Klipsch The Fives
Klipsch active bookshelf speakers with HDMI-ARC input and subwoofer output, designed to replace a soundbar with a genuine stereo system.
Description
The Fives is a pair of active bookshelf speakers from Klipsch, designed to form a complete desktop system on its own. Rather than relying on a separate amplifier, each speaker integrates the electronics needed to deliver stereo sound directly from a connected source, with a setup presented as simple, based on the principle of direct connection.
The system relies on award-winning acoustics and built-in digital signal processing (DSP), with tuning carried out separately on the left and right channels. This discrete-channel approach aims to preserve stereo separation rather than blending the two channels together as a conventional soundbar would. The connectivity includes an HDMI-ARC input, allowing a television to be connected directly without going through a separate amplifier or AV receiver, as well as a dedicated subwoofer output for those wishing to add bass reinforcement.
The speakers are fitted with removable magnetic grilles, allowing the drivers to be exposed or concealed according to taste, and are available in several finishes.
This system is aimed at those wishing to improve the sound of their television or desktop setup without adding extra boxes, or dealing with a separate amplifier and passive speakers. It will suit a compact living room as much as a desk, for anyone seeking higher-quality stereo listening than an all-in-one soundbar, with the option of expanding to a subwoofer.
What to check before buying used
The amplifier module built into each speaker must be tested on both channels, as here an electronic fault affects the whole system rather than just a single separate amplifier. The link cable between the two cabinets, often proprietary, deserves a continuity check, as does the HDMI-ARC port on which the direct connection to a television depends. The driver surrounds and the fit of the magnetic grilles should also be examined, to rule out any sagging or poorly fitted grille.
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