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Angeboten wird „Model Five neu vom Händler“ von KLH Audio als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3467616705 endet am 08.09.2026 um 15:18 Uhr.
This listing is a seller’s market outlier and clearly overpriced for a used KLH Audio Model 5. The €3,590 asking price far exceeds the 75th percentile of €2,251 from 13 recent EUR comparable listings, and it even matches the new retail price of €3,590 per pair. For a used unit, this is ambitious to the point of being unreasonable unless it includes rare, material upsides like original-owner provenance or unmatched accessories.
The KLH Model 5 is well-regarded for its clean, tight bass from acoustic suspension design, 90.5dB sensitivity, and a rare 10-year warranty. It delivers strong value with a 3-way design, 10-inch bass drivers, and user-adjustable high-frequency attenuation. However, at this price point, buyers should verify condition meticulously—checking for driver wear, cabinet integrity, and included stands—since paying new money for used gear leaves little margin for hidden issues.
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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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