Klipsch The Fives II in Walnut — the compact model in Klipsch’s powered speaker lineup
The Walnut finish of Klipsch The Fives II brings the next generation of Klipsch’s powered speaker line to walnut, wrapped in genuine walnut wood veneer over MDF. The Fives II is the compact model in the lineup — sized for a desk, credenza, or bedroom shelf without giving up full-range sound, and the II generation carries over the horn-loaded Tractrix® sound Klipsch is known for while adding Dolby Atmos® virtualization, HDMI 2.1 with eARC, built-in Wi-Fi streaming, and a completely redesigned Onkyo-engineered electronics platform.
Features
Onkyo-Engineered Electronics: The Fives II is built around an all-new amplifier and processing platform co-developed with Klipsch’s sister brand Onkyo, whose engineering team in Osaka, Japan adapted its AV receiver architecture for a two-speaker system. The result is a more reliable, more powerful electronics package than the outgoing generation, with the extra processing headroom needed to decode Dolby Atmos® and run room correction in real time.
Two-Way Driver Design: Each cabinet in The Fives II pairs a 1" Titanium LTS vented tweeter on a Tractrix® horn with a 5.25" Jet Cerametallic™ woofer. The titanium diaphragm keeps the tweeter light and rigid for low distortion, the horn loading controls dispersion so the top end stays clear off-axis, and the vented design reduces standing waves behind the diaphragm for smoother high-frequency output.
One-Piece BMC Baffle: The front baffle on The Fives II is now molded as a single, denser and more rigid piece than the multi-part baffle used on the previous generation. Klipsch designed it with a curved radius around the tweeter horn to widen the soundstage and further damp the resonance that can color a driver’s output.
Dolby Atmos® Virtualization: The Fives II processes Dolby Atmos-encoded soundtracks through its onboard DSP to place height and surround cues around and above the listening position — without physical upfiring or surround drivers. It’s not a substitute for a full discrete Atmos system, but it adds a genuine sense of dimension to movies and Atmos Music streams that a traditional two-channel speaker can’t reproduce.
HDMI 2.1 with eARC: The Fives II adds a full HDMI 2.1 input/output pair, with the output supporting eARC and CEC so the speakers can sit between a TV and a source device, pass video through, and still receive lossless multichannel audio back from the TV for one-remote operation.
Built-In Streaming: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2x2 MIMO) and a Gigabit-capable Ethernet jack let The Fives II join your home network directly, with built-in support for Google Cast, Apple AirPlay® 2, Spotify Connect®, Tidal Connect®, and Qobuz Connect® — no separate streaming puck required. Bluetooth® 5.4 with SBC and AAC codecs covers phone and tablet playback when you’d rather not join the Wi-Fi network.
Speaker Link Cable: The primary and secondary speaker in The Fives II connect with the included Cat 6 cable, which carries both power and audio between the pair. Using standard Cat 6 cable in place of the old proprietary speaker cable makes it easier to source a longer run if you need extra placement flexibility.
Analog and Digital Inputs: A switchable RCA input works as either a line-level connection or a built-in phono preamp for a turntable, joined by TOSLINK optical, USB-C audio, and a USB-A port for hi-res file playback and firmware updates. A mono RCA subwoofer output is included for adding low end later.
Redesigned Controls: The Fives II replaces the previous generation’s plastic top controls with a metal control wheel and input key for volume and source selection, and pairs it with a new backlit remote that’s easier to use in a dark room. The Klipsch Connect Plus app handles setup, EQ, source selection, and firmware updates from a phone or tablet.
Audition The Fives II in Our Ottawa Showroom
I’d invite you to book an appointment at our Ottawa showroom to hear The Fives II connected to a TV over HDMI eARC and to a turntable through the built-in phono stage, so you can judge the Dolby Atmos® virtualization and the Onkyo-engineered electronics for yourself. While you’re in, it’s worth comparing The Fives II side-by-side with The Sevens II if you want more low-end output and Dirac Live room correction to work out which size and feature set actually fits your room. We deliver and can arrange installation support across Canada if you’d rather not wait for a showroom visit.
Product Highlights
- 1" (2.5cm) Titanium LTS vented tweeter on a Tractrix® horn
- 5.25" Jet Cerametallic™ woofer
- Frequency response: 50Hz–25kHz (±3dB)
- Maximum output: 103 dB (1m, stereo pair)
- Dolby Atmos® virtualized playback via built-in DSP (no separate AVR needed)
- Onkyo-engineered electronics platform with AVR-derived processing and Class D amplification matched to each driver
- One-piece BMC baffle for a more rigid, resonance-free cabinet front
- HDMI 2.1 In/Out with eARC and CEC, plus a secondary HDMI input
- Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ac, 2x2 MIMO) and Ethernet for Google Cast, Apple AirPlay® 2, Spotify Connect®, Tidal Connect®, and Qobuz Connect®
- Bluetooth® 5.4 (SBC, AAC) for wireless streaming
- USB-C and USB-A audio, optical digital and switchable RCA line/phono analog inputs
- 96kHz/24-bit hi-res playback over USB-C/HDMI
- Metal top-panel control wheel and input key, backlit remote, and Klipsch Connect Plus app control
- Cabinet finish: genuine walnut wood veneer over MDF
- Speaker dimensions (each): 7-3/16"W x 12-7/8"H x 10-11/16"D
- Weight: 18.2 lbs (primary/active speaker), 15.5 lbs (secondary/passive speaker)
- Warranty: 2 years, flat (parts and labour) — Klipsch Powered Speakers warranty
What's in the Box
- 1x powered (primary/active) speaker
- 1x passive (secondary) speaker
- Pre-installed magnetic grilles
- 1x AC power cord (6.6')
- HDMI cable (4.9')
- Cat 6 speaker-link cable (connects the primary and secondary speaker for power/signal)
- Backlit remote control with batteries
- Quick start guide and warranty documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a receiver or amplifier to use The Fives II?
No. Each pair has a built-in Onkyo-engineered amplifier and full decoding electronics, so The Fives II runs directly from a TV’s HDMI eARC output, a turntable, a computer, or a streaming service without any separate receiver or amplifier.
How is The Fives II different from The Sevens II and The Nines II?
The Fives II is the compact model in the lineup, built around a 5.25" woofer instead of the 6.5" woofer in The Sevens II or the 8" woofer in The Nines II. It skips Dirac Live® room correction and the wireless stereo link found on the two larger models, keeping the price and footprint down while still adding Dolby Atmos®, HDMI eARC, and built-in streaming.
Is The Fives II available in Walnut in Canada?
Yes. CapitalSound.ca is an authorized Klipsch Canada dealer and stocks The Fives II in Walnut, along with the Walnut and Red Oak finishes, for delivery across Canada or pickup by appointment at our Ottawa showroom.
