Big sound from a pair of versatile speakers

Klipsch The Nines speakers offer extended frequency response and plenty of connections — they can easily serve as the primary speakers in your entertainment system. They have a very elegant look — with real wood veneer and metal knobs and switches — and deliver classic Klipsch sound quality. Each boasts an 8" high-excursion woofer and a 1" tweeter in the company's signature Tractrix® horn.

There's no need for a receiver; the active speaker has a built-in amplifier that delivers 240 watts of total power — 100 watts to each woofer, and 20 watts to each tweeter. A left/right switch on the back lets you choose the speaker configuration that works best for you.

Plenty of connections

The active speaker features an HDMI ARC port, so you can boost the sound coming from a compatible TV. There's also an optical digital audio input, plus a USB Type B input for connecting your computer. The stereo RCA analog audio input can be used to connect a standard line-level source like a CD player, or you can switch on the built-in phono preamp and connect a turntable. And there's Bluetooth for streaming music from your mobile device.

These speakers deliver plenty of low end, but there's a mono RCA output for adding an optional powered subwoofer.

Product highlights:

• Bluetooth 5.0 for music streaming via a compatible device
• built-in phono preamp
• each speaker features:
  • 1" titanium tweeter with Tractrix® horn
  • 8" high-excursion woofer
  • rear-firing bass-reflex port
• built-in amplifier delivers 240 watts RMS total system power
  • 100 watts for each woofer, 20 watts for each tweeter
  • powered speaker features L/R switch for configuration flexibility
• downloadable Klipsch connect app enables firmware updates, custom EQ, and speaker placement control
• frequency response: 34-25,000 Hz (±3dB)
• max SPL: 115 dB
• 24-bit/192kHz DAC (digital-to-analog converter)
• elegant metal control knobs and switches
• real wood veneer
• remote included
• active speaker requires AC power (AC adapter provided)

Connections:

• HDMI ARC port for connecting to a compatible TV
• optical digital audio input
• USB Type B input for connecting your Mac® or PC (USB-A-to-USB-B cable included)
• stereo RCA analog audio input (selectable Line in/Phono)
• 3.5mm stereo minijack aux input
• mono RCA output for connecting an optional powered subwoofer

Dimensions and warranty:

• speaker dimensions: 9-9/16"W x 19-3/8"H x 15-11/16"D
• weight: 28.4 lbs. (active speaker); 27 lbs. (passive speaker)
• warranty: 1 year