In this review, we will be comparing The Nines 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 Nines and Kanto TUK first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch The Nines Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 240-watt RMS( 480-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
- 8" Fiber-composite Woofer
- 34-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:12.25kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 493.0" x 9.5625" x 15.6875"( 493.0 x 243.0 x 399.0mm )
Kanto TUK Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 130-watt RMS( 260-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 1.0625 x 1.375" AMT Tweeter
- 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
- 50-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- Weight:4.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 277.8" x 7.06" x 10.9"( 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Nines 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 Nines and TUK are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch The Nines |
Kanto TUK |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0625 x 1.375-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
The Nines features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 8" 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 Nines has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz whereas TUK has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the The Nines can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the TUK'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
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 Nines's and Kanto TUK's external dimensions. Klipsch The Nines has external dimensions of 493.0 x 243.0 x 399.0mm ( 19.375inch x 9.5625inch x 15.6875inch ) whereas Kanto TUK has external dimensions of 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm ( 10.9 x 7.06 x 10.9inch) .
Klipsch The Nines is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 63.6mm wider, 215.2mm taller and 122.8mm deeper than Kanto TUK.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Nines and Kanto TUK in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch The Nines 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 Nines is approximately 969.6cm2 / 150.3inch2 and base area of the Kanto TUK is approximately 495.5cm2 / 76.8inch2. The The Nines requires 96% more surface area than the TUK which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Nines and Kanto TUK on a Media Console