Operation Manual

We Want Your Klipsch Product to Look and
Sound as Good as When it Left the Factory.
Please Check Promptly for Transit Damage.
Each Klipsch product is individually tested for sonic quality and inspected for superior appearance
before it leaves the Hope, Arkansas factory. Your loudspeaker left the factory in perfect condition in
packaging carefully engineered to protect both the working parts and finish. However, in certain
extreme circumstances, the products may be damaged in transit.
To ensure that your loudspeaker is in its original condition, please inspect it immediately. If any dam-
age is discovered, notify the transportation company responsible for safe delivery. Make a request for
inspection and hold the product in its original shipping carton for the inspector. After a joint inspec-
tion report is made, file a claim with the transportation company.
Klipsch KAW 1.1 All-weather Speakers
The KAW 1.1 speaker is a two-way design using a horn-loaded high frequency compression driver,
complementing a high performance bass driver for the low frequencies. A breakthrough in horn
design, Klipsch engineers developed an all-new Tractrix
®
Horn with a 90º x 40º coverage pattern for
enhanced outdoor performance. This horn is attached to a 1" diameter diaphragm compression
driver for clean and efficient reproduction of the high and midrange frequencies.
The KAW 1.1’s design provides precise imaging and exceptional detail in the critical vocal ranges. With
high efficiency, low distortion, controlled coverage and flat frequency response, the KAW 1.1 delivers
the sound Klipsch is famous for. Constructed from UV-resistant, high-impact polystyrene, the cabinet is
remarkably durable against the elements and can be painted to match any trim or siding color.
PLACEMENT OF THE KAW 1.1
There are a number of applications where the Klipsch KAW 1.1 is the perfect solution for outdoor
sound — patios, decks, swimming pools, porches or any other place where exposure to the elements
makes conventional loudspeaker usage unacceptable.
Many of the placement recommendations for indoor use also apply in outdoor applications. The
most common difference is the desire or need to mount the speakers above ear level on a wall or
under an overhang. To achieve the best performance from your KAW 1.1s, place both speakers on
the same wall facing the listening area. Space them six to 15 feet apart with the tweeters as close to
ear level as possible. For a higher quality stereo image, angle, or toe in, the speakers toward the pri-
mary listening area. This is especially important in installations that place the speakers well above
ear level. Some additional bass will result if you place the speakers in a corner or near a wall: This
provides greater bass coupling due to the additional reflected energy from the walls.
Wall Mounting
Included with your KAW 1.1 speakers are OmniMount
®
mounting brackets that provide tremendous
placement flexibility. Weather-resistant to ensure years of reliable service, these brackets are the rec-
ommended method of mounting and supporting your speakers. The end of the bracket arm screws
into the threaded insert in the rear panel of the speaker. The bracket’s clamp and ball assembly can
be swiveled and locked into place to accommodate wall or ceiling (eave) mounting.