KLH Model Five

Overview

The KLH Model Five is a three way, sealed acoustic suspension floorstanding loudspeaker that revives one of the most recognizable designs in American HiFi history. Built around KLH's own woofer, midrange, and tweeter, it uses a sealed (acoustic suspension) cabinet to deliver bass that is tight, controlled, and naturally extended rather than boomy. The result is a speaker that sounds grounded and honest, with a full tonal balance that leans toward musical realism.

The cabinet is unmistakably mid century modern, finished in real wood veneer with a linen wrapped grille that echoes the original 1960s aesthetic. Underneath that heritage look is a modern crossover, current KLH driver technology, and a switchable acoustic balance control that lets you tailor the presentation to your room and taste. It is a speaker designed for people who want the emotional character of a classic acoustic suspension design with the resolution expectations of a modern system.

Because KLH speakers are moderate in sensitivity, the Model Five rewards an amplifier with genuine current and grip. It is a natural fit for two channel listeners who value tone, imaging, and long term listening comfort, and who want a floorstander that looks as considered as it sounds.

Key Features

• Three way sealed acoustic suspension design for tight, extended, well controlled bass
• KLH designed woofer, midrange, and tweeter for a cohesive full range voice
• Acoustic balance control to tailor high frequency energy to your room
• Mid century modern cabinet with real wood veneer finishes
• Linen wrapped removable grille true to the original KLH look
• Floorstanding format that anchors imaging without an oversized footprint
• Moderate sensitivity that rewards a capable, current strong amplifier
• Engineered for musical, long session listening with natural tonal balance

How the Model Five Compares

KLH Model Five vs KLH Model Seven

The Model Seven sits higher in the KLH range and builds on the Model Five with a larger sealed acoustic suspension platform for greater scale and low end authority in bigger rooms. The Model Five delivers the same core acoustic suspension character in a more compact floorstanding footprint that suits medium sized spaces. Choose the Model Five for balanced room friendly performance and step up to the Seven when you have the space and appetite for more physical output. See the KLH Model Seven.

KLH Model Five vs KLH Model Three

The Model Three is a bookshelf sized acoustic suspension design that shares the KLH voice and mid century styling in a smaller stand mounted format. The Model Five extends that same sealed cabinet character into a floorstander with deeper bass and larger scale. Pick the Model Three for compact rooms and desktops, and the Model Five when you want fuller range performance without a subwoofer. See the KLH Model Three.

KLH Model Five vs Spendor A4.2

The Spendor A4.2 is a slim ported three driver floorstander tuned for a refined, articulate British monitor character. The KLH Model Five takes a different path with its sealed acoustic suspension alignment, giving bass that is tight and naturally damped along with a warm mid century presentation. Both are excellent two channel floorstanders, so the choice comes down to whether you prefer the Spendor's lean precision or the KLH's grounded tonal fullness. See the Spendor A4.2.

Recommended Amplification and Source

The Model Five sings when paired with an amplifier that offers real current for its moderate sensitivity. These pairings build a complete, well matched system.

• Advance Paris A10 Integrated Amplifier A robust integrated with the current and grip to drive the Model Five's acoustic suspension woofer with authority, giving the bass its intended tightness and control.
• Parasound HALO A23+ Power Amp Paired with a preamplifier, this power amp delivers effortless current into the 6 ohm load, keeping the Model Five composed and dynamic at real listening levels.
• Audiolab 9000Q Preamplifier A clean, resolving preamplifier that partners naturally with the HALO A23+ to form a preamp and power amp front end tuned to the Model Five's level.
• EverSolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 Streamer, DAC & Preamplifier A modern streaming source with onboard DAC that feeds high resolution files and services into the system, letting the Model Five reveal detail from clean digital playback.
• TEAC Audio TN-5BB Turntable A stable belt drive turntable that suits the vinyl era heritage of the Model Five and delivers the warm analog tone that flatters its full bodied voicing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the KLH Model Five speakers sealed or ported?
They use a sealed acoustic suspension design, which is KLH's signature approach for tight, controlled, and naturally extended bass.

What amplifier power do the Model Five speakers need?
KLH recommends roughly 50 to 200 watts per channel. Their moderate sensitivity rewards an amplifier with real current rather than a low power flea watt amp.

What is the sensitivity of the Model Five?
It is rated at 85 dB, which is moderate, so a capable amplifier with good grip helps the speaker perform at its best.

What is the nominal impedance?
The Model Five presents a 6 ohm nominal impedance.

How low does the Model Five reach in the bass?
Its frequency response extends down to about 42 Hz, delivering full range bass from the sealed acoustic suspension woofer.

What driver configuration does it use?
It is a three way design with a 10 inch acoustic suspension woofer, a 4 inch midrange, and a 1 inch aluminum dome tweeter.

What is the acoustic balance control?
It is a three position high frequency level switch that lets you adjust the treble energy to suit your room and listening preference.

What cabinet finishes are available?
Finishes include English Walnut, Nordic Noir, and Mahogany, each with real wood veneer and a linen wrapped grille.

What are the dimensions and weight?
Each speaker measures approximately 36.4 x 15.4 x 12.75 inches (H x W x D) and weighs about 54.4 lbs.

Do I need a subwoofer with the Model Five?
Most rooms will not need one. The sealed 10 inch woofer provides deep, tight bass, though you can add a subwoofer for the largest spaces or home theater use.

Are these good for both music and home theater?
Yes. Their tonal balance and imaging make them ideal for two channel music, and they integrate well as front left and right channels in a theater system.

What room size suits the Model Five?
They perform best in small to medium sized rooms. For larger spaces you might consider the Model Seven, which offers more scale.

Can I use the Model Five with a receiver?
Yes, provided the receiver supplies adequate current for the 6 ohm load. A stronger integrated amplifier or preamp and power amp combination will get the most from them.

Are the grilles removable?
Yes, the linen wrapped grilles are removable so you can listen with them on or off depending on your preference and aesthetic.

Do the speakers come with feet or spikes?
Yes, they include adjustable feet and floor spikes for stable placement on carpet or hard floors.

How do the Model Five compare to the Model Three?
The Model Three is a smaller acoustic suspension speaker with the same KLH voice, while the Model Five is a floorstander with deeper bass and larger scale.

What sources pair well with the Model Five?
They pair beautifully with both vinyl and digital. A quality turntable suits their heritage character, while a modern streamer and DAC deliver clean high resolution playback.

Are they sold individually or as a pair?
The Model Five is sold as a pair. Please confirm quantity at checkout or contact us if you have questions.

What warranty comes with the Model Five?
KLH provides a 10 year parts and labor warranty to the original owner when purchased from an authorized dealer.

Why buy from All Elite Audio?
We are an authorized KLH dealer in Maryland with the Model Five in stock. That means genuine product, full manufacturer warranty support, and expert guidance on building a system that gets the best from these speakers.