Integra DRX-5.4 – 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
Immersive cinema sound, 8K video, Dirac Live and Klipsch-optimized performance in one install-friendly hub. The Integra DRX-5.4 is a 9.2-channel network A/V receiver delivering serious power, reference-grade processing and advanced integration features for premium home cinemas and media rooms—now including dedicated Klipsch Optimize Mode for seamless matching with Klipsch speaker systems.
- 9.2 channels with up to 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos / DTS:X layouts
- 120 W per channel (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 ch driven)
- Dirac Live room correction for precise in-room tuning
- THX Certified Select and IMAX Enhanced for cinema-reference playback
- HDMI 2.1 with 7 inputs and 2 outputs supporting 8K/60 and 4K/120
- Klipsch Optimize Mode with presets for selected Klipsch speaker models
- 11.2-channel pre-outs for processing up to 7.2.4 with external power amps
Product Overview
The Integra DRX-5.4 is built for enthusiasts and custom installations where performance and flexibility both matter. Its nine power amps deliver 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms (2 channels driven), giving you enough authority to run immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X speaker layouts such as 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 with confidence.
Full HDMI 2.1 implementation on the key inputs and outputs adds support for 8K/60 and 4K/120, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and advanced gaming features, making the DRX-5.4 as future-ready for video as it is for audio. 11.2-channel pre-outs allow expansion to 7.2.4 with external amplification, ideal for dedicated theaters.
With Klipsch Optimize Mode, you can select supported Klipsch Reference and Reference Premiere speakers in the setup menu. The receiver automatically applies crossover settings and speaker parameters tuned for these models, simplifying calibration and ensuring a tighter, more coherent match between the DRX-5.4 and Klipsch loudspeaker systems.
Listening Experience
The DRX-5.4 delivers a powerful, enveloping and precisely controlled sound field. The low-impedance amplifier design and generous power supply give bass real weight and punch, while keeping complex effects tracks tight and articulate.
Dialog in movies is clean and intelligible, with a stable center image even at lower volumes. Surround pans and height effects are rendered smoothly and accurately, enhancing immersion without becoming fatiguing. High-resolution music playback benefits from the wide frequency response and quality DAC architecture, providing openness, detail and a natural tonal balance—whether you are listening in stereo or multi-channel.
When combined with Klipsch speakers using Klipsch Optimize Mode, the system gains even more coherent integration, making the most of Klipsch’s efficiency and dynamic capability in both cinema and music use.
Room Correction with Dirac Live
Dirac Live room correction is included, allowing you to tailor the DRX-5.4 precisely to your room and speaker layout. Using the supplied microphone or a compatible measurement mic, the system analyzes your listening positions and corrects frequency and time-domain issues caused by the room.
The result is tighter bass, more even response across multiple seats and improved clarity throughout the frequency range, so you hear more of what’s on the soundtrack and less of the room’s colorations—whether you are using Klipsch Optimize Mode or a fully custom speaker setup.
Recommended Room Size
With its 9-channel power section and robust 120 W per channel output, the DRX-5.4 is ideal for medium to large rooms:
- Dedicated home cinemas and media rooms
- Open-plan living spaces where the system needs real headroom
- Rooms using larger floorstanding speakers and multiple subwoofers
Speaker & System Integration
The DRX-5.4 is designed for flexible layouts and professional-style integration. It supports configurations such as:
- 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos / DTS:X speaker systems
- 5.2.4 plus Zone 2 speakers with easy switching to 5.2.2 + Zone 2
- Expansion to 7.2.4 via 11.2-channel pre-outs and external power amplifier
With Klipsch Optimize Mode, the Integra DRX-5.4 becomes an especially strong partner for Klipsch systems. By choosing supported Klipsch models in the setup menu, crossover points and levels are pre-configured to complement those speakers, giving you faster setup and more predictable performance in real rooms.
For whole-home and custom installations, it offers IP control, RS-232, triggers and compatibility with major automation platforms, plus a clearly labeled rear panel that simplifies wiring during setup.
Streaming & Multiroom
The DRX-5.4 includes a full-featured network platform so your AVR can be a central hub for music as well as movies:
- Support for popular streaming services (region-dependent)
- Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi for app-based streaming
- Works with voice assistants via supported ecosystems
- Works with Sonos (with compatible Sonos hardware) for integrated multiroom
Ideal Applications
- Cinema-focused 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos / DTS:X home theater systems
- Klipsch-based home cinemas using Klipsch Optimize Mode for simplified setup
- Installations requiring Dirac Live, THX and HDMI 2.1 in one chassis
- Mixed movie, gaming and music systems using 8K/4K120 sources
Technical Specifications
- Channels: 9.2-channel amplification with 11.2-channel processing
- Power output: 120 W per channel (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 ch driven)
- Speaker impedance: 4–16 Ω compatible
- Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and upmixers
- Room correction: Dirac Live with calibration microphone
- Certifications: THX Certified Select, IMAX Enhanced
- HDMI: 7 inputs (including front), 2 outputs (Main eARC + Sub/Zone 2), HDMI 2.1 with 8K/60 and 4K/120 support on main paths
- Video: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, BT.2020, 4:4:4 and upscaling up to 8K (via HDMI)
- Audio connectivity: Digital inputs (optical/coaxial), multiple analog line inputs, MM phono input, 11.2-channel pre-outs, dual subwoofer outputs
- Networking: Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, streaming and multiroom platforms support (service availability region-dependent)
- Control: RS-232, IP control, triggers and support for major control/monitoring systems
- Frequency response: 10 Hz–100 kHz (+1 dB / –3 dB, Direct mode)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: approx. 106 dB (line, IHF-A)
- Power consumption: approx. 850 W (0.1 W standby)
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 198 × 388.5 mm
- Weight: approx. 14 kg
Why Choose the Integra DRX-5.4?
The Integra DRX-5.4 is the ideal choice for home cinema fans and integrators who want powerful amplification, cutting-edge HDMI 2.1, Dirac Live room correction and installation-grade connectivity in a single chassis. With 9.2 channels on board, 11.2-channel processing, THX and IMAX Enhanced certification and dedicated Klipsch Optimize Mode, it provides a robust, future-ready foundation for immersive movie, music and gaming experiences in demanding rooms—especially when paired with Klipsch loudspeakers.
