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 II ranks #101, rated 3.8/5, and costs $1,899.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
What the Klipsch The Sevens II does well: A large powered pair with 6.5 inch woofers and 200W per side, plus HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi streaming, Dirac Live and a phono stage. The tradeoff: Erin’s Audio Corner has reviewed it, but the measurements the other speakers here are ranked on aren’t available yet, so it can’t be placed against them or against the original Sevens.
The Klipsch The Nines is the better-sounding option. Powered horn speakers with even mids, solid bass, HDMI ARC and a phono input, convenient for both TV and music. Watch for: The 6.90 ideal-subwoofer score reflects limitations beyond the narrow midband span.
Buy the Klipsch The Nines. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch The Sevens II and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
Worth knowing: the Klipsch The Sevens II has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.0, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Sevens II | Klipsch The Nines | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,899.99 per pair | $899.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #101 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #66 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg) each | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) primary, 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) secondary |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 8.1”W x 12.5”D (381 x 206 x 318 mm) | 19.13”H x 9.5”W x 13.38”D |
| Amplifier Power | 200W per speaker | 240W total (480W peak; 100W LF + 20W HF per powered speaker) |
| Drivers | 1” titanium tweeter with Tractrix horn, 6.5” Cerametallic woofer | 8” high-excursion fiber-composite woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 34Hz - 25kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | HDMI eARC, RCA (phono), USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.0, phono/line RCA, 3.5mm, USB, optical |
| HDMI Input | Yes (HDMI 2.1 eARC) | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes (switchable phono preamp) | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes (USB-C) | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready) | - |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (Dirac Live room correction) | - |
| App | Yes | Klipsch Connect (bass/mid/treble EQ) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Sensitivity | - | 82.5dB (measured at 0.30V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 42.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | rear-ported bass reflex |
| 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 |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch The Sevens II: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Klipsch The Nines: Spinorama.org measurements and 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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