In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Leak Sandwich 250 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Model Five is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Leak Sandwich 250 and KLH Model Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Leak Sandwich 250 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.2" Dome Tweeter
- 4.25" Midrange
- 11" Aluminium-Foamcore Sandwich cone Woofer
- 42Hz-26kHz Frequency Response
- 88.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:25-250watts
- Weight:27.30kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 655.0" x 14.6" x 11.8"( 655 x 370 x 300 mm )
KLH Model Five Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 42-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 90.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:20-200watts
- Weight:20.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 660.0" x 13-3/4" x 13"( 660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm )
What size room are the Leak Sandwich 250 and KLH Model Five speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Leak Sandwich 250 |
KLH Model Five |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Leak Sandwich 250 and KLH Model Five 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 Sandwich 250 and Model Five are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Leak Sandwich 250 |
KLH Model Five |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.2-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4.25-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 11-inch
|
1 x 10-inch
|
Sandwich 250 features a 1.2" Coated Textile Dome Tweeter , a 4.25" Midrange and 1 x 11" Aluminium-Foamcore Sandwich cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 470Hz and 3100Hz. On the other hand, the Model Five features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 380Hz and 2850Hz.
Frequency Response
Sandwich 250 has a frequency range of 42Hz-26kHz whereas Model Five has a frequency range of 42-20k 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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sandwich 250 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Model Five which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Sandwich 250 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Sandwich 250 sensitivity is rated at 88.5 dB and the Model Five's is rated at 90.5 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the KLH Model Five a more sensitive speaker compared to Leak Sandwich 250, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Sandwich 250 can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Model Five has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Sandwich 250.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Sandwich 250 features Binding post type posts and Model Five has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Leak Sandwich 250's Binding post terminals
KLH Model Five's Binding post terminals
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 Leak Sandwich 250's and KLH Model Five's external dimensions. Leak Sandwich 250 has external dimensions of 655 x 370 x 300 mm ( 25.8 x 14.6 x 11.8 inch) whereas KLH Model Five has external dimensions of 660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm ( 34-1/4 x 13-3/4 x 13inch) .
KLH Model Five is 20mm narrower and 8mm less deeper than Leak Sandwich 250 but it is also 5mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leak Sandwich 250 and KLH Model Five in scale.
Comparison image of Leak Sandwich 250 and KLH Model Five 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 Leak Sandwich 250 is approximately 1110.0cm2 / 172.1inch2 and base area of the KLH Model Five is approximately 1022.0cm2 / 158.4inch2. The Sandwich 250 requires 9% more surface area than the Model Five which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KLH Model Five?
Here are the items that come with the Model Five:
Floorstanding loudspeakerRiser baseGrilleOwners Manual
Max Input Power 
Woofer Size 
High Frequency Response 
Height 
Price per pair* 
Sensitivity 
Nominal Impedance 
Base Surface Area