Albany ll Bookshelf Loudspeaker

I have been so delighted with this speaker. I bought a pair to go with my NAD C388 integrated amplifier, and I find the sound airy but substantial, with lifelike detail and robust bass. I listen mostly to classical music, along with some jazz, and couldn't be happier with the results! I had been using a pair of Focal Clear MG headphones over the last few months, and had been a little in awe of their quality. Because of this I was reticent about finding a good speaker which would approach their quality, without spending too large an amount of money. For me, the KLH Kendall offers the best of all worlds without breaking the bank. I recommend you give it a try!

I am extremely happy with these speakers. The sound is incredible and I'm just playing two speaker stereo. It really fills the room.

Best bookshelf speakers I've ever owned. Great sound for such a small speaker - Very well made and I like the magnetic speaker covers as well. I placed these on wall mount brackets, one each side of the tv and got rid of the sound bar. These are so much better than the sound bar. They are driven by a Yamaha R-N602 receiver and paired with the KLH Floor Standing 3way speakers and when watching a movie.

Which is it? Either way near perfection for the budget. Remarkably accurate given how warm they are. Remarkably warm given how accurate they are. For those who want to have their cake and eat it too, these are a great compromise (or, to be fair, combination) between the musicality and joy of 1970's era hi-fi gear, and the accuracy of more modern analytical gear. Some have worried about the harshness of the high end for some recordings. I'm not sure about that. they are not forgiving of poorly recorded source material, but should a high end speaker be forgiving? Not if it's going to extract maximum joy from great recordings. These are fuller than the Linton Heritage, and far more joyous than the KEF LS50 metas, both of which I've auditioned in my home. At the price, head and shoulders. And, for the icing on the cake, these go perfectly in a mid-century modern look. Perfect for the living room in any decor. They are proper furniture - especially with the slight jaunty tilt of the stands. Get these now. Pros: Liquid mid-range, musical presentation Disappear similarly into the music Disappear into any high end decor Cons: Not overly kind to poor recordings at the high end Won't blow away your relatives who think great speakers need to look like they are from Star Trek

They also quite attractive with or without attaching the supplied speaker grills.