KLH Model Five Ochranná mriežka na reproduktory Old World Linen

KLH Model Five Old World Linen Grille — Authentic Mid-Century Styling for a Modern Classic

The KLH Model Five Old World Linen Grille (Pair) is the factory-designed replacement grille cloth for the KLH Model Five acoustic suspension floorstanding speaker. Each grille is wrapped in a soft, textured linen fabric that captures the warm, mid-century modern aesthetic Henry Kloss introduced with the original Model Five in 1968. The grilles attach to the speaker baffle via low-profile magnets, allowing the owner to remove and reattach them in seconds without tools or hardware.

Designed to complement both the West African Mahogany and English Walnut cabinet finishes, this grille set lets owners refresh the look of their speakers or coordinate a mismatched pair into a unified visual identity. The included cast-zinc vintage KLH logo in the bottom corner ties the visual identity back to KLH's heritage, while the acoustically transparent cloth preserves the speaker's open, uncolored sound.

What Makes This Grille Distinct

Two design choices set the Old World Linen grille apart from generic third-party replacements. First, the fabric is a textured linen weave specifically selected to match KLH's mid-century modern visual language, not a generic black knit. Second, the grille frame carries a cast-zinc KLH logo based on the original 1968 design, an authentic detail that ties the accessory back to the speaker's heritage. A discreet pull tab on the bottom edge makes lift-off easy without prying at the frame.

Speaker Compatibility — KLH Model Five Floorstanding

Engineered exclusively for the KLH Model Five three-way acoustic suspension floorstanding speaker, this grille set is not a universal fit. Owners who purchased the West African Mahogany or English Walnut finish can swap the included grille for this Old World Linen variant to refresh the look, while Nordic Noir owners should choose the matching Medici Grey Linen grille instead. Frame dimensions are Model Five specific, so the grille will not seat correctly on the smaller Model Three bookshelf or the larger Model Seven floorstander.

• Compatible Speaker: KLH Model Five floorstanding speaker (3-way, 10" acoustic suspension) — direct factory fit on the speaker baffle
• Compatible Finishes: West African Mahogany, English Walnut — both cabinet colors pair naturally with the linen cloth
• Not Compatible With: KLH Model Three, Model Seven, or other KLH models — frame dimensions are Model Five specific

Magnetic Mounting and Build Details

Built around KLH's low-profile magnet system, the grilles use the same mounting method as the factory-installed grilles that ship with the Model Five. The internal frame is rigid enough to hold its shape over years of repeated removal and reattachment, and the cloth is acoustically transparent so it does not measurably color the sound of the speaker. Each grille carries a cast-zinc KLH logo in the lower corner, faithful to the original 1968 design language.

• Mounting System: Low-profile magnets — tool-free attachment and removal from the speaker baffle
• Grille Cloth: Textured Old World Linen weave — acoustically transparent fabric that preserves open sound
• Logo Detail: Cast-zinc vintage KLH logo (bottom corner) — based on the original 1968 design
• Removal Feature: Discreet pull tab on the bottom edge — easy lift-off without prying the frame

What's in the Box

Sold as a matched pair, the grille set covers both speakers in a stereo installation. KLH backs the Model Five and its accessories with a 10-year warranty, the same coverage that ships with the speaker itself. That makes the grille a low-risk refresh or replacement part for owners who want to restore a damaged original or simply change the visual character of their system.

• Package Contents: Two (2) Old World Linen grilles — matched pair for left and right speaker
• Warranty: 10-Year Warranty — same coverage as the Model Five speaker itself

Who Should Buy the Old World Linen Grille

Designed for KLH Model Five owners who want to refresh the look of their speakers, replace a damaged original grille, or coordinate a pair of mismatched-finish speakers into a unified visual identity. Owners of the West African Mahogany finish will find this is the factory-matched cloth, while English Walnut owners can use it as an alternative to the Stonewash Linen grille for a warmer, more traditional mid-century look. The Old World Linen grille is the right choice for KLH Model Five owners who need an authentic, factory-designed replacement that preserves the speaker's heritage aesthetic.

KLH and the Model Five Heritage

KLH was established in 1957 by Henry Kloss, Malcolm Low, and Josef Hofmann. Kloss had previously co-developed the acoustic suspension loudspeaker principle with Edgar Villchur at Acoustic Research, and he brought that philosophy with him when he founded KLH. The original KLH Model Five loudspeaker was first introduced in 1968 and was one of the best-selling speakers throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. The current Model Five, reissued in spring 2021, preserves the original acoustic suspension design and cabinet dimensions while updating cosmetics and transducer technology. The Old World Linen grille is part of that reissue program, designed to honor the visual language of the original 1968 speaker.