The KLH Model Five Floor standing speaker is the new shape of sound. This legendary, sought-after speaker is our best floorstanding speaker, entirely dedicated to acoustic performance. Our new, iconic version of this late 1960s vintage speaker, directly from the heart of KLH, honors the acoustic suspension design principles made famous by KLH founder Henry Kloss. Our evolved Model Five floor speaker gives music lovers the luxury of filling their living space with the sound and aesthetic they’ve been searching for. Standing strong on a 5-degree slant riser base, the speaker’s upward angular stance ensures the sound is always directed accurately toward the listener.
The Model Five’s “Old-World Linen” textured grille cloth complements the rich finish of the genuine mahogany veneer, giving this loudspeaker a mid-century modern look that stops you in your tracks. Our other grille option, the “Stone Wash Linen” grille, magnifies the rich finish of the English Walnut Model Five. We give you the option to buy the color you’re without for $199.99/pair. Not only is this remarkable floorstanding loudspeaker made with sustainable materials and packaging, it never fails to leave a jaw-dropping impact with its high-fidelity sound. This speaker will wake up your listening space and articulate high-quality sound from anywhere in the room! Welcome to a new era of sound, audiophiles!
The Model Five’s “Old-World Linen” textured grille cloth complements the rich finish of the genuine mahogany veneer, giving this loudspeaker a mid-century modern look that stops you in your tracks. Our other grille option, the “Stone Wash Linen” grille, magnifies the rich finish of the English Walnut Model Five. We give you the option to buy the color you’re without for $199.99/pair. Not only is this remarkable floorstanding loudspeaker made with sustainable materials and packaging, it never fails to leave a jaw-dropping impact with its high-fidelity sound. This speaker will wake up your listening space and articulate high-quality sound from anywhere in the room! Welcome to a new era of sound, audiophiles!
Why does the KLH Model Five floor-standing speaker sound so good?
The Model Five vintage loudspeaker is designed around two guiding principles that perfect its sound quality. The first principle is the acoustic suspension design. Unlike bass-reflex systems, the acoustic suspension design is not optimized to favor one frequency band at the expense of another. The volume of the air in the enclosure ensures that the 10-inch woofer will always be in control, and the low-frequency performance will remain clean even at the highest cone excursions. Secondly, the dedicated midrange driver is specifically designed to reproduce the important, middle part of the audio spectrum- the area where the ear is the most sensitive and where distortion is most easily heard. This guarantees the output is clean and detailed at all levels.
What makes the KLH Model Five floor-standing speaker different from other speakers?
It all comes down to the Model Five’s acoustic suspension design. Acoustic suspension speakers are much better suited to deal with low-frequency program material than any other loudspeaker design. This is particularly true when listening to contemporary music. Today’s recording technology has become so advanced that artists are constantly finding new ways to use the frequency band below 40Hz. This was not the case 20 years ago. As technology has evolved, it is becoming apparent that traditional bass-reflex speakers have problems with detail and accuracy in this regard.
What makes the KLH Model Five such an incredible value?
One of my favorite things about the Model Five floor-standing speaker is its elegant simplicity. There are five major acoustic components in this vintage speaker, and they were each developed with the intent of reaching the highest performance quality possible- without breaking the bank. We knew the level of performance we wanted to achieve from the start, so in the engineering realm, it was easy to map out the product design and quality that was necessary to reach those objectives. We did not spend money where it was not needed. Instead, we focused on the individual components and specifications required to build this groundbreaking floor standing speaker.
Why is the KLH Model Five one of the best selling loudspeakers in history?
Dating back to the 1950s, there has always been a desire for low-bass extension from a small enclosure. Back then, one of the best ways to achieve this output of sound was through the acoustic suspension design. This design principle turned KLH into a dominant solution in the loudspeaker industry for decades. The vintage Model Five was then introduced in the mid-60s when high-fidelity was first becoming popular. The original Model Five was the perfect mix of size and performance and lead to un-heard of success in the speaker industry which is rarely experienced today.
Why do we include the 14-gauge powder-coated steel riser base in the Model Five standing speaker?
The challenge with any small enclosure is optimizing the positioning of the vintage loudspeaker, regardless of whether the listener is sitting or standing. The slant riser base raises the floorstanding speaker to the perfect height, and the 5-degree slant-angle positions it at the proper angle to ensure the best vertical coverage for all listening positions.
” The KLH M5s are intoxication kings, urging me to hear my most beloved vinyl via its big personality and well-scaled dimensionality.”
“Mostly, the speaker played with a detailed, sparkling upper/mid/treble chutzpah that favored and seemed to amplify texture and viscosity. Notes had realistic weight and body. These Model Five floor-standing speakers are attention-getters of the first order, delivering a big soundstage and big, juicy dynamics.”
Ken Micallef - Stereophile
“I find the clarity of this floor-standing speaker so incredibly addictive… Nuance and control is the name of the game here. The Model Five’s coherence top to bottom is fantastic. The soundstage is fantastic, this speaker can image with the best of them- bordering on holographic at times. Soundstage width is epic, the detail out along the edges is so impressive. This is not a loudspeaker you have to pull out from the wall in order to enjoy good soundstage depth. The dispersion in center imaging of this speaker is so good in fact that even in stereo the Model Five proved to be one of the finer home theater solutions that we have ever had in this house and on this channel. I really don’t have anything negative to say about the KLH’s sound.”
Andrew Robinson
“When I first sat down to listen to the Model Five Floorstandingn Speaker I started listening at around 8 pm and I couldn’t stop listening until 2 am. I couldn’t stop! I wanted to break away and do other things but I was just like one more album, one more album… I was having a ball.”
“On one hand it’s so refreshing to come across something that I feel is so musically engaging that it reconnects me to why I became an audiophile to begin with. And yet… when you find that as a reviewer it makes it very difficult to want to review anything else… I know that most of them [other speakers] probably are not going to connect me with the music the way that the Model Five has. That is why they are my favorite speakers in their price class. Given the competition, I think KLH has the most well-rounded option for someone who wants that kind of retro look but more of a well-rounded listening experience.”
Sean Fowler - Zero Fidelity
Standing face-to-face with the best floorstanding tower speakers in the world, the Kendall’s distortion-free sound, pinpoint accuracy, and transparent bass response undoubtedly makes it the best floorstanding speaker for music out there. The Kendall’s effortless execution of an artist’s soundtrack can’t help but make you feel like you are front row at your favorite concert venue.
In addition to incredible musicality, the Kendall also excels in home theater applications, adding true directional bass to your soundstage. The speaker features woven Kevlar drivers with powder-coated die-cast aluminum baskets, braided tinsel leads, custom-designed crossovers, an anodized aluminum tweeter with linear response faceplate, and much more. These features are dressed in genuine wood veneers and come in two finishes, allowing the Kendall to harmonize in any home. The astonishing beauty and sophistication of our flagship electrodynamic 3-way bass-reflex loudspeaker is one of its kind.
What kind of speaker is the KLH Kendall?
The KLH Kendall is an outstanding floorstanding speaker that provides the most enjoyable listening experience. These tower speakers permit a much more enhanced bass response than similar speakers in premium home audio. The KLH Kendall’s are the best bass-reflex floor standing speakers on the market. The KLH Kendall is an outstanding floor standing speaker that provides the most enjoyable listening experience. These tower speakers permit a much more enhanced bass response than similar speakers in premium home audio. The KLH Kendall’s are the best bass-reflex floor standing speakers on the market.
Why should I get the KLH Kendall’s for my home?
These premium speakers effortlessly capture a large room with a natural yet detailed sound. Speaker towers such as the KLH Kendall’s create the most luxurious listening experience while contributing poise and elegance to your home. The Kendall floor standing speakers create an immersive listening experience without the need for a subwoofer.
What kind of room is best suited for the KLH Kendall floor standing speakers?
Kendall speakers will complement a larger room, creating a premium home audio experience for a very reasonable price range. These tower speakers would be a spectacular addition to any home, with their attractive finish and striking appearance. The natural detail of these premium speakers brings a welcoming environment and refined appearance to any room.
What’s the difference between the KLH Model Five and the Kendall?
The KLH Model Five’s acoustic suspension design is better suited for low-frequency material, while the Kendall speaker towers consist of a bass-reflex design to support high power handling. The Kendall floor-standing speakers have impeccable bass, accurate highs, and rich detail.
What makes the KLH Kendall sound so good?
The Kendall floor standing speakers have excellent highs and lows with no distortion, even at high volume. In addition to the perfect bass amount, the Kendall speakers do not fatigue and bring sound to life. The bass-reflex design fills a room with a bold sound, while maintaining pleasant, tuneful detail. These elaborate features make the Kendall speaker towers the best floor-standing speakers on the market.
“These speakers will play really, really, really loud, and not distort. This is where they pull ahead of other towers I’ve heard in this price range, when you crank the volume you get more intensity, more aural excitement. There’s no hint of fatigue, no dynamic compression, no detectable distortion. If you want to turn your home into a club, whether that’s a dance club or a jazz club, a pair of Kendall towers plus a powerful amp are the ticket.”
Mark Henninger- AVS Forum [Top Choice 2019]
“We admit that we haven’t experienced too many speakers from KLH before. We are very happy we got to rectify that, because the Kendall floorstanding speakers have a lot to recommend about them. One of the things that surprised us the most was just how powerful the bass was. If you’re a fan of bass-heavy music genres like EDM or hip-hop, you’re going to love the Kendalls. They look great, too, with a thick wooden body that still feels elegant.“
Rob Boffard - The Master Switch
“…KLH’s biggest tower can more than hold its own against speakers that have earned Reviewers’ Choice awards from yours truly, and that are made by well-respected brands that have been in business for decades. The Kendall is competitive.”
“The resuscitated KLH has clearly invested a lot of money and talent into ensuring that their new flagship tower speaker sounds as if it belongs in a conversation about such established audio names as Elac, KEF, and Monitor Audio. Then there are its good looks, great build quality, and nearly full-range frequency response. Add to all of that an industry-leading ten-year warranty, and it’s easy to see that this KLH tower offers tremendous value. The Kendall is part of an auspicious first effort by the reinvigorated KLH, and I suspect it will be a rousing success with both the audiophile and home-theater crowds.”
Hans Wetzel - SoundStage! Access
“If the plan is to enter a market ignored for decades and take on a host of well-loved, dug-in brands, this is the way to do it. 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.”
David Vivian - Hi-Fi Choice
“Talk about impressive, the KLH Kendall are all that and more. The KLH brand itself was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts and have created some of the best selling speakers in the world.
What makes the Kendall so great is that they are super clear at all frequencies. If you listen to music, you’ll be able to hear every instrument as they all sound distinct and not in any way blurred together.”
Music Audio Star
