In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by KLH. KLH Model Four is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Model Five is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KLH Model Four and KLH Model Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
KLH Model Four Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 8" Woofer
- 46-20K Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 32.2" x 13" x 10.9"
KLH Model Five Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 42-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 90.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:20-200watts
- Weight:20.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 34-1/4" x 13-3/4" x 13" ( 660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm )
Model Four and Model Five are members of KLH's Model series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KLH Model Four and KLH Model Five 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 Model Four and Model Five are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
KLH Model Four |
KLH Model Five |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 10-inch
|
Model Four features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 8" Woofer . On the other hand, the Model Five features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 380Hz and 2850Hz.
Frequency Response
Model Four has a frequency range of 46-20K Hz whereas Model Five has a frequency range of 42-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Model Five can go slightly deeper then the Model Four's min frequency of 46Hz.
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
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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
Model Four and Model Five have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Model Four sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Model Five's is at 90.5 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the KLH Model Five a more sensitive speaker compared to KLH Model Four, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
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 Model Four's and KLH Model Five's external dimensions. KLH Model Four has external dimensions of ( ) whereas KLH Model Five has external dimensions of 660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm ( 34-1/4 x 13-3/4 x 13inch) .
KLH Model Five is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 350mm wider, 660mm taller and 292mm deeper than KLH Model Four.
What's in the Box of KLH Model Five?
Here are the items that come with the Model Five:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Riser base
- Grille
- Owners Manual