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Klipsch The Fives vs Yamaha HS7

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Klipsch The Fives

Matte Black · powered stereo pair (primary + secondary speaker) · 100–240 V internal supply with region-specific cord

Pair of matte black Klipsch The Fives powered speakers without grilles, showing square horn tweeters above round woofers
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Exact model & source notes

The Fives are a Klipsch powered stereo pair in which the primary speaker carries the amplification and a wide input panel, including HDMI ARC, a switchable phono stage, optical, USB and Bluetooth. Each cabinet pairs a 1-inch horn-loaded titanium tweeter with a 4.5-inch woofer, and a subwoofer output is provided.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS
5.35 kgWeight (primary speaker)8.2 kg
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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS7

HS7 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS7 studio monitor with white 6.5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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The HS7 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 6.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 95 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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Klipsch The FivesMDF with genuine wood veneer; bass-reflex with rear-firing port

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Klipsch The FivesStereo pair of powered monitors: a primary speaker holding the inputs and amplification, plus a secondary speaker fed over the supplied 4-conductor cable
Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair. The single power cord and the 4-conductor speaker cable listed as included indicate the secondary speaker is driven from the primary; Klipsch does not publish a separate amplifier for the secondary.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Klipsch The FivesTwo speakers (primary and secondary); region-specific power cord (2.0 m); remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4-conductor speaker cable (4 m); USB Type-B to Type-A cable (1.5 m); HDMI cable (1.5 m)
Yamaha HS7One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Klipsch The FivesHDMI ARC with CEC; Bluetooth 5.0; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digital
Yamaha HS7Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Klipsch The Fives160 W total system power (320 W peak); 60 W LF and 20 W HF
Yamaha HS795 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch total-system rating for the bi-amplified pair. The spec sheet does not state whether 60 W/20 W is per channel or the test impedance and distortion; not an RMS-per-channel or loudness figure.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Klipsch The FivesInternal mains supply rated 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; supplied with a region-specific 2.0 m power cord
Yamaha HS7Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch lists the same part number on its US and UK pages; the regional difference it documents is the supplied power cord.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

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Klipsch The Fives304.8 × 165.1 × 234.95 mm (H × W × D), each speaker (12 × 6.5 × 9.25 in)
Yamaha HS7210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Weight (primary speaker)

Klipsch The Fives5.35 kg
Yamaha HS78.2 kg
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Primary speaker; the secondary speaker is 4.85 kg.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

App and EQ

Klipsch The FivesKlipsch Connect app: 3-band EQ (bass, mid-range, treble), subwoofer volume control, speaker placement control, over-the-air firmware updates and support access
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · The product pages mark the 3-band EQ with an asterisk pointing to a download ('The Klipsch Fives Update one-time app'). The V06 spec sheet's app panel lists set-up, virtual remote, EQ presets, how-to videos/FAQs and product-support access.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Drivers (per speaker)

Klipsch The Fives1 in (2.5 cm) titanium LTS vented tweeter on Tractrix horn; 4.5 in (11.43 cm) fibre-composite cone woofer
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency response

Klipsch The Fives50 Hz–25 kHz
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated. Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 46 Hz at 35% volume.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

High-resolution decoding

Klipsch The Fives192 kHz / 24-bit decoding
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch states this applies to high-resolution audio tracks from a PC or streaming source; the input(s) that accept 192 kHz/24-bit are not itemised.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic controls

Klipsch The FivesNot verified
Yamaha HS7LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Klipsch The Fives

What it brings

  • HDMI ARC with CEC plus optical, USB, 3.5 mm and a phono/line RCA input let one pair serve a TV, a computer and a turntable without a separate amplifier.
    Manufacturer source
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD, 192 kHz/24-bit decoding for high-resolution tracks, and an RCA subwoofer output for adding a powered sub.
    Manufacturer source
  • The internal supply is rated 100–240 V and the pack includes the HDMI, USB and inter-speaker cables and a remote.
    Manufacturer source
  • The Klipsch Connect app adds a 3-band EQ, subwoofer level and speaker placement controls, and over-the-air firmware updates.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Klipsch quotes 160 W as total system power (320 W peak) without a per-channel test basis, so it does not compare directly with RMS-per-channel ratings.
    Manufacturer source
  • No Wi-Fi streaming such as AirPlay or Chromecast is listed, and the two speakers must be linked by the supplied 4 m cable.
    Manufacturer source
  • Each cabinet measures 304.8 mm high by 234.95 mm deep and the primary speaker weighs 5.35 kg (the secondary 4.85 kg), so allow for that footprint on a desk or shelf.
    Manufacturer source

Yamaha HS7

What it brings

  • Rated 55 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 43 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
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Source-backed specifications for Klipsch The Fives and Yamaha HS7
SpecificationKlipsch The FivesYamaha HS7
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair. The single power cord and the 4-conductor speaker cable listed as included indicate the secondary speaker is driven from the primary; Klipsch does not publish a separate amplifier for the secondary.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Stereo pair of powered monitors: a primary speaker holding the inputs and amplification, plus a secondary speaker fed over the supplied 4-conductor cableOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Drivers (per speaker)
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

1 in (2.5 cm) titanium LTS vented tweeter on Tractrix horn; 4.5 in (11.43 cm) fibre-composite cone wooferNot provided
Woofer size
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Not provided6.5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Frequency response
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated. Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 46 Hz at 35% volume.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

50 Hz–25 kHzNot provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Not provided43 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
HDMI ARC with CEC; Bluetooth 5.0; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digitalBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Maximum output
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

109 dB at 1 m (stereo pair)Not provided
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Bluetooth 5.0Not provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HDNot provided
Outputs
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

One RCA line-level subwoofer outputNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch total-system rating for the bi-amplified pair. The spec sheet does not state whether 60 W/20 W is per channel or the test impedance and distortion; not an RMS-per-channel or loudness figure.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
160 W total system power (320 W peak); 60 W LF and 20 W HF95 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch lists the same part number on its US and UK pages; the regional difference it documents is the supplied power cord.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Internal mains supply rated 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; supplied with a region-specific 2.0 m power cordBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 W
App and EQ
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · The product pages mark the 3-band EQ with an asterisk pointing to a download ('The Klipsch Fives Update one-time app'). The V06 spec sheet's app panel lists set-up, virtual remote, EQ presets, how-to videos/FAQs and product-support access.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Klipsch Connect app: 3-band EQ (bass, mid-range, treble), subwoofer volume control, speaker placement control, over-the-air firmware updates and support accessNot provided
Processing
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Dynamic bass EQ that adjusts bass with listening volume; dynamic bass extension to 46 Hz at 35% volumeNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
304.8 × 165.1 × 234.95 mm (H × W × D), each speaker (12 × 6.5 × 9.25 in)210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Weight (primary speaker)Different
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Primary speaker; the secondary speaker is 4.85 kg.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
5.35 kg8.2 kg
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
MDF with genuine wood veneer; bass-reflex with rear-firing portMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Two speakers (primary and secondary); region-specific power cord (2.0 m); remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4-conductor speaker cable (4 m); USB Type-B to Type-A cable (1.5 m); HDMI cable (1.5 m)One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
High-resolution decoding
Sources
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch states this applies to high-resolution audio tracks from a PC or streaming source; the input(s) that accept 192 kHz/24-bit are not itemised.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

192 kHz / 24-bit decodingNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.