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Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $100.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
These Are gre4at affordable speakers. I have them hooked up to a 105 WATT per channel receiver and it has great sound. I use them with my computer mostly and movies, they sound really good with an equalizer added to them.

Strengths:
Bass, Accurate and Deep, Midrange, Perfect Level, Tweeter/Hgihs are very crisp and you don't need the EQ set high for the Highs.

Weaknesses:
The outside covering, just don't hit the corners on anything hard.

CerwinVega

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $100.00 from best buy

Summary:
I purchased this speaker in Christmas of 2000 for $100 a pair not each and I use these for primarily on my computer system. You should have an equalizer as these speakers have treble that can hurt your ears if you crank it up too loud. The speakers go well the matching KLH 2 channel reciever at Best Buy and the equalizer on my computer helps bring out the best in these speakers which is not bad for 100 a pair. I havent had any complaints from these at all and these speakers would be good for anyone just starting out in the audio hobby or people who dont care too much about their sound.

Strengths:
Bass is the best feature of these speakers and can be overpowering if hooked up correctly to an EQ on your computer.

Weaknesses:
This is a Big speaker and for some people it might take up too much space. There is better sounding speakers out there obviously but for 100 a pair what do you want? You get what you pay for most of the time.

Similar Products Used:
Cerwin Vega's, DCM, Pioneer,Lyric

Price Paid:  $100.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
I want to start by saying that the KLH 9912 is an excellent choice for those of us who have a small budget for audio equipment. They are an excellent value and they perform great when compared to other speakers in their price range. All of you out there who own a set of speakers that costs more than $1000 really need to stop picking on those of us with little money to spend in the quest for good audio equipment. KLH is good for us, so leave them alone! If you don't like it because it is so cheap then buy something else that you WILL enjoy, and STOP complaining! Now, on to my loyal KLH fans. Guys, the 9912 is a good speaker, no doubt. It is NOT designed to be a home theater speaker. Seriously people, does the 9912 "blend" with your decor? Does it provide a "seamless" soundstage? Is it magnetically shielded? No. It is designed for use as a main stereo speaker. Even so, I love my 9912's. I use them in a 5.1 surround system and they perform flawlessly, even if they are not designed for this purpose. I am 16 years old, yes, 16. Alot of you hostile "audiophiles" out there will automatically think that I have no idea what I'm talking about. Well, guess what? I've heard everything from Bose to Mirage to Vienna in a home setting. I KNOW what good audio is, but I don't have enough money for more than products in the KLH neighborhood. For me, KLH is a low cost solution to the need for a good all- purpose system. I like 'em, so back off! Indeed, the 9912 is NOT the best speaker I've ever heard, but I was impressed with it right out of the box. Mommy and Daddy didn't buy these for me. The 9912's have good bass ( seeing as how this is what I'm supposed to love, being 16 and all),clear mid range response, and well defined, crisp highs, TO A POINT. I realize that playing them too loud will kill them, and the sound will suffer as well, but, Hell, it's fun! They sound good at moderate volumes, however. Don't be fooled by the price. These speakers are performers through and through. Just so my KLH buddies know, my system is as follows: A KLH 500 watt Dolby digital receiver, a pair of 9912's as my mains, a pair of KLH 8" L853's as my surrounds, a KLH 953pl for my center, and a KLH asw10-120 sub ( for that must- have bass!)For a 16 year old, I know this can't be too bad. The long and short of it is this. KLH is awesome for kids like me and for people on a tight budget who have money to spend on other, more important things. For you hardcore audio buffs out there who hate KLH for whatever reason, I have two questions: 1. Why write about all of your "superior" equipment and compare it to a low cost set of speakers? That's not fair at all. You have too much time on your hands. Get a life or a girlfriend or something to keep you busy. 2. If you can afford equipment that is so much better, then why in the Hell are you shopping around at Best Buy? Think about it. Get your head out of your a$$. Thank you to KLH for keeping us low- income folk happy!! Teenagers around the country thank you immensely. Thanks for reading ( unless I have offended you, in which case you can cry about it or go turn on your audiophile gear and feel alot better.)

Strengths:
Great value and excellent bang for the buck. Clear sound at moderate volumes as well. NOT good for extremely loud listening sessions. The lows are fairly responsive, but you need a sub for true bass. The mids are bright and clear, and the highs are brilliant and colorful.

Weaknesses:
Little bit shabby construction. The fake vinyl covering does not respond well to being moved ( it chips easily). The cabinet is a bit thin. Wiring could be improved ( with all that $ that I don't have) and the magnet could be bigger, but who cares? Also, at extrememly high volumes, the highs get a bit too colorful, and become harsh. The mid loses its snap and becomes lost in the rest of the music. Don't play them like you would a pair of speakers that requires a seperate amp and you'll be just fine! Just don't expect too much from them, because in most cases you get what you pay for.

Similar Products Used:
JBL, Bose, Infinity, Vienna, Mirage, Polk, Cerwin Vega, Sony, Definitive Technologies, Acoustic Research, Sonus Faber,Klipsch, Kenwood, Yamaha, Pioneer, Boston Acoustics, and the list goes on. And YES

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Price Paid:  $100.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
It all started when I saw the amazing deal in the Best Buy mini-mag in the paper, I had to see it for myself. So, I went to go demo these $100 floor-speakers and the sounded pretty inaccurate, but great for rock. So I purchased them a day later. When I finally hooked them up to my 100 watt amplifier I was blown away. The passed the "Rock Test" with their loud, booming base and then they totally surprised me when i played a piano track over singing. It was just like being in a concert hall in my own room! It was surround sound with only two channels! They almost sounded just as good as the Paradigns I had listened too a day earlier. They were great!

Strengths:
Lots of sound for only running it at less than 50% power, great bass, surprisingly accurate, great bargain

Weaknesses:
None so far...

Price Paid:  $110.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
Hearing these speakers at Best Buy really made me question the rumors about the badness of klh speakers. They are very loud, with good bass. You WILL NOT find anything comperable at this price range. I have a 650 watt receiver (100watts per channel)coupled with a 50 watt sony amplifier/subwoofer. These speakers are definitely being pushed to the limit. They are definitely worth the cost.

Strengths:
Definitely the performance/cost ratio. Bass is good.

Weaknesses:
Pretty wide and low, would prefer a slimmer speaker.

Similar Products Used:
bose surround, rca rt2600, altec lansing 4100