DEBAK! END-GAME Loudspeakers UNDER 2000! - KLH Model 5 Speakers

KLH Model five speakers may be the best speakers under $2000 for home audio and audiophiles for music. PERIOD
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[@Jayiyagi]

Dudes. I have already decided to get one in walnut after the video to use as my reference... Does this mean I am no longer getting the Sonus Fabers? I don't know... I just don't... Am I troubled? yes... anyways I'll update you guys but one thing is for certain... I need KLHs in my life. related videos: Initial impressions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WneZuDgZyflaM Sonus Faber Electa Amator iii : kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4qscoqwiM1kprM Totem Metal V2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WymHeuopJnhpY Totem Tribe Towers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIDVlo2GbtqBnqM

[@midevil1980]

If only they looked a little more relationship friendly...

[@Jayiyagi]

@@midevil1980 I know...

[@78sound]

The vintage look is eye candy to me as well

[@freestylerjpartner6270]

You did the right thing..👍 Great review!

[@danielcaswell9945]

@@midevil1980 I think they look pretty sharp in walnut with the grills. I was saving for set of Fortes but may just pull the trigger on these and put the money saved into front end.

[@larrylee773]

Loved this review! Especially appreciated your inclusion of test tracks! Would love more of that in future reviews 👍

[@leokuiper2593]

Yeah Jay, most appreciated if you would. The album of Friend ‘n Fellow is really spinning my mind.

[@Nonsensei-OG]

Love your loose, playful presentation style mixed in with some exceptional performance analysis. You act like you are excited and having fun, which makes this entire review that way, not to mention the KLH Model 5. You've won me over--count me amongst your subscribed.

[@charlesnr]

Had a friend audition the KLH 5 against the popular AR3a loudspeakers many years ago. He liked them so well, he never replaced them. The two midranges were the speaker Henry used full range in his KLH radio.

[@jonuiuc]

I bought them when Shawn and then Andrew's reviews came out. I needed something no taller than 35" (stands or floorstanding). First new speakers in 13 years. Enjoyable.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

What amp are you using ?

[@paulwibb.8944]

@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 obviously can't drag himself away from them,, c,Mon dude!! What amp u using,,

[@jonuiuc]

@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Lol sorry I don't have notifications on youtube lol. I'm using them with a AV receiver. Yamaha RX-A1080. They sound great, only problem is my 13 year old ported mirage subwoofer doesn't really match with them. Nemo Propaganda about convinced me to upgrade with a Rythmik. It never really ends lol.

[@Borednlonely]

i wouldn't reccomend a sub. it messes up the timing. It would be better if you play around with placement and how your speaker is interacting with the room.

[@jonuiuc]

@@Borednlonely the sub I need for HT, these things are good to about 40. Fine for music. But I like hearing lower. Placement to the klh is about the same everywhere cause its sealed. I have them 1ft from wall, they have a lot of bass, that's the problem they overlap too much with my old sub. The old sub only can go to the mid 20s and by then they don't do much spl. To balance the bigger klhs out I need a sub that digs deeper. Old sub was better at crossing over high and is a good match for filling out for the old limited range satellites, but these could use a sub for that sub 40 range.

[@georgesmith5598]

Your videos get better every time. This is you peaking

[@bolobos]

You went all Thomas talking about Sean 😂. The only thing you didn't say was. "Let me tell you a story." Mad me laugh in my head in a good way

[@ufarkingicehole]

Thomas is an excellent story teller and a really talented photographer. Very detailed oriented

[@bolobos]

@@ufarkingicehole I love Thomas's channel!

[@damayor62]

Excellent review! And yet another reviewer I like & respect confirming the Model 5 will be the next pair of floor standers I buy. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@mark9118]

Back when I was in college, and working part-time at an audio repair shop (about 1972), I heard a pair of Model 5's driven by Phase Linear amp with about 200 watts per channel, playing source material (jazz) from a Revox reel-to-reel tape recorder playing at 15 ips. It was amazing. I was able to buy a pair at 50% off list price directly from KLH because I was an employee of an authorized repair shop. It was an very good speaker for the time, but obviously the new one is much better. Even now, I still prefer acoustic suspension speakers, even though there are not many around these days (except for some subwoofers).

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

When "bass reflex" made a comeback an audio engineer told me "you'll save money both on speaker and amplification, they are more efficient". With the tiny enclosures now being built the push to make the new ported boxes put out some real bass is making the 60's and 70's sealed boxes look downright efficient. And people are now demanding 100-200 W speakers because of this. 100 wpc rms in 1970 was *a lot", and drove the supposedly inefficient acoustic suspension boxes marvelously.

[@benyHiFi]

Hi Jay, I purchased the Hegel H120 and I absolutely love it. I decided to go with Hegel mostly based on your recommendations. I am curious to see if you paired these KLH Model fives with the Hegel. Thanks, Beny

[@David-vb8tg]

Surely they need more bollocks than the H120?

[@LeoRousseau]

I'm looking to get a Hegel but unfortunately I have to sell my Rogue Sphinx v3 first. Ugh!

[@ericeasterbrooks5530]

OK now that it's established that these sound great I would love to hear how all the reviewers feel about the KLH Kendalls! Enjoy all the reviews keep them coming!

[@rosswarren436]

New Record Day did a quick review of them at a show in a hotel room. He thought they were very good, but the tweeter was a bit bright and called attention to itself. Fine for home theater for sure, but not perhaps "audiophile". Now, nothing says you couldn't tame it a bit by changing the crossover a bit (maybe a different resistor on the tweeter). Who knows, KLH may tweak them in another iteration after getting feedback from users. The Kendalls certainly look good and meet a great price point. I was looking at them myself, but now, after watching many reviews (including Jay's) I'm saving up for the Model 5. I'm so glad that David Kelly bought the rights to the dead KLH brand and moved them to Indiana and is moving the performance to price ratio so well for us consumers. Much to like here. Very happy to see KLH become once again a real audiophile company. I think Henry Kloss, Malcolm S. Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann would be proud.

[@Csnumber1]

Dude...best intro to a review in a long time...had to pause it for a laugh!! Look Jay, I can completely understand how you feel about this speaker...it’s fantastic and I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t stands as they are specifically designed for them. But look....I’ve heard the Model 5’s, and OWN the Kendall Towers. And I can sincerely tell you that the same characteristics are in them as well. Shit flys around the room when listening to one of my reference CD’s “Behind the Gardens, Behind the Wall-Under the Tree”, by Andreas Vollenwieder. Now just like your boy told you....”Dude get these fucking speakers and do a review!” I’m not going to get into specs, but KLH hit two home runs, and as much as you think the Model5’s are underrated, shit no one has done a real video review of the Kendall’s! But those who have that have written about them are blown away! And they are only 1299.00 a pair! There was one guy who did an unboxing and said, good luck getting a pair! Dude...you will be equally as wowed. And they too sound better with light tilting up, toed in. Great fucking review man!!

[@ericeasterbrooks5530]

Yes would love KLH Kendall review!

[@dennisreffner]

Great review Jay! I got a pair of these KLH Model 5's last year, and am very happy, just lovely speakers, and I love the retro look too. And eventually, I bought some No Rez speaker lining material from GR- Research and lined the speakers with that stuff and noticed an immediate improvement, just a little more cohesive, and solid, and maybe a bit smoother too. . But!... After watching Jay's review of the Tekton Pendragons, I was suddenly thinking, Holy Cow! I better try a pair of those too...that's the danger of watching these videos, the bug gets you....but realized today that a better route might be to upgrade my amp and just keep my Model 5's. I currently have the Outlaw Audio RR2160 Receiver, which I bought after listening to Steve Guttenberg review, where he cogently said "This amp has balls!!" So,now... I just watched Jay's review of the Vincent 237MKII hybrid amp, and I'm thinking that could be a wonderful pairing with the KLH Model 5's?? A real dilemma!

[@antonchigurh4125]

I'm really enjoying the more informal style. Great review!

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

Have the 5's paired up with the IOTAVX stack. I love em. I'll have to keep an eye out for that amp review because that's my next upgrade.

[@alainlyrette6876]

...and just when i taught that Andrew Robinson had gone a bit overboard with his Heresy 4 review..lol

[@westcoast708]

great review Jay how would u compare to the totems ?

[@vintageprinciples]

Fantastic review Jay!!! You are (or have become) a natural presenter. Well done. Any thoughts on Hegel amps for this speaker?

[@delvalle9256]

The tracks you mentioned in this review are excellent sounding. Hoping you and Thujan can share your test tracks in the future.

[@dropthehammer1360]

I want these speakers more than ever now.

[@RyChanneler]

Love this video! Great editing, funny, engaging. Great work Jay!

[@jaytorr6701]

This is a brilliant review. I particularly enjoy how you describe your perception in relation to actual songs/components of songs. I am a little tired from audiophile terms that mean nothing. Your descriptions of how instruments/voices in specific songs sound, provide an extremely informative understanding of how the speaker performed. Please keep up this style of review, very much appreciated.

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

I really like your new style, Jay. You are on hyperdrive in your audio jurney. Everything you review affects you deeply and it's a total blast...for a few weeks. Keep up your "dialed to 11" enthusiasm. ;-) I developed my taste for sound with KLH and AR "sealed boxes" and they were fantastic. I will certainly consider the Fives. 10 inch woofer (and box volume) should compensate for lack of port regarding bass. But lazy bass? Hmm. Surprised that soundstage should be in the range of the "wiiiide" KEF R3, LS50, Elac DBR62... Really now, seriously? A possible alternative would be Dali Rubicon 2. But KLH appeals to my nostalgia. And "at the end of the day it's the SOUND that counts" So very true.

[@louiesipes2257]

Jay I’ve been watching you and Sean and Cheapaudioman since COVID hit. Not sure I’ve ever seen you more excited about a speaker. This one takes me back to models I’ve owned in the past. Won’t fit my room right now or in the near future. Maybe once my son graduates college and I get my old listening room back😀 Enjoy

[@saviduris]

Thanks a lot for another great review!! Im crazy wainting mines to arrive

[@Spawned-in60]

I've created a 'special' playlist I use to adjust speaker placement, dial in a sub, etc....and added the tracks you recommend ' Way Down' and "I Drink'. Truly freakish! On "I Drink", yes the vocal is good but to me, the drums are some of the best recorded I think I've ever heard.

[@mqm9420]

If you feel like this about the klh, You?! I’m buying them! I’ve been watching you since you started this channel and it’s rare that a product moves you like this.👊🏽

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

Jay has chosen two "endgame" amps for his personal use in a couple of months and then forgot about them. He's enthusiastic and is surrounded by gobs of gear. The biggest electric train in the world. So don't be surprised and let Jay be Jay.

[@StefanUrkel]

I got a brand new pair in Mahogany for $1600! Loving them.

[@JamesWilliams-gf8gm]

Great honest review. I had the same type of “issue” when I was looking at buying Wilson audio Sabrina/Focal Sopra 2 speakers recently. The Revel 228be just as good and arguably better (flatter wider dispersion, plays louder, way louder!) and 1/2 the price… I ended up with the less “fancy” revels. I should note that I use duel subs in ALL systems crossed at 60hz currently. The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III was the 3rd place runner up. I still want a pair of Yvettes lol, maybe one day.

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

The likes of Wilsons are for "money is no object" purchasers. It's an entirely different segment, and a tiny one.

[@spinachhandsjklolsmh9053]

Would you prefer these as your personal speaker over tekton perfect set 2 10, or double impact?

[@mehmetcamat4458]

I haven’t heard the KLH model 5 but from the reviews I understand that it sounds like the old vintage acoustic research AR3as or AR5s cause these speakers have beautiful mid range. I have a pair of AR5s and I can not trade them with any new speaker I have heard. Yes there are really nice speakers sounding forward and lively but when I go back to the AR5s I feel in heaven such a balanced speaker with great midrange

[@Jay-fk9wm]

Great review. This finally convinced me to get a pair of these.

[@PCM-mc5xy]

Great review Jay.

[@O_D_O_U4YA]

The word you are looking for is…Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”

[@JC-lk3oy]

I thought it was Scrumtrulecent...

[@daniannaci3258]

Yaseen, can you sing the song?

[@lanemiddleton9]

Mary Poppins to the linguistic rescue of the KLH Model 5 review ! 😁 🤣 😜

[@littleSchmiggy]

I got the black ones a few months ago. The spacial placement of sounds is amazing. I watched the chronically of Riddick and in one of the scenes at the end I literally heard a dagger whiz past my head and I flinched. It was fantastic.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

i don't just love things--i love _watching people love the things they love_

[@DKbananas]

I've had the walnut on order for 3 months now.

[@13odman]

same

[@simonk9425]

Hi Jay, May I ask, how would you compare these KLH model 5 to the Focal Chora 826?

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Jay! Quite an endorsement!

[@michaelmcintyre9179]

if your not into the "vintage" look then you likely will dismiss Harbeth as well or Rogers. Agreeably the sound from the KLH is awesome. In the late 50's Edgar Villchur formed a company AR , he created a special woofer the was very compliant, unlike stiffer designs , and it depended on the air trapped in 1.5 cubic foot speaker cabinet to give it rigidity , thereby he was able to create a speaker capable of reproducing true bass in the low 30 hz range in a cabinet only 1.5 cubic feet. whereas the equivalent sound from a bass reflex type cabinet , would be monstrous in size about 8 times larger. The new acoustic suspension design was all the rage , but it needed power and lots of it , people being people ie; thrifty,eventually forced speaker manufactures to make more efficient designs , hence ported. Now it's interesting the New KLH has followed through with the air suspension design , while not as common they are being made ie; Magico The air suspension will give you deeper truer bass , a fast bass. It is note worthy having owned the original model 5 from KLH they had a 12"woofer , but back then we knew so little. it's a pity they were not able to install a 11 inch or even 12 inch in the new one . reasoning must be they were satisfied with the bass performance. The new KLH model 5 in Walnut is stunning especially with the stone wash grille , like most reviewers say this is so much fun, they want to listen to their whole collection again like it's for the first time....

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

These are arguably better than Harbeth, or at least more versatile. Regarding the slightly "vintage" look, who really cares? It's the sound that counts. And the stand solution is far less clumsy than most standmounts. I hope it does not become a speaker for nostalgic boomers. ASR has to test it and give its stamp of approval. I'm a bit surprised by the distance between the drivers. They used to be that way and were pushed closer together for very valid reasons. (time alignement, etc)

[@JamesHuntingtonBed]

I’m using Sony ss-m7. They are from the 90s and are a sealed design. It’s a great speaker by itself with plenty of bass for “8 woofer. With the deal I got on them I don’t think upgrading would make sense. I’ve tried many amps and they always put a smile on my face.

[@michaelwright1602]

The "scale of the sound"... I remember that sound from my youth... I just ordered a pair of these, will be here in a few days. ;-)

[@Brutemandave]

It is hard to beat these old school designs, my old 3 ways still have superior midrange sound and firm bass that has concussive force one can feel with highs that won't destroy your ears. Although I have more modern designed 2 ways coupled with a sub I still consider my old three way speakers are a go to for such full and efficient sound. Glad to see you are discovering the beauty of these old school gems.

[@xyanide1986]

Kind of crazy you get headphone/IEM style imaging with speakers, says a lot about the room treatment too.

[@AV-cx7ob]

Your channel rocks. Keep it up!

[@ManuelMedellin.]

These are like the Shelby Cobra of Speakers, once you turn them on...you know you are witnessing something Legendary

[@rp9035]

Nice review. They're not $2,000 anymore. Now $2,499.

[@ukbij]

I've paired my new walnut pair of model 5s with IOTAVX stack, Denafrips Ares 2. Absolutely blown by what these boxes do, and they are not fully broken in. tonality, soundstage, immersiveness..all the pretty words reviewers use day in and out. I get that with these. And I think IOTAVX stack is a compromise . If I upgrade the amp to a better one, that's it done. Endgame.

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

I just upgraded from the stack to a Denon pma-1700ne. Major difference in sound but the IOTAVX stack is really hard to beat. They sound great with the 5's, especially in the midrange

[@Luca84v]

After a year or so do you still find them GREAT? i am full of doubt to buy them or not…i would pair them with Unison Research ‘Unico’ model.

[@robertschlechter4407]

I am not surprised by your reaction to the KLH 5 because the original "5" was introduced by Henry Kloss and KLH in 1968. Henry Kloss and Edgar Villchur founded Acoustic Research (AR) in 1954 and developed the sealed cabinet. Their initial product was the revolutionary acoustic suspension AR-1 loudspeaker but Henry Kloss later left AR and started KLH. Years later, AR produced the AR-3a that became a recognized standard for home quality sound for many years. The last incarnation of the AR-3a is the AR 303, made in 1995. I currently own a set. After 23 years of ownership, the AR 303s continue to amaze me in how they can rock. If I were to replace them, the KLH 5 might do it. The AR 303 goes down to 32Hz (+/-3dB) while the "5" goes down to 42Hz (+/-3dB).

[@shunpillay]

Really enjoyed this review.

[@juliangst]

I wish they were available in Europe. Might be a good upgrade/ sidegrade from my LS50

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Debak: a big win, a great success, a big hit, to hit the jackpot??

[@mikes2654]

Excellent review!

[@danielcaswell9945]

This review sealed the deal for me. Finished unboxing them and am breaking them in now. I have and a Denafrips Areas II back-ordered (unfortunately) and am trying to find the right amp to run via my Denon AVR's preouts. I watched Jay's review of the NAD C298 and am leaning in that direction but haven't decided yet.

[@dropthehammer1360]

Did you end up getting the NAD?

[@El_white_horse]

the best speaker I have ever had and especially for the price .

[@hwonoue101]

항상 잘 보고 있습니다. 덕분에 model5를 들여서 잘 듣고 있습니다~☺

[@BrianNavalinsky]

I always fall back to German. If there isn't a compound word to describe it, you can make one up.

[@hochinglee8966]

Make one up 😊

[@BrianNavalinsky]

Realglattspielen

[@bnskim6091]

제이씨, 혹시 한국계이신가 궁금했었는데 역시 맞군요. 부럽고 자랑스럽습니다.

[@Jayiyagi]

Thank you sir.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Techniques SB-L70 3 ways ? Lol jk great job jay ! I was told the Yamaha AS-1200 has great synergy with the KLH

[@BillyBombastic]

Now that they have been released in Walnut. Been waiting for that finish.. I'm getting them! :)

[@RennieAsh]

People always talk about off-axis response in terms of "walking around the room" or that your friends can listen too - but one of the more important aspects is the reflected sound that adds to the overall sound you hear - with a good off-axis response, the reflected sound will be consistent and not be adding extra timbre to the sound.

[@paulwibb.8944]

Okay, Im only 4 mins in, BUT,, I must say jay, you are fast becoming the best hifi channel on YT. As good as Andrew Mmmmmm.??

[@marklawrence4116]

Loved this review Need to buy a set to compare to our new LSA models Excellent job

[@maxdahlstrand]

Hi Jay @jaysiyagi Have you heard the Ohm Walsh 2000? I am very interested in your opinion. Thanks! Great video, as always!

[@damianzaninovich4900]

This speaker reminds me of the Ac suspension Cizek 1 from the late 70’s. It was set up the same way on short Polk 10 stands that angled up. You could change the Q from .6 which sounded best or 1. The front baffle was covered with foam to reduce diffraction. I would try bituminous felt on these. Its main weakness was its midrange crossing a 1” peerless dome tweeter to the 10” woofer at 1500hz but it had great fast sounding bass and clear highs. Roy Cizek was a legendary designer, look him up. Great enthusiastic review, very entertaining.

[@tomhamilton6377]

My first hifi speakers were Cizeks

[@kevinwashington5322]

Damian: Late last Dec., I finally replaced my aging Cizek 1 speakers [re-coned, once] with the new Model 5. VERY pleased with the new speakers, which did take awhile to fully break in. Driven with a high-current amp. Fast, deep bass; much clearer mids and wonderful sound stage!!

[@glenncurry3041]

Interesting. I was in HiFi in the '70's and sold those. Along with Warfedales and Rectilinears. Also ported speakers like JBLs and Cerwin Vegas. It was understood at that time that a sealed box has a lower response than a ported box. Ports are known as "tuned: for a reason. They increase efficiency at the sacrifice of low end extension. But most people like the as you say the Fun Zone sound. And ports add that. Plus take less power. I was probably more surprised at your surprise than you were surprised that a seal box had better response.

[@billd9667]

A sealed speaker most often also has lower distortion than a relatively uncontrolled woofer and “artificial” bass from a port, which is also uncontrolled and often out of phase with the actual woofer output.

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

Totally agree. And the bass reflex "efficiency" is being squandered in the tendency to smaller and smaller cabinets that are less and less efficient. Builders turn that handicap into an asset by calling them "lifestyle" speakers. Meanwhile bass reflex speakers are harder to tune right and have uneven responses and impedance that often give amps a very hard time.

[@daniannaci3258]

Rectilinear speakers were awesome in their day. What was the model # with 4 cone tweeters, a 5” midrange and a 12” woofer in a floorstanding enclosure? I remember one reviewer at that time referring to the Rectilinear as having electrostatic clarity 😆.

[@michaelwright1602]

Got the speakers... Walnut with the white linen grills, they are gorgeous. I listened to Jay, after purchasing the Denafrips Ares II, a real game changer vs a chip DAC, I went and pulled the trigger on the Denafrips Iris DDC, Hades preamp and Thallo amplifier... Also picked up the new BS Node to feed the tunes... Audio Nirvana, this setup took me directly to the place I wanted to be in regards to sound, the 1970's. The only upgrade, and I am debating even that, is to move up to the Pontus II. With the Iris DDC and the Ares II, dropping another grand, point of diminishing returns? That is where I am at. Other than that, I cannot see doing much of anything to this system, other than adding a turn table... I already have the Oppo for SACD and BD, I really cannot see going back to another vinyl rig.

[@tomt3527]

I would like to also see you do a review of the Magnat Transpuls 1500's. I see a lot of bashing and typical nasty comments from people that care about nothing more than measurements on the internet.. Of coarse these speakers are not perfect in any way, but however, they do sound amazingly good. They're slightly larger than the Klipsch Forte so they do offer a big sound. Tight bass, full mids and extended highs that are quite smooth. I'm powering mine with a Willsenton R8 which you're very familiar with. All in all, they're a pretty damn good speaker that deserves some props..

[@donvittoriosierra]

It actually doesn't matter as much which stand it was measured on because measurements are done usually 1 meter away and on axis. The stands just bring the goodness for the person thats farther away.

[@jam2524]

If you think this sounds good now take 2" of Memory foam To the back of the speaker. Cut a center slit for the center speaker. Replace all of the rest of the installation that came with the speaker. Take the center speaker out and put 2" of foam it wil hit the Magnet. This is regular soft memory foam you put on a bed it's usually yellow color. It deadens the sound and it sounds wonderful. I own the Electa Amator 3 You will never get the high sounds out of the KLH that you get out sonnus faber Good luck Good show Cut it to the size of the speaker

[@epos79]

So how you going to system match them Jay? Based on your wealth of gear and experience at home, what will pair best with it? Thanks much, another great review, bomb!

[@TheJohnnyNeat]

I’m curious about that too. I was hoping KLH would have dropped the smaller Model 3 for rears in a HT like setup with the Model 5, but nothing yet.

[@rosswarren436]

DEBAK baby! I know people can and will spend far more money than $2000 on speakers, depending on their needs and room size, but for me YES! these might be the last "real" speakers I buy for my 13' X 22' living room. Yeah, *maybe* I might add a sub-woofer for EDM and stuff, but for music, these are "end game" for me and my wallet. THANK YOU for sending these to the NRC. I wanted a speaker that was "neutral" to "warm" but still fun, without being shouty. These might be them - the "Goldilocks" speakers I've been waiting for.

[@charlesclifton1006]

If everything you are saying here is true & the fact that I find you (& Sean) to be most trustworthy ..... I am wowed/impressed and curious to the hilt. I think Sean once stated that these KLHs have a bit of that Harbeth sound ... well, a bit of that would suit me just fine. I think that the Schiit Ragnarok 2 just might be the amp for these speakers but I would not be afraid to try the SMSL VMV A1 (class A) just to see/hear what these speakers could do at moderate to low volume. This was your most enthusiastic review "ever" and I really think KLH owes you (and others) big time. I am now, very seriously, considering these speakers and yup, sound aside, I love the vintage look. Thank you Jay🤙🇨🇦🤙 (& KLH)

[@MickTimmy]

You ever hear old AR-2AXs or 3As? If so you should not be surprised by the bass of the sealed box.

[@maximo90019]

Jay, love it when you impressed! Let’s try some Magnat Tranpuls and round things out

[@plan9fromthenw]

More Korean words for descriptions in your videos please. I own the Model 5's and its been fun building my new setup around them.

[@fcamiola]

How are you liking the Model 5s?

[@gokhanersan8561]

Now they’re saying Wharfdale Linton is the new endgame speaker.

[@ukbij]

Jay, how would the model 5's pair with Willsenton R8's? Please let me knowm

[@MarkDavidMcCoskey]

OK, I bought a pair. They arrived a couple days ago. I am enjoying them. To me they have plenty of bass. No need for a subwoofer. I stream digitally, lower volume, mid-field (7-8 feet) listening. Powered by the XTZ Edge A2-300 with iFi Zen DAC V2. Complete. I'm done.

[@David-vb8tg]

You'll crumble for a sub eventually.

[@brianlewis5042]

Great review with a lot of passion. How would you compare the Model 5’s to the Klipsch Forte IV. Both are lively speakers. I was looking to get the Forte IV’s but also considering to Model 5.

[@sdemosi]

The Forte has more powerful bass, a bit more oomph in the treble. The Model 5 sounds better in the mid range as most viewers have observed. The model 5 has more controlled bass and a smoother treble, unless you set the treble boost. They're less "live" than the Klipsch but nicer for classical music. I think a Klipsch fan could be really hapoy with them. I've seen these written off as "rock speakers" but they're more than that. I've used these with the Cambridge CXA81 and CXNv2. It's a lovely combination and the soundstage fills a room.

[@jeffdano4403]

@@sdemosi I show the Klipsch at $4998.00, the Model Fives at $1999.99

[@jaytorr6701]

I auditioned both. Midrange and imaging/soundstage are in the 5s piss all over the Forte. Dynamics and tremble are for the Klipsch. I preferred the 5s.

[@rickc661]

ahhh. what goes around .... late 1960's AR 2ax - exact same look - size, veneer finish, acoustic suspension. ten inch..... only the AR's were quite inefficient ( Elac like ) and had a downslope tweeter. AR developed / invented both acoustic suspension AND dome tweet / mids.

[@davidj.gaillard1046]

So true Jay but what about the Wharfedale Lintons? You seem to shy away from making any comparisons?

[@davidj.gaillard1046]

Great review BTW

[@chunky27111980]

Awesome and thanks for detailed review. Can some one help me on what should be better option between model 5 vs focal chora 826?

[@chartliner]

You said before that the Totem metal v2 speakers made other speaks sound like they are broken. How do the KLH 5's compare to the Totem technology?

[@Joel1915]

Do these work well if you sit 8 feet from them?

[@paulsamson9882]

They are based on the accoustic suspension technology of accoustic research .I have heard those and they are darn good

[@travisyun302]

헉. 한국계였군요! 당신의 리뷰를 잘 보고 있습니다. 당신의 리뷰는 pmc result6를 구입하는 데 큰 도움이 됐습니다.

[@Sunday_Morning570]

Love the Korean language lesson 🤣🤣🤣. I’m thinking seriously about these speakers. Going to do a demo of them vs the Wharfdale Linton once Upscale Audio open again for demos.

[@nicocottaris6211]

Great review! I have the KEF LS50 WirelessII coupled with stereo KC-62s. Love the sound, but can’t help wonder how would the KLH, say coupled to a Yamaha AS-1100 would compare to my system. Any feedback?

[@jazzmetalaudiophile]

Then give it a different finish? The delta to the Sonus Faber should easily allow it. Even a completely rebuild cabinet, as long as it doesn’t change the sound to much

[@1964wingman]

Would these speakers be a good match for Vincent sv 237 mk 2 amplifier?

[@fetaface1203]

I wonder the same 🤔

[@tchevy99]

Hilarious video. Loved it.

[@fernandopiresmarques899]

In your opinion, what would be the ideal size for the KLH Model 5 speakers?

[@TheJoon]

안녕하세요 Hi Jay. Thanks for reviews (all reviews! Very helpful). I am torn between KLH Model 5 and Revival Atalante 5. Price range is different yet form factors are similar. Due to personal circumstances, I can’t listen them in person or buy/sell easily. I always went with bookshelves but this time I want to experience these box 3ways. For casual listener at the relatively lower volume for background music, could you please shed some light here? Amp will be either McIntosh MA252 or Unison research S6 as I prefer tubes. Many thanks in advance

[@GrindCityGuitars]

Great video! How do you think these would pair with the Hegel H120?

[@hclandscapes]

This is what i would like to know

[@kionchristensen7886]

Thank you so much for the fantastic review I have a set on the way from the dealer. Should arrive in a few weeks. Very difficult to get in Denmark - and not as cheap as in the US! ($ 2900, -) They were ordered before your review and now I can see that I have a lot more to look forward to. Thanks Among other things, I am very much looking forward to listening to the Danish singer Agnes Opel Hope you know her, otherwise try to listen to her - and I think you would be caught a little in her sound

[@alexsha4912]

Great review!! Wondering how do you like Burson Timekeeper with these speakers? Are they a good match?

[@danwalters8718]

How would the Willsenton R8 do with these speakers?

[@gokhanersan8561]

I would appreciate a comparison between Model 5, Burchardt s400mkii and Dynaudio Heritage Special.

[@StefanUrkel]

Zero Fidelity personally liked the Model 5 better than s400, which he also highly regards. Heritage Special seems to be in a different price class.

[@jfarlandutube]

Good review. You make me want to hear the speakers. How do you think they compare to the JBL L100?