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 was founded in 1957 with one goal - producing superior quality hi-fi loudspeakers at affordable prices. Remember the industry legends of Henry Kloss, Malcolm Lowe, and J. Anton Hoffman? You can find them in the letters "KLH" (Kloss, Lowe, Hoffman)! KLH quickly grew to become a legend in its own right, leading the audio industry with innovative technology, products and high levels of performance previously reserved for only the more affluent audio enthusiast. For over four decades, KLH has been the benchmark for superb sound quality and equally important, outstanding value!KLH has put everything in one box...including high performance! The company presents the most advanced line of home theater-in-a-box combinations it has ever developed! This combination includes one pair of front, a pair of rear channel satellite speakers and a center channel. All speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent unwanted distortions from stray magnetic fields.
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