Description: Two-way, acoustic suspension, standmount loudspeaker with a three-position Mid-HF attenuation switch and a metal-frame, slant riser base (included). Driver complement: 1" aluminum-dome tweeter; 8" pulp-paper–cone woofer. Crossover frequency: 1.6kHz (2nd-order). Frequency response: 46Hz–20kHz ±3dB. Low-frequency extension: –10dB at 35Hz. Nominal impedance: 6 ohms. Minimum impedance: 3.7 ohms at 320Hz. In-room sensitivity: 88dB/2.83V/m. Free-field sensitivity: 85dB/2.83V/m. Power handling: 150W, 600W peak. Recommended amplification: 30–150W. In-room maximum SPL: 108dB. Inputs: gold-plated, five-way binding posts. Supplied accessory: slant riser base.
Dimensions: (w/o base) 12.3" (311mm) W × 19" (482mm) H × 10.5" (267mm) D. Weight: 29lb (13.2kg).
Finish: English Walnut, West African Mahogany, or Nordic Noir.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 20211100597 (listening), 20220401101 (measuring).
Price: $1799.98/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 185. Warranty: 10 years.
Manufacturer: KLH Audio, 984 Logan St., Noblesville, IN 46060. Tel: (833) 554-8326. Web: klhaudio.com.
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COMMENTS
In the past 15 years I have bought and enjoyed pairs of KLH Models 5, 6, 17 and 32. In total they cost me about 500 euros. The Model 5 is great, but the Model 6 is special, with a perfect, springy "bounce" to the sound.
The reviewer is not very familiar with KLH model history. The Model 5 was not the first offering--it was in fact about the last from the original founders, and it was the least popular, not the most. The KLH model 1 was the first, followed more successfully by the Model 6 and 17, both of which far outsold the KLH Model 5. I've owned and worked with all of the KLH speakers except the electrostatic and Model 12. My favorite was the 5, which was far from perfect but at least committed sins of omission rather than commission.
You are, of course, right about the Model Five not being KLH's first loudspeaker. Apologies for the slip.
At its price point the two new offerings from KLH have given today's buyer a chance to build a complete compact setup again without having to turn to sealed subwoofers to get tight bass. It's already THERE. Yay KLH. All us old timers know sealed cabs give a tighter truer presentation---they just might not be as impressive for the unwashed.
I just recommended my brother-in-law go buy the larger 5s. Unbeatable at their job in my opinion. Compact and complete sound in a small box. Brilliant!
A pair of these an Outlaw receiver, a streamer and a turntable and you would be set for a fine dorm room sized experience again. Just like we had in 1969. Before the "high end" guys made everything sound "tweaky." And best of all this gear is priced to be affordable to the poor downtrodden middle class buyer. Hooray!
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