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Klipsch La Scala AL6 vs Klipsch La Scala AL5 Comparison

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Klipsch La Scala AL6

Passive Floor-standing | 40-19k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 51-20k Hz

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Klipsch La Scala AL6 vs Klipsch La Scala AL5 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Klipsch

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Klipsch La Scala AL5 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch La Scala AL6 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" horn-loaded Tweeter
  • 3" Midrange
  • 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer
  • 40-19k Hz Frequency Response
  • 103 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:93.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 994.0" x 24.5" x 25.5"( 994 x 622 x 647mm )

Klipsch La Scala AL5 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" horn-loaded Tweeter
  • 2" Midrange
  • 15" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer
  • 2" Midrange
  • 51-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 105 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:91.36kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1016.0" x 24-1/4" x 25-5/16"( 1016.0 x 616.0 x 643.0mm )

La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5 are members of Klipsch's Heritage series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Klipsch Heritage Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Klipsch Forte IV
  
Floor-standing 38-20k Hz 99 dB8Ω 1 x 12"
Klipsch Cornwall IV
  
Floor-standing 34-20k Hz 102 dB8Ω 1 x 15"
Klipsch La Scala AL6
Floor-standing 40-19k Hz 103 dB8Ω 1 x 12"
Klipsch Heresy IV
  
Floor-standing 48-20k Hz 99 dB8Ω 1 x 12"
Klipsch La Scala AL5
Floor-standing 51-20k Hz 105 dB8Ω 1 x 15"
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7
  
Floor-standing 34-19k Hz 103 dB8Ω 1 x 15"
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6
  
Floor-standing 33-20k Hz 105 dB8Ω 1 x 15"
Klipsch Heresy III
  
Floor-standing 58-20k Hz 99 dB8Ω 1 x 12"

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Klipsch La Scala AL5 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 La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Klipsch La Scala AL6 Klipsch La Scala AL5
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 3-inch 1 x 2-inch
Woofer 1 x 12-inch 1 x 15-inch

La Scala AL6 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 1 x 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 425Hz - 2900Hz. On the other hand, the La Scala AL5 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 1 x 15" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer .

Frequency Response

La Scala AL6 has a frequency range of 40-19k Hz whereas La Scala AL5 has a frequency range of 51-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the La Scala AL6 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the La Scala AL5's min frequency of 51Hz.

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

La Scala AL6
La Scala AL5
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Klipsch La Scala AL6
Klipsch La Scala AL5
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

La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. La Scala AL6 sensitivity is rated at 103 dB and the La Scala AL5's is at 105 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Klipsch La Scala AL5 a more sensitive speaker compared to Klipsch La Scala AL6, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

La Scala AL6
La Scala AL5
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.

La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5 has the same power range of up to 100 watts.

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

Both La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Klipsch La Scala AL6 Terminals
Klipsch La Scala AL6's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

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 Klipsch La Scala AL6's and Klipsch La Scala AL5's external dimensions. Klipsch La Scala AL6 has external dimensions of 994 x 622 x 647mm ( 39/1 x 24.5 x 25.5inch) whereas Klipsch La Scala AL5 has external dimensions of 1016.0 x 616.0 x 643.0mm ( 40 x 24-1/4 x 25-5/16inch) .

Klipsch La Scala AL5 is 6mm narrower and 4mm less deeper than Klipsch La Scala AL6 but it is also 22mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Klipsch La Scala AL5 in scale.

Klipsch La Scala AL6 vs Klipsch La Scala AL5 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Klipsch La Scala AL5 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 is approximately 3960.9cm2 / 613.9inch2 and base area of the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is approximately 3960.9cm2 / 613.9inch2.

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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 weighs 93.00kg / 204.6lbs and the Klipsch La Scala AL5 weighs 91.36kg / 201lbs. This makes the La Scala AL6 2% heavier than the La Scala AL5.

Here is a comparison of how La Scala AL6 and La Scala AL5's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Klipsch La Scala AL6
Klipsch La Scala AL5
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch La Scala AL6?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of La Scala AL6:
  • 2 Loudspeaker cabinets
  • 2 Subwoofer cabinets
  • 2 Grilles
  • 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
  • Owners Manual
  • Congratulations letter
  • Klipsch brochure
  • What's in the Box of Klipsch La Scala AL5?

    Here are the items that come with the La Scala AL5:
  • 2 Loudspeaker cabinets
  • 2 Subwoofer cabinets
  • 2 Grilles
  • 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
  • Owners Manual
  • Congratulations letter
  • Klipsch brochure

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 over Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5
    Low Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 51 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 994mm vs 1016mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

    Reasons to choose Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5 over Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6

    Sensitivity 105 dB vs 103 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 15 inches vs 12 inches Larger woofer
    High Frequency Response 20k Hz vs 19k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Price per pair* 12998USD vs 14998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Klipsch La Scala AL6 vs Klipsch La Scala AL5 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5
    Brand Klipsch Klipsch
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 100 watts up to 100 watts
    Sensitivity 103 dB 105 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 3.2 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 40-19k Hz 51-20k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 12" 15"
    Woofer Composition fiber-composite cone with folded horn fiber-composite cone with folded horn
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type horn-loaded horn-loaded
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 3" 2"
    Crossover Frequency 425Hz - 2900Hz n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 994.0mm (39.1") 1016.0mm (40")
    Width 622.0mm (24.5") 616.0mm (24.3")
    Depth 647.0mm (25.5") 643.0mm (25.3")
    Weight 93.00kg (204.6lbs) 91.36kg (201lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Acoustic Suspension
    Finish MDF/Woof veneer MDF/Woof veneer
    Available Colors American Auburn, Black Ash, American Walnut American Walnut, Black Ash, Natural Cherry
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 10 Years 10 Years
    Labor Warranty 10 Years 10 Years

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