Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5 is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Floor-standing speaker by Klipsch. It features a 1" horn-loaded Tweeter, 1 x 2" Midrange and 1 x 15" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 51-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 105 dB. Klipsch La Scala AL5 has an MSRP of 12998$ per pair.
Klipsch later replaced La Scala AL5 with La Scala AL6. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Klipsch La Scala AL5 vs Klipsch La Scala AL6
Klipsch's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
La Scala AL5 is a member of Klipsch's Heritage series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch La Scala AL5 Speaker
Klipsch La Scala AL5 has a Frequency response range of 51-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 51 Hz, La Scala AL5 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how La Scala AL5'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
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Klipsch La Scala AL5's 51Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch La Scala AL5's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
105 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
105dB of the Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes La Scala AL5 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 Klipsch La Scala AL5 will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Klipsch La Scala AL5:
Input Type
La Scala AL5 has Binding 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.
Klipsch La Scala AL5 External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch La Scala AL5 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40 x 24-1/4 x 25-5/16inch (1016.0 x 616.0 x 643.0mm ).
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 Klipsch La Scala AL5 is approximately 3960.9cm2 / 613.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch La Scala AL5, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch La Scala AL5 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Klipsch La Scala AL5 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Klipsch La Scala AL5 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Klipsch La Scala AL5 weighs 91.36kg / 201lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how La Scala AL5's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
How does the Klipsch La Scala AL5 compare to the Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK6?
One of the natural alternative to the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is the AK6 which is located one step higher in Klipsch's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Klipsch La Scala AL5 and Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Klipsch La Scala AL5 vs AK6 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch La Scala AL5 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a MDF/Woof 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.
Available colors
Klipsch La Scala AL5 is available in American Walnut, Black Ash and Natural Cherry.
Does the Klipsch La Scala AL5 come with a Grille?
La Scala AL5 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.
What's in the Box of Klipsch La Scala AL5?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of La Scala AL5:
2 Loudspeaker cabinets2 Subwoofer cabinets2 Grilles4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)Owners ManualCongratulations letterKlipsch brochure
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5.
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.