Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
Score: 85/100
Klipsch Reference Cinema Bundle
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Klipsch Reference Cinema bundle pairs a 5.1.4 speaker set with an Onkyo 9.2-channel AV receiver, delivering immersive Atmos, 8K video support, and advanced Dirac Live room correction. It offers high efficiency, deep bass, and extensive connectivity, though the system is heavy and calibration can be time-consuming.
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad offers a premium wireless 4.0.4-channel system with advanced spatial audio and HDMI 2.1 gaming features, but it omits a subwoofer and relies heavily on app-based control.
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504 Wbest | — | |
— | 28 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
— | 103 dBbest | |
1 | 7best | |
1 | 3best | |
5.2best | 5 | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.454 kgbest | 53 kg |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Video(2) | ||
HDMI Inputs | 1 | 7 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | 3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 0.454 kg | 53 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 60 months |
Audio(2) | ||
Channel Configuration | 4.0.4 | 5.1.4 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Sony 360 Reality Audio | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D |
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Reviewers commend the Quad for its detailed, balanced audio and impressive spatial imaging, highlighting the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and HDMI 2.1 support, while criticizing the lack of a subwoofer, limited EQ options and reliance on the app.
Users love the immersive, cinematic sound and easy wireless setup, especially the automatic room calibration, but many note the missing subwoofer, the need for the app, and the bulkiness of the speakers.
“the best sound system I ever owned”
“Incredible soundstage and clarity-feels like a real theater”
“Easy setup with Klipsch Optimize Mode”
Professional reviewers highlight the bundle's ultra-wide 5 Hz-100 kHz receiver bandwidth, the superiority of Dirac Live full-bandroom correction, and the efficiency of Klipsch's Tractrix horn design, while noting the size and calibration complexity.
Everyday users rave about the immersive soundstage, easy Optimize Mode setup, deep tight bass, and the dramatic impact of Atmos height effects, but complain about the system's weight, the time-consuming Dirac calibration process, and the basic remote.
