Klipsch Embeds AV Receiver Guts Into Powered Speakers

Klipsch announced The Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II powered speakers at CES 2026 with Onkyo-engineered electronics built directly into the cabinets. The Sevens II and Nines II add Dirac Live room correction via included microphone. Available spring 2026, the models eliminate the need for separate AV receivers in many setups, signaling a broader industry consolidation toward complete audio systems in speaker-sized packages.