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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Article on Crutchfield about Model Five

By Archer A. Archer A. of Crutchfield talks about the model five below. “Rounding out the list, KLH’s Model Five, designed and introduced by Henry Kloss in 1968, has a modern counterpart. The new Model Five uses the same cabinetry as the older one, but with better internals. KLH also kept a classic feature that the original speakers had called “passive sound shaping” that lets you tailor your...

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...

The KLH Speaker History & Relaunch: A Q&A with CEO, Dave Kelley

By Emily Cole World Wide Stereo One of the most hallowed nameplates in the history of home audio, KLH Audio is back with new leadership, an impressive full line of new-design speakers, and a rededication to the company’s original mission: to deliver an affordable audiophile-level experience to all. World Wide Stereo is proud to be an inaugural partner with KLH, and we’re honored to help them ...

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.

The Best Subwoofers

By: Greg KenneltyNo matter what your budget, no matter how advanced or basic you want to get with your deep bass reproduction, our list of the best ten subwoofers is sure to satiate anyone’s needs.1. Editor’s Pick: Bic Acoustech PL-200 II The Bic Acoustech PL-200 II is a front-firing long-throw 12″ subwoofer with dual flared front ports, and is powered by a BASH amplifier capable of delivering ...

KLH AUDIO RETURNS TO UK

By: Jay Garrett The legendary KLH Audio brand has been reborn and now has a base in the UK. You might recall our recent article about the KLH Ultimate One headphones, but now we can share the news that the KLH brand that was relaunched in the US in 2017 now has its European operations in Dublin, Ireland. Back in those halcyon days, KLH was the largest speaker brand in the world, and regularly ...

Star Sightings: Chrissy Teigen Does Face Yoga, Audrina Partridge Toasts to 'The Hills' & More!

By: Emily Krause Even if they didn’t walk away with some Golden Popcorn, the celebrities who attended the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards still went home with some cool swag! As they exited the venue, stars like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina‘s Ross Lynch and Gavin Leatherwood received a gift collection that featured a slew of items from brands like KLH headphones, Avani Resorts and Sephora ...

Celebrities Spotted Out and About Week of June 21th

By: Jamie Rabb, OK! USA Gavin Leatherwood and Ross Lynch from Sabrina with the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards gift collection featuring resorts by Avani (in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia), Kapama Safari South Africa, Bluegreen Vacations and Popa Paradise in Panama, KLH headphones, North Sails backpacks, Secrets Shhh jewelry, Sephora #Lipstories, MyCandle.com, DiscountGlasses.com, Double Good popc...

MTV Movie & TV Awards Gift Bag Was Promo Heaven For Companies and Recipients

By: Joseph Myers, Promo Marketing Like the human versions of millennials, the MTV Movie & TV Awards, at 27 years old, are constantly looking to reinvent themselves and stay fresh. While the ceremony has gone through many category alterations, it has also upped its promo game, with this year’s celebration featuring a gift bag that, thanks to Backstage Creations, left nobody empty-handed, reg...

CELEB SHOTS! WHAT ALL YOUR FAVES ARE UP TO!

By: Juliann P, Celebuzz Jacob Anderson Credit: Backstage Creations Jacob Anderson with the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards gift collection featuring resorts by Avani (in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia), Kapama Safari South Africa, Bluegreen Vacations and Popa Paradise in Panama, KLH headphones, North Sails backpacks, Secrets Shhh jewelry, Sephora #Lipstories, MyCandle.com, DiscountGlasses.com, Dou...

BACKSTAGE CREATIONS UNVEILS THE CONTENTS OF THE 2019 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS CELEBRITY GIFT BAG

By: Backstage Creations BACKSTAGE CREATIONS UNVEILS THE CONTENTS OF THE “2019 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS” CELEBRITY GIFT BAG THE “2019 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS” WILL AIR FROM THE BARKER HANGAR Los Angeles, CA (June 10, 2019)– Backstage Creations today revealed the exclusive contents included in the custom-designed “2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards” gift bag for attending celebrity nominees, prese...

Preview of MTV Awards Swag Bag With Backstage Creations Karen Wood

By: Pablo Chacon Jr. Preview of MTV Awards Swag Bag With Backstage Creations Karen Wood  

GIVEAWAY ALERT! ARE YOU READY FOR THE MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS?

By: Alison S. Here’s What You Could Win Credit: Backstage Creations Anna Sui: an iconic NYC based fashion designer; her clothing, fragrances, cosmetics and accessories are created for the woman who is playfully edgy and free spirited. Avani Hotels: This contemporary, upbeat brand delivers the perfect balance and welcomes guests to over 20 properties in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, t...

MTV Movie & TV Award Swag Bags Are Stuffed With Exotic Vacations

By: Gary Trock MTV Movie & TV Award Swag Bags Are Stuffed With Exotic Vacations The stars attending the upcoming MTV Movie & TV Awards are going to be looking forward to snagging more than just a tub of golden popcorn because the giveaways for the event are a real trip! The Blast got a sneak peek at the coveted celebrity swag bag by the company who assembled the giveaways, Backstage Cre...

Storm Reid at 2019 MTV Awards with KLH Ultimate One Headphones

By: Variety Storm Reid stops by the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards gift collection featuring Avani Hotels & Resorts, Kapama Safari South Africa, Bluegreen Vacations and KLH Ultimate One Headphones. https://variety.com/gallery/hollywood-parties-phot…

Swag bag given to celebrities at this year's MTV Movie and TV Awards

By: Ariana DiValentino A lot of stars attend the MTV Movie and TV Awards. Christopher Polk/Getty MTV Movie and TV Awards are going home with a variety of extravagant gifts, from vacations to jewelry. In terms of travel, attendees are being offered luxurious stays at resorts in places like Panama, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. INDOCHINO is offering custom-designed suits and Anna Sui is gi...

KLH headphones in swag bag given to celebrities at MTV Movie and TV Awards

By: Admin Writer MTV Movie and TV Awards are going home with a variety of extravagant gifts, from vacations to jewelry.In terms of travel, attendees are being offered luxurious stays at resorts in places like Panama, South Africa, and Southeast Asia.INDOCHINO is offering custom-designed suits and Anna Sui is gifting makeup and perfume.Other highlights include Herschel luggage, KLH Ultima...

2019 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS CELEBRITY GIFT BAG

By: MTV Press ReleaseU Los Angeles, CA (June 10, 2019)– 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 Southe...

KLH - 7.1 System Speaker

By: Doug Blackburn I remember KLH from reading ad-free underground high-end audio magazines in the 1970s (primarily Stereophile and The Absolute Sound that were small self-published booklet-style magazines back then with no advertising, intentionally). KLH produced a flat-panel electrostatic loudspeaker in the early 1960s that set the audiophile community abuzz with its performance relative t...

KLH speaker brand reborn and heading to Europe

By: Joe Cox American speaker brand KLH is now available in Europe. Following the brand’s relaunch in the US last year, the company is bringing its range of speakers and headphones across the pond.Founded in 1957, the brand, best known for its 1960s Model Nine electrostatic speakers, was acquired in 2017 by David P. Kelley, former president of global sales and board member at Klipsch. The newl...

KLH moves into Europe partnering with Ireland's TBM Solution

By: Staff Writer, Hidden Wires American audio brand, KLH, has announced an expansion into Europe through a partnership with TBM Solution in Dublin, Ireland. TBM Solution will manage sales, marketing, inventory, logistics, and after-sale dealer and distribution support throughout Europe. KLH and TBM Solution have created a multi-lingual website for ease of use throughout Europe. The website is ...

KLH Jumps the Pond, All-New Lineup Now Available in Europe

By: Todd Anderson, AV Nirvana Left to right: Kendall, Quincy, and Cambridge loudspeakers. (May 10, 2019) KLH entered CEDIA 2018 powered by excitement, a boatload of new audio products, and serious passion exuding from its new president and CEO, David Kelley. Kelley and his assembled team of respected industry veterans have unleashed a massive new lineup of KLH gear, and the audio community is l...

A Brand Reborn: KLH Audio

By: Hans Wetzel Henry Kloss (1929-2002) was one of the pioneers of North American hi-fi. He studied physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) before dropping out to embark on a career in which he founded several storied audio brands, including Acoustic Research, Advent Corporation, Cambridge Soundworks, and Tivoli Audio. Along with patent-holder Edgar Villchur, Kloss helped des...

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.

CES 2019 Highlights

My HiFi Passion | Inner Fidelity The recently re-acquired and rebranded KLH Audio announced a two pairs of earphones at CES for an upcoming March release. First up was a $499 full-range open-back Ultimate One. The 50mm dynamic driver encased inside is pure beryllium (not just coated) and comes with both a balanced cable (with SE adapters) and a hard case. That’s a fairly dense feature set for ...

The All-New KLH Audio Taps CES 2019 to Unveil its First Headphones and Wireless In-Ear Monitors

Beginning March, both a classic open-air dynamic headphone as well as a wireless, sound-isolating in-ear monitor design become available. Aimed at the consumer market, 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. PAUL MUTO JAN 8, 2019 Las Vegas, NV – Jan...

Former Klipsch President David Kelley Relaunches Iconic Speaker Brand KLH

  By: Patrick McCarthy- Technology Integrator KLH, now under the ownership and direction of industry visionary David P. Kelley, is ready to make its mark on the CEDIA channel with the unveiling of its in-wall Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad (a world-first) and new premium stereo, home theater and architectural loudspeakers. The New KLH After leaving Klipsch as Global Sales President and ...

CEDIA Expo 2018: Grab Bag

  By: Brent Butterworth-Soundstage Global Because the CEDIA Expo spans so many fields — including custom installation, home theater, two-channel audio, outdoor sound, and home automation — I always find interesting items that don’t quite fit into the coverage we typically do here at SoundStage! Global. So here’s a roundup of all the stuff from the 2018 CEDIA Expo that didn’t fit into any...

The KLH team gets ready for CEDIA 2018 at the InterContinental Hotel in San Diego

KLH Now Under the Leadership of Former Klipsch President David P. Kelley

By: Michael Williams-Rave Productions Noblesville, IN – August 23, 2018 – KLH, now under the ownership and direction of industry visionary David P. Kelley, is ready to make its mark on the CEDIA channel with the unveiling of its in-wall Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad (a world-first) and new premium stereo, home theater and architectural loudspeakers. All will be demonstrated Thursday Sept. 6 an...

Henry Kloss's Iconic KLH Loudspeaker Brand Returns Re-Energized

  By: Jason Knott-CE Pro Jason Knott August 31, 2018 The iconic KLH brand of loudspeakers is back. Originally founded in 1957 as KLH Research and Development Corporation in Cambridge, Mass., by Henry Kloss, Malcolm S. Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann, the company developed some of the biggest innovations in audio, most notably the Model Eight high-selectivity radio; Model Nine full-range el...

Acurus Scorpion powers KLH architectural speakers demo at CEDIA Expo 2018

  By: Deirdre Moore, Director of Marketing & Communications AV Network/Indy Auto Labs August 31, 2018 | Acurus Scorpion powers KLH architectural speakers demo at CEDIA Expo 2018 By Michael Williams@MikeWilliamsAV Indianapolis, IN – August 30, 2018 – Indy Audio Labs announces that its fully-matrixed, ultra-compact, multi-zone Acurus Scorpion amplifier will power the architectural por...

Relaunch of the Iconic Loudspeaker Brand of Yesteryear KLH

  By: NOVO Audio and Technology Magazine KLH, now under the ownership and direction of industry visionary David P. Kelley (previously Global Sales President at Klipsch), is ready to make its mark at this year’s CEDIA show with the unveiling of its in-wall Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad (a world-first) and new premium stereo, home theater and architectural loudspeakers.   While KLH is br...

A New KLH Is Coming To CEDIA

By: Alan Wolf-Twice A reformed KLH, now owned and led by David P. Kelley, formerly global sales president of Klipsch, will make its custom-channel debut during next month’s CEDIA Expo 2018. Kelley acquired the iconic audio brand in 2017 and assembled a team of former Klipsch execs including Greg Topp, sales senior VP; Sal Cannatella, product development senior VP; and chief technology office...

KLH Returns with Full Line

By: Sound & Vision KLH, the legendary speaker brand cofounded by Henry Kloss, is back from the dead with a new owner and a full line of new speakers. The new owner is Klipsch veteran David P. Kelley who is operating the company in Noblesville, Indiana. He’s starting out fairly ambitiously with the big electrostatic speaker pictured. That’s the Model Nine. It is being built in Columbus, O...

Muto Communications Appointed Global Public Relations Agency of Record for KLH Audio

For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Muto 631.849.4301paul@mutocomm.com Port Jefferson, NY – August 23, 2018 – KLH has selected Muto Communications as its international public relations agency-of-record. Founded in 1957 by Henry Kloss and partners, KLH pioneered some of the biggest innovations in audio. In 2017, the brand was acquired by David P. Kelley, formerly President of Global Sal...

MUTO COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTED GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY OF RECORD FOR KLH AUDIO

For Immediate Release August 23, 2018 Media Relations contact: Muto Communications Phone: 516.662.5374 Email: paul@mutocomm.com MUTO COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTED GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY OF RECORD FOR KLH AUDIO Port Jefferson, NY – August 23, 2018 – KLH has selected Muto Communications as its international public relations agency-of-record. Founded in 1957 by Henry Kloss and partners, KLH pio...

DISRUPTIVE AND A WORLD-FIRST, KLH VOICE-ENABLED AMPLIFIED KEYPAD

For Immediate Release August 23, 2018 Media Relations contact: Muto Communications Phone: 516.662.5374 Email: paul@mutocomm.com DISRUPTIVE AND A WORLD-FIRST, KLH VOICE-ENABLED AMPLIFIED KEYPAD TRANSFORMS EXISTING IN-HOME AUDIO SYSTEMS TO WIRELESS HIRES STREAMING MUSIC SYSTEMS Ingeniously leveraging the existing in-wall passive volume control as the retrofit point, the KLH VX-1 Voice-Enabled Amp...

Former Klipsch Pres. David P. Kelley Relaunches Famed KLH Brand with Big Surprises

By: Paul Muto Former Klipsch Pres. David P. Kelley Relaunches Famed KLH Brand with Big Surprises by P. Muto Published on 08-23-2018 10:58 AM Iconic Loudspeaker Brand of Yesteryear 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 Loudspea...

Iconic Loudspeaker Brand KLH Now Under the Leadership of Former Klipsch President David P. Kelley

By: Paul Muto- Sound and Video Contractor Noblesville, IN – August 23, 2018 – KLH, now under the ownership and direction of industry visionary David P. Kelley, is ready to make its mark on the CEDIA channel with the unveiling of its in-wall Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad (a world-first) and new premium stereo, home theater and architectural loudspeakers. All will be demonstrated Thursday Sept. ...

2018 CEDIA Expo Launch

For Immediate Release CEDIA Expo 2018 InterContinental Hotel, San Diego, CA Bayview Ballroom B Contact: Paul Muto 631.849.4301 paul@mutocomm.com Iconic Loudspeaker Brand of Yesteryear KLH — Now Under the Leadership of Former Klipsch President David P. Kelley — Ready to Rock the World with Introduction of the Industry-First Streaming Music Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad Alongside Killer...