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Item was recently serviced. All the switches and controls were sprayed with deoxit AM FM circuits were realigned and the power amp section was calibrated receiver sounds excellent phono and aux inputs are clean. When tuning FM stations Left Channel takes a few more seconds to come in when stations are received than the right channel which may be normal? but works and sounds great. All RCA jacks in the rear panel were polished and sprayed with deoxit. This unit also has internal am and FM antennas with is an added feature. Original service manual (not a copy) is included which I will include because they are hard to find. I will gladly answer any questions.
This is a strong deal on the numbers: US$350 sits well below the US$406 25th percentile and far under the US$1,284 median for recent comparable listings, so it reads as bargain territory rather than merely fair. The spread to the upper quartile also suggests plenty of room versus the broader market, assuming the listing is accurately described.
As a vintage KLH piece, the appeal is the classic wood-grain presentation and the value proposition of getting an “excellent” example at an entry-level ask. That makes it a sensible buy for someone who wants a clean, attractive older KLH rather than a project, with the main upside being condition if the finish is truly nice and the item is complete and ready to enjoy.
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KLH Audio traces its origins to 1957 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where audio pioneer Henry Kloss joined forces with Malcolm S. Low and Josef Anton Hofmann to form KLH Research and Development Corporation. Kloss, renowned for co-developing the acoustic suspension loudspeaker—a breakthrough that delivered superior bass from compact enclosures—propelled the brand to global dominance. By the early 1960s, KLH had become the world's largest loudspeaker manufacturer, employing over 500 people and distributing to six continents, with iconic innovations like the Model Nine full-range electrostatic speaker, the high-selectivity Model Eight FM radio, and the portable Model Eleven solid-state record player.
The brand's focus remains squarely on loudspeakers, blending heritage designs with modern engineering for two-channel stereo and home theater systems. Revived in 2019 under president David P. Kelley after decades of ownership changes, today's KLH reissues classics like the Model Five while introducing fresh models emphasizing acoustic suspension principles for accurate, room-friendly performance. Unlike broader audio categories such as amplifiers, turntables, or headphones, KLH prioritizes premium speaker categories rooted in its foundational expertise.
KLH occupies a respected mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, appealing to discerning buyers seeking high-value performance without ultra-high-end pricing. Its reputation endures among audiophiles for timeless sound quality, precision craftsmanship, and a legacy of democratizing superior audio—evident in its role introducing Dolby to consumer tape decks. Now headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana, KLH balances vintage allure with contemporary reliability, positioning it as a smart choice for knowledgeable enthusiasts building enduring systems.
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