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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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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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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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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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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...

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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.

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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 dinosau...

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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 hea...

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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 e...

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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—...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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 go...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 201...

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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.

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KLH Reborn

Author: Hifi News Staff WriterKLH RebornDigital Magazine Article in www.hifinews.co.ukwww.klhaudio.eu

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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...

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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,...

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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 fulfi...

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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 wear...

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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 par...

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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-winnin...

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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 tr...

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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 consume...

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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 Kend...

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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...

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KLH is back?, Axpona 2019

By: New Record Day I gotta say, these KLH Kendall’s priced at $1300 are a pretty good sounding tower. I felt the top end was a little bright but I would imagine these will impress a lot of newcomers to hifi. https://klhaudio.com/ Category Film & Animation Music in this video Song You Look Good To Me Artist The Oscar Peterson Trio Licensed to YouTube by UMG (on behalf of Verve); EM...

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Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019

By: audio Xpress Staff Now, under 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 (April 12-14) attendees will be able to experience the brand’s Kendall tower speakers, Alban...

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AXPONA 2019 Latest News From Raidho, KLH Audio, E.A.T. And Prima Luna

By: Hifi Pig Writer Are you going to AXPONA 2019 this weekend in Chicago? Kicking off on Friday 12th it promises to be a fantastic show, here’s the latest news from the exhibitors to tempt you! Raidho Hot on the heels o Raidho’s news the Danish brand are also launching the new TD1.2 Standmount at AXPONA 2019. Raidho say: “This model carries on the legacy of the well-acclaimed C1.2 and D1.1. ...

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KLH is Coming to AXPONA 2019

By: Mark Henninger Attendees at forthcoming AXPONA 2019 high-end audio show in Chicago (April 12-14) will have a chance to experience the performance of KLH speakers and headphones. The reborn and revitalized company, now owned and run by former Klipsch Global Sales President David Kelley, will show its lineup of in-room speakers that honor KLH’s roots in Cambridge, Mass.; each speaker in the...

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KLH AUDIO Reborn and Revitalized

By: Caslyn Anderson Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH AUDIO Reborn and Revitalized offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. This month at Audio Expo(AXPONA),KLHis ready to show Chicago just what these boys from Indiana can do. Since the compan...

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Dave Kelley: A New, Well-Experienced Owner And a leader

After a number of years of stagnation and changing leadership, KLH Audio has a new, well-experienced owner in Dave Kelley and a leadership team that’s something of an all-star roster. The story of the brand’s rebirth and reemergence is one that’s worth hearing.

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Review: Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2 Channel IMAX Enhanced AVR

Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2 Channel IMAX Enhanced AVR Review by Mark Henninger The evolution of the AV receiver is one of internal transformation. Thanks to advances in digital signal processing technology, these unassuming boxes have evolved into home entertainment powerhouses. Today’s AVRs offer audio enthusiasts and movie lovers an astonishing amount of capability and flexibility for the money, ...

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KLH Launches Premium Sound at Affordable Prices

By: Staff Writer, Tech Radar Online   Treat yourself to the sound of your favorite movies and music anthems with KLH Audio Speakers. Film fans, music lovers, design buffs – everyone, really – will loveKLH’s new line of sharp, stylish floorstanding speakers, bookshelf speakers, subwoofers, and home theater systems. The brand’s new leadership team under CEO David P. Kelley is taking the company i...

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The All-New KLH Audio Shows Reference-Grade Headphones and Wireless Sound-Isolating In-Ear Monitors at Consumer Electronics Show

Beginning March, both a classic open-air dynamic headphone as well as a wireless sound-isolating / in-ear monitor design become available. Each are professional-grade, and exude richness in appearance, comfort and sound, and leverage the vast headphone expertise that the executive team of this recently reborn company brings. Las Vegas, NV – January 9, 2019 – KLH Audio, revitalized and re-launch...

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KLH Launches Premium Sound at Affordable Prices

By: Satoshi, SNB ‘Tis the season for gifting, and after you’ve made your list and checked it twice, why not shop for something for yourself? Treat yourself to the sound of your favorite movies and music anthems with KLH Audio’s flash sale on their new, premium speaker line. Film fans, music lovers, design buffs – everyone, really – will love KLH’s new line of sharp, stylish floorstanding spe...

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CEDIA Tech Council Podcast, Episode 92: A Vintage Brand Comes Back

  By: Ed Wenck, Cedia.com CEDIA Tech Council Podcast, Episode 92: A Vintage Brand Comes Back Ed Wenck Dec 21, 2018 Legendary hi-fi label KLH has seen a resurgence of late. David Kelley (who bought the brand) fills us in on the history of Henry Kloss’s company, and what they’re up to now. Click here to watch the video

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Bob Cole Inducted into the Consumer Technology Hall of Fame

  By: World Wide Stereo TeamLast Thursday night, on a grand stage at the Bowery’s Capitale in New York, our founder and fearless leader Bob Cole was inducted into the Consumer Technology Hall of Fame. As a result, Bob is now forever part of a small and very exclusive group of movers, shakers, heroes, and visionaries throughout history in our industry — leaders, who, according to the Consume...

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Vendor Partner Wednesday

By: Prosource, Facebook Post KLH has deep roots firmly planted in high-fidelity sound reproduction as a ground-breaking company of firsts, launching the first-ever high-selectivity FM table radio, Model Eight, the first full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, Model Nine, highly regarded by the a udiophile community and picked by Stereophile magazine as “one of the twelve best loudspeakers ever ...

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World Wide Stereo Proves Music Matters' During Recent Weekend Event

By: Rob Scott-CT Lab at NAPCO Media We’ve spent plenty of time highlighting some of the ridiculous technology that Philadelphia-based consumer electronics retailer World Wide Stereo displays in its two showrooms in the area. And we’ve also spent some time hanging out with the staff during some of their marquee events, which include playing host to some of the local professional football tale...

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World-First, KLH Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad Transforms Home Audio Systems to Wireless HiRES Streaming Music Systems

By: Home Toys Ingeniously leveraging the existing in-wall passive volume control as the retrofit point, the KLH VX-1 Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad grants homeowners an extremely cost-effective solution to have their audio systems upgraded to wireless streaming music. Millions of homeowners can immediately benefit from this, as KLH’s research indicates that 8.5 million passive in-wall volume co...

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KLH VX-1 Amplified Keypad and New Maxwell CI Speakers at CEDIA 2018, interview of Steve Howell

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CEDIA Expo 2018: Speakers, Part 1

By: Brent Butterworth-Soundstage Global Normally I don’t expect much when someone revives a once-revered audio brand, but the relaunch of the KLH brand at the CEDIA Expo was beyond impressive. I expected to find someone slapping the brand on a few generic Chinese OEM products, but the line of 28 freestanding, in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor speakers is the creation of former Klipsch global sa...

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KLH Audio Brand Comes Back

By: Marco Attard-European Custom Installer Forber Klipsch president of global sales and board member David P Kelley brings back KLH– the famed audio brand co-founded by Henry Kloss back in 1957, which was acquired by Kelley around a year ago. “KLH is one of the most storied and revered audio brands in the world, founded by one of the most iconic engineers in the history of consumer electroni...

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Revitalized KLH Speaker Brand To Make CEDIA Appearance Under New Owner

By: Greg Tarr-HD Guru AI VOICE POWERED DIGITAL ASSISTANTS, ALEXA, AMAZON, AUDIO, CEDIA, CENTER CHANNEL, HEIGHT CHANNELS, HI-REZ AUDIO, INTELLIGENT ASSISTANT, NEWS, SOUND SYSTEMS, SUB WOOFER, SURROUND SOUND, SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS, VOICE CONTROL REVITALIZED KLH SPEAKER BRAND TO MAKE CEDIA APPEARANCE UNDER NEW OWNER Greg Tarr, August 24, 2018 0 5 min read Renowned speaker and audio brand KLH ...

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Iconic Loudspeaker Brand KLH Now Under the Leadership of Former Klipsch President David P. Kelley Ready to Rock the World with Introduction of Industry-First Streaming Music Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad Alongside Killer Line of Loudspeakers

By: Paul Muto, Sound and Video Contractor “David Kelley understands what consumers want, what dealers need, and has the resources and team to achieve it. I trust him and believe KLH is the next big line to hang your hat on,” says Bob Cole, President, CEO and Founder of famed retail establishment World Wide Stereo. “If you are a smart dealer, you’ll get to the InterContinental Hotel and check o...

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