KLH HTA-9005 Five-Piece Surround Speaker System

by KLH

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SZ9V
• Item model number: HTA-9005
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,329 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

KLH is sure to charm with its HTA-9005 home-theater system, a nifty little five-piece speaker set. Its four satellites and center channel speaker are attractive and easy to place, and its sound is remarkably good.

Four identical two-way satellite speakers (front and rear left/right) compose the heart of the HTA-9005. Each satellite houses a four-inch woofer and 0.625-inch piezo-poly tweeter. The system's center channel employs an identical driver complement, but its tweeter sits in the speaker's center, flanked by not one but two woofers. Using identical, timbre-matched drivers is one of the keys to good surround sound--kudos to KLH for adhering to this design principle.

Articulate and well-balanced vocal reproduction is another element essential to sound reproduction for both music and movies, and this, too, is one of the HTA-9005's strengths. With stereo CDs and DVD-based movies, the midrange is clear and inherently natural. This system is not as detailed as more expensive rigs, and it does exhibit a hint of boxiness, but these are minor flaws for equipment in this price range.

In the surround mode, the center channel rivets dialogue to the screen, and front left-to-right pans (passing cars, helicopters, and the like) exhibit the seamless tonal quality we expect. The satellites do a fine job of opening up a well-defined, three-dimensional soundscape.

The HTA-9005 does not come with a subwoofer, and you will want to add one if you expect any bass response below 50 Hz--this is especially true if you like blockbuster action movies or music with a strong beat.

We enjoy both music and movies and think speakers should be suitable for both. For a surprisingly low cost, KLH's HTA-9005 delivers the goods. --Wayne Garcia

Pros:

• Good sound
• Great value
• Wire included

Cons:

• Lacking refined detail
• Limited bass response

Product Description

KLH HTA-9005 Five-Piece Surround Speaker System

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Theater ... GREAT! Music ... BLAH!, January 3, 2001

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Dustin Spaulding (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KLH HTA-9005 Five-Piece Surround Speaker System (Electronics)

These speakers perform exceptionally well with any HOME THEATER setup (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) This, of course, only applies if you use a powered subwoofer with the setup. Most people who have half a brain will buy a subwoofer anyway.
With their 100 Watt power handling capacity, these babies really scream. Once again, I am only referring to their use with HOME THEATER setups. The sound from the speakers is well defined and plenty loud; they have never distorted, crackled, hissed, or popped on me, even at extremely high volumes, and that is a big factor in my awarding them five stars. My AMP pushes 110 watts/channel and these speakers never even flinch. The center speaker, likewise, performs its purpose with style, offering exceptional quality sound. Dialogue in MOVIES is clear and well enunciated, not muffled or metallic like other HT setups in this price range.
One must remember that these speakers are built for home theater, and that's what they will do well with. Do not buy them if you are planning to use them for music. Even with a subwoofer, they will still not sound as good as speakers designed for music. The setup I would recommend is to connect these speakers to you "A" outputs on your Dolby Digital/DTS receiver, and then connect a pair of nice MUSIC speakers to the "B" outputs. Then, you can use "A" for movies and "B" for music.
KLH has done well with delivering the goods. As an avid home theater buff, I have never second-guessed these speakers, nor have I ever considered replacing them with something more expensive and supposedly "better." And the price? Don't let that fool you. KLH cuts costs by eliminating advertising and marketing. Have you ever seen a KLH ad ANYWHERE? I bet you haven't.
Bottom line: If you want good (and I mean GOOD, no....GREAT) home theater sound and PHENOMENAL value, buy these speakers. Just remember, they aren't designed for music. You wouldn't use a Ferrari instead of a tractor to plow a field, would you?
A little analogy there. Hope it helps.
Enjoy.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Speakers!, June 20, 2000

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Nancy Gerrard (Lincoln, Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KLH HTA-9005 Five-Piece Surround Speaker System (Electronics)

At first I thought there must be somthein wrong with these speakers, because of their price. They are great though! That have quality of 500 dollar speakers, and they work with any music taste. These are a bargain.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small Speakers...Big Quality, August 6, 2000

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"jrhawk98" (North Kingstown, RI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KLH HTA-9005 Five-Piece Surround Speaker System (Electronics)

These speakers are perfect if you are starting on a surround sound system for the first time. They are small but they pack a lot of punch and have great quality sound. These are especially great for college kids. I am bringing these to my dorm this year and they are perfect for the size of my room. Easy to setup. Just make sure you get good quality speaker wire(not necessarily monster)and a good receiver. One things it lacks is a sub. I purchased a KLH sub which happens to be number 2 on amazons best sellers right now. With a sub this speaker set is an incredible buy and great way to start your surround sound experience.