Klipsch The Fives vs Klipsch The Fives II

Short answer: the Klipsch The Fives. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#12 and #17 of 76 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Klipsch The Fives costs $699 against $1,399.99 for the Klipsch The Fives II, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.

The case for the Klipsch The Fives: In the tested Bass Cut mode, Erin’s Klippel data gives preference scores of 5.52 standalone and 7.89 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 2.7dB midrange response span. The tradeoff: The favorable score specifically requires Bass Cut mode; it does not describe every firmware or bass setting.

The case for the Klipsch The Fives II: Next-generation update featuring Onkyo-engineered Class-D amplification (160W continuous, 320W peak) driving a 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeter on a 90x90 Tractrix horn and a 5.25-inch Jet Cerametallic woofer. The tradeoff: Priced around $1,399 a pair, representing a substantial price increase over the original Fives.

Buy the Klipsch The Fives. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $700.99 less than the Klipsch The Fives II.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Klipsch The Fives: $699 per pair Amazon eBay

Newer model: the Klipsch The Fives II, ranked lower, estimated 4.3/5.

Larger models: the Klipsch The Sevens (rated 3.7/5) and the Klipsch The Nines (rated 4.2/5).

Pros: In the tested Bass Cut mode, Erin’s Klippel data gives preference scores of 5.52 standalone and 7.89 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 2.7dB midrange response span. That mode offers considerably better tonal balance than the bass-heavy default behavior. HDMI ARC, phono/line input, digital inputs and subwoofer output make it a versatile stereo alternative to a soundbar. Measured bass extension of 57Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The favorable score specifically requires Bass Cut mode; it does not describe every firmware or bass setting. Bass reaches -3dB around 59Hz in that configuration. The review reports increasing compression around 200Hz and below 80Hz as volume rises, reducing bass dynamics. Careful placement and a subwoofer remain useful, and the horn/woofer transition is not perfectly uniform off-axis.

Full Klipsch The Fives review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	160W total system power (320W peak)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	47.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	Dynamic Bass, Flat and Bass Cut profiles
Dimensions	12”H x 6.5”W x 9.2”D (304.8 x 165.1 x 234.95 mm)
Drivers	1” horn-loaded tweeter; 4.5” woofer
Frequency Response	50Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	Yes
Inputs	HDMI ARC, USB, optical, Bluetooth, phono/line RCA
Optical Input	Yes
Outputs	Subwoofer
RCA Input	Yes
Spinorama Preference Score	5.52
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	7.89
Subwoofer Output	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	Yes
Weight	Primary 11.8 lbs (5.35 kg), Secondary 10.7 lbs (4.85 kg)
XLR Input	No

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Klipsch The Fives II: $1,399.99 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay

Older model: the Klipsch The Fives (ranked higher, rated 4.3/5).

Larger models: the Klipsch The Sevens II (estimated 3.8/5) and the Klipsch The Nines II (estimated 4.3/5).

Pros: Next-generation update featuring Onkyo-engineered Class-D amplification (160W continuous, 320W peak) driving a 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeter on a 90x90 Tractrix horn and a 5.25-inch Jet Cerametallic woofer. Upgrades include HDMI 2.1 eARC with Dolby Atmos decoding, high-resolution Wi-Fi streaming (Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify/Tidal/Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready), Bluetooth 5.4, Dirac Live room correction support, and a switchable phono preamp alongside optical and USB-C inputs. Low-frequency extension is rated to 50Hz (-3dB) with dynamic bass EQ extending down to 40Hz at moderate volumes.

Cons: Priced around $1,399 a pair, representing a substantial price increase over the original Fives. Standardized Klippel NFS preference scores and CEA-2010 output limits have not yet been published to verify distortion under heavy bass loads.

Full Klipsch The Fives II review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	160W total (320W peak)
App	Yes (Klipsch Connect)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Dimensions	12” x 6.5” x 9.5” (305 x 165 x 241 mm)
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Drivers	1” titanium LTS tweeter on Tractrix horn, 5.25” Jet Cerametallic woofer
EQ	Yes (Dirac Live ready)
Frequency Response	50Hz - 25kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	Yes (HDMI 2.1 eARC)
Inputs	HDMI eARC, Phono/RCA, Optical, USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Optical Input	Yes
RCA Input	Yes (switchable phono preamp)
Subwoofer Output	Yes
USB Input	Yes (USB-C)
Weight	26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Wi-Fi	Yes (Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready)

• Links
  • Official Klipsch The Fives II Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.