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RE: KLH 23 question

Not sure I can help on mods or updates to the 23, but I do recall them re the 6 and Larger Advent, the two models that you mentioned.

IIRC, the drivers from the 2-way Model 23 were pretty much the same as those in the three-way Model 5, but without the 5's midrange.

The 23 was not a part of the line-up of KLH "bookshelf" speakers that helped to build their name in the late 60s, early 70s.

It was simply announced and shipped to the dealers, long after we had been selling 17s, 6s, & 5s. At least that's how I remember it.

We never quite knew what to do with it, as it was priced similarly to a 6, which was a true 2-way with dedicated drivers for the job.

The 23 was a bit larger and could sound OK. Honestly speaking, we were probably prejudiced against it. As loyal Advent dealers, we were cynical enough to think that the 23 was aimed at the Advent, from the aspect of a larger box, still two way, and closer to the Large Advent's price, which by that time had risen to $132 each (walnut).

Even the edge trim went away from the squared off finish of the 6 & 17, more similar to a Large Advent.


Best regards,

Jim Smith


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