{"product_id":"klh-model-3-floor-standing-speakers-each","title":"KLH Model 3 Floor Standing Speakers (Each)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKLH Model Three Bookshelf Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Three is a two-way acoustic suspension bookshelf speaker from KLH Audio (Noblesville, Indiana, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York. Second in the acclaimed KLH Model Collection, the Model Three carries forward the acoustic suspension legacy pioneered by Henry Kloss and Edgar Villchur, delivering accurate audiophile-quality performance in a compact stand-mounted enclosure. At its core is an \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch pulp-paper cone woofer\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch aluminum dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a frequency response of \u003cstrong\u003e46Hz to 20kHz ±3dB\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by KLH chief engineer Kerry Geist, formerly of Klipsch for 32 years, the Model Three is built for music enthusiasts with smaller listening spaces who refuse to compromise on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAcoustic Suspension Design: The Science of Controlled Bass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acoustic suspension enclosure is widely regarded as the most linear and accurate loudspeaker design available. Rather than relying on a port or passive radiator, the sealed cabinet uses the compression of trapped air as a pneumatic spring, working in concert with the woofer's naturally compliant suspension. This approach delivers tightly controlled, low-distortion bass even at high excursions, with a gentler 12dB per octave roll-off below the tuned frequency. The result is deep, accurate bass from a cabinet far smaller than conventional ported designs of equivalent output. The KLH Model Three extends to 46Hz at ±3dB and reaches -10dB at 35Hz, rivaling the low-frequency performance of much larger floorstanding speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDriver Engineering and Crossover Network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-frequency driver features an 8-inch pulp-paper cone with reverse-roll rubber suspension, a non-resonant die-cast aluminum frame, and a 1.5-inch flat-wire voice coil paired with an aluminum flux-stabilizing ring that reduces non-linearities in the magnet assembly. This architecture greatly reduces distortion across large cone displacements. The high-frequency driver is a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter with soft rubber suspension and a machined aluminum faceplate, crossing over at 1,600Hz via a 2nd-order network. The thirteen-component crossover uses premium iron-core inductors and Mylar capacitors to preserve phase accuracy and dynamic coherence across the full audio band. A three-position Acoustic Balance Control on the rear panel allows the listener to attenuate output above 400Hz by 0dB, -1.5dB, or -3dB, tailoring treble energy to match the acoustic character of any listening room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Suspension Enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed cabinet design delivers linear, low-distortion bass with a controlled roll-off, making the Model Three suitable for placement near walls or on a bookshelf without the port-excitation issues common in bass-reflex designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-Inch Pulp-Paper Cone Woofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a non-resonant die-cast aluminum frame, 1.5-inch flat-wire voice coil, reverse-roll rubber suspension, and an aluminum flux-stabilizing ring for reduced harmonic distortion at high excursion levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Inch Aluminum Dome Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers smooth, extended high-frequency response and wide horizontal dispersion (140 degrees), ensuring consistent sound character across a broad listening area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Position Acoustic Balance Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear-panel switch provides 0dB, -1.5dB, and -3dB attenuation above 400Hz, allowing precise tonal adjustment to suit bright, neutral, or damped listening environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirteen-Component Crossover Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with high-quality iron-core inductors and Mylar capacitors for accurate signal routing and preserved transient response across both drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Wood Veneer Cabinetry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in English Walnut with Stone Wash Linen grille and West African Mahogany with Old-World Linen grille; cabinet features a structurally reinforced 3\/4-inch MDF enclosure for resonance-free playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Century Modern Styling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide-baffle rectilinear form factor with iconic KLH proportions, magnetic low-profile grille attachment, and a machined aluminum tweeter faceplate that bridges heritage aesthetics with contemporary manufacturing standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded 8-Degree Slant Riser Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder-coated 14-gauge steel base angles the tweeter toward the seated listening position, improving imaging and soundstage focus without requiring any additional stand purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Plated Five-Way Binding Posts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accommodate bare wire, banana plugs, spade lugs, and pin connectors for flexible cable termination with all amplifier types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-Year Manufacturer Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e KLH Audio backs the Model Three with a full decade of coverage, reflecting the brand's confidence in long-term build quality and component reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-Way Acoustic Suspension Standmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLow-Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\" Pulp-Paper Cone, Reverse-Roll Rubber Suspension, 1.5\" Flat-Wire Voice Coil, Die-Cast Aluminum Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\" Aluminum Dome, Soft Rubber Suspension, Machined Aluminum Faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,600Hz (2nd-Order)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e13-Component Network, Iron-Core Inductors, Mylar Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e46Hz - 20kHz ±3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLow-Frequency Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35Hz (-10dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIn-Room Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e88dB \/ 2.83V \/ 1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFree-Field Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e85dB \/ 2.83V \/ 1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.7 Ohms at 320Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplification\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 - 150 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e150W Continuous, 600W Peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum In-Room SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e108dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHorizontal Dispersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e140 Degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcoustic Balance Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThree-Position: 0dB \/ -1.5dB \/ -3dB above 400Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGold-Plated Five-Way Binding Posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStructurally Reinforced 3\/4\" MDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (Without Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e19.0\" H x 12.25\" W x 10.5\" D (482 x 311 x 267mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (With Riser Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e28.25\" H x 12.25\" W x 11.5\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight (Without Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e29 lb (13.2kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight (With Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e36 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEnglish Walnut, West African Mahogany, Nordic Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8-Degree Slant Riser Base (Powder-Coated 14-Gauge Steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEach (two units required for a stereo pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKLH Model Three Bookshelf Speaker (1 unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-Degree Slant Riser Base (Powder-Coated 14-Gauge Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic Grille (English Walnut: Stone Wash Linen \/ West African Mahogany: Old-World Linen \/ Nordic Noir: Medici Grey Linen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKLH Model Three User Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Critical Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStereoNET Applause Award 2022 - Bookshelf \/ Standmount Loudspeaker Category, awarded by StereoNET International following the review by Mark Gusew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the KLH Model Three?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLH Model Three is a two-way acoustic suspension bookshelf speaker manufactured by KLH Audio in Noblesville, Indiana, USA. It features an 8-inch pulp-paper cone woofer, a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, a frequency response of 46Hz to 20kHz ±3dB, and an 88dB in-room sensitivity rating. The Model Three is sold individually and two units are required to form a stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the KLH Model Three compare to the KLH Model Five?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLH Model Three and Model Five share the same acoustic suspension philosophy, aluminum dome tweeter, MDF cabinetry, and Acoustic Balance Control system, but differ in scale and output capability. The Model Five uses a larger 10-inch woofer, achieves a higher in-room sensitivity of 90.5dB versus 88dB for the Model Three, and is better suited to larger listening rooms. The Model Three was designed to deliver a similarly extended low-frequency response in a more compact footprint for smaller spaces. Compared to competing bookshelf speakers such as the Klipsch RP-600M, Wharfedale Denton 85th, or Sonus Faber Lumina I, the Model Three offers a uniquely wide-baffle sealed-box tuning that prioritizes low-distortion bass linearity over maximum efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the KLH Model Three be placed on a bookshelf or near a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The KLH Model Three is specifically engineered for flexible placement, including on a bookshelf or within 15 to 60 centimeters of the rear wall. Because it uses an acoustic suspension sealed cabinet rather than a ported design, there is no rear-firing port to obstruct or cause bass-frequency interference when positioned close to a boundary surface. KLH recommends a minimum of 60 centimeters from room corners for optimal bass performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is acoustic suspension and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustic suspension is a sealed loudspeaker enclosure design in which the compression of air inside the cabinet acts as a pneumatic restoring force for the woofer. Developed by Edgar Villchur and Henry Kloss at Acoustic Research in 1954, this approach allows a compliant woofer to produce deep, accurate bass from a relatively compact cabinet. Unlike ported (bass-reflex) designs, acoustic suspension enclosures roll off at a gentler 12dB per octave below their tuned frequency, making them more tolerant of room equalization and less prone to woofer unloading at very low frequencies. This is the same foundational technology used in all KLH Model Collection speakers, including the Model Five and the Model Three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier power does the KLH Model Three require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLH Model Three is rated for 30 to 150 watts of amplifier power per channel, with a 6-ohm nominal impedance and a minimum impedance of 3.7 ohms at 320Hz. KLH engineers recommend 50 watts or more to allow the speaker to fully open up dynamically. The Model Three works well with solid-state integrated amplifiers; tube amplifier users should connect from the 4-ohm output taps of their transformer for best compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the KLH Model Three in Buffalo, NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLH Model Three is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized KLH Audio dealer located in Buffalo, New York. Vinyl Sound carries the full KLH Model Collection and can assist with listening demonstrations, system matching advice, and purchasing a complete stereo pair. The speaker is sold individually, so two units must be purchased to assemble a stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat finish and grille options are available for the KLH Model Three?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLH Model Three is available in three cabinet finishes: English Walnut with a Stone Wash Linen grille, West African Mahogany with an Old-World Linen grille, and Nordic Noir with a Medici Grey Linen grille. Additional grille options including Stone Wash Linen, Old-World Linen, and Basalt Black Knit are sold separately, allowing owners to customize the visual character of their speakers independently of the cabinet finish. All grilles attach magnetically for tool-free removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the KLH Model Three need a separate speaker stand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate stand is required. Each KLH Model Three unit includes its own 8-degree slant riser base fabricated from powder-coated 14-gauge steel. The angled base directs the tweeter axis toward the listener at a typical seated position, improving stereo imaging and soundstage coherence without any additional accessory purchase. 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