Cheapest Yamaha AV Receivers + Klipsch 5.1 Speakers
Highlights of receiver differences: The cheapest and older but still current Yamaha home theater receiver model of the two is their entry-level RX-V385, which has three digital inputs (versus two), two composite A/V inputs and monitor out (versus none), and a front panel 3.5mm mini audio jack (versus none). Their second lowest-priced and newer cosmetically-updated model is the RX-V4A, which adds network streaming capability and Wi-Fi, 8K HDMI, eARC, three analog stereo RCA inputs (versus two) but without composite video, and dual subwoofer outputs, but has only two digital inputs (versus three), and lacks front panel mini 3.5mm audio jack. You can read more about specific features of each receiver below. The cheapest Klipsch 5.1 speaker package is their discontinued, but still available, Reference Theater Pack 5.1 surround sound speaker system.
The CLEARANCE Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1 speaker package [manufacturer’s link] [available at Amazon] includes four identical wall-mountable satellite speakers for the front left and right and rear left and right channels which each measure a mere 7.8″ high, 4.4″ wide, 5.4″ deep, and weigh just 3 pounds, and feature a 0.75″ Tractrix horn loaded aluminum tweeter, 3.5″ copper IMG woofer, and a rear port. The wall-mountable center channel speaker is 10.8″ wide, 4.4″ high, and 5.4″ deep and has a 0.75″ tweeter, dual 3.5″ woofers, and is rear ported. Lastly, the wireless 50-watt RMS powered subwoofer measures 13.3″ high, 11.8″ wide and deep, and weighs 15 pounds, and features a downward-firing 8″ woofer and is also ported.
Yamaha RX-V385 5.1 Receiver + Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1 Bundle
The Yamaha RX-V385 5.1-channel home theater receiver [manufacturer’s link] [available at Amazon] first became available in 2018. Surround sound decoding includes Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and of course Yamaha’s famous Cinema DSP with 17 programs. Video support includes HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020. Connectivity includes four HDMI 2.0 inputs (4K capable only — not 8K), HDMI output with ARC (specs say eARC via firmware update using front panel USB), three digital audio inputs (one coaxial also has composite video), two composite AV inputs, and on the front panel USB, mini audio jack, and headphone output — NO PHONO INPUT, NO ETHERNET, NO WI-FI! Bluetooth wireless built-in. Receiver dimensions are 17.1″ wide, 6.4″ high, 12.4″ deep, and it weighs 17 pounds.
How to Buy this Entire System You can purchase the Yamaha RX-V385 receiver with Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1 speaker package bundle at Amazon.com — Adorama is an AUTHORIZED online dealer for both Klipsch clearance sales and Yamaha (click “I know the product type”, then select product category “Audio & Visual”, then “Online Retailers”)! System should be delivered in TWO BOXES, perhaps not both on the same day. Speaker wire, HDMI cables, et cetera are sold separately.
Yamaha RX-V4A 5.2 Receiver + Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1 Bundle
The Yamaha RX-V4A 5.2-channel home theater receiver [manufacturer’s link] [available at Amazon] first became available in 2020. Surround sound decoding includes Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and 17 Cinema DSP programs. Video support includes HDR10, HDR 10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, BT.2020, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). Connectivity includes four HDMI inputs with 8K, HDMI output with eARC, two digital audio inputs, three analog stereo RCA inputs, Ethernet, and on the front panel USB and headphone output – NO PHONO INPUT! Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless built-in. Receiver dimensions are 17.1″ wide, 6.8″ high (9.6″ with antenna up), 14.9″ deep, and it weighs 19.4 pounds.
How to Buy this Entire System You can purchase the Yamaha RX-V4A receiver with Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1 speaker package bundle at Amazon.com — Adorama is an AUTHORIZED online dealer for both Klipsch clearance sales and Yamaha (click “I know the product type”, then select product category “Audio & Visual”, then “Online Retailers”)! System should be delivered in TWO BOXES, perhaps not both on the same day. Speaker wire, HDMI cables, et cetera are sold separately.