In this review, we will be comparing The Fives and TUK, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and Kanto. 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 Kanto TUK first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Fives and Kanto TUK 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 TUK are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch The Fives |
Kanto TUK |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0625 x 1.375-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 TUK features a 1.0625 x 1.375" Folded ribbon AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz whereas TUK has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz.
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
Bookshelf Speakers
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 Kanto TUK'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 Kanto TUK has external dimensions of 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm ( 10.9 x 7.06 x 10.9inch) .
Kanto TUK is 36.5mm shorter and 6.4mm less deeper than Klipsch The Fives but it is also 14.3mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Fives and Kanto TUK in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Kanto TUK 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 Kanto TUK is approximately 495.5cm2 / 76.8inch2. The The Fives requires 6% less surface area than the TUK 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 Kanto TUK 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 Kanto TUK weighs 4.50kg / 9.9lbs. This makes the The Fives 8% heavier than the TUK.
Here is a comparison of how The Fives and TUK's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
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 Kanto TUK?
Here are the items that come with the TUK:
Remote with Batteries 2 x Magnetic Grilles Power Cord Speaker Wire with Banana plugs (15 ft) 3.5mm to RCA Cable (6 ft) USB Cable 8 x Rubber Feet Manual
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
Apple iOS, Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Base Surface Area |
466cm2 (165x282mm)
vs
495cm2 (179x276mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 3.5mm Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via 3.5mm AUX input |
 HDMI Input |
ARC
vs
No
|
Connect HDMI sources directly |
 Woofer Size |
5.25 inches
vs
4.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
277mm
vs
314mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
900USD
vs
969USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 RCA Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via RCA input |
 Headphone Output |
3.5mm
vs
No
|
Connect your headphone |
| General |
Klipsch The Fives |
Kanto TUK |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Kanto |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
50-25k Hz |
50-20k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
160-watt RMS |
130-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
320-watt RMS |
260-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
96 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
4.5" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0625 x 1.375" |
| Tweeter Type |
Tractrix Horn |
AMT |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
314.3mm (12.4") |
277.8mm (10.9") |
| Width |
165.1mm (6.5") |
179.4mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
282.6mm (11.1") |
276.2mm (10.9") |
| Weight |
4.85kg (10.7lbs) |
4.50kg (9.9lbs) |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm |
RCA |
| USB Port |
USB-B |
USB-B |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
Optical, HDMI |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
ARC |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
3.5mm |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |
2 Years |