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Klipsch The Fives vs KEF LS50 Wireless II Comparison

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Klipsch The Fives

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Klipsch The Fives vs KEF LS50 Wireless II Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing The Fives and LS50 Wireless II, 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 LS50 Wireless II 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 LS50 Wireless II Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 380-watt RMS( 760-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 45-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 32-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:10.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 277.8" x 7.875" x 12.6875"( 277.8 x 200.0 x 322.3mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Fives and KEF LS50 Wireless II 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 LS50 Wireless II are 2-way speakers.

Driver Klipsch The Fives KEF LS50 Wireless II
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 4.5-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer . On the other hand, the LS50 Wireless II features a 1" Aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .

Frequency Response

The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz whereas LS50 Wireless II has a frequency range of 45-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 45Hz, the LS50 Wireless II 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

The Fives
LS50 Wireless II
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Klipsch The Fives
KEF LS50 Wireless II
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.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both The Fives and LS50 Wireless II 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 KEF LS50 Wireless II'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 LS50 Wireless II has external dimensions of 277.8 x 200.0 x 322.3mm ( 10.9375 x 7.875 x 12.6875inch) .

Klipsch The Fives is 34.9mm narrower and 39.7mm less deeper than KEF LS50 Wireless II but it is also 36.5mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Fives and KEF LS50 Wireless II in scale.

Klipsch The Fives vs KEF LS50 Wireless II Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and KEF LS50 Wireless II 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 KEF LS50 Wireless II is approximately 644.6cm2 / 99.9inch2. The The Fives requires 28% less surface area than the LS50 Wireless II 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:

Klipsch The Fives vs KEF LS50 Wireless II Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and KEF LS50 Wireless II on a Media Console
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 The Fives weighs 4.85kg / 10.7lbs and the KEF LS50 Wireless II weighs 10.00kg / 22lbs. This makes the LS50 Wireless II 106% heavier than the The Fives.

Here is a comparison of how The Fives and LS50 Wireless II's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Klipsch The Fives
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Min
Average
Max

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 LS50 Wireless II?

    Here are the items that come with the LS50 Wireless II:
  • 2 Wireless powered speakers
  • Two 6.5-feet AC power cords
  • 10-feet Cat-6 interconnect speaker cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Information
  • Warranty Information

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives over KEF LS50 Wireless II
    Base Surface Area 466cm2 vs 644cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 969USD vs 2499USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly

    Reasons to choose KEF LS50 Wireless II over Klipsch The Fives

    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 4.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 45 Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 28k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 277mm vs 314mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
    USB Port Service only vs No USB port adds flexibility
    Klipsch The Fives vs KEF LS50 Wireless II Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch The Fives KEF LS50 Wireless II
    Brand Klipsch KEF
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 50-25k Hz 45-28k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 160-watt RMS 380-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) 320-watt RMS 760-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit 32-bit
    Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 384 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 4.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Fiber-composite Aluminum
    Woofer Surround Material n/a Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Hard-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 314.3mm (12.4") 277.8mm (10.9")
    Width 165.1mm (6.5") 200.0mm (7.9")
    Depth 282.6mm (11.1") 322.3mm (12.7")
    Weight 4.85kg (10.7lbs) 10.00kg (22lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF with genuine wood veneer n/a
    Available Colors Black,Walnut n/a
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm
    USB Port USB-B Service only
    Phone Input Yes No
    Subwoofer Output mono-RCA Wired
    Digital Input Optical, HDMI Optical, Coax
    HDMI Input ARC eARC
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
    Labor Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

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