SpeakerDecision
  • SPEAKERS by TYPE
    • Passive Bookshelf Speakers
    • Passive Floor-standing Speakers
    • Passive Center Channel Speakers
    • Passive In-wall Speakers
    • All Passive Speakers
    • Powered Subwoofers
    • Powered Stereo Speakers
  • AMPLIFIERS
  • SMART FIND

Klipsch The Fives vs KEF EGG Comparison

x
Speaker to replace
Change

Klipsch The Fives

Powered Bookshelf | 50-25k Hz

Klipsch The Fives
CHECK PRICE
Change
    
KEF EGG

Powered Bookshelf | 90-33k Hz

KEF EGG
CHECK PRICE
Klipsch The Fives Klipsch The Fives
See at AMAZON
KEF EGG KEF EGG
See at AMAZON
Klipsch The Fives
See at AMAZON
KEF EGG
See at AMAZON
Klipsch The Fives vs KEF EGG Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing The Fives and EGG, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and KEF. 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 KEF EGG 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 )

KEF EGG Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 50-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 0.75" Dome Tweeter
  • 4.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 90-33k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 274.6" x 5.4375" x 7.25"( 274.6 x 138.1 x 184.1mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Fives and KEF EGG compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both The Fives and EGG are 2-way speakers.

Driver Klipsch The Fives KEF EGG
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 0.75-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 4.5-inch 1 x 4.25-inch

The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer . On the other hand, the EGG features a 0.75" Aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.25" Aluminum Woofer .

Frequency Response

The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz whereas EGG has a frequency range of 90-33k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, the The Fives can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the EGG's min frequency of 90Hz.

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

The Fives
EGG
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Klipsch The Fives
KEF EGG
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.

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 KEF EGG'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 KEF EGG has external dimensions of 274.6 x 138.1 x 184.1mm ( 10.8125 x 5.4375 x 7.25inch) .

Klipsch The Fives is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 27mm wider, 39.7mm taller and 98.5mm deeper than KEF EGG.

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 KEF EGG is approximately 254.2cm2 / 39.4inch2. The The Fives requires 84% more surface area than the EGG which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

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 KEF EGG?

    Here are the items that come with the EGG:
  • 2 Powered speakers (attached 6-feet cable on one speaker)
  • 2 Grilles (installed)
  • AC power adapter (attached 6.5-inch DC cord)
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Remote control (CR2032 3V battery installed)
  • 5-feet miniUSB-to-USB cable
  • 58-inch Optical-to-minijack toslink cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Information & Warranty Information booklet

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives over KEF EGG
    Woofer Size 4.5 inches vs 4.25 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 50 Hz vs 90 Hz Generates deeper bass
    App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    USB Port USB-B vs No USB port adds flexibility
    Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly
    HDMI Input ARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly

    Reasons to choose KEF EGG over Klipsch The Fives

    High Frequency Response 33k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 274mm vs 314mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 254cm2 vs 466cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 499USD vs 969USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    USB Port miniUSB vs No USB port adds flexibility
    Klipsch The Fives vs KEF EGG Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch The Fives KEF EGG
    Brand Klipsch KEF
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 50-25k Hz 90-33k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 160-watt RMS 50-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) 320-watt RMS n/a
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 96 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 4.5" 4.25"
    Woofer Composition Fiber-composite Aluminum
    Tweeter Size 1" 0.75"
    Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 314.3mm (12.4") 274.6mm (10.8")
    Width 165.1mm (6.5") 138.1mm (5.4")
    Depth 282.6mm (11.1") 184.1mm (7.2")
    Weight 4.85kg (10.7lbs) n/a
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Acoustic Suspension
    Finish MDF with genuine wood veneer n/a
    Available Colors Black,Walnut n/a
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm
    USB Port USB-B miniUSB
    Phone Input Yes No
    Subwoofer Output mono-RCA Wired
    Digital Input Optical, HDMI 3.5mm
    HDMI Input ARC No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
    Labor Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

    Most Popular Speakers
    Klipsch Reference R-51M
    Klipsch R-51M
    2-way | 93 dB | 8 ohms
    Wharfedale Elysian 2
    Wharfedale Elysian 2
    3-way | 89 dB | 4 ohms
    ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2
    ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2
    2-way | 87 dB | 6 ohms
    Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition
    B&W 606 S2
    2-way | 88 dB | 8 ohms
    KEF Q150
    KEF Q150
    2-way | 86 dB | 8 ohms
    Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M
    Klipsch RP-500M
    2-way | 93 dB | 8 ohms
    Wharfedale EVO4.1
    Wharfedale EVO4.1
    2-way | 87 dB | 8 ohms
    Bowers & Wilkins 606
    B&W 606
    2-way | 88 dB | 8 ohms
    Copyright © 2025 by SpeakerDecision
    About Privacy Contact US Camera Decision

    Report a Correction