Short answer: the Klipsch The Nines. It ranks #66 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $899. The Klipsch The Sevens ranks #108, rated 3.7/5, at $799.12, $99.88 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Klipsch The Nines is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. Powered horn speakers with even mids, solid bass, HDMI ARC and a phono input, convenient for both TV and music. Its bass reaches about 42.5Hz before falling 3dB, against 49Hz for the Klipsch The Sevens. The catch: The 6.90 ideal-subwoofer score reflects limitations beyond the narrow midband span.
What the Klipsch The Sevens does well: A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output. The tradeoff: The review found a recessed 2-4kHz region and upper-treble emphasis, producing a scooped balance that a simple treble reduction did not fully fix.
Buy the Klipsch The Nines. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $99.88 saving on the Klipsch The Sevens is not enough to make up the difference.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Klipsch The Nines reaches 31 Hz (10 dB down) against 36 Hz for the Klipsch The Sevens, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Nines | Klipsch The Sevens | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 per pair | $799.12 per pair |
| Ranked | #66 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #108 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 8” high-excursion fiber-composite woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn | 6.5” high-excursion woofer, 1” titanium tweeter on Tractrix horn |
| Amplifier Power | 240W total (480W peak; 100W LF + 20W HF per powered speaker) | 200W total (400W peak) |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.0, phono/line RCA, 3.5mm, USB, optical | HDMI, Phono, 3.5mm, USB, Optical, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 19.13”H x 9.5”W x 13.38”D | 16.375”H x 8.125”W x 13.1875”D |
| Weight | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) primary, 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) secondary | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) (primary), 19.8 lbs (9 kg) (secondary) |
| Sensitivity | 82.5dB (measured at 0.30V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 49Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Frequency Response | 34Hz - 25kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | Klipsch Connect (bass/mid/treble EQ) | Yes (treble/mid/bass EQ, subwoofer output, dynamic bass mode) |
| Woofer Cabinet | rear-ported bass reflex | ported, rear flared port |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB at 1m (stereo pair, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.32 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.90 | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | Yes |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | Subwoofer |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | Yes | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch The Nines: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Klipsch The Sevens: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science Review.
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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