Klipsch The Fives Black (per pair)

Name: Klipsch The Fives Black (per pair)
Brand: Klipsch
SKU: 864631
Price: 999 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9.1 (11 reviews)

Review is 9,1 out of 10, based on 11 reviews.
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Key specs

	Type of HiFi speaker	Bookshelf
	Speaker composition	2 speakers
	Active speaker
	Speaker audio crossover	2-way
	Speaker sensitivity	109 dB
	Speaker connector accepts cable type	Brand specific, Stereo RCA cable (RCA), Subwoofer cable (RCA)
	Frequency range	50 - 25000 Hz

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You connect the speakers to a TV, record player, laptop, or analogue audio source and stream your music wirelessly via Bluetooth.
Thanks the 24 bit/192kHz resolution, you listen to high-quality music.
Thanks to the special horn, the speakers distribute the sound to every corner of your living room.
The speakers don't have a calibration system that adjusts the sound to the acoustics in your room.

Description

The Klipsch The Fives speaker set is the right fit for you if you're looking for high-quality speakers with multiple connection options. Connect the speakers to your TV via an HDMI ARC cable. This way, you improve the sound of your television without a receiver or soundbar. You stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth, so can easily put on your favorite Spotify playlist. Thanks to the 24 bit/192kHz resolution, you won't miss a single detail when you listen to music. You hear the music exactly like the artist meant it to sound. The speakers have a horn that distributes the sound waves to every corner of the room. That means the sound is clearly audible, no matter where you sit.

Included by default

Manual(7.13 MB)
Remote and batteries
Power cable
HDMI cable
USB-A to USB-B cable
Speaker cable

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Review is 9,0 out of 10.

Fine speakers as an alternative to a soundbar with a beautif

Sound 'nice'
Compact
Nice design (real wood veneer)
Much low (avoid placement in corner of the room)

Do not expect straight, honest reference speakers. These speakers sound 'good' and are a super good hi-fi alternative to a soundbar. Although the tuning also seems to be based on an extra subwoofer (not included), with a connected sub you have a little more control over the lows, it seems. Haven't been able to test that yet. But as long as you don't place the speakers in the corners of a room, you can avoid standing waves. Or you can place a little foam in the bass port of the speaker in the corner for a more balanced sound. They are well tuned for both film and music. A good balance has been found. They look beautiful. The connectivity options are lavish, although unfortunately they lack an Ethernet or WiFi connection. The only downside is that I already switched on the TV twice, and the speakers did not turn on because I had them on another input (such as bluetooth) when I turned them off. Then the speaker does not seem to 'listen' to the hdmi arc input. The cork base is also very nice (not for acoustic separation, but does prevent scratches)

Review by:
Kris Rietje
Date:
10 October 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,0 out of 10.

If you are looking for bookshelf speaker with versatility.

Very versatile, multiple inputs, all required Outputs incl. sub
In-built bluetooth (with Aptx) capabilities
Good Build quality and Retro looks for Black Color
The sound is not a "True" sound. Lot of Post Processing

Amazing build quality, very versatile with all required / possible inputs and outputs including Sub. Sound, while still amazing to most ears, more emphasis on Low frequencies (especially with Dynamic Bass on) and high frequencies are a little toned-down. The mid on the other hand is as good as it gets, with clarity and soothing to the ears. I would recommend and am sure this speaker suits most users and most purposes. Owning this speaker makes you proud.

Review by:
Vinay Ranganatha
Date:
5 February 2021
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Perfect soundbar replacement with some snags

Sound at Movies and Series
Complete black
HDMI ARC
(Yet) No EQ management

I come from a Sonos Playbase, but I was annoyed by the sometimes shrill tones of the speaker. Opted for a little more quality.

I tested the speakers in two scenarios. 1 as desktop computer speakers and 2 as TV speakers.

As a desk speaker I found them inconvenient because if you watch YouTube, then turn on a Spotify song, then open Netflix or start a game, the sound level differs quite a bit. So you keep adjusting, which is quite annoying. I don't have this problem with cheaper speakers. They don't have that range and detail, so I notice the volume difference a lot less.

As a TV speaker, especially for movies, these speakers are phenomenal. You are completely sucked into the movie. The low tones come out well, the middle and high also work well. It really is like being there. The clarity of the sound is a factor of 10 compared to the Sonos. The action sounds in, for example, a movie like Superman is cinema quality or even better in my opinion.

To play pure music with it, they do well on focal songs, classical and jazz. I notice that when you listen to electronics or techno, the low tones are too strong. This is where Klipsch comes in with an EQ app update. This has yet to be released.

What can help is connecting an external sub so that the speaker set automatically does the high and mid through the speakers and the low tones through the sub. I'm going to try that myself in the long run; but for now I play music at a slightly lower volume to make sure the bass doesn't take over. What also helps is to put a sock in the port on the back of the speaker, but that is a shame.

I'm going to buy two more nice stands to get the tweeters at ear height and then I expect them to last about 10 years.

Would I buy them again? Secure. But the EQ app is necessary, and it will come.

*I don't know if I'm allowed to mention sonos in my review, if not, change to Soundbar.

Review by:
Ernst
Date:
22 December 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	864631
	Manufacturer code	K1068026
	Brand	Klipsch
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

General properties

General properties
	Speaker composition	2 speakers
	Type of HiFi speaker	Bookshelf
	Bluetooth
	Water-resistant
	Suitable for bi-wiring
	Speaker connector accepts cable type	Brand specific, Stereo RCA cable (RCA), Subwoofer cable (RCA)
	Bluetooth Smart

Speaker properties

Speaker properties
	Active speaker
	Speaker sensitivity	109 dB
	Frequency range	50 - 25000 Hz
	Speaker tweeter diameter	2,5 cm
	Speaker mid-range driver diameter	11,4 cm
	Placement of bass reflex port	Rear
	Number of speaker units (per speaker)	2
	Speaker audio crossover	2-way
	Integrated subwoofer
	Integrated tweeter
	Integrated mid-range driver
	Integrated woofer
	Bass reflex port
	Continuous/nominal total output capacity (RMS)	160 W

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Depth	23,5 cm
	Width	16,5 cm
	Height	30,5 cm
	Weight	5 kg
	Material	Wood

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Fine speakers as an alternative to a soundbar with a beautif

If you are looking for bookshelf speaker with versatility.

Perfect soundbar replacement with some snags

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Fine speakers as an alternative to a soundbar with a beautif

If you are looking for bookshelf speaker with versatility.

Perfect soundbar replacement with some snags