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Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR In-Wall Speaker (Each)

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Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR In-Wall Speaker (Each)Klipsch PRO 24RW LCR In Wall Speaker (Each) at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada The PRO 24RW LCR is a 2 way in wall LCR speaker from Klipsch (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Part of Klipsch's Professional Series Reference architectural lineup, it brings the acoustic components and horn design of the Klipsch Reference box speaker series to a compact, small aperture in wall package purpose built for left, center, and

Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR In-Wall Speaker (Each) at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The PRO-24RW LCR is a 2-way in-wall LCR speaker from Klipsch (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Part of Klipsch's Professional Series Reference architectural lineup, it brings the acoustic components and horn design of the Klipsch Reference box speaker series to a compact, small-aperture in-wall package purpose-built for left, center, and right channel use in distributed audio and home theater applications where wall space or cutout dimensions are a constraint. Dual 4" Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) Woofers paired with a 1" Fixed Aluminum Dome Tweeter mated to an ABS Tractrix Horn deliver a measured frequency response of 90Hz to 23kHz (+/-3dB) at 89dB sensitivity and 4 ohms, with 30W RMS and 120W peak power handling across a symmetrical 90° x 90° coverage pattern. The compact 12.5" x 5.4" cutout and 3.3" mounting depth make the PRO-24RW LCR one of the smallest-footprint Klipsch Reference Professional in-wall LCR solutions available. The Skyhook tool-free installation system automatically engages the dog legs when the speaker is inserted into the cutout hole, reducing installation time by up to 75%. Both square and round bezel-free magnetic paintable grilles and a magnetic PVC paint shield are all included in the box.

True Reference Acoustics in a Small-Aperture Package

The PRO-24RW LCR is the compact LCR specialist in the Klipsch Professional Series Reference in-wall lineup, using the same acoustic components and horn design as the Klipsch Reference box speaker series in a narrower cabinet footprint than the larger single-8" or dual-5.25" in-wall LCR options. The dual 4" IMG woofers are injection-molded from a graphite fiber and polymer compound that produces a cone with high stiffness and strong internal damping, maintaining low-distortion bass and midrange reproduction across the 90Hz to 23kHz operating band with the consistent driver matching that injection molding provides across production runs. This dual-woofer configuration provides greater combined cone area than a single 4" driver and distributes acoustic output across two symmetrically placed drivers for a more even wavefront from the compact baffle. The 1" aluminum dome tweeter mated to the ABS Tractrix horn delivers the controlled 90° x 90° dispersion and horn-loading efficiency characteristic of the Reference series, focusing high-frequency energy toward the listening area with low distortion through the full high-frequency band. The PRO-24RW LCR operates at 4 ohms nominal impedance, requiring an amplifier rated for 4-ohm loads or a whole-home distribution system configured for the appropriate impedance at the relevant zone.

Skyhook Tool-Free Installation and Bezel-Free Magnetic Grilles

The Klipsch Skyhook installation system on the PRO-24RW LCR represents a step beyond the SecureFit system found on other Professional Series models. Rather than requiring the installer to hand-tighten the dog legs to a preset force, the Skyhook system fully automates the clamping process: when the speaker module is inserted into the cutout hole, the dog legs engage automatically with a factory-preset clamping force without any tool or hand-tightening required. This tool-free engagement can reduce installation time by up to 75% compared to conventional screwdriver-tightened dog legs, a meaningful advantage in multi-room distributed audio projects where many speakers must be installed in a single session. The speaker module then fastens to the bezel with machine screws rather than drywall screws for a more robust and acoustically stable final connection. Both a square and a round bezel-free powercoated magnetic steel grille are included in the package, providing the visual profile that best suits the installation environment without requiring a separate accessory purchase. A magnetic PVC paint shield is also included for protecting the IMG cones and tweeter during wall painting or construction renovation work.

Key Features

  • Dual 4" Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) Woofers: Two graphite fiber and polymer injection-molded cone drivers share acoustic output across a compact baffle, providing Reference-quality bass and midrange reproduction from 90Hz in a small-aperture in-wall footprint with consistent driver-to-driver matching across production units.
  • 1" Fixed Aluminum Dome Tweeter with ABS Tractrix Horn: The aluminum dome tweeter mated to a Tractrix horn delivers controlled 90° x 90° high-frequency dispersion using the same horn geometry as the Klipsch Reference box speaker series, focusing energy toward the listening area with high efficiency and low distortion.
  • Small Aperture Design: The 12.5" x 5.4" cutout and 3.3" mounting depth make the PRO-24RW LCR one of the most compact Klipsch Professional Series LCR options, suitable for installations where wall space, cutout size, or mounting depth constraints preclude the use of larger single-8" or dual-5.25" in-wall speakers.
  • Skyhook Patented Tool-Free Installation System: Dog legs engage automatically with factory-preset clamping force when the speaker module is inserted into the cutout hole, with no tools or hand-tightening required. Installation time is reduced by up to 75% compared to conventional dog-leg mounting, and the module fastens to the bezel with machine screws for a robust final connection.
  • 4-Ohm Nominal Impedance: The 4-ohm load is compatible with amplifiers rated for 4-ohm operation and multi-room distribution systems appropriately configured for the zone impedance, allowing the PRO-24RW LCR to be wired flexibly in distributed audio networks.
  • Both Square and Round Bezel-Free Magnetic Grilles Included: A square and a round powercoated magnetic steel grille are both included in the box, allowing the installer to select the visual profile that best suits the room's architectural character without requiring a separate accessory purchase. Both grilles accept standard interior wall paint and attach without visible hardware.
  • Magnetic PVC Paint Shield Included: A magnetic paint shield covers the speaker module during wall painting or construction work, protecting the IMG cones and tweeter from paint splatter and construction dust without requiring grille removal.
  • Infinite Baffle ABS Enclosure: The wall cavity provides the acoustic working environment at 3.3" mounting depth. Compatible with the optional IK-402-W installation kit (sold separately) for new construction framing applications.

Technical Specifications

System Type 2-Way In-Wall LCR, Infinite Baffle (ABS)
High Frequency Driver 1" (2.54 cm) Aluminum Dome Tweeter mated to ABS Tractrix Horn
Low Frequency Drivers Dual 4" (10.16 cm) Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) Woofers
Frequency Response 90Hz - 23kHz (+/-3dB)
Sensitivity 89dB @ 2.83V / 1 meter
Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms
Power Handling (RMS/Peak) 30W / 120W
Coverage Angle 90° x 90°
Enclosure Type ABS/Infinite Baffle
Mounting Depth 3.3" (8.3 cm)
Cutout Dimensions (H x W) 12.5" (31.75 cm) H x 5.4" (13.7 cm) W
Overall Dimensions (H x W x D) 13.3" x 6.2" x 3.4" (33.8 cm x 15.75 cm x 8.6 cm)
Weight 4.5 lbs (2.1 kg)
Finish Black Baffle/Frame, White Paintable Grille
Included Square Magnetic Grille, Round Magnetic Grille, Magnetic PVC Paint Shield
Optional Accessories IK-402-W Installation Kit (sold separately)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR?

The Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR is a 2-way in-wall LCR speaker from Klipsch's Professional Series Reference architectural lineup, featuring dual 4" Injection Molded Graphite woofers and a 1" fixed aluminum dome tweeter mated to a 90° x 90° ABS Tractrix horn. It delivers a frequency response of 90Hz to 23kHz at 89dB sensitivity and 4 ohms, handling 30W RMS and 120W peak through a 12.5" x 5.4" cutout at 3.3" mounting depth. The Skyhook tool-free installation system, both square and round bezel-free magnetic paintable grilles, and a magnetic PVC paint shield are all included in the box.

How does the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR compare to the PRO-250RPC and the Polk Audio 265-LS?

The Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR and PRO-250RPC are both in-wall LCR speakers from the Klipsch Professional Series but occupy different niches within the lineup. The PRO-24RW LCR uses dual 4" IMG woofers at 4 ohms in a 12.5" x 5.4" cutout, making it the compact, small-aperture option for installations where wall space or cutout size is a constraint, with a 90Hz lower extension suited to use with a subwoofer. The PRO-250RPC uses dual 5.25" Cerametallic woofers at 8 ohms in a 16.5" x 6.5" cutout, reaching deeper to 46Hz with higher 94dB sensitivity from the Reference Premiere acoustic platform. Compared to the Polk Audio 265-LS, the PRO-24RW LCR uses Klipsch's Tractrix horn for more controlled high-frequency directivity and the Skyhook tool-free installation system for faster, more consistent clamping than the Polk's conventional dog leg approach.

Does the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR need a subwoofer?

Yes, the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR's 90Hz lower frequency extension means it does not produce bass below that point and should be paired with a subwoofer in home theater applications and in music systems where full-range bass reproduction is desired. In a home theater context, the AV receiver's bass management is configured to redirect the low-frequency content below 90Hz from the PRO-24RW LCR channels to the subwoofer output. In whole-home distributed audio systems where the PRO-24RW LCR is used for background music at moderate listening levels, the absence of deep bass is less significant and many systems operate acceptably without a subwoofer in secondary zones, depending on the listening priorities of the space.

What is the Skyhook installation system and how does it differ from the SecureFit system?

The Skyhook system on the PRO-24RW LCR is a fully automatic tool-free installation mechanism that engages the mounting dog legs with a factory-preset clamping force when the speaker module is inserted into the drywall cutout hole, requiring no screwdriver, drill, or hand-tightening of any kind. The earlier SecureFit system on other Klipsch Professional Series speakers requires the installer to hand-rotate the dog legs to a preset click-force, which still eliminates overtorquing but is not fully automatic. Klipsch states the Skyhook system reduces installation time by up to 75% compared to conventional screwdriver-tightened dog legs, making it particularly valuable in commercial and multi-room residential projects where dozens of speakers must be installed efficiently. Both systems then use machine screws to fasten the speaker module to the bezel for a robust final connection.

What amplifier or AV receiver is compatible with the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR?

The Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR operates at 4 ohms nominal impedance and handles 30W RMS and 120W peak power. Any AV receiver or power amplifier rated for stable 4-ohm operation is compatible. Most modern AV receivers from Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, and Onkyo support 4-ohm loads and will drive the PRO-24RW LCR at comfortable listening levels with relatively low power draw given its 89dB sensitivity. In whole-home distributed audio systems, the amplifier or multi-zone distribution unit must be rated for 4-ohm loads at the relevant zone; many distribution amplifiers specify minimum impedance ratings per zone that must be verified before connecting the PRO-24RW LCR.

Where can I buy the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR in Toronto or Canada?

The Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR In-Wall Speaker is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Klipsch dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the complete Klipsch Professional Series Reference architectural speaker lineup and can advise on system configuration, subwoofer pairing, amplifier impedance matching, and installation accessory selection including the optional IK-402-W installation kit for new construction and retrofit projects across the Toronto area and across Canada.

Can the PRO-24RW LCR be used horizontally as a center channel?

Yes, the Klipsch PRO-24RW LCR is designed for left, center, and right channel use in home theater and distributed audio installations. The speaker can be installed horizontally for center channel positioning below or above a projection screen or flat-panel display. The 1" fixed aluminum dome tweeter with its ABS Tractrix horn produces a 90° x 90° coverage pattern that maintains consistent horizontal and vertical dispersion in both vertical and horizontal mounting orientations, supporting the center channel's requirement for broad, even coverage across the width of the seating area.

Why are both a square and a round grille included?

Klipsch includes both a square and a round bezel-free magnetic grille with the PRO-24RW LCR to give the installer flexibility in visual presentation without requiring a separate accessory purchase. The square grille suits installations alongside rectangular wall features, panel trim, or modern minimalist architectural elements where a square profile creates visual consistency with the surrounding space. The round grille is preferable when the speaker is installed near circular recessed lighting, or when the installation environment benefits from a softer round profile rather than a sharp square one. Both grilles are powercoated steel, attach magnetically without visible hardware, and accept standard interior wall paint for wall-color matching.

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Muy Ben
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Best value/sound Sony Atmos Receiver especially w/2 Sony SW3 subs!!
Upgrading from 5.1 speakers on CNET's top AV 2014 receiver, the Sony STR-DN840, I was curious to see how far home theater sound had improved since buying my Sony receiver and Energy 5.1 speaker set up back in 2015. I first upgraded by adding 2 more speakers, the ELAC B6.2 Debut speakers as my front main speakers and moved my Energy speakers into a 7.1 height speaker configuration. This improved the sound, but only minimally. This is when I ordered this bad boy AN1000 as I also wanted to take advantage of Sony's S-Center Acoustic Speaker connection with my 77" Sony A80J OLED TV. The sound was marketedly better - so much so that my usually nonchalant wife noticed the trickles of streams and birds watching an old anime movie, Ponyo, and was impressed! Basically, the upgraded Sony STR-AN1000 coupled with two additional quality speakers enabled a 7.1 systems that leveraged DTS:X Virtual surround sound as well as A.F.D. Movie mode that comes as close to Dolby Atmos without placing speakers in the ceiling directly above your primary seating position. Watch the first battle/landing boat scene in "Saving Private Ryan", and prepare to be immersed with bullets whizzing all around you! Ignore sound bars and upfiring Atmos speakers that bounce off the ceiling as a quick online search will pull up numerous articles that state 1) Soundbars are inferior to AV systems (I can verify as I demoed a top of line Sony HT-A7000 at home) 2) upfiring Atmos speakers are hit or miss at best 3) Dolby's DTS:X combined with Sony's processor gives you the most immersive sound possible without installing downward firing ceiling Atmos speakers in a 5.1.2 Atmost configuration. Having my Sony Bravia A80J S-Center synch along with my center speaker made understanding dialogue much more clear, and also enabled me not to have to crank up the overall volume as the STR-AN1000 makes adjusting each individual speaker volume as well as sound profile (equalizer) super easy. I would also be remiss in not calling out the ability to either auto calibrate using the included microphone or manually calibrate as both are extremely easy to perform. I opted to do the manual calibration using a tape measure for greater precision, but the auto calibrate was quite good. Get this STR-AN1000 especially when on sale or open box, and not only will you be rewarded - even your wife will comment on how much immersive sound improvement there is on even non Dolby Atmos movies!! UPDATE: Purchased two Sony SW3 subs, here's an addenddum. Head to head, the Sony SW5 is superior to the SW3 thanks to the SW5's both active and passive subs which are also larger than the SW3. HOWEVER, especially when purchasing open box, I was able to purchase TWO SW3's for less than either stand alone SW5 or on sale single SW3, and 2 subs definitely not only smooth out the bass, but makes your home stereo/cinema sound omni directional so there's no dead spots. My Sony STR-AN1000 easily synced with both SW3 subs (note - you cannot mix two different subs on the AN1000), and now my bass is smooth/even throughout my living room as I watch Dolby Atmos movies or listen to my favorite music genre on my PS5 Playstation CDs, Pandora, and Sirius XM. Thus, if you only want one sub and best quality, go for the SW5 or a more reasonably priced wired sub. However, if you can get two subs, two SW3 are a no brainer especially when buying two heavily discounted open box speakers that can be readily tucked away.
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Bad Raptor
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 4
Superb, Crisp Surround Sound. A few issues.
INSTALLATION AND CALIBRATION My previous Denon AVR which was older than 10 years did feature multi-channel sound separation but unfortunately may have had a capacitor fail because one of rear sound channels was no longer working and the AVR would go into a power-down/safe mode with flashing red power LED after a few minutes of use. Not really inclined to open the unit and attempt a self-repair involving soldering, I opted to upgrade the AVR to a newer Dolby Atmos-capable receiver, the Sony STR AN1000. Installing the AN1000 into my existing home theater set up was relatively easy, if you don’t account for crawling and stretching out on the living room wood floor and reconnecting existing speaker wire and subwoofer connections. Once the speakers were all connected, I used the calibration microphone and stand that comes with the AN1000 to establish the relative sound fields for each of the speakers. The graphical user interface from the Sony receiver to my Sony 4k TV was quite helpful in double-checking the accuracy of the calibration settings, which were slightly off in a few cases – particularly the distance of the subwoofers to the TV which for some reason added about 12 feet when they were only about 2 feet from the TV. When calibrating the unit, it is important to have a measuring device to verify the distance and height of all of your speakers, the height of your TV screen and the height of your ceiling. My home theater set up is in my living room and adjacent dining room that together have a 19-ft cathedral ceiling, so the acoustics can be quite pleasing. The other disconcerting thing about the graphical interface for the speaker setup was that it doesn’t give the user and option for smaller (bookshelf-sized) rear surrounds and only displays large speakers if your left and right surrounds are large. My front and side surrounds are large Sony tower speakers and given how my dining room is set up it doesn’t make sense to add additional tower speakers. CONNECTING AN APPLE TV 4K – Lack of the Dolby Vision Support I initially connected my AppleTV 4k set top box directly to the Sony AN1000 using an 8k-rated HDMI cable only to discover that the receiver would not pass through a Dolby Vision signal to the AppleTV 4k which display 4k SDR only. When I went online to see if this was a unique issue or whether other users had encountered this, I discovered that unfortunately this is a known issue that as far as I could tell that neither Sony nor Apple have yet to resolve. So, I was forced to reconnect the Apple TV 4k directly to the Sony TV once again. Sony claims to support Dolby Vision through the AN1000 but this is simply not the case unless there is a solution or work-around that they have published as of this writing that I have missed. DISPLAYING THE SOUND FIELD BEING USED The Sony AN1000 does have a nifty 360 Spatial Sound setting which comes in handy when watching older films whether they are streamed or from a Blu-ray player. That said whatever the current sound field being used is displayed on the front display panel of the receiver but is so small as to be unreadable especially considering that the user may be sitting some 10 feet away from the receiver and TV screen and not inclined to keep getting out of their chair to kneel down and get within a few inches of the receiver’s front display to see what the settings are. Attempting to verify the sound field by using the included Sony remote for the receiver is not much help since it hardly ever displays the information. Using the Sony TV’s remote isn’t much better since the option in the audio setting it displays is “Dolby Audio” not “Dolby Atmos” or “Dolby Digital Plus” or other sound fields/codecs like “DTS”. OVERALL PERFORMANCE - SOUND CLARITY AND SURROUND EFFECTS Despite some of the aforementioned annoying user interface issues, the surround sound effects of the AN1000 when in Dolby Atmos or using the Sony 360 Spatial Sound setting is quite impressive and to my ear sounds much crisper than my previous Denon multi-channel AVR. Initially my subwoofers were putting out probably a bit too much thundering low frequency bass; so, I actually had to reset the levels on them down a bit. This was quite noticeable when playing the 4k UHD Dolby Atmos stream of Blade Runner, for example and some other action films with explosions and other pyrotechnics. When playing the tornado scene from The Wizard of Oz, you really do get the sense that wind is whipping around you from every corner of the room. Other films that have been adept at incorporating Dolby Atmos will sometimes startle the viewer with offscreen sound effects that was made by another character that soon makes an appearance. Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies are very good examples of this. I also tested the AN1000 with different genres (classical, opera, jazz, rock) of music on Amazon Music and was quite pleased with the crisp, clear sound of instruments and vocals. FINAL WORD To say that the AN1000 has horsepower and can create a dynamic and immersive theater sound experience in an averaged-sized living room is an understatement. This is a feature-rich and powerful home theater receiver and for most living room/family room/bonus room situations, the Sony STR AN1000 will be more than suitable for what you will need to create an entertaining surround sound environment.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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Pawtucket, US
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026
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B. Smith
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
Glad I pulled the trigger on this.
I was researching many similar A/V Receivers and reviews for all were about the same I felt. Some would keep the first one they bought (around 1k range or less) and others would return them and buy a different brand that was in the price same range. I was able to buy this model for the cheaper price that has popped up at $565.94 (before tax). I read a review at Cnet Best AV Receivers for 2024. I normally use a grain of salt when reading reviews at sites like Cnet but since I couldn't find what I felt was a real end user consensus of go with this one not that one I then based my purchase off this line from the Cnet review "If you're spending under $1,000, there are four main receivers to choose from -- the Sony STR-AN1000, the Yamaha RX-V6A, the Onkyo TX-NR6100 and the Denon AVR-970H. All offer excellent performance, so the short answer about which to buy is whichever is available for the lowest price." That stuck with me since I did get this for cheaper than the Onkyo TX-NR6100 (a brand I would consider first). If I had more in my budget I might have gone with the more expensive Onkyo TX-RZ50 due to it's great reviews as well but this Sony STR-AN1000 does have a bunch of future proof features that I wanted. So far I am impressed with the Sony STR-AN1000 and have not seen any downside. I did pair this system with Klipsch Reference Series 5.2 Home Theater Pack with 2X R-625FA Floorstanding Speakers, R-52C Center Channel Speaker, 2X R-41M Bookshelf Speakers (as found on Amazon). That also comes with 1xReference R-12SW 12" Subwoofer. So far it has been great! Based on my research I would recommend you buy Oxygen Free Pure Copper wire instead of slightly cheaper 2 Core Parallel (Stranded CCA) Copper Clad Aluminum Wire Strands (for example). The cheaper ones that aren't pure Copper that may not deliver as well. That is going to be based on your own personal experience but I suggest spend once for something and not twice. I did not buy any banana clips to use with this receiver but I also forgot how much of a pain it can be unscrewing the caps and having to thread the speaker wire. SO I might suggest that if are on the fence about such a purchase. We only use Blu-ray or internet based streaming options with our setup through a Chromecast Ultra. I tested my Blu-ray of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. The intro with the thunder and lightning could be felt and heard just like what I would expect in real life using this receiver and speaker setup. The system has no issue sending 2160p 4K HDR content through to the TV and of course the 5.1, Dolby Atoms, etc through as stated for support in documentation. I have not taken the system beyond a volume for 40 for testing different audio sources as I am breaking in the new speakers but the delivery really starts jumping up at about 34. I decided to switch from using sound bar systems to a full A/V Receiver and proper speaker setup due to sound bar systems underdelivering (even at the higher prices) or killing themselves due to trapped heat (I am talking about my personal experience with LG). Yes the initial cost is more but there is a difference between hearing what you are watching and experiencing it and longevity of product. I plan to keep this setup of mine for as long as possible and do not currently anticipate any need to replace short of conditions out of my control. I would recommend based on pricing or your personal preference of brands.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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Mauser
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 3
TERRIBLE Home Theater AVR, Difficult to Use
TERRIBLE Home Theater AVR. I bought this based on the many very high level reviews and recommendations available on multiple sites. What a mistake. This unit is very difficult to use, and that is made even worse by Sony's BS proprietary insistence to not let their remotes work with any other brands of equipment except their own! After setup, I find there is no default input selection after startup of the AVR, not even the commonly seen default to the last used input. What this means is that EVERY TIME I want to use any audio or video unit with this AVR, I must first use the AVR remote to select the input, THEN put it down and find a different remote to use for whatever unit I want to watch. What a PAIN in the rear! The next totally unacceptable issue is that every time an input is changed, there are about 5 odd low-frequency thumps from the speakers - this has NEVER happened before with other AVRs and the same equipment, so this problem is very specif to this horrible amplifier. Other irritants are that the AVR display shows many almost meaningless things that are of no particular value, but they have removed ALL indications of what speakers are currently active for whatever input is being received. In addition to that, this AVR does not properly decode some input types that it is supposed to support (based on using format-specific test files). Another issue is that the input setting on my smart TV for this AVR does not stay Active while the TV is using a different input, despite the fact that the amplifier is always on, and the TV audio output IS constantly using the AVR for the speakers. This is somewhat related to the first problem I noted - since the TV does not think that the AVR is turned on, I cannot use the TV to select that input; I have to GO BACK to the nasty Sony remote just long enough to change inputs AGAIN, then put down that remote and switch to another. Again, I repeat that this behavior has NOT occurred with other AVRs tested in this Home Theater, only this one, and it makes life miserable. Even when I turn on a different connected device that uses HDMI Control to turn on the AVR, this brain-dead unit will NOT switch to that input after it powers on - I still have to manually make that switch with the Sony remote! Another issue is the inability to use a normal coax or balanced FM antenna input on this receiver - they give you a little single wire antenna that uses a strange miniature plug that is totally worthless in my area - cannot pick up a single station! And there is no way to connect my outdoor antenna like I have been able to do with every other receiver!!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025

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