Great Speakers for DTS-X & ATMOS
929281
I order a pair of these for a DTS: X and Dolby Atmos set up. Also, these speakers have a lot of options for installation. The sound is clean and powerful for such a small cabinet. Highly recommended for those who are looking for a great and affordable speakers for 7.2.2 or 7.2.4 set ups.
2647924
I bought these last Fall to replace a cheap "fake 5.1" set of speakers I had purchased some years earlier to go with my PS2, back when I didn't really know much about audio.

Since then I've learned a lot, and really, these Z-5500's are fantastic. Logitech goes on and on proclaiming how THX certification is a wonder thing, blah blah. But when you put in a Dolby Digital or DTS DVD and crank these up, you'll realize what they're talking about. It really does sound like you're in a movie theater.

I can't imagine wanting anything more than these for a 5.1 all-in-one system. I saw some reviews that claimed they really aren't as loud as most people say. Well I have to say that's not true. I haven't dared to turn the volume up past about 50%, because by that point I'm probably already seriously disturbing the neighbors. On my first "real" test I was watching The Fellowship of the Ring. You know in the prologue, the scene where Sauron is defeated and a huge explosion levels the battlefield? The entire ROOM was vibrating. Any louder and things just MIGHT have started to fall over. After that, I decided to turn the bass down a few notches (from its default position) for the remainder of the movie.

The bass isn't "boomy" at all, it's rich, and blends very discreetly with the rest of the audio (as do the other 5 speakers-it's very natural sounding, if they're positioned right). However, at lower volumes the bass might be a little too absent for some.

These speakers sound absolutely amazing at moderate to loud volumes for:

-DVDs with Dolby Digital or DTS audio

-PS2, GameCube, or Xbox games with Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby Digital, or DTS audio (the GameCube is only capable of analog stereo/DPLII, but Resident Evil 4 sounded really great and the rear speakers were doing their job pretty well)

-High Definition Digital Cable shows which feature Dolby Digital (Law & Order, CSI, Lost, etc.)

-Of course regular stereo sounds fine too, it just doesn't shine like the others do.

Music isn't quite as impressive sounding on these, but it's very far from bad. Just don't use the 2x sound mode, or ProLogic II "Music Mode." They're pretty lame.

A few extra things to note:

-Yes, there tends to be a "pop" or "thud" when switching between sound modes or inputs. It's not annoying to me, nor that loud.

-No buzzing coming from the speakers when silent. This is good.

-The subwoofer is bigger than you think it is, even if you think it is quite big already.

-I sincerely wish there were more than two digital inputs. If you have more than two devices which you want to get digital audio from, you may want to look into some sort of digital audio switcher/selector. Honestly, this is the same problem many HDTV's have (not enough component video inputs).

Bottom line: If you're looking for a complete 5.1 setup that can provide stereo, 6-channel direct, Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby Digital, DTS, and DTS 96/24 audio decoding, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER AND BUY THESE NOW. ^_^ Don't forget to get some digital audio cables though.
465859
Nice sounding speakers. Paired these with my Polk Audio TSI series speakers as in-ceiling Dolby Atmos speakers. Timber matched very well. Very glad that I chose these. Weight of these were of no concern when mounting to ceiling. Im going to paint the ceiling so I bought the white pair so that I can paint them to match the ceiling.
2500011
I am thrilled with the sound quality from the Energy RC-Micro speakers, even before completing the 50-hour break-in period.  I installed these in a challenging living room situation (large, open floor plan, high ceilings, recessed TV nook, limited placement options, subwoofer relegated to the center of the room), but nevertheless they produce clear, full, room-filling sound that defies their small size.  I paired them with the Pioneer VSX-9040TXH receiver, and after running speaker calibration and dialing in the subwoofer settings, the sound is outstanding for both 5.1 and stereo music and soundtracks.  (FYI, a crossover setting of 100 Hz on the receiver, with the dial maxed out to 150 Hz on the subwoofer, resulted in the best blend between the satellites and the sub to my ears.  I also set the volume knob on the sub to its midpoint before balancing speaker and sub output on the receiver, to leave plenty of headroom to lower bass for background TV listening, crank it for music, and return to reference levels with a quick turn of the dial.)

The speakers are solidly constructed, with smooth, rounded edges, nice removable cloth grilles, and beautiful glossy black finish that complements the latest flat-panel HDTVs.  The included cloth works great for rubbing off oily fingerprints.  Everything was packaged extremely well in the box.

I think these were a bargain at $398 from Electronics Expo, compared to similar packages such as the Klipsch HD Theater and Definitive Technology ProCinema series.

One last word about using the threaded inserts on the RC-Micro satellites for wall mounting -- because the threaded inserts are unusually recessed into the speaker about 3/4" from the back side, the common "universal" speaker mounts most likely will not work right out of the box (the screws in the mount kits and the screws included with the speakers will both be too short).  I had to use 1-1/2" 1/4-20 machine screws with multiple washers to make a snug fit.  Otherwise, no problems.  The speakers are light enough to tolerate multiple speaker mount extensions if you need to extend them out several inches from the wall (to be even with a wall-mounted TV, for example).
3650651
Great speakers.  I am using these for my dining room and opted to go with these over ceiling or wall mounts due to the limited control (or extra work) entailed to create the correct sound chamber.  They are true to spec - meaning they reproduce sound evenly for the range indicated without any hot spot frequencies.  If you want solid base you will need to pair these with a subwoofer.  However, to provide background dinner music these are great and the price won't set you back too much. I've have an older larger pair of Niles in my garden for the past 10 years - they have withstood the weather and saltwater air (I live in a coastal NE town).  I would highly recommend these speakers or any other Niles speaker you might be considering.
4917778
I love these speakers and believe you'd be hard pressed to find something of equivalent quality for this price.

Great sounding across the board, handles highs and lows really well (be sure to read the manual included for how to configure cross-over frequencies properly). I'm using these with my Sony STR-DH740 receiver and have had no issues over the past 2 months with both games and blu rays. The speakers themselves have a good/subtle look to them and the sub is powerful yet not oversized.

Note that these do not come with any sort of cables, so be sure to buy those separately.
1169108
Great receiver and man does it bring music and movies alive.  The build quality is great, it is a beast and weights almost 50lbs.  I am set up for a 7.4.4 (F L-R, S L-R, SR L-R, Quad Subs and 4 Ceiling) speaker configuration with no additional amplifier and I love it. The AccuEQ works and my system sounds great.  Now just bring on the movies with the Atmos sound format!!
3157076
You will love the Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Loud Speakers. I promise. The clarity is crystal. Sharp voice reproduction and tight response when coupled with other DT Mythos line speakers or a DT Super Cube subwoofer. The entire Mythos speaker line needs a sub to bridge the wonderful mid and high freq. tones to the super lows of a sub, but well worth the trouble and money. I bought two Gems for surrounds in my Home Theater and two Mythos Sixes for fronts and one Mythos Seven for a Center Channel and Oh My! I popped in The Matrix: Revolutions DVD and my system came immediately to life. The DT's turned my entire DVD and CD collection into something completely new. Like I never heard them before and I didn't have a bad system before. It just bodes well for the greatness of DT's speakers. Well made, attractive and relatively compact... Don't underestimate the sound that come from the Gems and the rest of the Mythos line. You don't need all the Mythos speakers to get great sound, but it will rock you to the floor if you do. The Gems are perfect for bedroom or office on their own with sub. With the rest they are KILLER!<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Definitive-Technology-Mythos-Gem-Satellite-Speakers-Pair-Silver/dp/B000TDEMMA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite Speakers (Pair, Silver)</a>
581896
Love these speakers. I have 7.2 surround and I use 4 of these for the surround rears and they are great. Small, sound great, several mounting options.
1886271
The Klipsch RP=280FA speakers sound is incredible when playing music and watching a movie in Dolby Atmos. I did have  RF-82 II for the front speakers, but decided to upgrade to RP-280FA and put the RF-82 II in the PC room. I can hear things I did not hear before like what sand sounds like being stepped on, the whizzing of a bullet, the sound of a mortar exploding and people talking in the background. I played Mad Max Fury Road and Star Trek Beyond in Dolby Atmos as a baseline testing comparing it to my previous sound system. To get this you have to have the right equipment and it starts with the speaker selection. The overall cost was high to get this satisfaction, but well worth it. This will be good setup until new sound technology replaces Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
System:
AVR-X2300W 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD Network AV Receiver with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
RP-280FA Front Speakers
RP-240S  Surround Speaker
RP-450C center channel speaker
R-12SW subwoofer *Upgrading to R-112SW subwoofer
65" Class KS8000 4K SUHD TV
Samsung UBD-KM85c 4K Ultra HD Streaming Blu-ray Player
4398250
I got 4 of these front and middle and they sound great. I then got 1 set of the 22As for rear. I have them set on top of polk monitor 60s,70s and tsi500s. All setup with onkyo rz810 and 5 m5010 amps. All the atmos apeakers are on the amps so I can have 7.2.6. For price sounds good.
4466540
I am very happy with the M-Audio AV40's. They have a very flat frequency response, which is great for digital audio production as they're more apt to give you a true representation of your mix. They don't color the audio very much, in other words. They look great, sound great, and for the price... Wow!

The wires that come with the speakers are very fat (I would guess at least 18AWG) and are solder dipped to prevent fraying and to ensure a good electrical connection. I needed to go to Radio Shack and buy an adapter for them though because they would not plug into my soundcard natively (no 3.5mm headphone jack connector - one end of the cable is the stripped and solder dipped lead and the other end is a standard RF connector). Cost me about $5, so no biggy.

They can get very loud with minimal distortion, but because they're desktop monitors, you can't expect to get any frequencies below 100 Hz at acceptable volume levels. You'll need a sub to go with this setup if you want powerful bass.

All in all... Great, great product at a great price. I would buy them again and suggest them to anyone who's interested in a neutral sounding speaker with faithful source reproduction at even uncomfortable volume levels (~105-110dB).
2273927
I recently bought a new 7.1 surround sound amplifier to match my speakers.
I only one have one pair of Carver TS-441S satellite speakers. I will write a full review after my entire speaker system is complete. There is no substitute for quality.
1976999
Some great sounding speakers.  Works well with my Onkyo TX-NR737 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver.  Would recommend to others to buy.
2223642
I'm using these Drivers for the rear speakers in my 7.1 surround sound home theater. These drivers sound GREAT! Dayton has never let me down. I was using Bose 201 bookcase speaker before I bought these. When I moved from 5.1 to 7.1 I tested these on both receivers and they transformed my old RCA 5.1 to a brighter sound. When I moved the Dayton T652 to the new 7.1 Denon AVRX2300W Its was like stepping into a IMAX theater as far as sound quality. Dayton T652 sound quality filled my room just with these speakers playing alone. Movies, Music and Games have been improved with this addition to my system and have no problem handling high volume. Bottom line, If you want great quality at low cost. Buy the Dayton T652 for your main drivers or buy them for your surround sound to add a lot more depth to your system like I did.
1862618
Amazing product. After months of research I figured this is the best in my budget range.
I use it for my Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 setup and it sounds great.
1005080
My speakers are matched with the Onkyo TX-SR608 AV receiver.
This is the best-sounding speaker system at this price.  The receiver's Audyssey technology provided a good initial setup but the center (dialogue) channel sounded weak until I reset the crossovers at 100 Hz.  The powered subwoofer is more than adequate.  There was a lot of tweaking to adjust the sound to my liking and I was able to achieve very good sound for dialogue, vocals and instrumentals.  There's no distortion at high volumes.  Concerts in DTS audio produce very clean and clear sounds in a realistic surround environment.  The high gloss black finish is attractive and classy.