Do I need an amplifier for the CDT-5650-C II?

Yes. It is a passive speaker with no built-in amplification, so it needs an AV receiver or amplifier rated for 8 ohms.

Is it sold as a pair?

No. It is sold as a single speaker, so a stereo or surround setup needs multiple units.

Can I aim the tweeter?

Yes. The horn-loaded tweeter pivots so you can point highs toward the listening area.

How much power does it need?

Klipsch rates it at 50 W RMS and 200 W peak, and its 94 dB sensitivity means even low-power receivers drive it well.

Do I need a subwoofer with it?

For full-range sound, yes. Its response reaches down to about 60 Hz, so a subwoofer covers the low bass.

Is it good for height or Atmos channels?

Klipsch does not list it as suited for height channels; it is intended for standard in-ceiling or in-wall use.

Where is the Klipsch CDT-5650-C II cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $159.99, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Klipsch CDT-5650-C II

The Klipsch CDT-5650-C II is a 2-way in-ceiling speaker with a 6.5-inch woofer and a pivoting horn-loaded tweeter, sold singly. It is passive, so it needs an amplifier or AV receiver, and its 94 dB sensitivity means modest power (50 W RMS, 200 W peak) fills a room. The Controlled Dispersion design lets you aim the tweeter toward the listening area. At $159.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it sits at the only new price listed, so there is no recent range to compare against.