KLH Kendall 2F is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by KLH. It was released in 2022. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 36-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. KLH Kendall 2F has an MSRP of 1999$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the KLH Kendall 2F is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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.)
KLH Kendall 2F Lifestyle
KLH's Kendall 2 Series of Loudspeakers
Kendall 2F is a member of KLH's Kendall 2 series of Passive speakers. The Kendall 2 range are the second generation of KLH's Kendall floorstanding and bookshelf speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
KLH Kendall 2 Series Speakers
KLH Kendall 2 Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the KLH Kendall 2F Speaker
KLH Kendall 2F has a Frequency response range of 36-20k Hz and Power Range of 250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 36 Hz, Kendall 2F delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Kendall 2F's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the KLH Kendall 2F?
Among the speakers in our database priced under $2,000 a pair, these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have deeper bass than the KLH Kendall 2F's 36Hz:
Crossover frequency of the KLH Kendall 2F?
Kendall 2F is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 800 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2500 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
KLH Kendall 2F's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so KLH Kendall 2F is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the KLH Kendall 2F is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the KLH Kendall 2F plays in your room →
What amplifier does the KLH Kendall 2F need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–190 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Kendall 2F has 5-Way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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KLH Kendall 2F Back View
KLH Kendall 2F External Dimensions and Weight
KLH Kendall 2F has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 41inch x 12-3/4inch x 19inch (1042.0 x 324.0 x 483.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of KLH Kendall 2F is approximately 1564.9cm2 / 242.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of KLH Kendall 2F, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
KLH Kendall 2F Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the KLH Kendall 2F virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
KLH Kendall 2F Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe KLH Kendall 2F weighs 26.82kg / 59lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Kendall 2F's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $2,000
Cabinet type and Materials
KLH Kendall 2F has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
KLH Kendall 2F comes with Outrigger Feet and Hardware Including Metal Spikes and Rubber Feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
KLH Kendall 2F is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
KLH Kendall 2F is available in Black Oak and English Walnut.
Does the KLH Kendall 2F come with a Grille?
Kendall 2F comes with magnetic grilles in Black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Kendall 2F is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
KLH Kendall 2F with Grille
What's in the Box of KLH Kendall 2F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Kendall 2F:
- 2F Loudspeaker and Grille
- Owners Manual
- Binding Post Wrench
- Outrigg Feet and Hardware Including Metal Spikes and Rubber Feet
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the KLH Kendall 2F.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the KLH Kendall 2F, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for KLH Kendall 2F
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the KLH Kendall 2F speaker:
Official Brochure for KLH Kendall 2F
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the KLH Kendall 2F speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for KLH Kendall 2F
Warranty
10 years of parts warranty and 10 years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.