Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM vs KLH BEACON-SURROUND
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Choosing between the Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM and KLH BEACON-SURROUND? Both compete in the Speaker (Surround) segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The KLH BEACON-SURROUND leads in value, audio quality, volume/SPL, form factor, room fit.
Speaker performance depends on room acoustics, placement, and amplifier pairing. The specs below provide a starting point, but audition both in your space when possible.
The KLH BEACON-SURROUND holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the KLH BEACON-SURROUND is the stronger choice — it leads in 5 of 5 scored dimensions. The Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM
KLH BEACON-SURROUND
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Config | 2-way | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 91dB |
| Impedance | 8Ω | 8Ω |
| Freq Response Low | 60Hz | 50Hz |
| Freq Response High | 20000Hz | 23000Hz |
| Crossover | 3500Hz | 2000Hz |
| Bi-Amp Capable | Yes | No |
| Rec. Power Min | — | — |
| Rec. Power Max | — | — |
| Mounting Type | surround | surround |
| Atmos Upfiring Module | No | No |
| Mounting Depth | — | — |
| Cutout Diameter | — | — |
| Cutout Width | — | — |
| Cutout Height | — | — |
| Wall Thickness Min | — | — |
| Wall Thickness Max | — | — |
| Back Box Included | No | No |
| Back Box Required | No | No |
| Mounting Mechanism | — | — |
| Installation Type | — | — |
| Stud Spacing | — | — |
| Paintable Grille | No | No |
| Magnetic Grille | No | No |
| Grille Shape | — | — |
| Connector Type | — | — |
| Wire Gauge Max | — | — |
| Angle Adjustable | No | No |
| Pivot Angle | — | — |
| Treble Attenuation Switch | No | No |
| LCR Capable | No | No |
| Coaxial | No | No |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Moisture Resistant | No | No |
| UV Resistant | No | No |
| Salt Spray Rated | No | No |
| Enclosure Material | — | — |
| Grille Material | — | — |
| Bracket Type | — | — |
| Bracket Included | No | No |
| Dual Voice Coil (SDI) | No | No |
Key Differences
- Crossover: Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM at 3500Hz vs KLH BEACON-SURROUND at 2000Hz
- Freq Response Low: Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM at 60Hz vs KLH BEACON-SURROUND at 50Hz. Determines how much bass a speaker handles on its own versus relying on a subwoofer for low-end support.
- Freq Response High: Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM at 20000Hz vs KLH BEACON-SURROUND at 23000Hz
- Driver Config: Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM at 2-way vs KLH BEACON-SURROUND at —. 3-way speakers use dedicated drivers for bass, midrange, and treble, reducing crossover interference. Coaxial designs (KEF Uni-Q) mount the tweeter inside the woofer for better time-alignment.
- Sensitivity: Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM at — vs KLH BEACON-SURROUND at 91dB. Higher sensitivity means your receiver works less hard, leaving more headroom for dynamic peaks in movie soundtracks. A speaker rated 3 dB higher in sensitivity needs half the amplifier power to reach the same volume.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose KLH BEACON-SURROUND if you want:
- + better freq response low — determines how much bass a speaker handles on its own versus relying on a subwoofer for low-end support
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Fluance ELITE-HIGH-DEFINITION-COMPACT-SURROUND-SOUND-HOME-THEATER-5.0-CHANNEL-SPEAKER-SYSTEM and KLH BEACON-SURROUND compare to the rest of the field.
Best Speaker (Surround) RankingsSpecifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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