Klipsch SPL-120 vs Sony SA-CS9
The Klipsch SPL-120 has more amplifier power (300 W vs 115 W), has a bigger driver (12 in vs 10 in) and plays lower (24 Hz vs 28 Hz). The Sony SA-CS9 has speaker-level inputs and costs less ($239 vs $600).
What each one works with
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| SPL-120 | SA-CS9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers it connects to | 26 of 26 | 26 of 26 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| SPL-120 | SA-CS9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier | 300 W | 115 W |
| Drivers | 1 × 305 mm | 1 × 250 mm |
| Low end | 24 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Inputs | Line | Line, speaker-level |
| Size | 15×18×20 in | 12×14×16 in |
| Weight | 20.4 kg (45 lb) | 11.5 kg (25.4 lb) |
| MSRP | $600 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $239 each (MSRP, September 2014) |
Every spec and pairing: Klipsch SPL-120, Sony SA-CS9.
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References
- Klipsch SPL-120: Spec sheet, assets.klipsch.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Klipsch SPL-120: Retailer listing, bhphotovideo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SA-CS9: Owner's manual, pdf-manuals.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SA-CS9: Owner's manual, manualslib.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SA-CS9: Independent measurement, perfectacoustic.co.uk, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SA-CS9: Independent measurement, hometechnologyreview.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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