KLH Model Five Ochranná mriežka na reproduktory Basalt Black

KLH Model Five Basalt Black Knit Grille — Bold Modern Edge for an Iconic Speaker

The KLH Model Five Basalt Black Knit Grille (Pair) is a custom magnetic speaker grille accessory designed to give the iconic Model Five floorstanding speaker a bold, modern visual identity. The Basalt Black Knit fabric replaces the standard linen grille cloth while preserving the speaker's acoustic transparency, so listeners get the same detailed soundstage with a darker, more dramatic aesthetic. Sold as a matched pair, the grilles attach via low-profile magnets and pull off cleanly with the integrated bottom tab. This is the official KLH accessory for owners who want their Model Five to make a confident, contemporary statement in the listening room.

What Makes the Basalt Black Grille Unique

What sets this grille apart from generic aftermarket covers is its engineered acoustic transparency — the knit fabric is woven specifically so it does not color or attenuate the sound coming from the speaker's drivers. The magnetic attachment system uses the same low-profile magnets built into the Model Five baffle, so installation requires no tools, no adhesive, and no modification to the speaker. The Basalt Black colorway is a deliberate departure from the standard Stonewash Linen and Old-World Linen options, designed to give the English Walnut and West African Mahogany finishes a sharper, more architectural look.

Compatibility and Fit — Engineered for the Model Five

This grille is engineered exclusively for the KLH Model Five floorstanding speaker and is not compatible with other models in the line such as the Model Three bookshelf or Model Nine. It is offered as the recommended grille option for both the English Walnut and West African Mahogany finishes, while the Nordic Noir cabinet ships standard with the Medici Grey Linen grille. Owners who already own a Model Five in either of those two wood finishes can swap their existing linen grilles for the Basalt Black pair without any modification to the speaker itself.

• Compatible Speaker: KLH Model Five floorstanding
• Compatible Finishes: English Walnut, West African Mahogany
• Not Compatible With: Model Three, Model Nine, or other KLH models

Mounting and Materials — Magnetic, Tool-Free Installation

The grilles attach via the Model Five's integrated low-profile magnet system, which holds them flush against the front baffle while allowing quick removal for cleaning or aesthetic changes. The knit fabric is acoustically transparent by design — the weave passes sound through without measurable diffraction or high-frequency roll-off. Each grille is finished with the cast-zinc KLH logo badge, matching the original 1968 design language used across the Model Five line.

• Mounting System: Low-profile integrated magnets
• Fabric: Acoustically transparent Basalt Black knit
• Logo Badge: Cast-zinc KLH emblem (1968 design)

Package and Warranty — Matched Pair with Full Coverage

Sold as a matched pair, with one grille for each speaker in a stereo setup. The accessory carries the same 10-Year Warranty as the Model Five loudspeaker itself when purchased through authorized dealers. Each pair ships in protective packaging designed to keep the knit fabric flat and free of creases during transit.

• Package Contents: Pair (2 grilles, one per speaker)
• Warranty: 10 years (authorized dealers)

Who the Basalt Black Knit Grille Is For

The Basalt Black Knit Grille is the right choice for Model Five owners in English Walnut or West African Mahogany who want a darker, more contemporary visual identity without compromising acoustic performance. It suits listeners who prefer the look of a black driver baffle over the lighter linen options, and who want a quick, reversible aesthetic change rather than a permanent modification. Interior-design-conscious audiophiles who want their speakers to disappear into a darker room scheme will appreciate how the Basalt Black knit shifts the speaker's presence from mid-century warmth to modern minimalism.

KLH and the Model Five Legacy

KLH was founded by Henry Kloss, the engineer behind some of the most influential acoustic-suspension loudspeaker designs of the mid-20th century. The original Model Five, introduced in the mid-1960s, helped establish the brand as an industry leader in high-fidelity audio. Today's updated Model Five — and its family of interchangeable grille accessories including the Basalt Black Knit — continues that legacy under Chief Engineer Kerry Geist, whose three decades of acoustics experience inform every component from the ¾" MDF enclosure to the thirteen-component crossover network.