KLH Model Five – Mahogany (stands included)

Description

KLH loudspeakers represent a milestone in the history of high-end audio. With a reputation forged in innovation and quality, these speakers stand out for their ability to deliver a rich and detailed sound. They are a testimony to the brand's commitment to acoustic excellence, maintaining a historic legacy in the world of high-fidelity sound. Their impact on the sector is undeniable, marking a turning point in the perception of sound quality in home audio systems.

In addition, KLH loudspeakers deliver an immediate, intimate and ear-friendly sound, characterised by their great holography and realism. This quality makes them exceptional, providing an immersive and genuine listening experience that satisfies even the most demanding listeners.

Our updated version of this classic loudspeaker features genuine wood veneers, cast aluminium baskets, and utilises acoustic suspension design principles made famous by founder Henry Kloss.

The KLH Model Five speakers sound with that kind of quiet authority that only well-born speakers possess. The bass descends with poise and texture, no harshness or artificial punch: it is authentic bass, with wood and air, with that body that fills the room without apologising. In the midrange the magic appears — voices sound natural, round, human; one listens to the singer as if she were three metres away, not on a recording. The treble enters with elegance, never invasive, never harsh, always fine and airy, letting the instruments breathe.

The setup presents a classical school balance: faithful timbre, stable imaging, musicality above any technical artifice. These are speakers for those who listen to music, not effects; for those who enjoy strings, winds, pianos and voices without filters. In a word: satisfaction. You plug them in, connect them and within the first minute you know you've got something good in front of you—like those things they used to make back when well-made things were built to last.

• Iconic mid-century modern style
• Acoustic suspension design: the most precise and linear enclosure design available today
• Three-position acoustic balance control to adapt the speaker output to the most difficult acoustic environments
• Dedicated midrange driver for reproducing the critical mid-frequency band
• Non-resonant die-cast aluminium woofer and midrange baskets
• Die-cast aluminium tweeter faceplate
• KLH cabinets with a structurally reinforced ¾-inch MDF cabinet
• Thirteen-component network utilising iron-core inductors and high-quality Mylar capacitors
• Each speaker includes its own 5° angled vertical stand made from 14-gauge powder-coated steel
• Low-profile magnet grille attached
• 10-year warranty

• KLH Model Five – Technical specifications

  Frequency response:

  • 42 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±3 dB)

  • LF extension: –10 dB @ 32 Hz

  Sensitivity:

  • In the listening room: 90.5 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m

  • Free field: 87.5 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m

  Impedance:

  • Nominal: 6 Ω

  • Minimum: 3.5 Ω @ 140 Hz

  Power management:

  • 200 W RMS

  • 800 W peak

  • Recommended amplifier power: 20–200 W

  Max SPL (in-room):

  • 112.3 dB

  Horizontal dispersion:

  • 140°

  Filter / Crossover:

  • MF (midrange): 380 Hz – 2nd-order electroacoustic

  • HF (high frequencies): 2,850 Hz – 2nd-order electroacoustic

  Drivers:

  • Treble: 1” aluminium dome tweeter with rubber surround

  • Media: 4” pulp-based paper with rubber suspension, supplied on a roll

  • Bass: 10” pulp-paper with rubber roll surround, 2” flat voice coil”

  Features:

  • Three-position acoustic balance selector

  • Inputs: gold-plated five-way terminals

  Construction of the enclosure:

  • ¾” structurally reinforced MDF board”

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  Dimensions

  With base included:

  • Height: 87.0 cm (34.25”)

  • Depth: 33,0 cm (13”)

  Base-free:

  • Height: 66.0 cm (26.0”)

  • Depth: 29.2 cm (11.5”)

  Width:

  • 35.0 cm (13.75”)

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  Weight

  • Without base: 20.0 kg (44 lbs)

  • With base: 23,6 kg (52 lbs)

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  Included accessories

  • 5° sloped vertical base