Excels is all ranges and styles of music(ex. jazz, club, techno, rock, classical, etc.)

Soundstage takes some serious tweaking to get it positioned correctly

All I can say is WOW! These speakers are fantastic! For such a small form factor they deliver music, DVD's, and Laser Discs on a silver platter. I matched these speakers to two home built 15" subs driving everything at 100 watts connected to a Sony STR-DB830 and an old Technics receiver driving the subs.

It took me about two hours to get the soundstage setup correctly turning the speakers this way and that until I finally hit the sweet spot. The swivel base/stand is first class and allows these speakers to be turned in almost any direction. I noticed some folks were having problems getting their speakers to stay in position...well....if you read the manual it clearly states that you need to tighten the bolts on each swivel after adjusting it. The will not move after doing so.

Rated at 100 WPC with a peak of 200 these little jobbies can really pack a punch.

If you are thinking about buying Bose... I seriously suggest you listen to these speakers first for 1/3 the cost and a somewhat "brighter" soundstage. I couldn't even remember why I wanted Bose...maybe some of that "pride of ownership" getting to me.

Don't let the word "Microtheater" get to you... Klipsch is known to make the best loudspeakers in the world and for their size the Quintet's are the loudest and cleanest speakers I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.

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PolkAudio, Bose Acoustimass

great sound-especially highs, style, clarity, built-in wall brackets, banana-plug capable

weight(needed several wall anchor attempts), weak for 2-channel music

I got these speakers through a netmarket deal for $250 shipped last Jan, and I must say I have been more than pleased with them. I am running them off of a Yamaha RXV-995, along with a Klipsch KSW-200 sub. I must admit I bought the speakers initally for use as a temporary set, until I could afford more expensive speakers. However, I now have no intention of replacing them, for they are very good. Sure you can do better for more money, but I can't justify spending thousands of dollars on speakers for marginal improvements.
I have put hundreds of movies through these speakers, yet they just keep taking it and asking for more. The first 25 min of Saving Private Ryan sound totally incredible, bullets whizzing all around, deep bass explosions (a la KSW200). I must admit I have not noticed the speakers distorting, although I don't listen at deafening levels. If these speakers aren't loud enough for you, you either have a gigantic room, a weak amp, or are two bass hits shy of a miracle ear.
The wall bracket stands took a little work to get right, along with my anchors getting pulled from the drywall from the weight of the speakers, but the results are well worth it.
I highly recommend these speakers, they are an exceptional value (especially for what I paid). If you have any doubts, listen before you buy, your ears know what you like.
5 stars for value, and 5 overall, just don't think they will beat out speakers that cost, say, 5 times as much.

great sound-especially highs, style, clarity, built-in wall brackets, banana-plug capable

weight(needed several wall anchor attempts), weak for 2-channel music

I got these speakers through a netmarket deal for $250 shipped last Jan, and I must say I have been more than pleased with them. I am running them off of a Yamaha RXV-995, along with a Klipsch KSW-200 sub. I must admit I bought the speakers initally for use as a temporary set, until I could afford more expensive speakers. However, I now have no intention of replacing them, for they are very good. Sure you can do better for more money, but I can't justify spending thousands of dollars on speakers for marginal improvements.
I have put hundreds of movies through these speakers, yet they just keep taking it and asking for more. The first 25 min of Saving Private Ryan sound totally incredible, bullets whizzing all around, deep bass explosions (a la KSW200). I must admit I have not noticed the speakers distorting, although I don't listen at deafening levels. If these speakers aren't loud enough for you, you either have a gigantic room, a weak amp, or are two bass hits shy of a miracle ear.
The wall bracket stands took a little work to get right, along with my anchors getting pulled from the drywall from the weight of the speakers, but the results are well worth it.
I highly recommend these speakers, they are an exceptional value (especially for what I paid). If you have any doubts, listen before you buy, your ears know what you like.
5 stars for value, and 5 overall, just don't think they will beat out speakers that cost, say, 5 times as much.

Very nice sound! Take a beating without breaking up. Unreal for their size and very good overall (despite their size).

None

Great speaker.
Big sound out of small (nice looking) speaker.
Paid $245 for 5 of them. Unable to find a better speaker/value.
Can't see how you would want anything else, unless you have a HUGE listening area. Fills large room well.
Little distortion at very high levels.
Nice looking speaker and stands.
Can not find better speakers for price range.

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Yamaha

Small, unobtrusive size, mounting bracket, clarity

Bass (can only expect so much from a 3.5" woofer)

I've been searching for a quality, affordable pair of rear-surround speakers to complete my home theater for some time. The Realistics were OK, but couldn't be aimed at the listening area without expensive brackets. The BIC Venturis could be mounted so that they pointed toward the listening area, but had their backs to the wall so the sound was a bit colored. The Quintets look sharp, the sound is clear and realistic, and they fit into my small home theater/listening room perfectly. My receiver crosses over to my sub @ 90 Hz and these only go down to 100, so I lose a touch of midbass, but when all five speakers are pumping (mains & center are all KEF Q15) my little room is rockin'!

And yes, those three reviews with one and two stars are all by the same joker who wasn't smart enough to understand (or too arrogant to follow) the very first request in the review guidelines. Knucklehead.

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BIC Venturi Adatto 52DVsi, Realistic Minimus 7

Don't take up much space. Easy to wall mount. Less expensive

Harsh sound. Gap between the sats and the sub. Music Sound, Muddy Center Channel

I have used the Quintets (with the Kilpsch recommended sub) for close to 6 months to now. Looking back I wish I had save a bit more money and done some more comparison-shopping. Now that this website would provide all information that you need. I now realize that in the same price range I could have gotten a much smoother sound. There have been many occasions that I have had to rewind a DVD to understand the Audio. There is also a gap between the satellites and the sub, very noticeable with the THX sound demo. The speaker is OK for bedroom type system but I want something better for my main theater. The systems size and price are great, good looking speakers, and sound very good for video, but again I was a little disappointed in there music reproduction as I said.

The crossover is too high (4900hz) if you listen carefully the small woofer can not handle the low and mid range and distorts vocals and guitar. Again it’s okay for its size. I think playing these with the subwoofer hides the poor sound of the satellites. For two of the sat's, the drivers were loose (audibly) and overall, the soundstage they presented was weak. I'm returning the set for defective repair or exchange but I don't know whether to look elsewhere.

Overall, I am quite disappointed. I’m planning to do a major speaker upgrade so I can and get a much more enjoyable sound experience. This is my honest opinion.

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None

Looks nothing else

Everything. The stands (I think they need to recall). No Base, No clear sound

I feel i have made a big mistake in buying this stuff. No Base. The dialogues were not so clear. I found my friends home, who had Yamaha, B&W were pretty decent for the price. This is a cheap stuff. Save money buy a better one. Heard of Def-Tech, I need to check those too.
Trust me dont buy this stuff, It is a waste of money. Buy a better one like Energy's, B&W.
What a mistake

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Energy Take 5, Bose

Cheap price

Everything, the stand, base & clarity

These speakers are very disappointing. After doing some research I thought these would be good spaekers but was I wrong. They are very inefficent, the stands are weak and come loose all the time. The crossover is too high (4900hz)if you listen carefully the small woofer can not handle the low and mid range and distorts vocals and guitar. I think playing these with the subwoofer hides the poor sound of the satilites.
I checked some other speakers. B&W is better than this. Did some research on Energy -take 5 series, looks better than this. I checked up the Deftech 100's & 80's It is amazing. I think I will go for this.
Dont waste money on this. Put some extra money and buy either a Deftech series or Energy
Goodluck folks

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JBL's

clear, price, quality of sound

I LOVE THEM!!! They work really well with my new SONY 935 DTS receiver. The sub is very important since these are surround speakers that focus more on the higher frequencies.

great sound for small package and price

not a fullrange speaker...but still better than bose

these speakers give a reasonablly full sound for the size, but if you want it all stay away even a mid fi bookshelf will bolw them away... but they would be good for a bedroom or a small system.. they have good wife factor :)

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