Short answer: the Klipsch The Nines II. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#59 and #60 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Klipsch The Nines II costs $2,399.99 against $4,390 for the Genelec G Five, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
Why pick the Genelec G Five: The largest G Series home speaker, based on Genelec’s 8050 studio monitor: an 8” woofer and 1” metal-dome tweeter on a Directivity Control Waveguide, with 150W for bass and 120W for treble. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8050B it is based on.
The case for the Klipsch The Nines II: Flagship active monitor combining Onkyo-designed amplification delivering 260W continuous power (520W peak) with an 8-inch Jet Cerametallic woofer and 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeter on a 90x90 Tractrix horn. The catch: Large, heavy cabinet (over 57.3 lbs (26 kg) for the system) demands substantial shelf or heavy-duty stand placement.
Buy the Klipsch The Nines II. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,990.01 less than the Genelec G Five.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Genelec G Five 4.0 to 4.6; Klipsch The Nines II 4.1 to 4.5). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec G Five | Klipsch The Nines II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,390 per pair | $2,399.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #60 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #59 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes (switchable phono preamp) |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes (HDMI 2.1 eARC) |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR | HDMI eARC, XLR, Phono/RCA, Optical, USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter | 1” titanium LTS tweeter on Tractrix horn, 8” Jet Cerametallic woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 270W (150W woofer + 120W tweeter) | 260W total (520W peak) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) | 34Hz - 25kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 115dB |
| Dimensions | 17.8” (452 mm) H x 286mm W x 278mm D (with Iso-Pod) | 19.1” x 9.5” x 13.4” (486 x 241 x 340 mm) |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) each | 57.5 lbs (26.1 kg) |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) | Yes (Dirac Live ready) |
| App | No | Yes (Klipsch Connect) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | - | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes (Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec G Five: $4,390 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec G One (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the Genelec G Two (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.3/5), the Genelec G Three (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5) and the Genelec G Four (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5).
Pros: The largest G Series home speaker, based on Genelec’s 8050 studio monitor: an 8” woofer and 1” metal-dome tweeter on a Directivity Control Waveguide, with 150W for bass and 120W for treble. Bass reaches 38Hz (±2.5dB) and 32Hz (-6dB), deep enough for full-range music without a subwoofer, and it plays to 110dB short-term for large rooms. RCA and balanced XLR inputs and rear tone switches are included.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8050B it is based on. It is large and heavy at 14.4kg each, there is no GLM room calibration, and it is a special-order item at some retailers.
Full Genelec G Five review and specifications →
| Released | May 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 270W (150W woofer + 120W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.8” (452 mm) H x 286mm W x 278mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Klipsch The Nines II: $2,399.99 per pair Estimated Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the Klipsch The Nines (ranked lower, rated 4.2/5). See every Klipsch The Fives, Sevens and Nines generation.
Same family: the Klipsch The Fives II (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.3/5) and the Klipsch The Sevens II (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5).
Pros: Flagship active monitor combining Onkyo-designed amplification delivering 260W continuous power (520W peak) with an 8-inch Jet Cerametallic woofer and 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeter on a 90x90 Tractrix horn. Manufacturer extension reaches down to 34Hz (-3dB) with 115dB maximum output. Advanced feature set adds HDMI 2.1 eARC with Dolby Atmos, balanced XLR line input, switchable phono stage, optical, USB-C, Wi-Fi streaming (AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready), Bluetooth 5.4, and Dirac Live calibration.
Cons: Large, heavy cabinet (over 26 kg for the system) demands substantial shelf or heavy-duty stand placement. High $2,399 a pair price point. Full Klippel NFS Spinorama linearity and directivity measurements have not yet been published.
Full Klipsch The Nines II review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2026 (9 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 260W total (520W peak) |
| App | Yes (Klipsch Connect) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 9.5” x 13.4” (486 x 241 x 340 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Drivers | 1” titanium LTS tweeter on Tractrix horn, 8” Jet Cerametallic woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Dirac Live ready) |
| Frequency Response | 34Hz - 25kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | Yes (HDMI 2.1 eARC) |
| Inputs | HDMI eARC, XLR, Phono/RCA, Optical, USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes (switchable phono preamp) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Weight | 57.5 lbs (26.1 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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