In this review, we will be comparing Everest DD67000 and Kendall, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from JBL and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of JBL Everest DD67000 and KLH Kendall first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | JBL Everest DD67000 | KLH Kendall |
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| Brand | JBL
United States · founded 1946 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 4" Compression Driver | 1" |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 15" Pure Pulp sandwich | 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 29-60k Hz | 25-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 500 watts | up to 250 watts |
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| Weight | 142.10kg / 312.6lbs | 22.14kg / 48.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43-11/16" x 38" x 18-1/2"
1109.0 x 965.0 x 470.0mm | 40-3/16" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Everest DD67000 and Kendall are 3-way speakers.
JBL Everest DD67000KLH Kendall
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
JBL Everest DD67000 |
KLH Kendall |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
4-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 15-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Everest DD67000 features a 4" Beryllium Compression Driver Tweeter and 2 x 15" Pure Pulp sandwich Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 150Hz, 850Hz and 20000Hz. On the other hand, the Kendall features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
Everest DD67000 has a frequency range of 29-60k Hz whereas Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go slightly deeper then the Everest DD67000's min frequency of 29Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Everest DD67000 and Kendall have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 96 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Everest DD67000 can handle a max power of 500 watts RMS, whereas Kendall has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS, 250 watts less than the Everest DD67000.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Everest DD67000 and Kendall features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
KLH Kendall's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 Everest DD67000's and KLH Kendall's external dimensions. JBL Everest DD67000 has external dimensions of 1109.0 x 965.0 x 470.0mm (43-11/16 x 38 x 18-1/2inch) whereas KLH Kendall has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/16 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
JBL Everest DD67000 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 753mm wider, 88mm taller and 90mm deeper than KLH Kendall.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
JBL Everest DD67000 needs about 463% more floor or shelf area. JBL Everest DD67000 is 90mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. JBL Everest DD67000 is 88mm taller.
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 Everest DD67000 is approximately 4535.5cm2 / 703.0inch2 and base area of the KLH Kendall is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The Everest DD67000 requires 463% more surface area than the Kendall which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 Everest DD67000 weighs 142.10kg / 312.6lbs and the KLH Kendall weighs 22.14kg / 48.7lbs. This makes the Everest DD67000 542% heavier than the Kendall.
Here is a comparison of how Everest DD67000 and Kendall's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of KLH Kendall?
Here are the items that come with the Kendall:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- Foam port
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spike feet (with nuts)
- 4 Protective discs
- Manual
 Max Input Power |
500 watts
vs
250 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
15 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
60k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
|
Low Frequency Response |
25 Hz
vs
29 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1021mm
vs
1109mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
805cm2
vs
4535cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
75000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
JBL Everest DD67000 |
KLH Kendall |
| Brand |
JBL |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 500 watts |
up to 250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
96 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
29-60k Hz |
25-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
15" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Pure Pulp sandwich |
Woven Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
4" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Compression Driver |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
150Hz, 850Hz and 20000Hz |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1109.0mm (43.7") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
965.0mm (38") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
470.0mm (18.5") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
142.10kg (312.6lbs) |
22.14kg (48.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
10 Years |
These sit in different price classes - JBL Everest DD67000 costs roughly 50x what KLH Kendall does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | KLH Kendall digs deeper - 25Hz against 29Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (96dB vs 96dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | A | JBL Everest DD67000 takes more power (500W vs 250W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | KLH Kendall is easier to place; JBL Everest DD67000 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | JBL Everest DD67000: bi-amping; KLH Kendall: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | KLH Kendall is cheaper - $1,500 against $75,000, about 98% less; arguably a different class. |
A JBL Everest DD67000 B KLH Kendall
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. In a large or open-plan room, JBL Everest DD67000 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, KLH Kendall is the easier speaker to get right. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $73,500 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.