KLH 514S-AW 100-Watt Bookshelf Speakers (Black with Applewood Side Panels)

Rating:
Summary: Outstanding Small Speaker!
Review: These two-way bookshelf speakers with 5.25 inch polypropylene cone woofers, 5/8 inch polycarbonate tweeters, and first order high pass crossovers, are perfect for the compact stereo system in a dorm, office, or small apartment.

First, a few specifications. Output is an impressive 86 dB at one watt at one meter (three feet). Frequency response is 80Hz to 20kHz. The power input rating is 5 to 100 watts. Impedance is 8 ohms. Magnetically shielded. Dimensions are 10 inches tall x 6.5 inches wide x 5.5 deep (including grill). Finally, the black cloth grills are removable, the wiring terminals are the quick connect type, and there is a metal clip on the back to hang them on the wall (if desired).

A small stereo will drive these speakers very nicely. I used these to replace the speakers that came with my 16-watt JVC FS-SD5 compact stereo and it now sounds loud enough to potentially disturb the neighbors in the apartment next door (with no distortion at even the highest volume levels). These speakers also have deeper bass then some of the compact sub-woofers I've tried (I could feel the bass in the floor).

Finally, these speakers are attractive. The fronts, backs, tops, and bottoms are finished in black textured vinyl and the vinyl sides have a woodgrain pattern with a slightly reddish tint (Applewood).

I highly recommend these for anyone looking for a nice, quality sounding, small speaker.