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Kanto TUK G2 vs Klipsch The Fives II Comparison

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Kanto TUK G2

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Kanto TUK G2 vs Klipsch The Fives II Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing TUK G2 and The Fives II, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Kanto 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 Kanto TUK G2 and Klipsch The Fives II first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsKanto TUK G2Klipsch The Fives II
BrandKanto
Canada · founded 2007
Klipsch
United States · founded 1946
Design2-way2-way
Built-in amplifier130-watt RMS (260-watt peak)Yes
Tweeter1.1" AMT1" Tractrix Horn
Woofer5.25" Aluminium5.25"
Frequency response50-22k Hz50-25k Hz
Power rangeup to 130 watts—
Max depth / sample rate24-bit / 96 kHzYes / 96 kHz
BluetoothBuilt-in 5.4Built-in
App control—Yes
Weight5.60kg / 12.3lbs8.26kg / 18.2lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)12" x 7-1/4" x 10"
305.0 x 184.0 x 254.0mm
13.1875" x 7.125" x 12.75"
335.0 x 181.0 x 324.0mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both TUK G2 and The Fives II are 2-way speakers.

Tweeter - 1.1 inchWoofer - 5.25 inch
Kanto TUK G2
Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 5.25 inch
Klipsch The Fives II

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Kanto TUK G2 Klipsch The Fives II
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1.1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

TUK G2 features a 1.1" Air Motion Transformer AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminium Woofer. On the other hand, The Fives II features a 1" Aluminum Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Woofer.

Frequency Response

TUK G2 has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz whereas The Fives II has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

TUK G2
The Fives II
Min
Average
Median

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.

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 Kanto TUK G2's and Klipsch The Fives II's external dimensions. Kanto TUK G2 has external dimensions of 305.0 x 184.0 x 254.0mm (12 x 7-1/4 x 10inch) whereas Klipsch The Fives II has external dimensions of 335.0 x 181.0 x 324.0mm (13.1875inch x 7.125inch x 12.75inch).

Kanto TUK G2 is 30mm shorter and 70mm less deeper than Klipsch The Fives II but it is also 3mm wider.

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTKanto TUK G2 front: 184 x 305 mm (7.2 x 12 in)Klipsch The Fives II front: 181 x 335 mm (7.1 x 13.2 in)Kanto TUK G2184 × 305 mmKlipsch The Fives II181 × 335 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTKanto TUK G2 footprint: 184 x 254 mm (7.2 x 10 in)Klipsch The Fives II footprint: 181 x 324 mm (7.1 x 12.8 in)Kanto TUK G2184 × 254 mmKlipsch The Fives II181 × 324 mm
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.

Klipsch The Fives II needs about 25% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch The Fives II is 70mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Klipsch The Fives II is 30mm 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 Kanto TUK G2 is approximately 467.4cm2 / 72.4inch2 and base area of the Klipsch The Fives II is approximately 586.4cm2 / 90.9inch2. The TUK G2 requires 20% less surface area than The Fives II which gives it a small advantage 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 Kanto TUK G2 weighs 5.60kg / 12.3lbs and the Klipsch The Fives II weighs 8.26kg / 18.2lbs. This makes The Fives II 48% heavier than the TUK G2.

Here is a comparison of how TUK G2 and The Fives II's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Kanto TUK G2
Klipsch The Fives II
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch The Fives II?

Here are the items that come with The Fives II:
  • Powered speaker (primary)
  • Passive speaker (secondary)
  • 2 Grilles
  • Remote control
  • 2 \"AAA\" batteries
  • 6.5' AC power cord
  • 13' Proprietary speaker cable
  • 59\" HDMI cable
  • Quick Start Guide


Reasons to choose Kanto TUK G2 over Klipsch The Fives II

Height 305mm vs 335mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 467cm2 vs 586cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 900USD vs 1399USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input

Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives II over Kanto TUK G2

High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 22k Hz Generates higher frequency
App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly
HDMI Input 2 (eARC) vs No Connect HDMI sources directly

Kanto TUK G2 vs Klipsch The Fives II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Kanto TUK G2 Klipsch The Fives II
Brand Kanto Klipsch
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 50-22k Hz 50-25k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 130-watt RMS n/a
Watts Peak (Max) 260-watt RMS n/a
Max Bit Depth 24-bit Yes
Max Sample Rate 96 kHz 96 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 5.25" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Aluminium
Tweeter Size 1.1" 1"
Tweeter Type AMT Tractrix Horn
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Physical Specs
Height 305.0mm (12") 335.0mm (13.2")
Width 184.0mm (7.2") 181.0mm (7.1")
Depth 254.0mm (10") 324.0mm (12.8")
Weight 5.60kg (12.3lbs) 8.26kg (18.2lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex
Mounting Bracket
Grille No n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs RCA n/a
Phone Input No Yes
Subwoofer Output Wired mono-RCA
Digital Input Optical, USB-C 1
HDMI Input No 2 (eARC)
Headphone Jack n/a No
Ethernet Port n/a Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years 2 Years

Verdict

No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your sources and what you listen to.

AreaBetterWhy
Bassevenly matchedMuch the same reach (50Hz vs 50Hz).
ConnectionsBKlipsch The Fives II adds HDMI and phono.
SizedependsKanto TUK G2 is easier to place; Klipsch The Fives II is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
ExpandabilitydependsKanto TUK G2: a sub output; Klipsch The Fives II: a sub output.
PriceAKanto TUK G2 is cheaper - $900 against $1,399, about 36% less.

A Kanto TUK G2  B Klipsch The Fives II
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?

Klipsch The Fives II is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 55% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - Kanto TUK G2 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Klipsch The Fives II appeals to you. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $499 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.


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