KLH Model 3
A modern bookshelf speaker continuing KLH's acoustic suspension line
Overview
The KLH Model 3 is a stand-mounted bookshelf speaker built on acoustic suspension, the design KLH has stuck with for years. It is the second in the KLH Model Collection. The sound goes back to the principles Henry Kloss and his collaborators pioneered. The available documentation is thin on specific technical details. The Model 3 is a contemporary take on KLH's classic engineering, aimed at listeners who want balanced performance and a link to the company's history in high-fidelity audio.
Specifications
| Product type | stand-mounted bookshelf speaker |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 482×311×267 mm |
| Frequency response | 46 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Crossover frequency | 1.6 kHz (2nd-order) |
| Power handling | 150 W continuous, 600 W peak |
| In-room sensitivity | 88 dB @ 2.83V / 1m |
| Free-field sensitivity | 85 dB @ 2.83V / 1m |
| Low frequency extension | -10 dB @ 35 Hz |
| Price (per pair) | $1799.98–$1998 (varies by finish and source) |
Design
The Model 3 is a two-way acoustic suspension design. That is the same core technology as KLH's original speakers. The sealed box gives tight, controlled bass and better transient accuracy, following the acoustic principles developed in the 1950s. The construction aims for neutral sound with some warmth, in line with KLH's heritage of natural reproduction.
Context
The Model 3 is the second model in the KLH Model Collection, a modern revival of the brand's classic approach. It keeps the acoustic suspension principle that first set the company apart in the high-fidelity market, as in the original KLH designs built in Cambridge.
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