In this review, we will be comparing The Fives and Focus 20 XD, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and Dynaudio. 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 Klipsch The Fives and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch The Fives Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 160-watt RMS( 320-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
- 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer
- 50-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:4.85kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 314.3" x 6.5" x 11.125"( 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm )
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 39-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Optional Bluetooth
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 362.0" x 7.8125" x 12.125"( 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Fives and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD 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 The Fives and Focus 20 XD are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch The Fives |
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
1 x 6.7-inch
|
The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer . On the other hand, the Focus 20 XD features a 1.1" Coated-Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz whereas Focus 20 XD has a frequency range of 39-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the Focus 20 XD can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the The Fives's min frequency of 50Hz.
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
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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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both The Fives and Focus 20 XD have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 The Fives's and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD's external dimensions. Klipsch The Fives has external dimensions of 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm ( 12.375 x 6.5 x 11.125inch) whereas Dynaudio Focus 20 XD has external dimensions of 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm ( 14.25 x 7.8125 x 12.125inch) .
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 33.3mm wider, 47.7mm taller and 25.4mm deeper than Klipsch The Fives.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Fives and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD 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 The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is approximately 611.1cm2 / 94.7inch2. The The Fives requires 24% less surface area than the Focus 20 XD which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD on a Media Console
What's in the Box of Klipsch The Fives?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of The Fives:
Powered speaker (right) Passive speaker (left) 6-inch AC power cord 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable 58-inch HDMI cable 59-inch USB-A to USB-B cable Remote control 2 AAA batteries Instruction Booklet Need Help? card
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Focus 20 XD?
Here are the items that come with the Focus 20 XD:
2 Powered loudspeakers2 AC power cordsRemote controlSetup Manual