In this review, we will be comparing The Nines and Active 200, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and Q Acoustics. 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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200 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 )
Q Acoustics Q Active 200 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 100-watt RMS( 280-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- " Tweeter
- 2-1/4" Midrange
- 4.5" Woofer
- 2-1/4" Midrange
- 46-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.1 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:7.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 285.0" x 6-3/4" x 11-7/16"( 285.0 x 172.0 x 291.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch The Nines and Q Acoustics Q Active 200 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 Active 200 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch The Nines |
Q Acoustics Q Active 200 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
2 x 2-1/4-inch |
|
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 Active 200 features a " Tweeter , a 2-1/4" Midrange and 1 x 4.5" Woofer .
Frequency Response
The Nines has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz whereas Active 200 has a frequency range of 46-20k 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 Active 200's min frequency of 46Hz.
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 Active 200 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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200'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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200 has external dimensions of 285.0 x 172.0 x 291.0mm ( 11-3/16 x 6-3/4 x 11-7/16inch) .
Klipsch The Nines is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 71mm wider, 208mm taller and 108mm deeper than Q Acoustics Q Active 200.
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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200 is approximately 500.5cm2 / 77.6inch2. The The Nines requires 94% more surface area than the Active 200 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200 weighs 7.50kg / 16.5lbs. This makes the The Nines 63% heavier than the Active 200.
Here is a comparison of how The Nines and Active 200'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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200?
Here are the items that come with the Active 200:
2 Powered speakers Two 6-feet AC power cords 2 Foam port plugs Important Safety Informtion and Warnings Wireless hub USB/AC power adapter with US connector EU/UK/AU AC adapter plugs 40-inch USB-C to USB-A cable 5-inch HDMI cable Remote control 2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
4.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
34 Hz
vs
46 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 3.5mm Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via 3.5mm AUX input |
 Height |
285mm
vs
493mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
500cm2
vs
969cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
Update only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
| General |
Klipsch The Nines |
Q Acoustics Q Active 200 System |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Q Acoustics |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered stereo speakers |
| Frequency Response |
34-25k Hz |
46-20k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
240-watt RMS |
100-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
480-watt RMS |
280-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
96 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
4.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
|
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
- |
| Tweeter Type |
Tractrix Horn |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
2-1/4" |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
493.0mm (19.4") |
285.0mm (11.2") |
| Width |
243.0mm (9.6") |
172.0mm (6.8") |
| Depth |
399.0mm (15.7") |
291.0mm (11.5") |
| Weight |
12.25kg (27lbs) |
7.50kg (16.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF with genuine wood veneer |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
Black,Walnut |
Black, White |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm |
No |
| USB Port |
USB-B |
Update only |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
Optical, HDMI |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
ARC |
ARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |
2 Years |