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KLH Audio Kendall 2F Floorstanding Speaker
Since 1957, KLH has stood as one of the most renowned nameplates in the history of audio, consistently innovating and evolving. Building upon the global success of the original award-winning KLH Kendall Floorstanding speaker, the all-new high-performance KLH Kendall 2F loudspeaker integrates the foundational design principles of its predecessor while incorporating more advanced materials, improved power handling, enhanced phase coherency, and extended bass response.
Aptly named after Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts – the birthplace of KLH, this flagship electrodynamic 3-way bass-reflex floor standing speaker embodies stunning beauty and craftsmanship. Now Handcrafted in Canada, a beautiful, more contemporary cabinet features real furniture grade wood veneers, in Black Oak or Walnut. The magnetic grilles are effortless with no visible fasteners, and the speaker stands strong on solid steel outrigger feet and custom spikes to ensure proper decoupling, reduced resonance, and improved bass. The all-new anodized aluminum mid-bass, bass drivers and titanium tweeter provide more detail, improved accuracy and power handling, and greater linearity. With deeper bass extension, the speaker flawlessly reproduces the artist’s original soundtrack in astonishing natural detail and deep, visceral bass – an auditory sensation that transports you to a live concert venue and a home theater listening experience. This premium floorstanding speaker caters to both audio aficionados and home theater enthusiasts, embodying the legacy of KLH while pushing the boundaries of audio excellence.
The Kendall mk2 Collection is backed by KLH’s industry-leading 10-year warranty and Lifetime Customer Care Support for years of worry-free enjoyment.
Product Highlights
- 3-way bass reflex loudspeaker
- Designed and engineered in USA, Handcrafted in Canada
- Titanium tweeter with ferrite motor assembly
- Anodized aluminum midrange and bass drivers
- Die-cast aluminum baskets
- Real wood veneers in furniture grade finishes
- Steel outrigger feet with custom spike kit
- Computer optimized cabinet construction using advanced materials
- State-of-the-art components
- Class-leading 10-year warranty
Pairs Perfectly With…
- Combine this loudspeaker with acoustically matched bookshelves (Kendall 2B), center channel (Kendall 2C), surrounds (Kendall 2S) and KLH powered subwoofers to create a lifelike home theater experience.
Brief History of Reimagining Sound
- Founded in 1957, KLH has been creating modern, innovative audio solutions for decades. With a passion for high-performance sound, KLH premium loudspeakers and home theater systems are designed, engineered, and manufactured using the latest state-of-the-art audio technology and advanced materials. KLH is a pioneer in the audio industry, renowned for its ground-breaking designs and immersive sound experience. KLH has a loudspeaker and home theater system suited for any audiophile or enthusiasts’ needs.
Incredibly Deep Bass
- Delivering incredibly realistic sound, the Kendall 2F loudspeaker reproduces the artist’s original soundtrack recording with natural detail and deep visceral bass that recreates the intensity of a live concert venue. Powerful, deep bass that you can HEAR and FEEL.
Gorgeous Design
- Handcrafted in Canada using real wood veneers in furniture grade finishes of either Black Oak or English Walnut. This loudspeaker features a stunningly beautiful contemporary design that compliments the most sophisticated décor. A slim profile with chamfered edges featuring beveled magnetic grilles with no visible fasteners create an elegant and luxurious look.
Crisp, Clear KLH Audio
- A titanium dome tweeter with ferrite motor assembly, and anodized aluminum mid-bass and bass drivers, matched with butyl rubber surrounds, are used to reduce unwanted resonance, prevent distortion, and improve accuracy. Die-cast aluminum baskets with oversized magnets provide greater linear control, phase coherency, and clarity. The titanium tweeter and anodized aluminum drivers work together to create crisp, rich, detailed mids and highs, and deep bass for exceptional full frequency detail.
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Professional Reviews 88/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
89/100
Value for Money
86/100
The KLH Kendall 2F delivers clean, spacious sound with vivid superdynamic drive, hard-hitting bass, and a welcome touch of warmth. Hans Wetzel heard impressive soundstage depth and admired its handsome, substantial American-walnut cabinetry. A purpose-built aluminum-dome tweeter, Kevlar woofers, and ten-year warranty complete an energetic, confidently engineered tower.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Clean, spacious presentation with notable soundstage depth and a balanced touch of body and warmth.
Energetic, impressive dynamics and forceful bass impact give music strong drive.
Handsome, substantial build with American-walnut veneer, 3/4-inch MDF cabinets, upscale driver trim, and magnetic grilles.
Unusually generous ten-year parts-and-labor warranty for a passive loudspeaker.
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Cons
The claimed 25Hz bass extension and 96dB sensitivity were met with reviewer skepticism, despite the speaker's strong bass impact.
Visible driver-mounting screws are a minor cosmetic compromise when the grilles are removed.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
The available listening report finds the Kendall clean, spacious and warmly balanced, with particularly lively dynamics and convincing depth. Its bass is described as forceful rather than definitively subterranean, while the overall presentation drew a favorable comparison with the more expensive Monitor Audio Silver 300.
Bass
89/100
The bass-reflex Kendall was said to hit hard in the bass, giving this dual-6.5-inch tower satisfying weight and impact. The reviewer was skeptical of KLH's claimed 25Hz extension, so there is less evidence for true bottom-octave authority.
Mid
88/100
The presentation was reported to have welcome body and warmth, while electric guitar carried strong presence and drive. Direct commentary on vocal timbre and crossover-region transparency is limited.
Treble
90/100
The tweeter was praised for its sparkle and spaciousness, contributing to a clean and open presentation. No harshness or glare was reported in the available listening notes.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
The reviewer specifically heard plenty of soundstage depth, and also noted spaciousness from the tweeter. There is little detailed discussion of image lock, width, or placement sensitivity.
Dynamics
91/100
Dynamics on a live John Mayer recording were called impressive, with the guitar retaining presence and drive. The reviewer also characterized the speakers as superdynamic, suggesting an energetic and responsive character.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
The American-walnut finish and substantial 3/4-inch MDF cabinet made a strong impression, while the purpose-built aluminum-dome tweeter, Kevlar woofers, trim rings, and magnetic grilles were described as upscale and handsome. Visible driver-mounting screws were the one noted cosmetic shortcoming, though the grilles conceal them.
Value for Money
86/100
At $999.99, the Kendall was favorably likened in sound to the $2,000-per-pair Monitor Audio Silver 300, an encouraging comparison for a speaker at this price. The review does not directly assess whether it is a standout value against competing models, though it also notes the unusually generous ten-year warranty.
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