Klipsch the Fives II Speakers Play Clearer and Crisper Music Than More Powerful Competitors

But, the Fives aren't perfect: Compared to other high-end speakers I've tried in the last year—some of which made me fear my Sheetrock would splinter—the Fives don't generate as powerful a sound. The high notes at the end of the song “Mio Cristo Piange Diamanti” by Rosalía sounded a bit thin as well; when I played the same song on the Focal Mu-so Hekla speaker, the sound seemed to split air molecules.

I wasn’t disappointed with the sound quality for music, but the comparisons were helpful nonetheless. For the price and size, I still loved The Fives II for music.

It Won't Shake Your Home Theater, but It's Strong for the Price

For movies and shows, the new HDMI 2.1 eARC port more than justifies the higher price tag. (The original the Fives did not support Atmos and cost $800 a pair.)

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