KLH AV5001 Floor-Standing Speaker
By: KLH Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 24
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 On: 2003-01-01
I bought these speakers christmas 2001 so Ive been listening to them for a year now. I have them paired with a smaller set of KLH bookshelf speakers. Powered by a 100 watt Teac home audio receiver along with a Teac equalizer connected with gold tipped monster cable. These speakers ROCK!! really. The sound is very clean. Regaurdless of weather your listening to rock, jazz ect..
With the smooth jazz or very instramental songs you can hear everything. The seperation of sound is just wonderfull. But on the other hand they can also put out the very loud thumping bass that would make a marshall stack proud, thats if you can take turning up the volume. I havnt had the need to blow out my ears or really disturb the neighbors so Ive not turned the receiver up past 4 on an 8 volume knob. But at 3-4 the sound is loud enough for an enclosed room. I bought the EQ after getting the speakers in order to better control the sound. What I found was that without the EQ in some cases the bass was overpowering. The EQ has given me the ability to tone down the bass or midrange when needed.
The size of these speakers are to say big. If you have a small place these speakers are not for you. They need to be seperated by some space. I have mine on opposite sides of the room with the bookshelfs in between which work out ok. In a large room they take up space really nice and look great. I would have liked them to be a honey color which I saw KLH made but was never able to find them but the black is fine. The only bad thing I can find that I would change is the terminals which are the clip type. A screw type binder would have really made these the ultimate package but with the price of these speakers its really easy to look the other way. Bottom line : if you can get past the snobbish remarks you might get from the audiophiles that think the only way you can get great sound is by spending thousands of dollars then your home free. Besides, I dont know many people that construct their homes to be concert halls. Most get what the contractor builds in a particular area. these speakers take avantage of what most people have and KLH should be commended on selling an affordable speaker that really Rocks!
 On: 2002-11-20
I hooked this enormous speaker up to my 50 watt reciever.They have ample bass ...But i wouldnt suggest these speakers for a 3 piece system(reciever,speaker pair)because there are virtually no mids and the highs are really flat sounding.The speakers still sound this way when the treble is all the way up.I also warn people on trying to bridge these speakers i use 50 watt amp so i tried it and its not a wise idea.All in all these speakers are great at their price but the sound is mainly for the bass lovers.Add a set of mid to high bookshelf speakers and its a system that is unrivaled at this price.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-11-17
Have had speakers 6 days; Im giving them a "break-in" period.
Thus far I couldnt be more pleased. They seem to produce everything from highs to lows with ease. I have a wide variety of tastes in music. It ranges from classical to the screamer Manard Ferguson. They have satisfied me in every respect. When I listen to Wynton Marsalis he sounds unbelievable. To anyone, I cant see buying "audiophile" equipment when this product is so satisfying. Ill probably upgrade them in time.
Bill from Oceanside, CA.
 On: 2002-11-02
BEWARE WHEN U ORDER. WHEN I PURCHASED, IT WAS PRESSED AS PAIR ON THE AID. BY THE TIME I RECIEVED JUST ONLY ONE PIECE. CANT TRUST.
On: 2002-10-15
Because of the price, I figured they would sound cheap. That is not the case. These are some very rich sounding speakers. From every volume level, mine to his [his being exceedingly loud], there is good bass and the treble is crisp. The only problem we encountered was a vibration on one of the speakers when turned up a few dbs. The vibration was due to an inadequate seal on the back wall of the box. We fixed that with minimal effort.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-08-14
These speakers are awesome! I have a 100w per channel surround sound system and they dont even break a sweat. If you live in an apartment builing in Manhattan like I do you might feel a little restrained on the volume because these things GOT BASS. In a home it could rival any movie theatre you have went to. Deep bass, crystal clear highs and an excellent mid range. This is regardless of price. Now account for the [$$] per speaker price and you have something to cheap to pass up.
The speakers are larger than the typical towers but they have a 12" woofer so that accounts for the size. The size is not ridiculous but it will make family and friends do a double take with a smile because they know there must be some serious sound coming out of them.
GO BUY A PAIR, ONLY YOUR NEIGHBORS WILL BE SORRY!
by: Anonymous On: 2002-08-06
the best speaker for the money i have heard.And i have heard alot.
On: 2002-06-12
The frequency response is unbeatable, and for the price, you could afford a pair or two of these mammoth size speakers. When my friends saw them they were like "Woah, Sweet!" With my KLH 5001s coupled with a AudioSource 15 and 2 Klh 9912s i was able to crank out more decibles than a 10 speaker system that a friend of mine owns. Awsome sound and great all around performance, just the kind of quality i would expect from KLH.
On: 2002-06-01
I purchased a pair of these speakers via Amazon.com (best price)in December 2001. I have enjoyed them very much. I use them with a high power Sony reciever for watching DVDs and for all types of rock and rap music. The bass is so deep and clean that I nolonger need my self-powered sub-base speaker unit. You are not going to beat them for the price. The particle board cabinet is covered with a very very thin black wood grain decal that does not stick to all the corners perfectly. I just blew out one of the speakers by playing really a loud super low bass disc. It still works, but is rattling. Now I will see how that 5 year unconditional warranty works:) I highly recomend these speakers
On: 2002-03-26
I bought two of these and could not wait for them to arrive. ...I must say, it was well worth the wait... Sorry, I had to get that out of the way. Thanks AMAZON for the great deal...NOW, for the sound & quality. They sound AMAZING!!! GREAT highs, GREAT lows. VERY CRISP and CLEAR SOUND. I love them. My friend has a set of ...speakers(w/fully powered sub-woofers). While I must admit theyre awesome even my friend says these KLHs sound amazing and He would have easily bought these before droping almost 2 grand on the others. I have to admit...I was a little uneasy about buying without hearing...a gamble Im glad I took. ALSO, they look great. I love the Painted Black Wood look, it matches perfectly with my entire system. I say, "PERFECT","PERFECT", I say. Again, thank you AMAZON for the great deal. I love these speakers and look forward to my DVD movies with great anticipation. THESE SPEAKERS ARE EASILY WORTH THE MONEY (plus a tip) WITH QUALITY & VALUE TO SPARE!!!
On: 2002-02-02
For less than 200 dollars for the pair..this is an incredible deal. I just received mine yesterday and I LOVE THEM. GIVE KLH the credit..Great Sound, Great Price. They have my recommendation.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-10-24
Im very happy buying the AV5001. I get great sound from these speakers. Crystal clear highs with deep strong bass. Vocals are clear. String quartets sounds like theyre playing right in the room. Music really comes alive with these speakers. Very good speakers at a great value. Someday, should some mishaps happen to my AV5001, I wont be as heartbroken as when my JBL was smashed last winter when my son decided to do somersaults on that cold winter night. Boy, what a mistake to have previously bought moderately expensive speakers for a growing family with active kids in the house. Now, I tell myself, why pay more for more expensive speakers when theres no real significant difference in performance. The AV5001 is just as good sounding as my previous JBL at a significant savings. And, chances are, regardless of whether youre buying an expensive or inexpensive set of speakers, youre likely to shop for another set in about 5 - 10 years.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-09-07
I have had my KLHs for 7 years and they still sound great. This is a great specker overall I got a sub woofer later it adds no real effect to the sound in my room.
On: 2001-06-26
These puppies list at an MSRP of [price] at the KLH website, so youre looking at a serious bargain ([price] as I write this) and I dont know why no one hypes it more. Normally Id think such a discount would mean clearance of a poorly made product, trying to get it out of the warehouses to free up space, but thats definitely not the case. After doing some major research and deciding Id be willing to spend up to $200 per speaker, I decided to go with the AV5100. Why? The reviews were stunningly positive, and theyre right on the money.Pros: Unbeatable price, great bass response, crystal clear treble (Im hearing notes on my CDs Id never knew were there before), shielded so it wont warp your television like some speakers (I was surprised how many tower speakers -arent- properly shielded), huge speakers (if you like that sort of thing). Cons: A constant and irritating buzz from the tweeters is noticible at low volume or when theres no audio to play (completely unnoticable during regular use however), huge speakers (if you -dont- like that sort of thing). I waited over a month to get these back in stock and Im glad I did. Everyone had sold out (and I looked everywhere both on the web and in DC), I presume because these speakers are so popular. Now I understand why. If youre building a system on a budget, or even if youre looking to spend around $200/speaker, give these a -serious- look.
On: 2000-06-16
A 50 watt amp doesnt break a sweat driving these speakers. No need for high volume to enjoy. The sound reproduction is awesome for all frequencies. Only drawback - they are BIG, really BIG.
On: 2000-06-15
A 50 watt amp doesnt break a sweat driving these speakers. No need for high volume to enjoy. The sound reproduction is awesome for all frequencies. Only drawback - they are BIG, really BIG.
On: 2000-06-11
PastMy old setup consisted of a Sony 120 watt amp. Sony 10 disc changer, and two KLH AV5001 speakers. They were primarily played in a 18 by 12 bedroom located in the basement of the house. I bought these speakers when I was 16 years old back in 1993. Being raised by liberal parents, I listened to my music very loud and once tested the SPL of the speakers at 123db without distortion. I may have been able to go further but I physically could not handle the loudness. I used the KLH AV5001 as the sole pair of speakers at many high school dances--it required an additional amplifier than the Sony amp stated above to avoid amplifier clipping--but the sound performance was superb. The room directly above my old bedroom no longer has any paint on any of the sheet rock nails because the bass from the speakers vibrated the paint off them. My claim to fame: I once took my hold stereo system outside and when I cranked it up the sound could be heard 2 miles away--no exageration. Yes, I lived in a very rural area in a town with a population of only 800 people. Present I currently have a Sony 935 receiver. I have added a Definitive Sub for use with the LFE output use only for DVDs. I have a Sony 535 DVD player and the same Sony 10 Disc Changer. I still use my KLH AV5001 speakers as my front channel speakers. Whenever their is a wedding I still use my AV5001 speakers to do the trick for me. I paid $500 dollars after my old neighbor started to take me to court for vibrating their China set off of their hutch. (My new claim to fame--yeah I am proud of it!) Future I plan on buying another speaker for my center channel by the end of the month. I will order the other two by the end of next month. This will round out my surround system. Drawbacks First off, if you move the speakers as often as you change your underwear, then after about 5 years the front grills begin to fall off. Secondly you arent able to spend as much money for them so you will not get as much respect from stupid audiophiles that spend $1,000 per speaker to gain a nominal performance increase. The last drawback to the AV5001 is that more of your neighbors will be able to afford good sounding speakers and you may be the one in danger of loosing your China set. Ha Ha Buy them! I did (at $350/pair 7 years ago) and I still feel they deliver the most bang for your buck. Feel free to email with any questions you may have about them.
On: 2000-06-08
These speakers are awesome worth and worth every penny. It is o hard to get speakers that you can be proud of without having to shell out an atronomicle amount of money.If u have never heard of this brand b4 dont be afraid these things r well worth every cent.
On: 2000-05-06
I ordered these speakers about three months ago. These speakers are simply amazing. I searched for the longest time for a set of floorstanding speakers. I went to various stores and various sites to find ones thatI liked. In comparison to others, these delivered the best response and had the lowest prices. The dual 12s deliver frequency response all the way down to 20hz, just outside of hearing. The highs are crisp and the bass is deep and clear. All this with 100 watts. The speakers can handle up to 250 watts, but would still sound great with 50 watts. . . in comparison to the ones that I saw elsewhere, they are worth every bit of it. I would get these for every stereo in my house if it was practical.
On: 2000-05-05
I ordered these speakers about three months ago. These speakers are simply amazing. I searched for the longest time for a set of floorstanding speakers. I went to various stores and various sites to find ones thatI liked. In comparison to others, these delivered the best response and had the lowest prices. The dual 12s deliver frequency response all the way down to 20hz, just outside of hearing. The highs are crisp and the bass is deep and clear. All this with 100 watts. The speakers can handle up to 250 watts, but would still sound great with 50 watts. . . in comparison to the ones that I saw elsewhere, they are worth every bit of it. I would get these for every stereo in my house if it was practical.
On: 2000-02-13
This is an amazing value for speakers. I just got them and I am very impressed so far. Incase you are wondering the dimensions are: 42 1/2" H X 15 1/4" W X 11 3/4" D. I was surprised how tall they are. I like to bust old school rap on it with a 50 watt onkyo receiver. Which, believe it or not is plenty. I get great sound & a lot of bass with these speakers. I would highly reccomend these to anyone who likes a lot of bass.
On: 2000-02-03
These speakers are the absolute best investment to my home theatre. The first time I saw these speakers in action, I was at a friends house. The sound was unbelievable. He said that he ordered the speakers from Amazon.com for $70 each. My last pair of KLH speakers I bought were half the size but $150 each. This is a deal that you can not pass up. Im running these speakers with a Aiwa receiver that pumps out 120w(half that would still be just fine). THIS IS THE COOL PART! My entertainment center is downstairs, when I have the system volume up to 2/3, I can walk outside and here the massive bass rattling the house apart (dont do this if your parents are home :o) ). The speakers are good quality and the sound is great. Also, they look great, much better than some of the higher buck speakers. The only drawback is the wire connections on the back are not the screw type, but they still get the job done. The way I see it, why spend $200+ on a speaker when you can get the same sound out of one of these.
On: 2000-02-02
These speakers are the absolute best investment to my home theatre. The first time I saw these speakers in action, I was at a friends house. The sound was unbelievable. He said that he ordered the speakers from Amazon.com for $70 each. My last pair of KLH speakers I bought were half the size but $150 each. This is a deal that you can not pass up. Im running these speakers with a Aiwa receiver that pumps out 120w(half that would still be just fine). THIS IS THE COOL PART! My entertainment center is downstairs, when I have the system volume up to 2/3, I can walk outside and here the massive bass rattling the house apart (dont do this if your parents are home :o) ). The speakers are good quality and the sound is great. Also, they look great, much better than some of the higher buck speakers. The only drawback is the wire connections on the back are not the screw type, but they still get the job done. The way I see it, why spend $200+ on a speaker when you can get the same sound out of one of these.
On: 2000-01-29
theses speakers are crystel clear and they also pound too. get the rear and center channel speakers and you got a theater sounding system
On: 2000-01-28
theses speakers are crystel clear and they also pound too. get the rear and center channel speakers and you got a theater sounding system
On: 2000-01-15
Speakers are great...didnt have as much bass with my surrounds sound but they were pretty good
by: Anonymous On: 2000-01-14
These speakers will give you more boom for your buck than any other you will find. With dual 12" woofers in each speaker they have a great bass response with very or no distortion. They also have great power handling and a really good frequency response. I plan on ordering 2 more when I get enough money to.
On: 2000-01-13
These speakers will give you more boom for your buck than any other you will find. With dual 12" woofers in each speaker they have a great bass response with very or no distortion. They also have great power handling and a really good frequency response. I plan on ordering 2 more when I get enough money to.
On: 2000-01-02
With dual woofers there is great base response. The highs and the mids are pristine and they blend in to most decores
On: 2000-01-01
With dual woofers there is great base response. The highs and the mids are pristine and they blend in to most decores
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