Short answer: the Klipsch The Fives II, if you are buying new. The Klipsch The Fives ranks higher than the Kali Audio IN-UNF (#17 vs #83 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Klipsch The Fives II, is rated 4.3/5 at $1,399.99 and is still sold new.
The Klipsch The Fives is the better-sounding option. A versatile powered pair that replaces a soundbar, with good balance in Bass Cut mode plus HDMI ARC, phono and a subwoofer output. Watch for: The favorable score specifically requires Bass Cut mode; it does not describe every firmware or bass setting.
The Kali Audio IN-UNF is the deeper-bass pick. A desk system of small coaxial satellites and a bass module, with DSP placement controls and USB-C, optical and balanced inputs. Its bass reaches about 39Hz before falling 10dB, against 47.3Hz for the Klipsch The Fives. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Klipsch The Fives lacks. The tradeoff: The intended desk geometry is part of the acoustic design.
Buy the Klipsch The Fives II, the replacement for the discontinued Klipsch The Fives; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Kali Audio IN-UNF.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Fives | Kali Audio IN-UNF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $324.95 per pair Discontinued | $699 per pair |
| Ranked | #17 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #83 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 47Hz (manufacturer specified; Erin did not publish an anechoic F3) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 39Hz (manufacturer specified; Erin did not publish an anechoic F10) |
| Drivers | 1” horn-loaded tweeter; 4.5” woofer | Bass module: two opposed 4.5” woofers; satellites: 4” coincident midrange with 1” textile-dome tweeter |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, USB, optical, Bluetooth, phono/line RCA | USB-C, optical, 3.5mm, balanced TRS |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | - |
| DSP | Dynamic Bass, Flat and Bass Cut profiles | Yes (placement/boundary and tonal trims) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.89 | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Weight | Primary 11.8 lbs (5.35 kg), Secondary 10.7 lbs (4.85 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12”H x 6.5”W x 9.2”D (304.8 x 165.1 x 234.95 mm) | Bass module: 11.6”H x 19.4”W x 5.25”D; satellites: 6.25” diameter |
| Amplifier Power | 160W total system power (320W peak) | 100W LF + 60W mid/HF per channel (continuous) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 47Hz - 21kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 280Hz LF-to-midrange; 2.8kHz midrange-to-HF |
| Maximum SPL | - | 103dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch The Fives: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
- Kali Audio IN-UNF: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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