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KLH Audio Unveils Model Seven Acoustic Suspension Loudspeakers (WHAT HI-FI)

During the High End Munich 2025 show in Germany, KLH Audio, which was recently acquired by Victrola, introduced the Model Seven, the new flagship in its Model Collection Series of high-end loudspeakers.

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KLH Audio Model Seven Loudspeaker Makes Global Debut in Munich (Stereonet.com)

During StereoNET’s listening session, first impressions were overwhelmingly positive. The voicing was balanced, the presentation deeply musical, and the overall character suggested a speaker that invites long listening sessions without fatigue.

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KLH Audio Unveils the Model Seven, a New Standard in Acoustic Suspension Loudspeakers, During HIGH END Munich 2025

KLH Audio proudly unveils the Model Seven, the long-anticipated flagship of its iconic Model Collection Series and a defining statement in the future of high-end loudspeaker design. Debuting during HIGH END Munich 2025, the Model Seven debuts as a standout in its class, offering an extraordinary balance of performance and price that sets a new benchmark for premium loudspeakers. 

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Model Three Bookshelf Speaker FAQs

Discover how the KLH Model Three bookshelf speakers compare to the Model Five. Learn about their acoustic suspension design, vintage-inspired features, sound quality, and what sets them apart from typical bookshelf speakers.

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The Model Five Floorstanding Loudspeaker FAQs

Discover insights from KLH’s Chief Engineer Kerry Geist about the Model Five floor-standing loudspeaker — its design, engineering, and what sets it apart in high-fidelity audio.

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Victrola Acquires KLH Audio: A Fusion of Legacy and Innovation in American Audio

Denver, CO – April 2, 2025 – Victrola, America’s longest-living record player brand and a pioneer in consumer audio, proudly announces the acquisition of renowned loudspeaker brand KLH Audio. This strategic partnership unites two iconic American companies, merging deep heritage and advanced innovation to define the future of premium consumer audio.   A Legacy of Excellence KLH Audio, establish...

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Subwoofer FAQs

Discover everything you need to know about home audio subwoofers. Learn how to choose the right size, where to place them, and the differences between active and passive subs in this comprehensive FAQ.

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Kendall Floorstanding Speakers FAQs

Explore FAQs about the KLH Kendall floorstanding speakers—learn what sets them apart, where they perform best, how they compare to the Model Five, and why they deliver exceptional sound without a subwoofer.

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Nostalgia Alone Won't Save the Compact Disc!

By Mike Perez (Audio Arkitekts)For many years, streaming has had a monopoly on the daily consumption of music. Back in the day, CDs and Vinyl were the gateway drug to music and, for many folks, an introduction to Hifi. You bought an album from an artist you were interested in because you wanted to listen to their songs, and those mediums served a useful purpose. However, with the advent of stre...

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KLH Ultimate One Steam with draught up to both ears

In the test, the KLH Ultimate One has to show today what influence it can have on my eardrums. For this purpose, I put clean and high-quality processed material over my ears and enjoy the use of sustainable materials that promise extraordinary comfort. In the first impression, the American can already convince with fundamental bass and rich highs. Whether the good first impression also withstan...

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The 10 Best Vintage-Style Speakers for Stylish Sound

Be it Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, or unrivaled sound quality, there are lots of features to look for before picking up a new speaker. And while an unrivaled listening experience often sits atop the list of requirements, buying something that looks as good as it performs is always worth considering. It should come as no surprise that brands that utilize refined audio equipment would go the extra m...

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7 Best Speakers for Listening to Vinyl Records

When it’s time to invest in new speakers or an upgrade, these options will help your records sound better than ever. Nothing impacts a stereo’s sound quite like the loudspeaker, so picking one is a very personal decision. The rest of your record player’s gear might be spectacular, but if you don’t love your speakers, you can’t truly love your system. There are many nice speakers out there at ev...

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KLH Model Five hangfal teszt

KLH Model Five hangfal teszt A KLH Model Three hangdobozt nemrég mutattuk be, ismerkedésként a neves gyártóval, azon belül is a Model Collection sorozat legkisebb típusával. Ahogyan azt írtuk, a Model Five sikerén felbuzdulva hozta létre a gyártó ezt a Model Three hangfalat, ezért okkal voltunk kíváncsiak arra, hogy maga a Model Five miért is olyan népszerű több mint 50 éve! Az akusztikus felf...

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KLH Kendall álló hangfal teszt

A KLH egy tartalmas történelmet maga mögött tudó gyártó, akinek termékei sajnálatos módon hazánkban ismeretlenek voltak, eddig! A szerkesztőségünkben járt Model Three példátlan sikereket ért el, a Model Five pedig mindenkit levett a lábáról, és a magával ragadó hang mellett igazán egyedi megoldásokat és külsőt nyújtott. Kendall elnevezésű álló hangfaluk a klasszikusabb megoldások híve, legalább...

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KLH Model Three Loudspeaker Review

Explore the design, performance, and heritage of the KLH Model Three loudspeaker—a compact acoustic suspension speaker delivering vintage style and premium sound in a modern bookshelf format.

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Three for Three: KLH Model 3 Review

It might not be at its best in a large room without a subwoofer or two, but the dynamic, open, and detailed sound of the KLH Model 3s can otherwise equal or exceed the performance of many far more expensive loudspeakers.

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KLH Model Five Acoustic Suspension 5 Hifi Stereo Speakers

  KLH Model Five is a 2499 USD Per Pair / 1249 USD Each Hifi Stereo Speaker setup with huge 10-Inch Bass Drivers, 3-Way Design, and superb 3/4″ MDF enclosure. They will be compared with other speakers I reviewed, including NHT C3 Bookshelf HIFI Speakers (1250 USD), Buchardt S400 (1800 USD), Aurender S5W (3000 USD). They will also be paired with a multitude of driving amplifiers, including Cyru...

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How to Place Your Speakers

By Michael Perez (Audio Arkitekts)Choosing your favorite speakers, amplifier, and components is essential to enjoying your sound system. The proper placement and positioning of the speakers in your listening environment are just as important as the products you buy. Many do not take the time to figure out the best way to configure their two-channel stereo positioning. The location and direction...

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KLH Model Three Stand Speaker Test

A new name has appeared on the domestic hi-fi market in the person of KLH. We will start ouracquaintance with the manufacturer with the sound wall, simply called Model Three, which is not anthe ordinary piece, but before that, dear readers, allow us to say a few words about the manufacturer itself, which already has a significant history. New name, but only for the domestic audiophile audience...

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KLH Model Three Flexible speaker in legendary vintage design

Discover the KLH Model Three—a flexible, compact loudspeaker that blends legendary vintage design with modern acoustic performance, perfect for premium sound in smaller spaces.

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The 10 Best Vintage-Style Speakers for Stylish Sound in 2022

Be it Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, or unrivaled sound quality, there are lots of features to look for before picking up a new speaker. And while an unrivaled listening experience often sits atop the list of requirements, buying something that looks as good as it performs is always worth considering. It should come as no surprise that brands that utilize refined audio equipment would go the extra...

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How to Choose the Right Amplifier for Your Speakers

By: Michael Perez (Audio Arkitekts)It has always been good practice to purchase speakers that best match ones listening style. Selecting speakers is an undertaking in and of itself. Once you find your holy grail speakers, you will need to power them somehow. This is a ubiquitous question many people in the industry get from folks first starting in the world of high-fidelity audio and perhaps st...

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KLH Model Twelve Loudspeaker

J. Gordon Holt | May 12, 2022 | First Published: Feb 1, 1968 The idea of a loudspeaker system whose frequency response could be tailored to suit room acoustics and/or personal taste is one that has always appealed to the high-fidelity perfectionist. Ideally, such a loudspeaker would allow you to raise or lower the level of any part of the audio spectrum to correct for, say, a sharp 370Hz room ...

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What is Acoustic Suspension?

By: Mike Perez (Audio Arkitekts) Edgar Villchur and Henry Kloss brought the innovation of acoustic suspension design in loudspeakers to the mass market via their first project Acoustic Research out of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edgar Villchur described acoustic suspension in 1960, “The first aim of the acoustic suspension design, over and above uniformity of frequency response, compactness, and ...

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KLH Model Three Bookshelf Speaker - Review by U Audio

KLH was acquired by Kelley Global Brands in 2017 and re-emerged in 2021 with the launch of the Model Five speaker, and the Model Three is the younger brother of the Model Five, both of which use the classic The acoustic air-cushion speaker design continues the appearance of the classic speaker. At first glance, the shape is quite retro. Although the Model Three is called a bookshelf speak...

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Model Five, Acoustic Suspension Floor Standing Speaker Review by Audio Art

Audio Art by Edward Chen The KLH pair of massive Model 5s looks like bookshelf horns, but when used with an exclusive base, they can be transformed into small floor speakers. The Model 5 is equipped with three monomers, a 3-tone design, and KLH’s unique “Acoustic Suspension” technology, which has an excellent frequency domain performance. The appearance of the Model 5 is designed with solid woo...

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The All-new KLH Model Threes Are Here!

MAY 13, 2022 From the ’50s through the ‘70s, KLH was one of the best-known and most-respected brands of loudspeakers made in the US and sold worldwide. The ”K’” in KLH, Henry Kloss (pronounced “Close”), was a quirky, inventive polymath who founded five companies: KLH, Advent, Kloss Video (early leaders in projection televisions), Cambridge Audio, and Tivoli. Kloss was one of the pioneers of aco...

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KLH loudspeakers sold by Bellevue Audio 

BY BERND WEBER ON JUNE 10, 2022 HiFi & HIGH-END NEWS KLH in Germany and Austria Bellevue Audio GmbH, based in Unna, is now taking over the distribution of the KLH loudspeaker brand. Founded in 1957 by Henry Kloss in Cambridge, Massachusetts, KLH was one of the largest loudspeaker manufacturers in the world in the late 60s with over 500 employees. In addition to the production of high-qual...

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KLH loudspeakers now sold by Bellevue Audio  

By: Hartmut Freund June 9, 2022 HiFi News Bellevue Audio erweitert sein Vertriebsportfolio für Deutschland und Österreich um die US-amerikanische Traditionsmarke KLH. Das für den deutschen und österreichischen Markt ausgewählte und via Bellevue Audio vertriebene KLH Portfolio umfasst dabei aktuell zwei Stand- und einen Regallautsprecher. KLH was founded in 1957 by Henry Kloss and others and was...

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Bellevue Audio distributes KLH

KLH IN GERMANY AND AUSTRIA Bellevue Audio GmbH, based in Unna, is now taking over the distribution of the KLH loudspeaker brand. Founded in 1957 by Henry Kloss in Cambridge, Massachusetts, KLH was one of the largest loudspeaker manufacturers in the world in the late 60s with over 500 employees. In addition to the production of high-quality transducers for demanding music reproduction, other mil...

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Another Side of KLH: The Model Nineteen

Bob Ankosko | Apr 21, 2022 By Sound and VisionI stopped by my local record shop Revilla Grooves and Gear to see what vintage treasures shop owner Darren Revilla had on display. I headed straight for the back room, past rows of neatly organized vinyl albums and the demo room to check out Revilla’s gear stash. As I scanned the shelves my eye was drawn to a turntable and matching speakers up on ...

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The Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile

The interest in vintage audio speakers has never been higher; especially as brands continue to refresh popular models that have been around for years. By Ian White Published May 4, 2022 Consumers and manufacturers love to wax poetically about “vintage” when it comes to loudspeakers and amplifiers but I’m not sure I buy into it as much when it comes to most vintage loudspeakers. Vintage speaker...

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Audiopie Model Five Review

The Correct Interpretation of KLH “Model Five” Vintage SpeakerThere are many paths to the pursuit of audio, so it’s natural for each user to go their own way. From an empirical point of view, I personally tend to pursue modern interpretations of the high end, but on the other hand, I don’t mind the vintage sound where the palate is attractive. The charm of a well-made vintage is that it natural...

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Reviving a Classic: The Rebirth of KLH Audio

Left to right: The KLH Model Five, Model Three, and the new Model Seven, slated for release later this year.   15 Minutes with David P. Kelley, CEO of KLH Audio   by Sound and Vision   The return of the KLH was big news at 2018 CES. Industry pundits and audio enthusiasts looked on with great interest and a little skepticism. Could the iconic brand cofounded by hi-fi pioneer Henry Kloss...

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The Great Cable Debate

By Mike Perez (Audio Arkitekts)Cables are a subject that has caused many an argument throughout the audio community. What’s more interesting is both sides of objectivity and subjectivity always get involved. I’m not here to change your mind or lobby for or against interconnects as having this magical and life-altering effect on your system. My goal is to provide some facts and reasonable though...

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KLH Ultimate One Review: Wooden Performer

KLH is a company from the United States that was primarily known for their speakers. It was originally founded in 1957, and the brand name was taken from the initials of the founders Henry Kloss, Malcom S. Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann. Recently, they have decided to explore the portable audio scene and launched their very first pair of headphones, the Ultimate one, which currently retails for ...

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KLH Model Three Bookshelf Speaker Review by Stereonet

Mark Gusew is charmed by this unusually designed, retro-styled, standmount speaker…Posted on 1st April, 2022KLH AudioModel Three Bookshelf SpeakerKLH Audio can trace its roots back to 1957, as KLH Research and Development Corporation; indeed, it was once said to be the largest loudspeaker company in the world. It was formed by Henry Kloss, Malcolm Low, and Josef Hofmann, with the first initial ...

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Le Studio du Son

(All prices are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.)Montreal retailer Studio du Son’s room was a blast from the past, complete with peace-sign door beads, a 50s-style wood-framed Black & White TV—okay, technically it was a blast from at least two different pasts—vintage photos of old-school rock stars, and a fat-knobbed radio and record player console. Oh, and KLH speakers.The K...

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Another Motet Room (with Plinius, KLH)

Robert Schryer | Mar 31, 2022GO, KLH! The brand has become one of my coup de coeurs—which loosely translates as “darlings of the heart”—based on the two models I’ve heard at the show, the Model 3 in the Le Studio du Son room and now the Model 5 ($3750 w/stands) in this room. They sounded good and gave off an underdog-beats-the-odds vibe I find soulfully wholesome: their unassuming retro appeara...

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Montreal Audiofest 2022: KLH and Motet Distribution Kick Off the Show Talking about Acoustic-Suspension Speaker Designs

I always arrive at shows at least a day early to get going on our coverage, but I get disappointed if no company is set up or there’s no one to talk to, because there ends up being nothing to do. But when I walked into the Hotel Bonaventure Montréal, which is home to Montreal Audiofest 2022, at about 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, I immediately ran into Lily Luo, owner of Motet Distribution, who...

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Best Floor Standing Speakers 2022 by Old Time Music

KLH Kendall 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker  Founded in 1957, KLH has been manufacturing quality audio for quite a while. They have built their reputation on innovative ideas at a reasonable price. This speaker is a three-way system. It has two 6 ½ -inch drivers made from Kevlar. They have oversized magnets. There is a further Kevlar midrange driver that is 5 ¼ inches and also an aluminum 1-inch tw...

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Home Theater Review

KLH Model 5 Speakers Review: A Modern ClassicWhen old school meets new, the result is a speaker that takes care of business.BY AUTHOR: MARK HENNINGERThe new KLH Model 5 is a rebirth and reinvention of a classic speaker originally released in 1968. The new Model 5 came out this past spring and is visually familiar, with good looks and a form factor that has stood the test of time. Looks are part...

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The Best Running Headphones & Wireless Earbuds of 2022

Wireless Earbuds, over-ear, and outside-ear bone conduction headphones that will stand up to the toughest running conditions.4. KLH FusionThis was such a close call for us to make but the KLH Fusion True Wireless Earbuds sit just below the Jaybird Vista 2. The only reason they didn’t quite beat Vista 2 is that they don’t have SurroundSense tech which is awesome when running in busy environments...

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Best Floor Standing Speakers Reviews

My Ten Best Floorstanding Speakers For High Powered Sound Quality – Music Audio StarMovie fanatics, music lovers and audiophile nerds assemble because our list of the world’s best tower speakers will supercharge your sound system. After all, that is what most of us are seeking – a way to enhance your favorite Marvel movie and listen to the sounds as the director, artist, or composer intended it...

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BEST FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS OF 2022

Serious about your speakers? Then it’s time to bring out the big guns. By The Master Switch 13. KLH Kendall ($1,300) Recommended Amp Power: Up to 250W/8ΩSensitivity: 96dBDrivers: 2 x 6.5” Woofer, 1 x 5.25” Mid-range, 1” TweeterWhat We Like: Stunning bass, gorgeous looks.What We Don’t: Probably a little too traditional.We admit that we haven’t experienced too many speakers from KLH before. We ar...

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Best Floor Standing Speakers 2022 Top 10 Ultimate Reviews

February 17, 2022 / By Joseph L. Hollen There are basically two types of speakers, bookshelf and floor standing. There are some other variations like soundbars, etc., but in the main, these are the two basic options. In this review, we are going to have a look at some of the Best Floor Standing Speakers. In many ways, they are the best choice as they are designed for complete stereo output. Th...

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Top Picks Floorstanding Speakers

Sound and Visions For top Floorstanding speakerKLH Model Five Loudspeaker: $2,000/pairKLH, one of the classic speaker brands that gave rise to mass-market hi-fi in the 1960s, is back with a re-imagined version of the iconic Model Five. The speaker remains true to the original’s three-way acoustic-suspension design but uses a modern 1-inch aluminum-dome tweeter and a pulp-paper midrange driver i...

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KLH Model Five Loudspeakers Review by Doug Schneider

KLH Model Five Loudspeakers Details Written by Doug Schneider Category: Full-Length Equipment Reviews Created: 01 December 2021 Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada’s National Research Council can be found through this link. In my “System One” column published on September 1, I wrote about KLH’s Albany II loudspeaker, which sells for just $299.99 per pair (all prices in ...

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KLH Kendall Review, A Floorstanding Speaker

You can rest easy if you have fantastic standing speakers like the KLH Kendall. It will supercharge the entire room and the people in it with its seamless sound quality.

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Vintage KLH Model Five Mention on Ecoustics

Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile Article by ECoustics The interest in vintage audio speakers has never been higher; especially as brands continue to refresh popular models that have been around for years. Nostalgia is one powerful drug. The vinyl revolution was certainly inspired by a heavy dosage of it but that isn’t enough to sustain a movement. What has given vinyl’s...

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