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Klipsch The Fives Powered Speaker System (Matte Black)
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Brand | Klipsch |
Model Name | The Fives |
Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
Connectivity Technology | wired, wireless |
Special Feature | Hi Res Audio, USB Port |
About this item
- TRUE ENTERTAINMENT: Easy-to-use, powered, high-def speakers
- TRUE HI-FI: Powerful, high-fidelity sound from dedicated right and left speakers
- TRUE CONNECTIVITY: Can connect to virtually anything
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THE FIVES POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM
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TRUE ENTERTAINMENT
Immensely improve your TV's sound with The Fives - easy-to-use, powered, high-def speakers that connect directly to your TV - and virtually anything else.
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TRUE HI-FI
Award-winning, proprietary Klipsch Reference acoustic horn-loaded technology; built-in dynamic bass equalization; and 192kHz/24-bit decoding for flawless reproduction of high-resolution tracks
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TRUE CONNECTIVITY
The Fives include a phono preamp, Bluetooth 5, HDMI-ARC, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs, and a subwoofer output
PREMIUM MATERIALS
Handcrafted with real wood finishes alongside premium metal accents and controls.
EASY SETUP
Plug-and-play and no receiver needed. Get all-encompassing, room-filling sound from your TV with just one cable.
KLIPSCH CONNECT APP
3-BAND EQ TO SET BASS, MID-RANGE, & TREBLE* SUBWOOFER VOLUME CONTROL & SPEAKER PLACEMENT CONTROL UPDATE THE SPEAKERS OVER THE AIR WITHOUT A FLASH DRIVE PRODUCT FIRMWARE UPDATES ONE-TAP ACCESS TO SUPPORT
*DOWNLOAD THE KLIPSCH FIVES UPDATE ONE-TIME APP
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — |
Remote Control | 4.0 | — | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | ListenUp | OneCall | Audio Advice | World ToGo |
speaker size | 5.25 inches | 4 inches | — | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 5 inches |
power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | wired, wireless | — | Bluetooth, Optical, USB, RCA, HDMI | Bluetooth, Optical, RCA, HDMI | Bluetooth, Optical, RCA, HDMI | Optical |
speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf, Surround Sound | Monitor | Monitor | Monitor | Monitor |
mounting type | Tabletop | Shelf Mount | Tabletop | Tabletop | Floor Standing | Shelf Mount |
weight | 22.5 pounds | — | 66 pounds | 25 pounds | 25 pounds | 12.22 kilograms |
model name | The Fives | R 41M | The Nines | The Sevens | The Sevens | KD-51M |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 6.5 x 12 inches |
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Item Weight | 22.5 pounds |
Manufacturer | Klipsch |
ASIN | B08KYPGC1D |
Item model number | 1068024 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #18,726 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #25 in Bookshelf Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 21, 2019 |
Input Voltage | 240 Volts |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 160 Watts |
Item Weight | 22.5 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Enjoy superior stereo sound from a powerful and beautifully crafted tabletop system. With virtually endless connecting possibilities, including HDMI-ARC, The Fives provide a better listening experience than a traditional sound bar with the same easy plug-and-play setup. State-of-the-art DSP, and tuning alongside discrete left and right channels, the Fives feature removable magnetic grilles, multiple finish options, and a subwoofer output.
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WHO AM I TO SAY THIS?
Well, nobody really... but one badge that I do wear is that I worked for BOTH of the two premiere surround sound companies on the planet. That means I was surrounded (pun intended) all day long by not only the most expensive gear from literally every single sound company on the planet, but also the very few people who were lucky enough to be born with the ability to hear the complete sound spectrum.
SCIENTIFIC FACT: There are only about 14 people on the planet who have this ability.
SO WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US regarding these Klipsch speakers?
I'm glad you asked, even if you didn't ask, I'm glad you're now wondering.
THESE SPEAKERS ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
I've been using them for one day now and I have pushed movies, TV shows, and a HUGE and VARIED array of musical genres through them, and they handle ALL of them effortlessly and reproduce them damn near perfectly across the board.
From Classic Rock to Grunge to Metal... from Drum & Bass to Dance to Downtempo to Deep Thumping Progressive House... from Jazz to Blues, from Ska to Reggae... I even jammed some Gyuto Monk Chanting and Polka through them and THEY PERFORMED and THEY PERFORMED STELLARLY! I was SHOCKED!
Remember, these are classified as bookshelf speakers, however they certainly perform way beyond any other "bookshelf" speaker that I've heard.
They're LOUD, too, and they maintain clarity all the way through the entire range of sounds in all of the musical genres that I pushed through them in the 15' deep x 25' wide room that I have them in.
As I sat listening to them, eyes closed, relaxed back, mind cleared, I thought to myself just how tragic it is that online reviews aren't mandated by a reviewer first having some kind of advanced degree and some SERIOUS critical thinking skills. Because these speakers ABSOLUTELY DO point out who does and does not know WTF they are talking about.
It's obvious that most, if not all, of the negative "know-it-all" reviewers are just angry people who spent $10k on their systems only to have a $799.00 pair of bookshelf speakers come so dang close to the performance they have with those systems.
Imagine how mad and embarrassed someone who spent $5M on a Bugatti basting full-force down the road would be if a Nissan GTR came barreling up to it with ease—THAT IS THESE KLIPSCH SPEAKERS.
They are a bit bass-heavy at times, but that's OK because here's the FACT (again this comes from having worked for both those companies)...
ALL SOUND IS DIGITALLY SPLIT ANYHOW. THERE IS ALMOST NOBODY SETTING UP 5 OR 7 MICS TO RECORD EACH INSTRUMENT AND/OR SOUND STAGE.
This FACT right here is what separates the very few TRUE audiophiles which exist from those who are clearly just interwebs haters who are sitting around angry in puddles of their own filth, pissed off that the proverbial girl they make fun of turns out to be the most beautiful model on the planet... we've all heard those stories. THIS IS THE PRIME ANALOGY REPRESENTING THAT!
1: If your audio source is quality, you're spot-on and need nothing else to parse the sound. This became apparent as I ran a myriad of movies from the 80s up to now, through them.
2: I would recommend getting a subwoofer REGARDLESS to separate the bass from mids & highs. It's just common sense, but you most certainly do NOT need it.
3: I found the best thing for me was to turn my OLED sound settings on my TV to use not only the internal speaker to catch more highs, but also OBVIOUSLY the Klipsch speakers, at the same time. It was a minimal change, however it ABSOLUTELY DID set off those super-highs from the back bouncing off the wall and thus it did dynamically change the entire sound spectrum.
It's even better that it's just so simple to connect any audio source to them so dang easily & effortlessly without tons of other equipment.
I hooked up my old Klipsch subwoofer to it and YES< do buy an alternate sub... I will report when the new one I ordered arrives and I can run the same tests again.
Look, bottom-line, THESE ARE UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING! SUPER-EASY to set up, they offer so many different options for sound sources,, they look AMAZING, they are built SOLID...
I love these things, and all things considered & comparatively speaking, they're easily the BEST audio purchase I've made, EVER.
I haven'ty even received my stands for them yet, they're sitting on the boxes (protective box & product box) they were delivered in on the sides of my TV set-up and they still sound THAT FRIGGING AMAZING.
If you don't have tons of cash but want to have sound which makes you feel like you did spend a ton... BUY THESE!
Then laugh at all the fools who are crapping all over these in the reviews.
Seriously, they need to get outside & let go of their OCD anger.
NOTE: I'll update this when my new subwoofer comes in this weekend. I'll attack photos too.
Just wanted to add that I had ordered three pairs of these and amazingly TWO pairs had a bad tweeter. It doesn't change any of the review (one pair was an accurate tester to arrive at all my audio observations). It's not an Amazon issue since one affected pair was purchased elsewhere. As unlikely as this problem might be, I do recommend L/R channel testing your pair, preferably with a mono sound source or album (beach boys, Pet sounds, duh). One of those pair also had a bad Aux input, so check all of your inputs as well. If you were to be unlucky enough to have any flaws, simply test it thoroughly before the return window, then return and keep the faith with getting a new pair. Don't bother with contacting Klipsch, they're a bit of a nightmare.
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I've purchased a couple sets of these. I've even gone the refurbished route, which is fine and worth the savings. Though that might be unnecessary due to somewhat frequent sales on these of late. ($700 new).
However, If refurbished (or new), you might look for tightly stretched screens with the linen and square (non warped) speaker box construction. Even then, it might be acceptable with minor imperfections.
A fair amount of info on these speaker already, so I'll try to keep it abbreviated and specific:
- You buy the FIVES and spend maybe a little more $$ vs its competitors for: Legit great sound (Klipsch tuning), Powered speakers and relatively SMALL footprint, Good looks
- Great sound overall. Insane bass capabilities but not the tightest bass for speakers of this type. Still sounds good though.
- I like the sound signature. It's unique, and in fact, I don't think you'll easily find a speaker with the same characteristics.. Some tone controls can further help dial in personal preferences, however. Top line observation is that the sound is "forward" in the mids, this being noticed on vocals the most. Although I think this tuning does indeed help with TV watching and dialogue, it compliments most music for sure. I use the Fives for 90% music and don't feel like it compromises anything there despite it competing with sound bars.
- With the firmware update, you now get three bass cut options. Easily toggled via the remote.
- Definitely update the firmware. You'll need formatted usb flash drive.
- The newly installed bass cut option is the "flattest" option the Fives deliver. And is completely needed in certain conditions and/or for certain tastes.
- The remote is an underrated feature of these. Ergonomic, simple, and USEFUL. Operates the bass cut options as mentioned and bass level/volume for a subwoofer (extremely useful with a sub)
- Do you need a sub? No. If space, adding cost, and bass hunger are all a factor, then these already have you covered.
- BUT a sub can do two things: boost the overall sound quality by freeing up the drivers, and allow for increased volume. This is a bonus and a luxury but still is a noticeable audiophile-centric improvement.
- I've been testing these with TWO subs (8" jamo) and its even better. You'll just need a coaxial Y splitter. Works great. (This pairing outperforms a single 10" jamo sub IMO, for example). These are not high super quality subs but still provide improvement.
- If you're using a desktop/computer setup for listening, you're able to use the USB connection. It's easy and great. And frees up your headphone jack.
- BUT you have two other options to affect sound quality that aren't so obvious to most. This relates to the DAC in your system. The first option is to bypass the FIVES' DAC with your desktop's DAC. You do this by skipping the USB input and instead use the phono/line in RCA to 3.5mm jack into your computer's headphone jack. Depending on your system, you're likely to get a subtle to very noticeable sound upgrade. Zero reviews speak about this, but effect is real. The DAC bypass scenario is just a theory, but something changes. The idea being that your computer has a slightly better DAC than the FIVES (which is part of the FIVES' package that your paying for...) The second option is to go even further and skip your computer's DAC with some sort of outboard DAC. I'm using a Focusrite Clarett for example (the Clarett connected to the Mac via USB, the FIVES connected to the Clarett via headphone out into the FIVES RCA line in).
- I'm also running a Fosi Q4 from my MacBook. This also adds TONE controls which is very welcome.
- I'm also running a Helm Auto Bolt DAC from my Android phone
- All of the above DAC options are different (and only being used one at a time) and I won't go into it, but they all add a VERY noticeable sound upgrade ($55, $100, $450)
- If this sounds interesting to you, and you want a rec, then I STRONGLY recommend the Fosi Q4 (the Aiyima A-2 is identical and cheaper). All in all, it's by far the best option: the tone controls are what makes it S tier to any other affordable DAC
- The Fives' DSP is killer and also part of what you're paying for with these versus say other powered speakers with lesser DSP or passive speakers and amp with no DSP. (DSP in this case mostly modulates the bass at low volumes making the music sound more full at lower volumes. A "Joe and Tell" review on YouTube mentions the high frequencies aren't modified by DSP which he suggests it might benefit from, but I have no problem with highs at lower volumes)
- I don't believe the DSP works with the sub plugged in?
- The Fives look good with and without the grills. I think the grills should come taught to maximize their good looks. They click on and off easily via magnets which is perfect bc they deserve to alternate. Slight, slight boost in clarity with the grills off.
- All listening as described has been via some version of hard wired, line-in listening. Bluetooth, isn't being used but I'm still happy to have it built in.
- If using as desktop/near field speakers, prop them up (the tweeter) to or slightly above ear level. The difference is huge. Shoot for the same in a room situation.
- Using HDMI Arc for TV listening works well and is nice to control volume via TV remote. The speed at which the volume goes up or down via my TV remote is pretty slow vs the TV's default volume. Slightly annoying actually, but is fine. Plus you can still use the Fives' remote which toggles volume faster.
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 3, 2022