Since Klipsch introduced The Fives in 2020, many other brands have jumped on the bandwagon, modernizing powered speakers with HDMI ARC inputs for a soundbar alternative that appeals to audio enthusiasts. So what did Klipsch do with the category it created? It went bigger, because Klipsch. The Nines are the largest in a trio of powered speaker options that promise an audio experience so big you don't need a separate receiver and passive speakers -- maybe not even a subwoofer. But are they good enough to scratch an audiophile's itch? We put The Nines through rigorous testing to find out just how good they are and whether their plus-sized stature is a asset or a liability. Buy Klipsch The Nines on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Lyh4f4 Read our Wiim Pro review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/wiim-pro-review/ Rear our Klipsch The Sevens review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-the-sevens-review/ 00:00 Intro 01:20 Size 02:30 Powered, Not Smart 03:56 Connections & Controls 05:20 Build Quality 06:35 Setup 08:28 How I Tested 09:54 Sound Quality 13:53 Final Thoughts SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST VIDEOS http://bit.ly/DTYouTubeSub VISIT DIGITAL TRENDS https://www.digitaltrends.com/ Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our channels. FOLLOW US! https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrends https://twitter.com/digitaltrends https://www.instagram.com/digitaltrends https://channelstore.roku.com/details/a6ac9ebbc3653bf44cdc4ee12cf0bc15/digital-trends #technology #klipsch #audiophile #tech #hometheater #speakers #thenines #musiclover #musiclovers #digitaltrends #review