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Interview with Woody from Woody’s SoundUp
Interview with Woody from Woody’s SoundUp
Hi-fi reviewer Brian “Woody” Stout puts the KLH Model Four through its paces, sharing his take on its compact footprint, vintage-inspired design, and room-filling performance for music, movies, and more. Read more...
Reference Tracks: Jeremy Parker at Radiowithdrawal
Reference Tracks: Jeremy Parker at Radiowithdrawal
Welcome to Reference Tracks, a series from KLH where we talk to people in the music and audio business about what songs, albums and artists they listen to when testing... Read more...
Four Weeks and Four Records with Model Four
Four Weeks and Four Records with Model Four
Bob Fonseca of United States of Analog spent a month with the KLH Model Four. His take? Smooth, lush sound, tight bass, and a listening experience that made him nostalgic... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Amplifier for Your KLH Speakers
How to Choose the Right Amplifier for Your KLH Speakers
Choosing the right amplifier doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how power, impedance, sensitivity and inputs affect your system, plus what to look for when pairing an integrated amp, AVR... Read more...
Reference Tracks: Musician, Producer, Pressing Plant Founder: Meet Gar Ragland
Reference Tracks: Musician, Producer, Pressing Plant Founder: Meet Gar Ragland
Citizen Vinyl founder Gar Ragland shares the albums and songs he relies on to evaluate speakers, studios, and hi-fi systems, from Cassandra Wilson and Miles Davis to Led Zeppelin, while... Read more...
Inside the Model Four: A Conversation with KLH's Engineering Team
Inside the Model Four: A Conversation with KLH's Engineering Team
We spoke with KLH Audio chief engineer Kerry Geist and chief product officer Jordan Rapp to unpack the recently introduced Model Four's driver design, crossover philosophy and why acoustic suspension... Read more...
Reference Tracks: Josh Finkelstein Has Literally Made His Own Speakers
Reference Tracks: Josh Finkelstein Has Literally Made His Own Speakers
For this Reference Tracks update, we spoke to our very own Director of Sales, Josh Finkelstein, whose love of speakers goes back to his time in high school physics when... Read more...
KLH Model Four Makes a Strong First Impression at High End Vienna 2026
KLH Model Four Makes a Strong First Impression at High End Vienna 2026
The all-new KLH Model Four made an immediate impact following its debut ahead of High End Vienna 2026, earning coverage from more than 25 leading audio, technology, and design publications... Read more...
Reference Tracks 3: Scotty Coats Made Us A Playlist with Punk, Dub, and Terence Trent D’Arby
Vinyl records have always carried an environmental cost. Any time PVC production is involved, it requires oil, generates waste and—up until recently—that byproduct was simply an accepted tradeoff. The price of doing business with the format we love. However, the team at Good Neighbor is changing that. Read more...
Yes, You May Vigorously Enjoy Your Hobbies
Yes, You May Vigorously Enjoy Your Hobbies
Tyler.fortherecord was one of the first creators we reached out to in 2025 when we were launching the Model Seven loudspeakers to the world. After watching his videos and exploring... Read more...
Mother's Day Reflections from the KLH Audio Team
Mother's Day Reflections from the KLH Audio Team
This Mother's Day, to celebrate the ritual of music passing down generations, we asked the KLH Audio team to share the music that reminds them of their mothers and mother... Read more...
Reference Tracks: Warner Music’s Billy Fields Tests His Stereo With A Rare Lee Morgan Record
“We Are Analog Creatures” Welcome to Reference Tracks, a series from KLH where we talk to people in the music and audio business about what songs, albums and artists they listen to when testing out a stereo or speakers. Billy Fields, VP and Vinyl Strategist at Warner Music (dream job, anyone?), has been in the vinyl game longer than just about anyone in the major label space. He was an advocate for vinyl as far back as the early 2000’s, encouraging Warner Music Group (WMG) to continue making vinyl at... Read more...
KLH Audio Model Seven Awarded Men’s Journal 2026 Tech Award
KLH Audio Model Seven Awarded Men’s Journal 2026 Tech Award
It’s been a busy Winter and Spring here and thus we’ve neglected to properly celebrate an award the Model Seven won this February… In case you missed it, Model Seven... Read more...
Reference Tracks: A Conversation With Michael Fremer
In this conversation, vinyl expert Michael Fremer shares his thoughts on different types of recordings to test a stereo system (and why), touches on a rare percussion record from the 1960s and a little about what keeps him in the ever-evolving hi-fi game. Read more...
Set Up Your Speakers in 30 Minutes or Less
Whether you just got your new KLH speakers, are eagerly awaiting a pair you purchased, or you’re still shopping for the right gear, you’re here because you want to know how to get your system up and running in 30 minutes or less. Read more...
Bass, Baby, Bass
Bass is visceral and immediately impressive. It’s the frequency that hits you in the chest and rattles the plates in the cabinet. It’s also why audio brands over decades focused so much energy on products that produce LOTS of bass. But it’s important to know that impressive and accurate are not the same thing; and when it comes to bass reproduction, that distinction matters more than most people realize. Read more...
Celebrating Women Who Love to Listen
Celebrating Women Who Love to Listen
In celebration of Women’s History Month, KLH Audio spotlights the women redefining what it means to be an audiophile. From collectors and creators to industry leaders, these stories highlight how... Read more...
Kicking Off 2026: Behind Closed Doors at CES
KLH kicked off 2026 at CES with private, behind-closed-doors listening sessions that offered a first glimpse at something new. The response from press and partners was immediate and unmistakable, reinforcing KLH’s commitment to acoustic suspension and thoughtful, modern design. With a major announcement coming in Q2, this early look signals that a meaningful addition to the Model Series is on the way. Read more...
What Is Old Is New Again
What Is Old Is New Again
We lost touch with listening; but it seems we’re finding our way back. We weren't sure there'd ever be a renaissance of people who truly listen to music. Can you... Read more...
KLH Audio Model Seven Loudspeakers Now Widely Available at Premium Specialty Retailers and KLHaudio.com
KLH Audio Model Seven Loudspeakers Now Widely Available at Premium Specialty Retailers and KLHaudio.com
KLH Audio today announced that the Model Seven, its flagship loudspeaker in the iconic Model Collection Series, is now widely available at premium specialty audio retailers and through KLHaudio.com. First... Read more...
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 resonance or a mild absorptive condition that weakens, say, the 800Hz–3kHz range. Obviously, though, this kind of flexibility would require... Read more...
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 the top shelf, all finished in beautiful walnut veneer. The woven cream-colored speaker grilles screamed ’60s but... Read more...
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 speakers require a lot of work and some luck if the previous owners have been less than gentle with them. A clumsy mover destroyed a... Read more...
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 said, “The guys from KLH just arrived. We hope you can make it to... Read more...
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 unexpected comeback some solid legs is that millennials have discovered the benefits of ownership; the generation that grew up on iTunes and Spotify finally have a... Read more...
HI Fi-Trends - KLH Albany II 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers Review
KLH Albany II 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers Overall, the handsome and compact KLH Albany II is capable of an extremely musical performance. But like many speakers its size, the rhythmic drive and engagement are sometimes constrained by the lack of deep bass. You’ll probably need a sub. Intro Budget Bookshelf Speakers seem to get better year after year, giving you more and more refinement for your money. It’s amazing what companies have been able to do at the sub $500 price point, using computer-aided cabinet design and improved materials to great... Read more...
Pinnacle Speakers Reviews the KLH Kendall Floor Standing Speaker
I put it to the test with quite a few tracks and genres, and the result was always the same – excellent tonal versatility and dynamic range. I was beyond impressed with its expansive soundstage and room-filling bass. Read more...
The Best Home Subwoofers for 2021 by World Wide Stereo
How low do you want to go? If you love watching movies in your home theater, the answer is very. And the way to get there is by adding the right subwoofer to your sound system. In action films and video games, soundtracks often go lower than humans can hear, though we can still feel those sounds. And that’s one of the main goals of a good subwoofer in your system: To make you feel the dinosaur footfalls, explosions, electronic kick drums, and other things that make big thuds. In... Read more...
KLH at the UK AUDIO SHOW 2021
Ian Ringstead attended the recent UK Audio Show 2021 and here gives his thoughts on the show along with photographs taken at the event. Eighteen months of Covid-19 certainly tested us all and one of the major frustrations for me was missing HiFi shows. We could indulge in treating ourselves to new or second-hand kit to lift the blues and raise our spirits, but actually going to see and hear new audio equipment hasn’t been so easy. Shows can be the catalyst to inspire our imaginations and tempt us to... Read more...
KLH Model Five loudspeaker By Ken Micallef
KLH Model Five loudspeaker Stereophile.com Ken Micallef | Sep 24, 2021 In May of 2019, I heard about a promising jazz vinyl and hi-fi estate sale happening on New York’s Upper East Side. Little did I know then what treasures the dig would yield. Jazz Record Center’s Fred Cohen had called from the UES apartment, the former residence of late CBS Records and Sony Entertainment mastering engineer Harry N. Fein. Fred said, “The records are kind of beat, but the apartment is jammed with tape decks, turntables, cartridges, tubes, midcentury... Read more...
Back to Inexpensive Basics KLH Albany II Loudspeakers
Written by Doug Schneider Category: System One Created: 01 September 2021 In my previous “System One” installment, in May, I wrote about Rotel’s RA-1572MKII integrated amplifier and Sonus Faber’s Lumina III loudspeaker. The Rotel sells for $2099.99 (all prices in USD), while the Sonus Fabers are $2199 for the pair. Their prices are a little more than twice what I thought to be an upper limit—around $1000—for each component when I launched this column. So, this month I decided to pull way, way back and write about a loudspeaker that’s... Read more...
KLH Model Five Speakers That Evoke the Mad Men Era
The KLH Model Five have finally started shipping, and I was lucky enough to get a shot at listening to the long-awaited reboot of the iconic floor-standing speaker a few months ago. My anticipation had been building for almost two years since they announced the resurrection of the KLH brand. Would they live up to the hype? I was about to find out. KLH Model Five First Impressions The AV world seems to be on a nostalgia kick lately, and the KLH Model Fives are no exception to this hot... Read more...
KLH Model Five Standmount Loudspeaker Review
https://www.stereonet.com/reviews/klh-model-five-standmount-loudspeaker-review This classic-looking re-engineered retro stand mounter is Michael Perez’s new favourite speaker… KLH Audio Model Five USD $1,998 pair When I heard that KLH was back on the scene, the first thing that came to mind was countless pairs of inexpensive speakers that I came across at thrift stores and garage sales over the years. I never expected that its newest product would create a rift in my perspective on the audio world… Long time Klipsch executive, David Kelley, purchased KLH Audio Systems in 2017, renamed it KLH Audio... Read more...
New KLH Australia Representation
KLH Audio Has New Representation In Australia https://www.stereonet.com/au/news/jayvee-secures-klh-distribution Melbourne-based distributor Jay Vee Technologies has snapped up Australian distribution rights for legacy US brand, KLH Audio. The acquisition is seen as a deft move for a brand that’s seen as a “sleeper” by veteran audiophiles who still celebrate KLH’s mammoth contribution to audio. While the company hasn’t had an Aussie distributor for about three decades, KLH in its heyday racked up awards for its often unique but always great sounding models. Back in the day, KLH was a strong selling speaker... Read more...
How the KLH Fusions help you run faster - Trail and Kale
HOW TO RUN FASTER, BUILD ENDURANCE, FUEL ON THE GO, AND RECOVER MORE QUICKLY Including the best gear to help you achieve all this Written by Alastair | 12th June 2021 Trail and Kale https://www.trailandkale.com/tips/how-to-run-faster-increase-stamina/ If you’re wondering how to run faster, increase your stamina, and recover faster after running, you’ve come to the right place because I’m going to share 21 key ways in which I have been able to get faster at running, increase stamina/endurance, and improve overall recovery times. For years I have been dialing in routines... Read more...
ADVENTURE ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS: THE FULL PACKING CHECKLIST
Written by Helen | 30th May 2021 If you’re planning to hit the road this year, whether for an epic multi-month adventure road trip or you plan to spend a shorter (but equally adventure-filled) period of time traveling, having a complete checklist of road trip essentials ready to tick off will save tons of time when you’re thinking about what to pack for the journey. Knowing what you’re going to be taking with you on your road trip is especially true if you’re planning to spend a lot of time... Read more...
10 Useful Mother's Day Gift Ideas For Active Moms [2021]
True Wireless Earbud Headphones Written by Alastair 23rd April 2021 Trail and Kale With Mother’s Day approaching fast there’s not much time left to come up with a thoughtful gift that your adventurous and active mom will truly appreciate. It’s ok though because we’ve got you covered with these 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for adventurous/active moms that have been chosen specifically to encourage a fun and active lifestyle and are very different from the typical mother’s day gifts you’ll see advertised. If your mom enjoys staying active and has... Read more...
KLH speakers expand into Europe - Former Klipsch executive back with another brand
By: Andy Bassett US audio company KLH Audio, formed in 1957, manufactures premium high-end speakers. Now, these products will be appearing in Europe after being picked up by distributor TBM Solution. The long-established speaker firm made its name in the mid-1960s with 500 employees and sales of 30,000 speakers per year. After a relaunch, following the company’s most recent acquisition in 2017 by former Klipsch executive David Kelley, it now plans on launching its range of speakers and headphones in Europe. Adopting a somewhat unusual approach in nomenclature, the speaker... Read more...
KLH Kendall Hi-Fi Choice | Jun 26, 2020
The Kendall is another exciting example of a floorstander with impressive bandwidth capability that offers outstanding sound quality for the money in a package that looks smart and is well made. Read more...
KLH Reborn
Author: Hifi News Staff WriterKLH RebornDigital Magazine Article in www.hifinews.co.ukwww.klhaudio.eu Read more...
Backstage Creations Reveals MTV Movie And TV Awards Swag
By: Sammi Turano Backstage Creations today revealed the exclusive contents included in the custom-designed “2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards” gift bag for attending celebrity nominees, presenters and performers. Produced by Backstage Creations, this year’s gift bag contains some of the most sought-after items including 4 night stays at Avani Hotels in Southeast Asia or South Africa, Popa Paradise in Panama, Bluegreen Vacations at numerous US destinations, a 3 night safari with Kapama Private Game Reserve, KLH Audio headphones, Double Good popcorn, beautiful jewelry by Secrets Shhh and more packaged... Read more...
Win It! MTV Movie & TV Awards Prize Pack
By: Extra TV You, too, can be a star! Win the same goodies given to Zachary Levi, Tiffany Haddish, Lizzo and more backstage at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Be sure to tune in to watch the show Monday, June 17, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Enter below for your chance to win one of four prizes! Prize 1 Anna Sui — Anna Sui is an iconic, NYC-based fashion designer; her clothing, fragrances, cosmetics and accessories are created for the woman who is playfully edgy and free-spirited.... Read more...
Famed American Audio Brand KLH Expands Into Europe With New Home Cinema And Hi-Fi Loudspeakers And Headphones
By: Staff Writer, Widescreen Review & Custom Home Theater Legendary American audio brand KLH, now reborn, today announced its much anticipated expansion into Europe. The company’s products, which consist of high-performance in-room and architectural loudspeakers and headphones, are available for sale at the multi-lingual KLH e-commerce website www.klhaudio.eu. The site, as well as all fulfillment and customer support, is managed by TBM Solution of Dublin, Ireland, KLH’s partner on the ground in the region. KLH, perhaps best remembered by loudspeaker enthusiasts for its ground-breaking Model Nine full-range electrostatic speaker (1960’s),... Read more...
Eric's Best of Show | AXPONA 2019
By: Eric Franklin Shook CHICAGO (PTA) — Despite the sometimes overwhelming size that shows like AXPONA 2019 portray, for me this exhibition still represents the largest collection of small businesses I have ever seen under one roof. Most of the exhibitors are indeed “mom-and-pop shops”. Most of these audio companies have only five to seven key employees, and often with a single figurehead wearing five of the most crucial hats within that company. Those being:the money, the designer, the face, the communicator, and the boss.Be these high-end wares and what they... Read more...
Famed American Speaker Brand KLH Expands into Europe, Partners with Ireland's TBM Solution to Manage Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Dealer-Distributor Support
By: TBM Solutions Recently reborn and revitalized, the new KLH consists of former Klipsch and loudspeaker industry specialists that have created a range of performance-rich yet modestly-priced in-room and architectural loudspeakers and headphones for home cinema and hi-fi. DUBLIN, Ireland – Legendary American audio brand KLH, now reborn, today announced its expansion into Europe by way of a partnership with TBM Solution of Dublin, Ireland. TBM Solution will manage sales, marketing, inventory, logistics and after-sale dealer and distributor support. The company has a warehouse in Dublin, along with a team... Read more...
Legendary Brand KLH Has Been Reborn and Revitalized
By: Enjoythemusic.com   Legendary Brand KLH Has Been Reborn and RevitalizedUnder the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley ,KLH offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. Marking KLH’s first consumer exhibition,AXPONA 2019 show attendees can experience the award-winning Kendall towers, Albany bookshelves, Ultimate One headphones and talk in-depth with the team about the exciting rebirth of this legendary brand. KLH has launched a deep line of in-room, architectural and personal audio solutions. KLH’s in-room loudspeaker... Read more...
Affordable Loudspeakers of AXPONA 2019
By: James Larson MSRP: $1,300/pr Older audio aficionados will remember the golden age of the KLH loudspeaker brand to be the late 50’s and 60’s. In its day, KLH was a premier manufacturer that went toe-to-toe with other heavy-hitters such as Acoustic Research, Klipsch, and JBL. However, by the 90’s, a string of ownership changes had driven into the ground by bottom-of-the-barrel designs from trademark owners who were determined to squeeze as much blood from the name as was possible. The name has recently been revived by a group of... Read more...
AXPONA 2019: Loudspeakers under $20,000
By: Andrew Quint AXPONA 2019: Loudspeakers under $20,000 At the end of a major audio show, there’s often a sense of depletion, a let’s-pack-this-stuff-up-and-go-home kind of exhaustion. Not so at 4 p.m. on Sunday at AXPONA 2019. There was, instead, a vibe of slightly giddy accomplishment as the big loudspeakers were returned to their wooden crates and the unsold LPs re-boxed. The consumers, too, seemed happily weary, having had a comprehensive exposure to an industry that is flourishing as it adapts to new technologies and to the requirements of younger... Read more...
New products and Product introductions at AXPONA 2019!
By: Axpona KLH Audio Product Name:Kendall 3-Way Tower Loudspeaker Manufacturer: KLH Audio Description: Come celebrate the rebirth of iconic loudspeaker brand KLH. Reborn and revitalized by David P. Kelley, the company will be demonstrating its brand new, flagship 3-way tower, the Kendall. A tower speaker system so impressive that John Gatski of Everything Audio Network recently wrote: “The Kendall’s would make Henry Kloss proud!” To Learn More Click Here Price Range: $1,298 per pair Product Release Date: April 12, 2019 Location at AXPONA: Room 528 Read more...
Must See Rooms, Day Three | AXPONA 2019
By: Eric Franklin Shook CHICAGO (PTA) — This year’s AXPONA audio show is already on course to be their biggest, and most newsworthy yet. Lots of product debuts are happening at this show, and we’re committed to bringing you the most extensive coverage of what’s NEW and out-of-this-world in the hi-fi universe. Let’s continue with the Must See Rooms for Sunday (Day Three) of Axpona 2019 ROOM #488 — Vinnie Rossi, Triode Wire Labs Absolutely shocking! Vinnie Rossi debuts a new open-baffle speaker that does so well to tell you... Read more...