Klipsch The FIVES Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Pair

These speakers really impressed me. I first bought a set to use as my TV speakers in the living room. The bass is way more than you expect from these little things. They are excellent for music as well as movies and very clear at high volume levels, especially when connected to a subwoofer which I have done (this cuts the bass output). I bought a second set to use in the home gym and in that small room the bass really bumps. It’s really not practical to put a subwoofer in there and honestly it’s not needed anymore due to how much bass these can deliver. Are they flat/accurate? No, but who cares? If I hadn’t found these I would’ve spent lots of money on a micro sub and had to figure out where to place it. To be fair, the update process using a USB stick is a little tedious for 2022, but it’s worth it.

Great speakers! I own two pairs. One for the upstairs and one for the downstairs. Excellent sound and quality!

Great little speakers, lots of inputs, lots of bass for small boxes. Easy setup and working great on my samsung “the frame” 2021 55” .. added small monoprice slim sub and it helped keep more mids and highs up front.

Great sound, pair with all my devices with out hassle

The application and update should be easier to do
I expect to get a better sound quality

i got these for tv listening ,, because i bought soundbars from polk and yamaha to try for the first time .. and really didn't like the soundbar .. but just wanted something for just regular tv listening watching without turning on my 9.2 system ,,so after years of tv speakers ,, i finally wanted clear clean audio ..

i first bought r-41pm and was so impressed ,, and then seen the Fives on sale and jumped .. but where these klipsch shine is with music .. from the pc or other sources .. love the clear highs and true voice that i can understand now .. and just as good as my big boys ..

Easy to setup. Excellent sound quality. Just used for few days impressed with performance.

I waited a couple of months before writing this review, needed to make sure they were as good as everyone raved about. WOW what a great purchase I am not disappointed can't get over the sound quality. I had previously purchase a Polk soundbar and subwoofer, just did not have the sound I was wanting, Bluetooth was constantly dropping sound was in and out was ok for TV but loving music this wasn't doing the job, returned and replaced with a Samsung soundbar and still did not have the sound I was wanting.
Returned to COSTCO and saw the Fives on sale $100.00 off compared to other high end speaker systems, really liked the sound of all high-end systems but something kept saying go with the Klipsch, easy set up and updated the firmware and attached my 100W sub put on some Sirus XM music, wife came in the family room she was so surprised at the beautiful sound and ask me to put some of her favorite music on. Let me tell you a Happy wife is a Happy life. Put on a NETFLIX action movie WOW WOW WOW I have never been so happy with my purchase I listen to beautiful music every morning and sets my mood for the day. Thank all the folks at Klipsch for the wonderful set of speakers

Love my Klipsch 5s. I can crank music, watch TV with awesome sound and even play music through them. They are literally the most versatile speakers made. I love my 5s can’t live with out them. Also the best customer service I found out, needed a replacement cable and got it right away so no worries about that. Love the Klipsch crew. Props on F1 McLaren sponsorship too cool.

To start let me tell you my background. I grew up with my uncle who has 2 Chorus II’s, 2 Kg4’s and sense then I have been addicted to the sound of Klipsch. So much that I tracked down and bought 2 Forte’s and 2 Kg4’s. Both were built in the 80’s and still sound like nothing else. No speaker manufacturer can stand up to Klipsch on sound
quality and reliability and the pure fact the heritage series will last a lifetime. I purchased these tiny “The Five” speakers expecting they will sound good sense it’s Klipsch. Let me tell you, they ROCK! They sound amazing. They are like a mini Chorus II. Where mine are positioned I couldn’t imagine needing a Sub. If you have a large open room you may want a sub, for me it’s not even necessary. The bass is deep, the mids are spot on and the highs are clear. They truly blow my Sonos Arc out of the water. If I had heard these speakers first, I never would have bought the Sonos. The one star and two star reviews on here are totally irrelevant. I have not had those issues at all. KLIPSCH… PLEASE MAKE THE CHORUS II’s AGAIN. PLEASE ADD THEM TO YOUR HERITAGE SERIES, I WILL BUY THEM TODAY IF THEY WERE AVAILABLE. Klipsch Please contact me via email and let me know your heritage series plans.

This sounds better than my $1400+ 7.1.2 soundbar for all 2.1 and stereo content. This has an amazing presence with unmatched clarity. I paired it with a 12" Klipsch sub and it doesn't disappoint. Makes me want to build an atmos Klipsch system. If you are on the fence about this or a soundbar, choose this! Add a sub and enjoy. They're beautiful to look at too. Also an awesome companion for a PC. It has so many inputs! I have a DAC coming this week and I can't wait to listen to all my downloaded hi-res music.

Impressed with The Fives right out of the box and expected that based on reviews. What I didn't expect was how much the highs and mids opened up after adding a very modest sub (Jamo S810 10"). Out of the box The Fives are fantastic but with a sub (even a budget compact sub) they are truly amazing. These little speakers have top quality sound with the looks and build quality to match.

I purchased these guys 8 months ago and I'm so glad I did. These things are incredible for how much you pay and for how small they are.

The sound quality is so good i still stare at these in shock. These things are 12 inches tall and they sound like a floorstanding cinema speaker! They really handle business like its nothing like these things just beg me to keep turning up the volume. Highly dynamic tracks and movies are nothing for these dudes no matter how much is going on at once they handle it. These sound so sweet and rich and yet so violent and aggressive it gets my heart pumping and if I'm watching a movie and something loud hits out of nowhere it makes me jump lol the punch and slam on this cone is ridiculous and it makes sense since its using a 1.5 inch voice coil. Its just so engaging ill sit and listen to music for 3 hours and not even realize how much time just passed because I just get lost in the sound. The reproduction is so accurate and perfect they can highlight well mixed tracks and poorly mixed tracks very well. Its like these are just micro fortes. I also wanna add that im using these with the Klipsch SPL-100 sub which I feel for the money is a perfect match. Using a sub with these really unlocks the potential even though its not required at all the midrange and tweeter open up so much and sound much more realistic. I'd say if you have the extra money get an svs 1000 pro series sub or an emotiva rs11 sub for perfect blending between the speakers and to match the tone of the paper cone.

Getting the placement, toe in, and firmware update for extra bass settings is extremely important for getting the most out of these since they're so revealing and have so much bass. Its very easy to buy these plug them in and think these are just okay speakers which is just not the case. These were very very very well engineered. Also break in period is important with these I noticed for the first month of using these the sound was a bit tinny and harsh but after that they've been sounding amazing. I couldn't be any happier with these.

I've also gotten to compare these to the RP600m and RP6000f with a marantz 7015av and these little dudes keep up no problem like yeah the marantz system has better instrument separation and detail retrieval but the fives have more engagement and what I feel is a more accurate reproduction of the source material and being that the fives are so much less money its amazing that they can even keep up and actually have aspects I think are better. The engineering with the active crossover and dsp with a well braced cabinet just gives the fives such an advantage for the money. The fives are just a league of their own you'll either not like them at all or absolutely love them especially if you put in the time to get the placement and toe in perfect like almost any klipsch. I would highly recommend these as a solid soundbar shredder especially in the music department.

I did the required update and the speakers bricked. Bought from Authorized dealer 6 months ago. Dealer and Klipsch have not resolved after 2 months. Be wary of this product and lack of service.

I convinced my wife to buy these to replace a soundbar she’d been frustrated with almost since the day I hooked it up. I have a full Klipsch Reference system in the theater room so I wanted to have that sound in the living room. I was disappointed that the Fives don’t have the same lively detailed sound my Reference speakers do considering the price but other than that they are impressive. They are much livelier playing music from a phone or tablet compared to the tv so keep the source in mind when judging. Either way they sound really good and much larger than their footprint would lead you to expect. The bass response is surprisingly good from such small speakers. A subwoofer is not needed unless you need rock bottom sub bass. The variety of inputs makes them a great value for an all in one compact solution for home entertainment. We use ours to watch tv and listen to streaming music. They get loud enough for most uses/occasions but not ear piercing like some people might like. These are for daily living, not wall shaking party/concert use. I’d buy these again in a heartbeat.

Excellent sound and clarity; installed in the salon of a large boat ... they fill the entire yacht!

Spectacular sound, crisp and powerful! Really outshines my cinema 400 soundbar, motivating me to want another set of these. Pairs incredible with a sub!

These speakers are amazing, the sound is perfection and with a subwoofer (SPL-100) on the side its a live concert for music and a home theater for movies. Would recommend to anyone looking for great quality sound packed in two speakers.

After 12 years of use my AudioEngine 5s gave out. While looking at AudioEngine comparison articles Klipsch 'The Fives' were suggested. They are pricey but, since shifting to flac audio sources, I decided quality speakers were an important consideration.

The clarity, space and depth of 'The Fives' revealed "new" elements to music I'd listened to many times on my old AudioEngine 5s. It was like hearing some songs for the very first time. The bass is powerful and clean. Perhaps a bit much for my neighbors. ;-) I might need to move to fully enjoy these babies!

The various connection options are also a major upgrade from my old speakers. While 'The Fives' exceeded my budget they have been a brilliant reminder of the wisdom within the cliche "you get what you pay for". These speakers are worth every cent. I'll be coveting them for many years to come.

After many months of contemplating purchasing these to replace my already good-sounding desk speakers, the decision was well made. These Fives definitely sound outstanding and connected with a 10" Velodyne subwoofer, they're even more amazing. The only issues I have, which probably do not really matter, are the paper cones (fiber composite) and the plastic remote. Would have been much nicer with some copper cones, but then maybe, who knows, would have cost more? I'm happy with my purchase and what it comes down tois the sound

Sound and build quality is slightly above average at best. You need to add a sub so these are just outputting just mids and highs. Really feel like there must be a huge profit margin on these. It took about 4 hours of failures and unresponsiveness to update the firmware and software. App is pretty useless after that, which makes me wonder why it's not an option to update both using usb to pc. Overall I can't recommend these in any way.

I like the sound, for a small system the speakers are quite nice. Vocals sound realistic played back from CDs and MP3 on my phone.

Was looking for TV enhancement plus Bluetooth audio for the living room. Pairing the Fives with my Samsung TV and my R120SW fills the whole 3800sq ft house without issue. Occasionally the volume does go in the opposite direction when using the TV remote vs the klipsch remote. I overlook this minor issue because it sounds great and does exactly what I needed. Tunerless audio, no clutter and seamless connectivity to my phone, TV and powered sub! Hopeful that it will last for years..

Beautiful speakers, sound incredible! Also the World Wide Stereo team is awesome. They helped me on the phone and shipped them out same day. Will definitely shop here again.

Amazing sound from relatively small speakers! No receiver needed. Connects to everything. My records sound fantastic. The perfect system.

Bought a Three II for my office and it's the first thing I turn on daily and I couldn't wait to get some Fives. Took them out of the box soon as they arrived, 3 cord plugs later and a quick Bluetooth pairing and I was on my way to impressed. The overall beauty of the speaker and craftsmanship are easy to notice, but the sound and versatility set them apart. Figuring out my next Klipsch score now.

Solid sound, versatile, and easy to use. I was impressed with the functionality, and I was drawn to these because I did not have to invest in a separate pre-amp or receiver to enjoy my music.

Exactly what I was looking for in my turntable setup. The built in phono amp works very well but my turntable sounded dark and veiled. When I switched over to my own phono preamp is when the magic happened. I have my old 70’s vinyl sounding better than it ever has. The Bluetooth works fantastic as well. Very pleasant warmer tone with the fives. Perhaps the dynamic bass enhances them? Overall very pleased!

Very enjoyable speakers that are flexible in their input capabilities without needing a receiver. They sound great overall, but can be very bass heavy until you select the right volume/sub level. My initial order had an issue, and I needed to exchange faulty speakers for a new pair & the process was very easy.

I wish there was a more control to adjust lows/mids/highs, all this includes is a sub & overall volume adjustment.

Overall, I think they provide a really rich & full sound so I am really pleased. And I can't wait to get my first record player & be able to easily listen to records in addition to using bluetooth & other wired connections. That feature is what made me want these in the first place

I use these as desk speakers. The unit is coupled via Toslink to a Brennan B2. I can only say that this system provides a live sound stage I never imagined. The B2 has an EQ so I can reduce the base that a lot of people seem to complain about. The issue some people describe about the speakers going to sleep occurs when you connect with 3.5 mm connection and run the volume of the transmitting device too low. After connecting to the Toslink, I have not had any issues and the clarity of the music is outstanding.

I wish I had gotten these a long time ago! All the songs I love sound incredibly amazing. They sound brand new and fresh almost like hearing them for the first time. Truly hearing them the first time. The speakers go so loud so clear without hurting your ears. The fives are more than just sound they are feeling blasting your favorite sounds through your body. You don't have to have an overpriced music player to have true overwhelming sound. These powered speakers are powerful and can handle any form of music you want to push through them. I have high-end passive speakers my dad brought home from Vietnam. And now I have the fives which I will pass on to my children like my father passed on to me. But these are actually amazing speakers. I can't imagine any improvement that could surpass the way they sound now. Music is a wonderful thing and the fives make music spiritual and awe inspiring. Thank you!

Who needs a sound bar? Who needs a 5.1 or 7.1 system.
The only thing that compares is my Sixes w/ sub woofer

I just bought The Fives and I must say, i am a very satisfied customer. With it's retro style it looks beautiful and sober and yet it's a wolf in a sheeps costume. I am going to have a long relationship with The Fives streaming hours and hours of music.

Great sound

Super Design, fairer Preis und toller Sound. Mir gefallen die beiden Räder an der Main-Box. Auch der Schalter mit "links oder rechts" ist sehr praktisch - bei anderen Boxen muss man dafür ins Menü abtauchen. BlueTooth AptX HD ist auch sehr gut, die digitalen Eingänge sowieso.

Negativ: ein Power-Button fehlt damit man die Boxen komplett abschalten kann und ein EQ fehlt auch, aber dies soll bald per App nachgereicht werden.

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Super design, fair price and great sound. I like the two wheels on the main box. Also the switch with "left or right" is very practical - with other boxes you have to dive into the menu for this. BlueTooth AptX HD is also very good, the digital inputs anyway.

Cons: a power button is missing so that you can switch off the boxes completely and an EQ is also missing, but this should soon be submitted via app.

High-end speakers and amplifier, with extraordinary connectivity ... but appalling EQ options. I am delighted with my Klipsch 600, a dynamic and lively sound. I needed to change another system linked to my tv and I thought of Klipsch versus options like KEF, assuming the brand's seal would prevail. It is clear that its acoustic components and the circuit are of high quality and they offer a warm and robust sound, but it seems that they designed it thinking obsessively about the bass, boosting it in extremes and neglecting the rest of the frequencies, to the point of preventing by all means its manual adjustment. And although the frequency already seems inclined to the bass, all the options of the control go in the line of reinforcing them, without any option to enhance mids or treble. It can be pleasant with movies or classical music, but with other styles it is as if the speakers were sounding from inside a drawer, without a trace of the crystalline impact of other Klipsch models. There is no way to enhance the sound or oxygenate it in case of muted recordings. Thus, to take a well-known example, in songs like Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing, it is as if the cymbals were sounded in the distance through the kick drum microphone. And it is that sometimes you want to give the sound brighter ... I've been forced to add an external equalizer and everything has changed in an extraordinary way, but of course, that also implies using a DAC as a bridge, and both of good quality to respect the height of the speakers. The fact is that the price increases even more and it loses sense to have paid so much for its wide connectivity if in the end it is necessary to add a DAC. You would have had it as easy as adding the equalization options for this model in the Klipsch Connect App..

I'm having trouble using the 5s built in pre-amp. Written instructions little help. Online instructions say to use "line" option on switch. I do that, get nothing, no sound at all. (Turntable has no preamp.) When I switch to "phono," however, i get full sound (even if i expected to be a tad fuller), even though instructions on Klipsch clearly say use phono switch only for external preamp. What am I missing? thanks

Very clear. Surprising for the size.

WOW is all I can say!! When you set these speakers up properly, the image is wonderful! Great sounding DAC, and am spending hours rediscovering my collection of tunes in hifi sound!!

We are a huge fan of Klipsch! We bought a pair of these both for our granddaughter and our daughter.