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Klipsch Launches New Active Speaker The Nines 2
The highly anticipated Klipsch The Nines 2 speaker, which was unveiled at the Las Vegas CES earlier this year, is finally launching on the market. This model, the most premium product in the American manufacturer's new lineup, features a newly redesigned acoustic design and new wireless connectivity features.
The Klipsch The Nines 2, which inherits the aesthetic code of the original The Nines speaker, features a bookshelf size and heritage product design inspired by the 1950s and 1960s, using premium materials such as natural wood finish and metal knobs. However, there is a major change hidden on the front. It uses an integrated BMC structure that is denser and more rigid, designed to limit unwanted resonance and open the sound stage more widely.
Klipsch The Nines 2: Streaming, Wireless Connectivity, and Modern Technology.
While the exterior evokes the middle of the last century, the interior is completely modern, integrating the latest electronic technology developed with Onkyo to meet new usage methods. The Klipsch The Nines 2 speaker is equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 certification supporting SBC and AAC codecs and dual-band Wi-Fi 5, allowing you to stream music files stored on compatible devices. Hi-Res Audio certified 96kHz 24-bit has also been applied. As a highly anticipated new feature, this generation offers optional wireless connectivity between left and right speakers, providing complete placement freedom without compromising sound quality.
Klipsch The Nines 2: Comprehensive Connectivity and Wired Network.
In addition to streaming, the Klipsch The Nines 2 can directly connect a turntable by connecting audio sources to RCA phono stereo inputs with a built-in preamp. Additionally, you can find balanced XLR stereo inputs, USB C port, USB A port, coaxial inputs, and optical audio inputs.
To this is added an Ethernet port for perfectly stable wired network connectivity. You can also find HDMI eARC CEC connectivity with Ultra HD 8K pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, VRR, ALLM, and QFT features, as well as subwoofer output to enhance the impact of low frequencies.
Clipshi The Nines 2 : Jet Cerammetallic Audio Package.
Technically, each Clipshi The Nines 2 speaker is centered around a 25.4mm titanium tweeter with an expanded Tractrix horn and a new 20.3cm woofer with Jet Cerammetallic technology. All of this is combined with a Class D amplifier delivering a total output of 240W (2 x 100W for the woofer and 2 x 20W for the tweeter), providing a peak output level of up to 107dB and employing a bass reflex rear duct structure.
Clipshi The Nines 2 : Dolby Atmos, DTS X and Dirac Live Calibration.
The electronics of the Clipshi The Nines 2 speaker incorporate Onkyo technology and support Dolby Atmos compatibility through virtual height channels as well as DTS X format. It includes dialogue enhancement, music, movie and direct modes. A 5-band equalizer and Dirac Live room correction audio calibration technology are also included (a limited bandwidth version is provided here). In terms of connectivity, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth Oracast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready certification are all on the menu. Finally, a dedicated Clipshi KS 24 stand is available as an option.
Available for purchase immediately in black, walnut or red oak colors.
Suggested retail price : 2,499 euros.
Clipshi The Nines 2 Key Specifications:
• Type : 2.0
• Tweeter : 1 x 25mm titanium Tractrix horn.
• Woofer : 1 x 20.32cm Jet Cerammetallic.
• Front : BMC composite one-piece.
• Structure : Bass reflex.
• Output : 240W (2 x 100W + 2 x 20W).
• Sensitivity : 107dB.
• Connections : 1 x RCA phono stereo input, 1 x XLR stereo input, 1 x USB C port, 1 x USB A port, 1 x optical digital input, 1 x coaxial digital input, 1 x Ethernet port, 1 x subwoofer output, 1 x HDMI CEC eARC input, 1 x HDMI output.
• High-res audio certified.
• DTS X compatible.
• Dolby Atmos compatible.
• Frequency response : 31-25,000 Hz.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi ac compatible.
• Bluetooth 5.4 compatible (SBC, AAC).
• Bluetooth Oracast compatible.
• Wireless left/right stereo connection.
• Calibration : Dirac Live room correction (limited bandwidth).
• AirPlay 2 compatible.
• Spotify Connect compatible.
• Chromecast compatible (built-in).
• Tidal Connect compatible.
• Qobuz Connect compatible.
• DAC 96 kHz/24 bits.
• Dimensions (width x height x depth) : 244.5 x 374.65 x 460.38 mm.
• Weight : Main speaker 8.26 kg, subwoofer 7.16 kg.
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