KLH Story is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by KLH. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" woven Kevlar Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. KLH Story has an MSRP of 480$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the KLH Story 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| 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.)
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Frequency Response of the KLH Story Speaker
KLH Story has a Frequency response range of 48-23k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 150 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Story's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
KLH Story's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so KLH Story is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the KLH Story is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Story 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 Story will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the KLH Story:
Input Type
Story features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
KLH Story External Dimensions and Weight
KLH Story has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-1/8 x 19-1/8 x 9-7/8inch (181.0 x 486.0 x 251.0mm ).
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 Story is approximately 1219.9cm2 / 189.1inch2.
WeightThe KLH Story weighs 7.27kg / 16lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Story's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
KLH Story has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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.
Available colors
KLH Story is available in Walnut.
Does the KLH Story come with a Grille?
Story comes with 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.
KLH Story with Grille
What's in the Box of KLH Story?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Story:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrille2 Foam ports4 Self-adhesive rubber feetManual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the KLH Story.
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.