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KLH Kendall vs KLH Concord Comparison

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KLH Kendall

Passive Floor-standing | 25-23k Hz

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KLH Kendall vs KLH Concord Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Kendall and Concord, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by KLH

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KLH Kendall and KLH Concord first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KLH Kendall Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer
  • 25-23k Hz Frequency Response
  • 96 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 250watts
  • Weight:22.14kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1021.0" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"( 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm )

KLH Concord Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer
  • 28-23k Hz Frequency Response
  • 94 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 225watts
  • Weight:20.45kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1026.0" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"( 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KLH Kendall and KLH Concord 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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Kendall is a 3-way design whereas the Concord is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver KLH Kendall KLH Concord
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Kendall features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the Concord features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer .

Frequency Response

Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz whereas Concord has a frequency range of 28-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go slightly deeper then the Concord's min frequency of 28Hz.

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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Kendall
Concord
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

KLH Kendall
KLH Concord
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.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Kendall and Concord have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Kendall sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the Concord's is at 94 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the KLH Kendall a more sensitive speaker compared to KLH Concord, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Kendall
Concord
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Kendall features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Concord has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

KLH Kendall Terminals
KLH Kendall's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

KLH Concord Terminals
KLH Concord's 5-Way post terminals

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 KLH Kendall's and KLH Concord's external dimensions. 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) whereas KLH Concord has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm ( 40-3/8 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch) .

Below you can see the front view size comparison of KLH Kendall and KLH Concord in scale.

KLH Kendall vs KLH Concord Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of KLH Kendall and KLH Concord 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 KLH Kendall is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2 and base area of the KLH Concord is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2.

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 KLH Kendall weighs 22.14kg / 48.7lbs and the KLH Concord weighs 20.45kg / 45lbs. This makes the Kendall 8% heavier than the Concord.

Here is a comparison of how Kendall and Concord's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
KLH Kendall
KLH Concord
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of KLH Kendall?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Kendall:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Foam port
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • 4 Spike feet (with nuts)
  • 4 Protective discs
  • Manual
  • What's in the Box of KLH Concord?

    Here are the items that come with the Concord:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Spike feet (w/ locking nut attached)
  • 4 Protective discs
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • Port plug
  • Manual
  • ATTENTION! note

  • Reasons to choose KLH Kendall over KLH Concord
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 96 dB vs 94 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Low Frequency Response 25 Hz vs 28 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    Height 1021mm vs 1026mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

    Reasons to choose KLH Concord over KLH Kendall

    Price per pair* 1000USD vs 1500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    KLH Kendall vs KLH Concord Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General KLH Kendall KLH Concord
    Brand KLH KLH
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 250 watts up to 225 watts
    Sensitivity 96 dB 94 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 25-23k Hz 28-23k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Woven Kevlar Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Butyl Rubber Butyl Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.25" No
    Physical Specs
    Height 1021.0mm (40.2") 1026.0mm (40.4")
    Width 212.0mm (8.3") 212.0mm (8.3")
    Depth 380.0mm (15") 380.0mm (15")
    Weight 22.14kg (48.7lbs) 20.45kg (45lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood Veneer MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Black Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 10 Years 10 Years
    Labor Warranty 10 Years 10 Years

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