KLH Model Five is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Floor-standing speaker by KLH. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 1 x 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 90.5 dB. KLH Model Five has an MSRP of 2500$ per pair but can often be found around 2200$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the KLH Model Five 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 | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
KLH Model Five Lifestyle
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Frequency Response of the KLH Model Five Speaker
KLH Model Five has a Frequency response range of 42-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Model Five 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with KLH Model Five, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Model Five's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
KLH Model Five's Pulp-Paper Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the KLH Model Five's 42Hz:
Crossover frequency of the KLH Model Five?
Model Five is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 380Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2850Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
KLH Model Five's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the KLH Model Five a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the KLH Model Five is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Model Five an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the KLH Model Five will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of the KLH Model Five
Even though the nominal impedance of the Model Five is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to KLH is 3.5 ohms KLH Model Five so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the KLH Model Five:
Input Type
Model Five features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
KLH Model Five Back View
KLH Model Five's Binding post terminals
KLH Model Five External Dimensions and Weight
KLH Model Five has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 34-1/4 x 13-3/4 x 13inch (660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm ).
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 Model Five is approximately 1022.0cm2 / 158.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of KLH Model Five, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
KLH Model Five Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the KLH Model Five virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
KLH Model Five Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe KLH Model Five weighs 20.00kg / 44lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Model Five's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
KLH Model Five has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a MDF/Wood Veneer finish. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Speaker Feet
KLH Model Five comes with
Riser base 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.
Available colors
KLH Model Five is available in English Walnut and West African Mahogany.
Does the KLH Model Five come with a Grille?
Model Five comes with magnetic grilles. 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 Model Five is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
KLH Model Five with Grille
What's in the Box of KLH Model Five?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Model Five:
Floorstanding loudspeakerRiser baseGrilleOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the KLH Model Five.
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.