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Klipsch The Sevens vs Klipsch The Fives Comparison

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Klipsch The Sevens

Powered Bookshelf | 39-25k Hz

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Klipsch The Sevens vs Klipsch The Fives Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing The Sevens 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 Sevens and Klipsch The Fives first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch The Sevens Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 200-watt RMS( 400-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
  • 6.5" Fiber-composite Woofer
  • 39-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:9.03kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 416.0" x 8.125" x 13.1875"( 416.0 x 207.0 x 335.0mm )

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 )

The Sevens and The Fives are members of Klipsch's Heritage Inspired series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Klipsch Heritage Inspired Series History
Model Body Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Klipsch The Fives
Bookshelf 50-25k Hz 160-watt24-bit/192 kHzΩ 1 x 4.5"
Klipsch The Sevens
Bookshelf 39-25k Hz 200-watt24-bit/192 kHzΩ 1 x 6.5"
Klipsch The Nines
  
Bookshelf 34-25k Hz 240-watt24-bit/192 kHzΩ 1 x 8"

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

Driver Klipsch The Sevens Klipsch The Fives
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 4.5-inch

The Sevens features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" 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 Sevens has a frequency range of 39-25k Hz whereas The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the The Sevens 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 Sevens
The Fives
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Klipsch The Sevens
Klipsch The Fives
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 Sevens 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 Sevens's and Klipsch The Fives's external dimensions. Klipsch The Sevens has external dimensions of 416.0 x 207.0 x 335.0mm ( 16.375inch x 8.125inch x 13.1875inch ) 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 Sevens is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 41.9mm wider, 101.7mm taller and 52.4mm deeper than Klipsch The Fives.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Sevens and Klipsch The Fives in scale.

Klipsch The Sevens vs Klipsch The Fives Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch The Sevens 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 Sevens is approximately 693.5cm2 / 107.5inch2 and base area of the Klipsch The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2. The The Sevens requires 49% 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:

Klipsch The Sevens vs Klipsch The Fives Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Klipsch The Sevens 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 Sevens weighs 9.03kg / 19.9lbs and the Klipsch The Fives weighs 4.85kg / 10.7lbs. This makes the The Sevens 86% heavier than the The Fives.

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

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Klipsch The Sevens
Klipsch The Fives
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch The Sevens?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of The Sevens:
  • 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

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch The Sevens over Klipsch The Fives
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 4.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 39 Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
    USB Port USB-B vs No USB port adds flexibility

    Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives over Klipsch The Sevens

    Height 314mm vs 416mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 466cm2 vs 693cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 969USD vs 1299USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    USB Port USB-B vs No USB port adds flexibility
    Klipsch The Sevens vs Klipsch The Fives Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch The Sevens Klipsch The Fives
    Brand Klipsch Klipsch
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 39-25k Hz 50-25k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 200-watt RMS 160-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) 400-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 6.5" 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 416.0mm (16.4") 314.3mm (12.4")
    Width 207.0mm (8.1") 165.1mm (6.5")
    Depth 335.0mm (13.2") 282.6mm (11.1")
    Weight 9.03kg (19.9lbs) 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

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