previously I had thought that Magnepan or an electrostatic speaker might be best for classical - but i just have a feeling if you want a concert hall feel in your listening room you need a dynamically exciting speaker rather than a refined one - im reall excited to find out!
What did you find out?
Kristi is psychic, I kept wanting you to talk about the Nines with a sub and her first comment was anticipating being asked that question.
Connecting a WiFi streamer on one of the digital input it would be interesting to know if the speakers wake up and auto-sense the signal and switches the input automatically. Doing so it would make them an airplay 2 enabled solution without having to switch on and select the source. With vinyl it’s less an issue as you have to come around and manually place the disc. Switching input can be part of the ritual and even make the knobs somewhat useful. For streaming that would be essential as far as I’m concerned.
I agree. Does anyone know the answer to this?!
I am so happy you made this as I’m getting ready to buy something for a medium sized room . Music is first, then TV just for intelligibility.
I had a feeling the sevens would be better, Klipsch can’t help themselves. With an 8” driver they had an opportunity to make something really special, but they just use the potential to make a frat party speaker. I was afraid Klipsch wouldn’t high pass the speaker with a sub but Klipsch finally sent me a response explaining they do. I don’t know why they would not advertise that as it’s a really big deal.
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Would you use a SVE sealed sub or the new Klipsch subs that are slot ported? As I said Klipsch can’t help themselves and I’m afraid the Klipsch would be boomy , more HT worthy instead of fast and musical.
Very informative. I recently purchased the 5's with Black Label Sub-100 SW and the sound is awesome! Mind you this set up is in a 1 bedroom 600sq. apartment! I noticed the price gap between the 5's and 7's is quite a lot but only slightly more for the 9's and the 7's. Hmmm...
The pricing was interesting to me, will have to catch them on sale. Would have been interesting to hear a LSX II comp. Great review!
I have both The Fives and The Nines. I totally agree with you. However I do think when hooked up to a subwoofer The Nines definitely chill out in the boomyness you are speaking off. I got a REL subwoofer to go with mine. The 80hz crossover that Klipsch has once the subwoofer output is used really helps The Nines sound less cabinet boxy. Great review. Love the channel.
Right, can't you just tune the EQ so it isn't boomy?
they don't cross at 80
Great review guys! I have to say I’ve been very interested in the 9s and even thought for a second to simplify my System completely, not sure I’m ready for that though yet in the long term! I wish wish wish klipsch would use this finish for their passive line!!
Oooh, I am upgrading my Audioengine 5+ wireless and sub. I use them just for music, A great little system but just fall short when pumped up loud. You’re review is awesome, was so hung up trying to work out whether to go 7s or 9s. Now I am leaning toward the 7s and keeping the audio engine sub for that extra bit of low freq response. But, I mostly listen to rock and country so haven’t totally decided yet!!!
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Thank you for helping me decide between the Sevens or the Nines. I'm new to the Hi-Fi stuff. Just ordered the Sevens! Cheers.
If you all had a choice, would you pick the nines or ls50’s with a nice amp? I know budget wise the ls50’s will be more expensive but would it be worth it?
I have the Fives and the Nines. I run the nines with WiiM Ultra and the WiiM's eq works fine
A couple weeks ago I was hunting an in-store demo of The Nines and managed to "only" score one with The Fives... Well needless to say, compared to my current old stereo (too embarrassing to mention) they absolutely blew my mind and they didn't even have a sub connected! I was shocked at how much more clean & lower the bass was I heard from such a small speaker compared to mine. Based off of that demo I was instantly sold on wanting The Nines. Not only was I sold on The Nines but I was originally only hunting them as my "first real mid-fi system". A bridge, if you will, until I can afford something traditionally "end game" special in a passive with good separate components. But I think based on The Fives performance I could be looking at my "good enough for endgame" system in these and a half decent turntable. I am by no means an "audiophile", chasing every ounce of detail. What I heard was more than enough to keep me happy. Now... based on your video, I think I'm going to play it safe and get The Sevens instead and hunt a little sub too. I've had enough of hearing sloppy, boomy bass, muffled details and no soundstage with this crappy thing in front of me and I'm going to be treating my room first, as best I can given it's a rental. Thanks for all your advice, both of you. My only question is what subs should I consider given I don't need concert levels of bass? I have elderly people living all around me and I too am more about accuracy than maximum SPL. I was thinking maybe something like a Rythmik powered servo sub, for their speed of woofer control? My room is roughly 23(L) x 16.5(W) x 8ft(H) if that helps in determining sub size.
Get a subwoofer!. It opens them up more!. I have the fives with a subwoofer as well as a turntable. Couldn't be happier with it in my small condo
The nines for the win, I ordered them Klipsch direct, for your size room, definitely the nine, the low end doesn't even make any sense, it's bonkers, and you can dial it back if you decide to with the eq. They can dig low and throw into a big room just fine, no sub needed, he's just pushing the sub setup to help push to Klipsch sale more subs.
@@JukeboxAlley Hmm.... OK, yeah you make a good point. I did also hear Klipsch are selling quite a few more Nines pairs than they are Sevens, so they might have asked reviewers to "influence" (god I hate that word now) people more toward The Sevens. I'm going to have to organize that demo in-store of The Nines after all, I think. I want to know for myself, whether I can hear the cabinet resonance. Plus, the idea of not needing a sub really appeals to me. The only problem is the sales guy who demoed The Fives told me Klipsch are only importing 60 pairs of The Nines into my country. He may have meant the limited McLaren edition, of which is $1100 more than the standard Nines and i'm not interested in paying that much for an ugly paint job anyway. Thanks.
Nobody asked us to push the Sevens if that's what you are seriously thinking. We requested both the nines and sevens to review so that we could compare them and come to our own conclusions. 🤦🏻♂️
@@andrewrobinsonreviews not mainly just the sevens, but pushing the subs along with the seven. Come on, we both know their not selling subs like they used to with REL and SVS running at the top of the sub market nowadays. When in reality there's honestly no sub needed with the nine in most rooms, and not just "boom boom" as you put it, you just dial the bass on the eq down, or up as needed, it's there if you need it. When people go to resale then (if they decide to for whatever reason), which will most likely sale best and for more dough, the flagship, or the middle of the series? Almost always the flagship of the series tends to bring more and hold value better, exactly why the fives can be had for the $400 range now. All that aside, the channels growing and your doing fine, keep doing what your doing, people like it just fine. Their very pretty videos.
Thank you foe this amazing review Andrew. What would you choose between these 2 options: Klipsch the Sevens >*OR*< Klipsch RP600Mii + Rotel A12mkii ??
Comparable features, including bluetooth and built in DAC and phono input.
BUT -- Which in your opinion will be a better sounding combo?
Will appreciate your thoughts. Thank you 🙂
Great video and I that you went with the "happy medium". I've always thought the FIVES (and now the SEVENS) would a great alternative for those in apartments and smaller houses. Especially those with turntables as these have phono inputs. Personally though, after owning some Jamo all-in-one powered speakers I use with my computer...I sort of regret bypassing the fun of having mix and matching separates in the amplifier/DAC and passive speakers.
How do the sevens and nines compare to KEF R3's?
Great job both of you guys!
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Thank you so much!
If you really value the sound quality of ANY small speaker, they HAVE TO be resting on solid, sturdy and inert STANDS. These small speakers SHOULD NOT be called bookshelf speakers. It is counter-intuitive. It is all about placement and Resonances! Thanks for the review you guys.
😅 I have the 5's .I travel in a 5th wheel trailer, I love them .Also owned klipschorn corners for 39 years. Just didn't fit the trailer. Only listen to klips.😅
I understand why the seven's might be better than the nines. Real world example. In my experience, the Rp500MII are superior to the rp600MII in everything above the bass. I feel as though the smaller woofer is more responsive and integrates better with the tweeter. I'm getting a cleaner mid/midtreble in the 500MII. So I ended up using the rp500MII in my home theater instead. I have no doubt the sevens are the same way vs the nines.
Great review and, yes, the Sevens, as shown in your video, are simply gorgeous and looks matter too. On the other hand, I'm not yet ready for powered speakers, over 2 grand if adding a sub can get very decent speakers and amp and the choice to add and replace and then change/improve the sound.
It would be interesting to see if Klipsch will improve the cabinet of the Nines and reduce the resonance of low frequencies.
I'm consuming content about speakers and a little stuck. Looking at the Sevens, but also definitely not opposed to seperate amplifier and speakers. What would you guys or people in the comments recommend- the sevens or a pair of RP600m/iis, RP6000f or Polk audio R200s paired with the Emotiva BasX A2 amp and Blue sound node N130. I know the price difference is a lot but I dont want to get the sevens and feel like im miwsing out. I should note that Ive bought an RSL speedwoofer 12s sub to pair with whatever I get.
Thanks!
Hi Andrew, which one would you choose?
- Klipsch Fives (US$ 600)
- 2 Homepods 2nd gen + Apple TV (US$ 980)
- Bose 900 without Subwoofer (US$ 1000)
- Samsung Q990B (US$ 900)
General use: 70% for Music and 30% for Movies
I would go with these bit.ly/3IfdpAJ and a subwoofer like bit.ly/3wieocD.
Of the sound bars, I would opt for the Samsung.
I have not heard the Homepods.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Dear Andrew, thanks for your reply. I would love to get the sevens, but I have limited space…so the Fives, HomePods…or a soundbar would fit the bill. I am actually torn between the Fives and a pair of homepods …but the Fives are cheaper!
To be honest, not really a fan of rear speakers as well, but I guess I could use the Samsung without them, although not my taste in design.
Thanks again!
Awesome reviews!
Get the Q900B. I have a set of Q900B, Q900C, the Nines, the Fives( pc use paired with Martin Logan Dynamo 600x Sub). I like listening to music on the Q990B/C more than on the Fives 100% even with the sub paired to the FIVES. Without the Sub, forget it. However, if you room is very small, I would get the Fives over the Q900B. Don't get the Bose 900 without the Sub, it sounds very hollow. I had the Bose 900 before returning it for the Q900B. The Bose 900 ( ran through 2 sets) had constant disconnecting issues with the Bose surround speakers. Anyway, the Q990B sounds better than the Bose 900 with 2 bose surrounds and the sub that costs way more than the Q990B. The drivers on the Q990B/C are small, but they sound absolutely amazing. When I listen to Atmos music on my Apple tv 4k, I enjoy it on the Q900B/C more than on the Nines. For stereo music, I pick the Nines over the Q990B/C.
@@dukeandappricot THANKS for your reply! I saw many reviewers complaining about the Q990B rear speaker disconnecting…did you have that experience as well?
@@robertop.6053 No. not at all. People who have problems with the connecting issues are those have tons of smart devices at home like google nest, home pod connected to the router. In my case, I have a second router to give signal to my sound bars and pc desktop only and never once I have had disconnecting issue.
Great review, you two!
I won't buy any of the three, but the Sevens surely sound like the Goldilocks pick!
I'm sure I could be proved wrong of course, but in my mind you really can track the transition from desktop to room-filling sound in a 2-way design as the woofer size increases from 4in to 5in to 6/6.5in and larger. And, even before your review, I would have been tempted but also wary of the Nines. For some reason an 8in woofer is hard to pull off in a stand mount speaker. And those physical dimensions! 20in tall, 13in deep, and 28.4/27.0lbs... That's not a shelf-of-any-kind speaker!
Yep, even before your review I would have wondered if the Sevens would be the 'just right' choice and easier to live with.
And you nailed it on the looks again. This is what the RP line should be. I'll drink to that!
Really appreciate you watching!
The Nines hands down, perfect balance between hi-mids-lows 7th are still good but not close to the Nines.
Great review guys! I'm looking to change up my Sonos 5 based setup to Klipsch to better enjoy music & vinyls. Would you suggest the RP--600M IIs with an Audiolab 6000A Play or these Sevens considering the $800 premium for the amp setup?
Thanks for the straight up, honest review that we always get from you and Kristi. I was tempted to pull the trigger on getting a set of the Nines and am glad after this review that I didn’t do that. The Sevens appear to be a reworked and improved version of the Sixes. I’ve had a pair of the Sixes for the last two years and really like them. For now it looks like sticking with the Sixes would be the best option for my wallet and keeping the wife happy. Thanks again for a great review.
Ordering the sevens, really looking forward to hear stereo and Netflix..
Here I've been, enjoying my Sevens for the past month or so, and now you and Kristi have me thinking I need to get the Samsung soundbar, because I'm also a movie guy all the time. Since you're one of the few sites who disliked the Sony A7000 as much as I did, I'm thinking I may have to take your advice. Thanks.
I have an older pair of R-51PM's and I think I know exactly what kind of "boxiness" or "boominess" you're referring to. The midrange gets a bit boomy and muddy especially with Dynamic Bass EQ on (let's face it, that function should simply be called "Bass on/off" because that's what I hear, haha). If you have the option for more nuanced EQ I highly recommend just lifting the entire mid-treble range (midrange and up) just a HAIR, 1dB is honestly enough sometimes. Then you really strike up that incredible presence and detail, but I theorize that Klipsch are truly designed to be set up AWAY from you (had mine way too close at first), and you are expected to crank the sound WAY up, preferably for action movies and rock music. That's when their "signature" sound comes alive and they're much easier to forgive, but there are more nuanced and "musical" options out there for sure. In short, they are a fist with details on the knuckles, not a silk glove with some power to it. 😂
These would make for a great simple system for many.
An HDMI cable from you TV, and the use of the built in music apps that come with tge TV and there you go. A nice simple 2.1 ch movie system, and a fun 2.0 stereo system.
Interesting.
I would take the 9's and add sound dethtening material on the inside walls 😊😮
Hey guys. I have been watching you guys for a long time now. You guys are my first channel I've subscribed too. I really enjoy your no non sense approach. If you like it then enjoy it. I own a pair of klipsch rf7 ii. I was just wondering if you have ever reviewed these towers or not. Just curious on your take. I doubt I'll get a reply. I imagine you guys are insanely busy with everything you need to keep us entertained. Lol. Just know I appreciate you guys and what you are doing.
What about reviewing the Buchardt A500 and comparing with the Klipsch!
how about the KEF LS50II?
No love for the Six's?! A pair of the Six's have lived at my house, my mom and dad's house and now my brother's house and we have all enjoyed the O.G. powered heritage platform.
Yeah I like to get them for my other room. I like to see Klipsch, or for that matter any company come out with a POWERED CENTER channel, not a soundbar, a real center channel, so you can connect your active speakers together for a 5.1/5.2 system, all wired of course, no WIFI or wireless or WISA connection.