TechRadar Verdict The Klipsch The Nines II are an easy recommendation despite the weight and despite the price bump over the previous version. It’s thanks to the immersive, robust sound and large set of features, not to mention broad connectivity — they’re an excellent all-in-one hi-fi upgrade. Check Amazon Singapore Check Lazada Singapore Pros + Immersive and full sound + Lots of connectivity + Wi-Fi streaming Cons – Issues with Dirac Live – Weight can make setup cumbersome Best picks for you The best stereo speakers The best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos, and more The best computer speakers 2026 Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Jump To: Two-minute review Price & release date Specs Features Sound quality Design Setup & usability Value Should I buy them? Also consider How I tested Klipsch The Nines II: Two-minute review The Klipsch The Nines II are a tough pair of small speakers to beat for a large room. The amount of power and the clean, slightly overly bassy, sound are just some of what make these speakers special. There’s also a ton of features on offer, including virtualized spatial audio (which is admittedly limited) Wi-Fi streaming, and even Dirac Live (though I couldn’t seem to get it to work during my testing). In fact, the buggy nature of the Dirac Live is my only real gripe with Klipsch’s The Nines II (well, that and their cumbersome name if you’re writing a review…), and the Dirac issue could be more due to environmental factors than a fundamental problem. My other issue — the fact that the speakers are heavy — is more just inconvenient than a real flaw. Whenever I listen, I’m convinced that The Klipsch The Nines II are among the best stereo speakers to come out this year. And the amount of connectivity and features make them a nice alternative to the best soundbars , especially if you still want a bit of that more traditional stereo speaker setup. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Just be aware that these are quite a bit more expensive than the original Klipsch The Nines. That said, The Klipsch The Nines II offer a lot more than the first version as well. (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Klipsch The Nines II review: Price and release date How much does it cost? $2,399 / £2,249 / AU$4,999 When is it available? Available now Where can you get it? Available in the US, UK, and Australia The original Klipsch The Nines have been out for a few years now, so the Spring release of the Klipsch The Nines II in 2026 is perfect timing. Speakers may not benefit from the yearly iterations of something like phones or TVs, but it’s about time for the upgrade considering the improvements in Bluetooth technology and W-iFi streaming over those last few years. Interestingly enough, the Klipsch The Nines II are more than an iterative upgrade. Dolby Atmos (even if it’s a virtualization) and Dirac Live support are on offer in the new version, along with support for more Hi-Res codecs and a wider frequency range, which is why this newer version also comes with a much higher price tag — they’re $700 / £700 more than the originals. That’s quite a price hike. Klipsch The Nines II Powered Stereo Speakers: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Dimensions 18.13” (460.38mm) H x 9.62” (244.5mm) W x 14.75” (374.65mm) D Weight Active speaker: 32.8lbs (14.9kg); Passive speaker: 31.7 lbs (14.43kg)) Active or passive Active Subwoofer No (has sub out) Frequency response 31Hz-25kHz +/- 3dB Dolby Atmos / DTS:X enabled Yes (virtualized) Maximum output 107dB Klipsch The Nines II Powered Stereo Speakers: Features Virtualized Dolby Atmos, and Dirac room correction Wi-Fi streaming for a bunch of different music apps App has a lot of functionality, including custom EQ The Klipsch The Nines II speakers may be limited in terms of features just by their form factor compared to a soundbar system
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