In this review, we will be comparing The Nines and The Fives, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by Klipsch 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 Klipsch The Fives first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
The Nines and The Fives are members of Klipsch's Heritage Inspired series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Nines and Klipsch The Fives 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 The Fives are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch The Nines |
Klipsch The Fives |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
The Nines features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 8" Fiber-composite Woofer . On the other hand, the The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
The Nines has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz whereas The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k 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 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
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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both The Nines and The Fives 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 Nines's and Klipsch The Fives'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 Klipsch The Fives has external dimensions of 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm ( 12.375 x 6.5 x 11.125inch) .
Klipsch The Nines is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 77.9mm wider, 178.7mm taller and 116.4mm deeper than Klipsch The Fives.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Nines and Klipsch The Fives in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch The Nines and Klipsch The Fives 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 Klipsch The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2. The The Nines requires 108% more surface area than the The Fives 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 Klipsch The Fives 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 Nines weighs 12.25kg / 27lbs and the Klipsch The Fives weighs 4.85kg / 10.7lbs. This makes the The Nines 153% heavier than the The Fives.
Here is a comparison of how The Nines and The Fives'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 Nines?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of The Nines:
Powered speaker (Primary) Passive speaker (Secondary) 2 Grilles (pre-installed) 6.5-feet AC power cord 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable 6.5-feet Proprietary extension cable 58-inch HDMI cable 5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable Remote control 2 AAA batteries Instruction Booklet Need Help? Card
What's in the Box of Klipsch The Fives?
Here are the items that come with the 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
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
4.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
34 Hz
vs
50 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Height |
314mm
vs
493mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
466cm2 (165x282mm)
vs
969cm2 (243x399mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
969USD
vs
1499USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
| General |
Klipsch The Nines |
Klipsch The Fives |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
34-25k Hz |
50-25k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
240-watt RMS |
160-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
480-watt RMS |
320-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
4.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Tractrix Horn |
Tractrix Horn |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
493.0mm (19.4") |
314.3mm (12.4") |
| Width |
243.0mm (9.6") |
165.1mm (6.5") |
| Depth |
399.0mm (15.7") |
282.6mm (11.1") |
| Weight |
12.25kg (27lbs) |
4.85kg (10.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF with genuine wood veneer |
MDF with genuine wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
Black,Walnut |
Black,Walnut |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm |
3.5mm |
| USB Port |
USB-B |
USB-B |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
Optical, HDMI |
Optical, HDMI |
| HDMI Input |
ARC |
ARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
1 Year |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |
1 Year |