Klipsch has been building speakers for 80 years, but its newest releases are anything but retro. Just announced at CES 2026, the updated Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II powered speakers bring a modern, software-driven spin to the company’s legacy horn-loaded sound—this time with smarter connectivity, better control, and more flexible setup options.

With built-in Dolby Atmos support, Dirac Live room calibration, and optional wireless pairing between left and right speakers, these models are designed to meet the needs of today’s streaming-first, space-conscious listeners. They aim to simplify your setup while still delivering that bold Klipsch sound.

While the signature horn-loaded tweeters are still front and center, the big change is under the hood. Each speaker pair now includes internal electronics inspired by AV receivers—so there’s no need to add a separate amp, DAC, or streamer.

All three models support hi-res audio up to 24-bit/96kHz and offer a wide range of connections, from HDMI eARC and USB-C to built-in Wi-Fi streaming and a phono input for vinyl. Whether you're plugging in a turntable, connecting to your TV, or just streaming from your phone, they’re built to handle it all.

“Celebrating 80 years of Klipsch, we’re not just updating our powered speakers — we’re resetting the standard for what a simple two-speaker system can deliver,” said Vinny Bonacorsi, Chief Operating Officer. 

“The Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II pair Paul W. Klipsch’s legendary horn-loaded American sound with a new Onkyo-engineered electronics platform, plus Dirac Live and Dolby Atmos, to create a high-performance speaker system that is bigger, clearer, and more immersive than ever. The result is effortless setup with reference-level impact for music, movies, and everything in between.”

All three speakers feature a redesigned front baffle made from a single piece of dense composite material. This helps cut down unwanted resonance while supporting Klipsch’s signature Tractrix horn for the tweeter. That horn design has been around for decades, and here it's paired with 1" titanium tweeters across the board.

Here’s how the woofer sizes break down:

• The Fives II: 5.25" Jet Cerametallic woofer
• The Sevens II: 6.5" Jet Cerametallic woofer
• The Nines II: 8" Jet Cerametallic woofer

The Nines II also get support for DTS:X on top of Dolby Atmos, which all three models offer. And that front baffle? It’s not just for looks—it has a subtle curved shape that helps widen the soundstage by minimizing diffraction around the cabinet edges.

All models include HDMI 2.1 with eARC, so you can hook them up to your TV with a single cable and get proper two-channel playback with Atmos support. That’s something most soundbars still struggle with, so it’s nice to see it here.

If you go with The Sevens II or The Nines II, you’ll also get Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth version), which uses a microphone (included) to measure how your room affects the sound. The whole setup runs through the Klipsch Connect Plus app and doesn’t require any technical tweaking—just a few taps and you’re done.

No matter how you listen to music, these speakers probably support it. Wireless streaming is built in, with support for:

• Google Cast
• Apple AirPlay 2
• Spotify Connect
• Tidal Connect
• Qobuz Connect
• Roon Ready

On the wired side, you’ll find:

• HDMI eARC
• Optical and coaxial digital inputs
• USB-C for computer playback
• Analog RCA with a built-in phono preamp
• Subwoofer output

The Nines II go a step further with balanced XLR inputs, making them a potential fit for home studios or semi-pro setups.

The Sevens II and Nines II support wireless pairing between the left and right speakers, which is great if your room layout doesn’t make wiring easy. The Fives II still rely on a wired connection between channels.

The Klipsch Connect Plus app gives you access to input switching, volume control, and streaming services. There’s also a "My Input" shortcut to quickly jump to your favorite source.

Prefer physical controls? Each speaker has a redesigned top panel with a metal volume wheel and a source button. A backlit remote is also included—useful when you're listening with the lights down.

You’ll have three finish options:

• Walnut
• Ebony
• New Red Oak with a white baffle, designed to match modern interiors

If you’re placing them on stands, Klipsch’s KS Series stands (available in 24- and 28-inch versions) are compatible with all three models.

The new lineup ships this spring through Klipsch.com and authorized retailers. Here’s how they stack up:

For anyone looking to simplify their audio setup while still having serious sound options, this updated Klipsch trio checks a lot of boxes. Whether you're all about streaming, spinning vinyl, or watching movies with big cinematic sound, there's a lot to explore here without diving into separate components.

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