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JBL 4305P vs Klipsch The Fives Comparison

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JBL 4305P

Powered Bookshelf | 45-25k Hz

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JBL 4305P vs Klipsch The Fives Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing 4305P and The Fives, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from JBL and Klipsch. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Fives first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

JBL 4305P Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter
  • 5.25" Pulp Woofer
  • 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.1 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:6.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 336.0" x 8.3125" x 11.3125"( 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm )

Klipsch The Fives Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 160-watt RMS( 320-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
  • 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer
  • 50-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:4.85kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 314.3" x 6.5" x 11.125"( 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Fives compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both 4305P and The Fives are 2-way speakers.

Driver JBL 4305P Klipsch The Fives
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 4.5-inch

4305P features a 1" Teonex Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1750 Hz. On the other hand, the The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer .

Frequency Response

4305P has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz whereas The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 45Hz, the 4305P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the The Fives's min frequency of 50Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

4305P
The Fives
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

JBL 4305P
Klipsch The Fives
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

4305P has a front firing port whereas The Fives has a rear firing ports. JBL 4305P's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch The Fives with its rear-firing port.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare JBL 4305P's and Klipsch The Fives's external dimensions. JBL 4305P has external dimensions of 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm ( 13.3125inch x 8.3125inch x 11.3125inch ) whereas Klipsch The Fives has external dimensions of 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm ( 12.375 x 6.5 x 11.125inch) .

Klipsch The Fives is 44.9mm narrower and 21.7mm shorter than JBL 4305P but it is also 59.6mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Fives in scale.

JBL 4305P vs Klipsch The Fives Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Fives Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the JBL 4305P is approximately 468.0cm2 / 72.5inch2 and base area of the Klipsch The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2. The 4305P requires 0% more surface area than the The Fives which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:

JBL 4305P vs Klipsch The Fives Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Fives on a Media Console
Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The JBL 4305P weighs 6.60kg / 14.5lbs and the Klipsch The Fives weighs 4.85kg / 10.7lbs. This makes the 4305P 36% heavier than the The Fives.

Here is a comparison of how 4305P and The Fives's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
JBL 4305P
Klipsch The Fives
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of JBL 4305P?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 4305P:
  • 2 Powered speakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • Two 69-inch AC power cords
  • 10-feet CAT5e cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • 8 Self-adhesive feet
  • Owner-feets Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • What's in the Box of Klipsch The Fives?

    Here are the items that come with the The Fives:
  • Powered speaker (right)
  • Passive speaker (left)
  • 6-inch AC power cord
  • 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable
  • 58-inch HDMI cable
  • 59-inch USB-A to USB-B cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Instruction Booklet
  • Need Help? card

  • Reasons to choose JBL 4305P over Klipsch The Fives
    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 4.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 45 Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
    USB Port USB-B vs No USB port adds flexibility

    Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives over JBL 4305P

    Height 314mm vs 336mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 466cm2 vs 468cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 969USD vs 2200USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly
    HDMI Input ARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly
    JBL 4305P vs Klipsch The Fives Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General JBL 4305P Klipsch The Fives
    Brand JBL Klipsch
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 45-25k Hz 50-25k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 300-watt RMS 160-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) n/a 320-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 192kHz 192 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5.25" 4.5"
    Woofer Composition Pulp Fiber-composite
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Horn-Loaded Tractrix Horn
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 1750 Hz n/a
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 336.0mm (13.2") 314.3mm (12.4")
    Width 210.0mm (8.3") 165.1mm (6.5")
    Depth 223.0mm (8.8") 282.6mm (11.1")
    Weight 6.60kg (14.5lbs) 4.85kg (10.7lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish 3/4-inch MDF with real wood veneer MDF with genuine wood veneer
    Available Colors Satin Walnut, Black Walnut Black,Walnut
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm
    USB Port USB-B USB-B
    Phone Input No Yes
    Subwoofer Output mono-RCA mono-RCA
    Digital Input Optical Optical, HDMI
    HDMI Input No ARC
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5yr drivers/2 yr amp 1 Year
    Labor Warranty 5yr drivers/2 yr amp 1 Year

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