Klipsch KG 2.5 (1990–1994)
The Klipsch KG 2.5 is a compact bookshelf speaker from the early 1990s, part of Klipsch's KG series. It was produced from 1990 to 1994 and originally sold for $500 per pair. The design is a straightforward two-way: an 8" polypropylene woofer and a 1" polymer dome compression driver on a 90° x 60° exponential horn. That horn is where the efficiency Klipsch is known for comes from.
The KG 2.5 is rated at 93dB sensitivity and 8 ohms nominal impedance, so it doesn't need much power to get loud. The rated 100-watt maximum continuous handling leaves plenty of headroom. The bass reflex enclosure uses a rear-mounted port. The woofer is magnetically shielded, so the speaker can sit near a television. Frequency response is rated at 45Hz - 20kHz (±3dB) with a crossover at 2,700Hz. Each cabinet measures 16" x 10" x 9.5" and weighs 20 lbs.
Documentation on the KG 2.5 is thin. No professional reviews from the period have surfaced in the archive, apart from a brief listing in HiFI-Stereo (1996, p.121). What exists is word-of-mouth from owners. On Audiokarma, one user called it "a nice little speaker" with good imaging and decent bass for its size, while noting it runs "a bit bright on the top end." Another owner recommended it as "a very nice speaker for a garage or small room setup." That fits the specs: a compact, efficient, easy-to-drive speaker suited to near-field listening or modest spaces.
On the secondary market, a pair has been listed at $250 CAD on Canuck Audio Mart.
Known Specs
- Type: 2-way bookshelf, bass reflex (rear port)
- Drivers: 8" polypropylene woofer; 1" polymer dome compression driver on 90° x 60° exponential horn
- Frequency response: 45Hz–20kHz (±3dB)
- Sensitivity: 93dB @ 1W/1m
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Power handling: 100W max continuous
- Crossover: 2,700Hz
- Dimensions: 16" H x 10" W x 9.5" D
- Weight: 20 lbs.
- Original price: $500/pair (1990)
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