Is THIS the SOUND BAR to Buy? KLIPSCH Heritage Theater Bar Review
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► SHOP THE KLIPSCH HERITAGE THEATER BAR
▹▹ Klipsch Heritage Theater Soundbar: bit.ly/3gblAPH, amzn.to/33gYm7Q
► ADD SURROUND SPEAKERS
▹▹ Klipsch RP-400M: bit.ly/3LjXkJr, amzn.to/3sspppo
► TESTING THE KLIPSCH SOUNDBAR
POWER
Onkyo RZ50: bit.ly/3n6DSX9, bit.ly/3k1gqs8
Onkyo 7100: bit.ly/2VxR8In, amzn.to/3EDvKm5
SUBWOOFER
Klipsch SPL-100: amzn.to/3248Neh, bit.ly/3q44lV7
TURNTABLES
Dual CS 618Q: bit.ly/3q0QZtQ, bit.ly/3HzXB8S
OTHER SOURCES
Sony TV 85”: bit.ly/3uaJTn5, amzn.to/3zFCCN1
Apple TV 4K: amzn.to/3em0YUp
Anti-vibration pucks: amzn.to/3sOeCE3
MOVIES - GAMING - MUSIC
Ghostbusters: Afterlife: amzn.to/3fGXlZq
Peacemaker: bit.ly/RecCovAP
► COMPARABLE HOME THEATER SOUNDBARS
Sennheiser AMBEO: bit.ly/35yLQO1, amzn.to/3yVH3TN
Samsung Q950A: amzn.to/3bt6HpT, bit.ly/3yd7Tr1
Sonos Beam 2: bit.ly/3qJdaFf, amzn.to/3tDSxMB
Klipsch Cinema 1200: bit.ly/3hLUGzB
Klipsch Cinema 600: bit.ly/2P7TKtl, amzn.to/2GL82Mp
► WHAT'S IN YOUR A-CAMERA SHOTS/SHOP OUR LIVING ROOM
SPEAKERS: bit.ly/3gblAPH
TV: bit.ly/3uaJTn5, amzn.to/3zFCCN1
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ART: bit.ly/howfaryt
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TV STAND: bit.ly/BDIMEDIA
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► MORE FROM KLIPSCH
Forte IV: bit.ly/3komedS, amzn.to/2NYmZOO
Heresy IV: bit.ly/35GRnlQ, amzn.to/3oF1i44
La Scala: bit.ly/36bPQVb, bit.ly/klipschlas
► KLIPSCH HERITAGE SOUNDBAR REVIEW - THE SOUND BAR FOR AUDIOPHILES
Is this the sound bar to buy? -- Audiophiles have long been skeptical of soundbars, often suggesting that they are inferior to more traditional speaker setups; some even chastising those who would ask themselves “should I buy a soundbar?”. Could the Klipsch Heritage Theater Bar be the soundbar to change their minds? This Klipsch soundbar is passive which could spark another debate - are passive soundbars better than powered? If you’re considering a new soundbar or are wondering which Klipsch soundbar is best for you, this review might just be what you need to help make your decision.
INTRO: 00:00
KLIPSCH HERITAGE THEATER BAR SPECS: 00:13
HOW TO SETUP THE KLIPSCH SOUNDBAR: 01:41
KLIPSCH THEATER BAR SOUND QUALITY: 03:40
KLIPSCH THEATER BAR ISSUES: 06:14
SENNHEISER AMBEO VS KLIPSCH 07:21
KLIPSCH CINEMA 1200 VS KLIPSCH HERITAGE THEATER BAR: 08:36
KLIPSCH VS SONOS AND SAMSUNG: 09:11
CONCLUSION: 09:44
KRISTI'S TAKE: 10:16
SIGN OFF: 16:43
► MY REFERENCE AUDIO AND HOME THEATER SYSTEM
POWER
Audiolab 6000A Play: bit.ly/3AiW43w, amzn.to/398qSrJ
Cambridge Audio AXR100: amzn.to/3e45mHR, bit.ly/3e6GMWX
Bluesound Powernode: amzn.to/3hloPW8, bit.ly/3jPxG40
LOUDSPEAKERS
Klipsch Forte IV: bit.ly/3komedS, amzn.to/2NYmZOO
Magnat Transpuls: bit.ly/3DUJicC
SPEAKER STANDS
Kanto Speaker Stands: bit.ly/Kanto26
SolidSteel Speaker Stands: bit.ly/3xsoe9M, bit.ly/SolidAA
TURNTABLES & ACCESSORIES
Audio Technica LP140XP: amzn.to/33OfgXO
Cambridge Audio Alva: bit.ly/3SYWw0e
Ortofon 2M Black: amzn.to/3qy53tn
TOP SMART TVs
Sony A90J: bit.ly/3twsun8
Sony X95J: bit.ly/3uaJTn5, amzn.to/3zFCCN1
HOME THEATER
Onkyo RZ50: bit.ly/3n6DSX9, bit.ly/3k1gqs8
Sony A9: bit.ly/3AIoyno, amzn.to/3kFDjls
Sony SW5: bit.ly/3tZcI5F
Samsung Q950A: amzn.to/3bt6HpT, bit.ly/3yd7Tr1
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Nice but very pricy for a sound bar. $2200 😬
@@Turshin It is pricy, no debate on that, but it sounds great!
Klipsch targets a certain demographic. They promote an exclusive club type feel. Good products but I'll bring my own Arnold Palmers.
that's so funny, 'put the speakers about 3 1/2 ft apart'
... that's pretty close to what i have & center hammond with a Lil Wing 12 full range.
I think it would depend on how much I was spending. Self powered for a simple budget setup. Passive and/or separates for a larger, more expensive permanent solution.
Just stopping by to say Kristi is my hero. I’m sitting here and my husband is watching this video. She is saying everything I complain about, constantly. THE MUMBLING! I think men deduce from the action on the screen and women need to know the words that are being said 🤣. I said WHO IS THE WOMAN?? I need her to be my friend lol
Amanda! I love that you commented and what a great point! Like, that's cool that this entire building just exploded - but WHY? 😂 We need more female perspectives in this hobby and I hope to see you around here again soon. :)
@Kristi Wright What are your top 5 solutions for intelligibility? My Father-in-law usually has to use subtitles for the same mumbling you have mentioned, and I’d like to remedy this for him. Thank you!
My wife actually complains when there’s too much dialogue. ‘Less talk, more action’ she says. Haha.
We have found that she generally agrees with Kristi’s product preferences though; clean classic lines, clear detailed sound with less bass, but better bass.
I am a guy and always watch with subtitles. I guess I read better than I listen
At this point in my life (kids, wife who hates clutter, time management) I would go with a powered soundbar. Just plugging it in and switching on the TV instead of the kids asking how to turn an entire system on is what I prefer at this point in my life.
What stands out to me about this review is how far the technology has gone with improving soundbar sound quality.
Oh powered soundbars have definitely evolved into real hifi and home theater machines!
$2700?? No thank you!
For those of us that want to tinker, upgrade, tweak settings, etc...we love the options that a passive sound bar gives. And as someone who is always cognicent of the budget, I definitely appreciate the longevity provided. My main concern personally is if the inability to change positions of left and right will limit against three discrete speakers. Thanks for this one and keep up the great work guys!
For half the money I can visualize four Polk R100 speakers laid on their sides. Better voices? Better bass? I guess you could apply that setup to even four Lumina II speakers for the same money or any other quality monitor. Four Triangle Bro 2 speakers would be only $900. You could get a nice new receiver for money saved. Just speculating.
I'm new to all this but I have to say I love your debate and your honesty.. its priceless. Respect your sub from NYC
Thanks and welcome aboard!
If you are ever interested in anything these two review, listen to Kristi and her opinion, she cuts right to the chase. My last three purchases were due to her commentary, and she was spot on. Well, two, she did not add anything to the Cambridge CXN v2 network streamer, but she was spot on with the KLH Model 5 speakers and the XTZ A2-400 amp. We are rocking out at the house!
As a Klipsch dealer I have 2 major frustrations with this speaker...
1, Klipsch will make this in a custom width, but the speakers stay in the same middle clump. Meaning: the bar physically widens, but the speakers do NOT spread out. It's just an aesthetic widening (not functioning).
2, not hitting 80hz at this pricepoint when other companies have already long figured that out is inexcusable.
If I bought a soundbar I'd want it to be powered because convenience is such a big draw (get it, put it up, calibrate, go). If I had passive sound I'd much prefer to use tower or bookshelf speakers.
I absolutely love both points of views. This is an amazing channel.
Thank you so much!
The only reason to purchase this sound bar is aesthetics, for the price you can purchase LCR speakers with physical separation for better sound stage.
Dang, Kristi drops a bomb. Love it. Another great video. Thank you.
I’m intrigued and looking forward to a sonos arc video in the near future.
Kristi and Andrew, you’re the best. I love the different view that Kristi presents. Great review, thanks for the post.
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, I always like hearing Kristie’s impressions. I think I would go passive bar if it was going on a living room so I could change receivers etc. as things change and for more input connections. I would go active in a bedroom. Loving the channel!
Thank you so much, @Josh McGowan! We appreciate you watching.
My surround sound journey culminated with an Onkyo RZ 920. Then I got a little boy.
After about the tenth time I had to spend an hour trying to figure out what button he had pushed I pulled it out and bought a Cinema 600.
In reality, the Atmos system was a twice a month novelty that I was always fiddling with even when there was nothing wrong. The sound bar may only be 80 percent, but I enjoy it 100 percent of the time
Hi Andrew and Kristi. I still maintain that you can achieve a true 3 dimensional soundstage from 2 stereo loudspeakers using cross-talk cancellation. When you have this, the clarity especially the human voice, is remarkable. Sound appears to come from all around the room especially the soundstage width where the sound appears to come from outside the walls. Sound images appear to originate about 20 feet from behind the speakers. It's a bit like using headphones except the sound is not in your head. The more speakers you have confuses the ear/brain mechanism. Even sound effects in movies take on a new clarity.
Another great review guys! Love the comparisons.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@robinsonbrand Thanks Andrew!
Very nice video! Thanks for posting.
To be clear, when you take a speaker out of the box and listen without processing, thats the way the speaker sounds. When you run a sound correction program, your listening to the correction. The speakers dont open up, the processing is just doing its job
Perfect timing. I ordered one of these last month after looking at them for the last few years. Really satisfied and 100% agree with your thoughts. Thanks for the great content!
I'm curious - what made you get this over a more traditional home theater speaker system?
So glad to hear. Appreciate you sharing your first-hand experience.
@@KristiWright I currently run the NAD T778 with full surround speakers. I wanted a passive soundbar to just "declutter" the front of the room. Also, I love the looks of the Klipsch Heritage products.
@@kevinhedspeth5762 did you think about pre-outing it with a 3 way split rca to use 3 amps to make it a giant center channel, I know that goes against your de-cluttering, just a thought
@@kevinhedspeth5762 like using your center pre out I mean
Always a treat to hear how both of you felt about your listening session for these bars.
Realizing all along that: you have differing ear typology (genetics), abilities to hear a full spectrum, and may have individual sensitivity /or deficit at any part of frequency range... Thus, these differences could leave you feeling pleased or shorted.
I'm trying to say you are BOTH right, for how your ears can function.
BOTH opinions can be valid, and not at all denigrating to other's experience. You can't fight genetics/ preferences.
God bless and keep you both. :)
Hello Andrew. Great review!
I was wondering how would the monitor audio SB-4 compare to the Klipsch theater bar in terms of imaging and soundstage when also paired with a subwoofer!?
This is the first soundbar I have seen that actually looks good. When I saw it in ya'lls room I was very impressed how clean it looked. I think if I ever downsized I would seriously look at this or the Sony AT9.
Thanks Andrew and Kristi for the great video!
I got the Heritage Theater Bar for my living room a few months ago and have loved it - it truly sounds incredible and is shockingly able to emulate and even surpass the sound of much larger system when coupled with a good sub (I have a SVS PB-2000 Pro).
I’m glad you made this video as I was a bit concerned before buying, wondering why almost no one had reviewed it or talked about it. I think it’s such a great solution for home theater purists who want a very high quality LCR to use with their AVR but have a room that aesthetically does not lend itself to separate speakers. In my case my traditional living room has a giant opening to the left of the TV that would mean any L speaker would be hanging in the middle of the room with the back not against a wall which makes a passive soundbar the best option.
With the Denon AVR-3600H, Klipsch RP-500S surrounds and ceiling speakers, this is an incredible 5.1.2 system!
Your video did bring up an interesting point to me however - the only downside I’ve ever felt about it is that I don’t get a ton of stereo separation between L vs R, but it’s not a huge deal because I have my good RP-500S surrounds and listen to music in the surround mode. But even in movies I don’t feel like the front stage is very wide at all.
I did run a basic Audyssey calibration for levels but perhaps not enough room correction was applied. Do you know if Denon’s audyssey can do what you talked about with Dirac in terms of creating a wider soundstage?
Great review! I have the 600 and like it a lot. More than I need for my room
If you're going sound bar, I really like and prefer the idea of going passive in a model like this. Looks nice! Great review as always!
Bit surprised that the centre speaker didn’t mirror the drivers🤷♂️
I currently have a Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 passive sound bar. I got it after moving from a house into an apartment and I couldn’t set up a whole 5.1 system. I love it. When set up correctly it’s pretty amazing how well it competes with my full system. It needs a subwoofer as well, but I’m happy with it. Too bad DefTech doesn’t make it anymore.
Very interesting Andrew. Informative as always. There are surprisingly few large passive soundbars out there. This unit would have been my first pick as I too have a love for Klipsch Heritage speakers. For budgetary reasons I chose speakers from Elac. Two, in-ceiling, IC-D61-Ws and, for LCR, their massive, 60", MS-SB41L passive soundbar. These will be supported by an SB-1000 sub by SVS. The 5.1 set up will be pushed by a Yamaha RX V-6A. I will not be able to hear any of it until we move into our new home next month. Could you comment on how the specs of the Elac Bar compare to those of the Klipsch and share any other thoughts you might have on the system as a whole and how we might optimize it for best performance? (These will be supporting our NIB LG C2 83" that is also waiting on the move) Best,
Instead of a sound bar I went with two klipsch 4” speakers sideways on a shelf just below the tv, the horn tweeter has great dispersion so the image placement isn’t really that noticeable, I toed in a bit the speakers to prevent standing waves on the shelf, and used rubber feet to isolate a bit. I plugged the rear ports and chained the stereo amplifier with a subwoofer. I’d like to add a 4” center channel as well, but actually the problem is the receiver just takes up too much space compared with a small stereo amp
I've been looking at this soundbar for awhile but I could not find any reviews. Thank you for this review. I'm setting up a clean 5.1.2 setup. With this soundbar as the fronts and ceiling speakers for surrounds. How does this sound bar compare to other passive soundbars in this price range?
I have a Boston Acoustics P-400 paired with a Denon AVR-591, which I like, but I'm thinking about replacing with floor/center separates. Now seeing your review on this passive speaker, should I replace the receiver first and try some room correction to see how it improves, if any, the speaker performance?
Great channel, keep up the great work!
Awesome content as always. Practical reviews and insights. I have used The KEF and Martin Logan passive bars. They sound great.
Kristi and I appreciate you tuning in! Nice to see someone else having a good experience with passive bars.
@@robinsonbrand You guys are form a great dynamic duo with your review process.
You can't get decent sound out of small speakers. It's physically impossible.
I have been looking at this product for a clean 5.2.2 set up. I don’t love the price. There is very little on this online in terms of reviews, thank you for doing it!
Hi just wondering if the Martin Logan motion-slm x3 is on your radar or the Psb imagine W3? Just wondering how they might compare to the Klipsch as I really enjoy your take on home Hifi.
Great review Andrew, ~Peace.
Very nice review, and a special thanks to Kristi on the callout about dialogue. That was very useful comment. I do wish your review had addressed soundbar vs separates more though. I presume the soundbar would come at a premium in terms of price for the space savings, but how much so?
Klipsch has done what I have been thinking about. High quality passive drivers for front channels in one unit. I am using Klipsch on my 3 front channels at about $1,200. with the RP line so I think I'm at least as good as that. I think you definitely need a sub especially for movies. Great review, thank you.
Great review. I would go with a powered bar because the main reason for me to get a bar would be to minimize gear. I actually didn’t know that passive bar was a thing till now!
I just woke up on Kristies comment about dialog. It is a sore point for me and my wife as well. Thanks Kristie.
If space is of concern, I say go for it. For the money though, you can buy one hell of a system for the same price.
I'm a little surprise you didn't mentioned the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage in the comparison since you said you prefer the tonality of that bar over the Ambeo in that review. The Beosound Stage bar has 3 channel like the Theater bar although it comes with DSP and virtualization out of the box instead of completely passive like the Theater and B&O products tend to have a high intelligibility as well with their clean & smooth signature sound and they tend to have a long term support for their products I think. I'm really interested to know your comparison between those 2 bars.
p/s: I really enjoy the quality of your videos and especially the thoughtful presenting of how the products can be integrated to people's lifestyle, like an idea how is living with that product could be like, I think that was really cool and very thoughtful. I really appreciate all your efforts🙂
I have old more than 11 years old Definitive SSA-50 passive sound bar, with two small Definitive bookshelf speakers as surround paired with Pioneer Elite SC receiver . I have not used these for 4 years, not sure if you use it or have opinions on it and also wonder how it stack up against current mid-high end sound bar solution? Thanks!
I was all about powered bars and even owned an Ambeo. After selling it and getting an AVR with Dirac I'm looking at passive bar setups. With that said are you and Kristi going to review other passive bars like those from Elac, Monitor, and the other one from Klipsch, the RP440D?
I would love to hear your thoughts on the On Wall Klipsch offerings like the RP-640D.
I have a Phillips TV with DTS Play-Fi, can I turn on the TV to play a movie with the sound of Dolby Atmos or DTS X and DTS Play-Fi will it play will the effects of flying arrows? And how will it manage the speaker channels? I will reproduce through bluetooth speakers philips w6205
Kristi's take, WHOA! Best ever? I'm also in the same boat, where I HAVE to have CC on for basically any TV/Movie. Very interesting.
Thanks for the review. I didn't even know this thing existed. I personally would go with a all in one sound bar, for simplicity reasons. I feel like if you want a sound bar, the fact of not needing a receiver or a bunch of wires would be appealing to that customer. I think there is a reason passive sound bars are a rare piece of equipment, if someone is interested in a passive bar they are probably more likely to go with separates. The aesthetics of a all in one solution is nice too, for that clean look. Also I like the new transitions!
Hahaha I love that it cut to commercial on the mic drop moment after Kristie said it was the best solution for dialogue. At least for me it did.
Curious if you think configuring the center channel in an MTM format would have created any appreciable changes to the sound stage? Most center channels seem to maintain that configuration, but I've seen some people complain about imaging being too narrow with that configuration, too. So I'm curious if you had any thoughts on it.
Hi, love your site. When you first reviewed this Kristi said she thought this was the best solution for dialogue you have ever had, does she still feel that way? I also have a hard time understanding dialogue with some movies and TV and I'm looking for a fix.
Would love to see a video that summarise or explain the best way to match speakers with AVR / Amps (like a certain brand of speakers sounds warm and what AVR or amp would be a good match to balance that warm sound for example). Having a wide picture of it would be really helpful :)
Powered bar for sure. I love my Klipsch RB20, it sounds great. But the draw for me was that it is hassle free. Plug it into the wall, plug it into the tv, done. No clutter and a great sound for my bedroom tv. If I’m going to invest in a Theater receiver I would rather have discreet speakers that I can place around the room for best results in my space
Any recommendation on having on open backed living room with an Atmos soundbar? I know you said you have an L shaped room. I have a rectangle but half of the room is kitchen/dining. The room is 34’ 8” deep and about 16 ft wide.
First of all, I agree with your missus on the clarity of this sound bar. My wife has the same problem with dialogs and this sound bar paired with a Denon avr-a110 solved it. Secondly, I would prefer a passive sound bar because i have an avr and i prefer less cable (fuss). Love this video, can't wait till you get your hands on a mc12000. :-)
At that price point Klipsch is competing with products like Triad, Leon and James that will build to order for size(width) and finish.
I like the idea of a all in one front speaker bar that is passive, but most people don’t want to deal with the receiver for a bedroom or den. And the ones of us that have the space for a receiver probably have space for three separate speakers and sub.
Interesting product. Thank you for bringing this to attention. I'm surprised you didn't compare them to The Fives at all, considering similar size of drivers. I use The Fives in my living room as a fantastic lifestyle solution. I would love to see something like The Fives with an additional, outboard center channel box. I'm sure adding the additional speaker, amps to drive, and also the licensing for the processing formats would greatly expand the price/size, but it would be an interesting solution.
I have also really started to enjoy Kristi's input on the reviews. She adds a refreshing, knowledgeable perspective that I enjoy considering. Cheers!
By any chance will you be doing a review on the Sonos Arc any time soon?
If I were to purchase a sound bar it would likely be for a guest room or secondary room set up and I would go with Active versus passive. I would also be looking in a more budget range of around 500.
Great review. I think I’d choose a passive bar, as I’ve never needed the latest and greatest technological feature, I feel passive would adapt to my very gradual upgrades through the years.
Ambeo received an update just a few months ago and quite a substantial one at that. Would be cool to see a revisit review of it now in 2022.
I am a Klipsch speaker lover and I never heard about the Heritage Soundbar. Matter of fact I am saving up some coin for the Forte IV’s.
This soundbar make a lot of sense. I have seen people use three of the same speakers for their home theater setup. Why not… because traditional movie theaters where setup that way.
This was a first for myself and probably most of your viewership. A BIG THANKS to you Andrew and Kristi for presenting us with a new option.
Look at the KLH Model 5 and a good solid powerful amplifier in the 200 wpc+ range, and these would give them a run for their money, if not walk all over the Klipsch. ;-)
@@michaelwright1602 unfortunately I am currently running my system with tubes, so I need speakers that are very sensitive. 200 watts is not an option with my amp. thanks for the suggestion
How does it compare to the HT A9?
Would the R34C and a sub give out a similar soundstage and volume? If this was powered and at 1,200 usd it would be something to consider. I just don't see why you would want this over bookshelfes/towers and a center plus sub.. especially if you are investing in an amp to make this work.
The looks are simply great, but $2,700.00 for a 3.0 sound bar and in need of a sub and a receiver is a little too much to overcome, IMO. A pair of R51M with a R100SW is priced now at $496.00, add a Synergy C-200 for $150.00 for the center, or something similar, and you still have over $2,000.00 left in your pocket to choose a good receiver, other sources and take your s.o. out on multiple dates. Frankly, if I had to, this would be my choice.
Thanks for another great review.
I'd go with a passive soundbar and an AV Receiver that has A + B channels so I could add a couple of separate speakers for stereo music listening.
Reviewing this video again and wondering what the heritage bar would sound like with the tweeters and woofers from the RP-400M II, a frequency range that went down to 40Hz and MTM design for the center speaker.
Great review. I am happy with my Ambeo. I added a sub to it and it's great even in 2022!
That's AWESOME! Glad to hear it!
Your review helped a lot. Also, soundwise it's much better than A9 as well. A9 just has better bubble and effects, but it doesn't sound as full.
I have a CD player plug in my Bose 900 via optical. No sound from the CD player. Sometimes it works! It works great on the Bose 700
I like passive as opposed to a powered soundbar. But that massive Klipsch is way to spendy for my budget, and I also have a problem with the "center" speaker layout. The horn tweeter should be in between the two small woofers. I believe that would greatly improve imagining/separation from the right-left speakers(mains if you will)...jmho.
The Woofers need to be close together to reduce a comb effect. Also one may be a Mid/Woofer and the other just a Woofer, and you want the Mid in the centre for vocals, so soundwise I think it's correct. Visually just keep the grill on.
That KLIPSCH Heritage Theater Bar looks like it would make on hell of great center channel also. As for your question? Passive sounds very attractive since you won’t have to deal with obsolete software in the “all-in-one” units.
What a coincidence as i only got to know about it last month and even put it in my Amazon wishlist, lol. My issue with it is the high price point, relative to active soundbars. Also, the low end is quite "shallow" at 95hz. Still, a great product esp. given the custom size options available.
Great video! You guys should really try to get a sonus faber omnia speaker to review! It could be a soundbar but I think it's more than that. I know you guys loved the lumina bookshelf from them so I think you guys would really love it.
We were sent an early model ahead of launch and opted to send it back. It simply wasn't competitive.
I would prefer a passive bar so I could connect it to a power device of my choice to get better sound in the end .
My observation is just on looks? It seems to me that the tweeter on the center speaker should be in the center. Mounted between the woofers.
Glad I'm not alone on this OCD island.
Thanks for the review. In my search to find a sound solution that satisfies my needs and and my wife's esthetic desires I looked at a bunch of high end soundbars such as the Sennheiser Ambeo, Sonos Arc, Denon S716h and a couple of others that were reviewed here. My problem is they all required a place to put the additional speakers and due to the shape of our rather large open concept living area, window and furniture placement there just was not a spot for them. Plus having multiple speakers sitting around just wasn't pleasing to look at. Factor in the seemingly constant complaints about problems with wifi speakers not connecting, dropping out and software issues we have decided to go the passive sound bar route since we already have the Denon x3700h AVR. We are not using our main room as a home theater but we want good sound for background music listening, evening TV watching and the occasional movie where full surround effects isn't necessary to enjoy the movie. Zone 2 will connect to 2 ceiling speakers placed closer to the kitchen area. Looking forward to more passive soundbar reviews from this channel. ELAC, Martin Logan, Golden Ear to name a few.
I totally agree with Kristie - we actually turn on the subtitles to understand what they are saying!! LOL I might have to try this bar
...and you compare what they say with the subtitle and think..... I would never have guessed that!
@@luke78333 exactly! haha Might as well read the book.
I would love you to compare the sound of this sound to three HSU Research HC-1 MK2 Horn Center Channel speakers used as LCR with the same sub. It's a lot less money and I'm willing to bet sounds as good.
I thought that the point of a sound bar was to eliminate the need for a receiver.
Damn that’s a nice sound bar. Personally, I prefer the traditional 5.1 speaker setup, but for people who are limited to the placement of a soundbar, I’d go for something like the Klipsch sound bar.
So I have a 2 Klipsch 500m and 500c for my front stage roughy 2 feet apart. I damn near spit my coffee out when he said the soundbar sounded like my setup at 3 feet apart
Nicely Done.
Off topic question. You mentioned your Onkyo 7100. Does it sound just like the RZ50 with less features and a little less power ?
Can't find any info. on the dac used.
Thanks
That review is coming.
@@robinsonbrand Looking forward to it.
I know the RZ50 & the 7100 have internal fans but can't find any info if the 6100 comes with a fan. Any idea where to get this info. if Onkyo itself doesn't publish it ? and I've been looking.
Thanks
Might mention that you can order custom sizes. Found on the Klipsch commercial brochure that you can build one to your liking.
I think Klipsch has labeled this as a "theater bar" to try and differentiate it from your traditional modern "sound bar," which can easily be connected to any TV with ARC/eARC via HDMI. With that being said, I still prefer a wider front soundstage if I'm still going to be utilizing an AVR and a subwoofer within the system, so I'm not sold on this hybrid approach of having traditional wired speakers within the same footprint of a sound bar.
But then again, I haven't yet heard any Goldenear speakers in person yet. Have you reached out to them yet? That would be a great comparison, both being passive sound bars. Thanks for the review as always, Andrew and Kristi!
I heard the GoldenEar Bars when they first came out many moons ago. They were good, though admittedly Dolby virtualization and whatnot inside of AVRs wasn't a thing back then so they never sounded as spacious as I believe they would today. They may be worth a new or second look.
Good morning to you both im using my sj9 lg soundbar with wireless subwoofer along with my LG oled 65 inch still sounds great and just easy to use .
There is no denying the ease of use when it comes to powered soundbars. I love them for this very reason, but the Theater Bar gives me pause for it has true discrete performance but in a space-saving design.
@Andrew Robinson Yes, it's definitely worth a look, especially for us diehard kliplch fans ...
QOTD: Surely it has to be a powered sound bar. Unless you’re really tight on space, conventional left, centre, right speakers must be superior sounding over a compact bar butted to the wall?
By the way, I had no idea that passive sound bars exist. Thanks for highlighting another option!
So glad you found the video helpful!
@@robinsonbrand and entertaining to boot!
Great video again!!! I like that this is "future proof". Awesome option if you are short on room for traditional speakers. Great product. A little pricey though. In Canada with the exchange rate that will be $25,000 😁 Have a great week!!!
25K ???? For a sound bar?
@@gotchagoing8843 Off by one decimal point. Should be $2500cdn.
@@stephenbrockway5899 😁👍
I recently swapped out my surround setup in my main room for the Samsung Q950A. Its very impressive for a sound bar but struggles to pass through high bitrate movies on Disney Plus with the appletv. Never had an issue with my AVR. Also the dialog gets overwhelmed at times because of so many speakers jammed into one bar. I think something simpler like this is a great solution when you already have the AVR or Sub in house. Dont get me wrong the Samsung bar (made by Harmon Kardon i believe) is great, but i still miss my full surround setup. I looked at this but the price was just too much for my 2nd setup in the house.
I’m so bummed they wrote you off season 4 of Ozark, but we all saw it coming. Kidding aside, love your channel ;)
I get so giddy evey time you praise the Cinema 600. Sooooooo glad I bought it. This is sweet looking though.
have you done a video on calibration? It sounds like you are saying the calibration is necessary to get the full experience. I'd like to know more
I have the Yamaha Ysp5600 that comes with a sub. I got this because my wife could not understand or use my 7.2 system. I have to say I think this bar is almost as good as my Quad mains, M&K centre and sub and the Klipsch rears. Because Australia has some nasty tax on goods it is hard to compare USA/Australia price points.
I now have one of these bars, and it is absolutely amazing. It is paired up with a Pioneer Elite VSX LX 505 and sounds fantastic. Having owned this and the Ambeo I would choose this since I would simply need to change the receiver and speakers last a very long time if properly taken care of.
One question, did Dirac set your speakers to Large after running it? Mine did and to be fair I did notice a change in the bass response when mounting it to the wall vs having it on the stand.
Did you substitute the Sennheiser ambeo max for this one?
May I ask what the main reason was?
And do you have a single soundbar setup?
I owned the Ambeo twice about a year apart, before and after a major update, but the lack of rear speakers and ultimately I prefer to have the ability to simply swap receivers for different/new features is more appealing. Selling an AVR to upgrade or change is easier than selling a soundbar, let alone one as big as the Ambeo.
How does this compare to Sonos arc? I am curious as Sonos has easier setup, a nice scalable ecosystem and a rockstar reputation. So does Klipsch best it when combined with Sonos sub3?
I'm surprised the center channel tweeter isn't in the middle.
Do I want passive or powered if I get a sound bar? Well...I'd say the major want/need for a sound bar is to save space. Obviously that won't be true for everybody, but in general. So...the fact that a passive bar requires you to use an amp or receiver, which are usually pretty big, is pretty opposite of the usual need of a sound bar. Your particular setup, with an entertainment system under the TV allows enough space for almost any option, including a sound bar, or separate speakers, all in one options or multiple components. Your setup meets the need of any option, so my thought would be to get whatever sounds best and can be afforded since you can go with almost anything...but if you need a sound bar, because space is the primary concern, then I think eliminating the need of a amp/receiver would be best.
I prefer passive. Powered soundbars are good at what they are designed for but they always seem to lack the versatility and punch I want when listening to music. Adding a receiver or other amp solves this problem for me.
I'm looking at that center tweeter and wishing it was more...centered. Did it ever seem like the soundstage was leaning to the left? I'm wondering if that might be an issue say, near-field in a smaller setup.
I said this elsewhere, but one of those woofers is probably mid/bass and the other is bass only. As such I think you want the Mid in the middle for vocals, moreso than the tweeter. I think when you move off centre on a couch however the dispersion pattern left to right may differ, one way sounding better than the other, but I'll guess for the centre sitter everything is fine.
@@nacarp2000 Is that speculation, or on paper is this a 3-way design? Seems a waste to have a bass-only driver when the bass drops off steeply below 95Hz.
Thanks for focusing on intelligibility. This is the main reason I want a sound bar. I've just watched Mindhunters and scenes set in a bar or walking through noisy prisons I just couldn't understand the dialogue. Especially being British makes it probably more harder than a native US speaker.
Id love your recommendation at about £/$300 for this.