Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 vs Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4
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Choosing between the Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 and Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4? Both compete in the Speaker Package segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 scores higher in form factor. The Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 leads in value, room fit.
These two Speaker Package options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.1.2 | 5.1.4 |
| Includes Subwoofer | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Center | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Surround | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Height/Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Includes AVR | No | No |
| Speaker Count | 5 | 9 |
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | 1 |
| Total Power (Sub) | 200W | 160W |
| Freq Response Low | 35Hz | 80Hz |
| Freq Response High | 25000Hz | 20000Hz |
| Floorstanding Fronts | No | No |
| Impedance | 6Ω | 8Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90dB | 92dB |
| Front Speaker Type | Satellite | Satellite |
| Surround Type | Direct-radiating | Direct-radiating |
| Connection Type | Spring clips | Spring clips |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Sub | No | No |
| Sub Driver Size | 8in | 10in |
| Amplification | Separate Receiver Required | Separate Receiver Required |
| Wireless Fronts | No | No |
| Wireless Center | No | No |
| Wireless Rears | No | No |
| Wall Mount Detail | All | All |
| Front Power Min | 25W | 75W |
| Front Power Max | 200W | 300W |
| Center Power Min | 25W | 75W |
| Center Power Max | 200W | 300W |
| Rear Power Min | 25W | 75W |
| Rear Power Max | 200W | 300W |
| Front Tweeter | 0.75" Silk Dome | 1" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn |
| Front Woofer | 5" Polyflex | 3.5" IMG Woofer |
| Front Midrange | 4" Full-Range Upfiring | — |
| Center Tweeter | 0.75" Silk Dome | 1" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn |
| Center Woofer | 5" Polyflex | 3.5" IMG Woofer |
| Center Midrange | — | — |
| Rear Tweeter | 0.75" Silk Dome | 1" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn |
| Rear Woofer | 5" Polyflex | 3.5" IMG Woofer |
| Rear Midrange | — | — |
| Sub Driver Detail | 8" Polyflex Woofer | 10" Copper-Spun IMG Woofer |
| Sub Passive Radiator | — | — |
| Front Width | 7.68in | 6.5in |
| Front Height | 11.58in | 13.5in |
| Front Depth | 7.5in | 7in |
| Front Weight | 7lbs | 8lbs |
| Center Width | 6.37in | 17.5in |
| Center Height | 9.92in | 5.13in |
| Center Depth | 6.37in | 6in |
| Center Weight | 4lbs | 7.5lbs |
| Rear Width | 6.37in | 6.5in |
| Rear Height | 9.92in | 13.5in |
| Rear Depth | 6.37in | 7in |
| Rear Weight | 4lbs | 8lbs |
| Sub Width | 11.1in | 12.5in |
| Sub Height | 12in | 14.5in |
| Sub Depth | 11.77in | 16.4in |
| Sub Weight | 17.5lbs | 24lbs |
| Dolby Digital | No | No |
| DTS | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| Dialogue Enhancement | No | No |
| Virtual Surround | No | No |
| Auto Calibration | No | No |
| Night Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| Google Cast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Optical Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| Coaxial Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI ARC | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| 3.5mm Input | No | No |
| RCA Stereo Inputs | — | — |
| USB-A Input | No | No |
| Subwoofer Output | 0 | 0 |
| Speaker Terminals | Spring Posts | Spring Posts |
| Includes Remote | No | No |
| Voice Control | No | No |
| App Control | No | No |
| HDMI CEC | No | No |
| IR Passthrough | No | No |
| Learns TV Remote | No | No |
Key Differences
- Front Power Min: Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 at 25W vs Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 75W
- Center Power Min: Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 at 25W vs Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 75W
- Rear Power Min: Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 at 25W vs Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 75W
- Center Width: Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 at 6.37in vs Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 17.5in
- Freq Response Low: Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 at 35Hz vs Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 80Hz
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Focal SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 if you want:
- + better freq response low
Choose Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 if you want:
- + better sensitivity

