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O ve r 70 yea rs a g o SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL OCCURRED IN A TINY TIN SHED IN HOPE, ARKANSAS Listeners appreciate a lack of distortion. -Paul W. Klipsch Founder In 1946 Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) – genius, madman and maverick – designed and hand-built the legendary Klipschorn® loudspeaker with the goal of bringing live music into his living room. He was an American audio pioneer and a true eccentric. PWK gave rise to speaker research and invention that would forever impact generations of music lovers.
seriously We take your enjoyment H AN D ASS E M B L E D IN HO PE , A R Klipsch has been making some of the worlds finest loudspeakers, in the same location where our first factory was built, for over 70 years. From selecting choice wood veneers, through hand assembly and finishing, to final sound quality testing – skilled craftsmen ensure our products will occupy a place of pride in the homes of music connoisseurs around the globe.
sound legendary SOME SAY T H E HISTO RY O F hi-fi STA RTS H ER E An engineering breakthrough when it was introduced, the Klipschorn® remains one of the most highly praised loudspeakers in the world and is the only model that has been in continuous production for over 70 years. With extremely high sensitivity, this three-way loudspeaker utilizes the walls and corners of the listening room as part of its design.
F ULLY H O RN - LOA D E D The only fully horn-loaded loudspeaker available designed to operate in a corner, the Klipschorn is the epitome of efficiency. The result is clean, dynamic sound throughout the entire musical range. Touting an unbelievable 105 dB sensitivity, the Klipschorn is ideal for high-end valve amplifiers and audiophile vinyl pressings.
BEAUTIFUL PRESENCE Named in tribute to the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy, the original Klipsch La Scala® was unveiled in 1963 to serve as a public address speaker for the gubernatorial campaign of Winthrop Rockefeller. Providing Klipschornlike performance from a smaller cabinet, this three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker produces sparkling highs, smooth midrange and amazing lowdistortion bass response. The La Scala is a premium performer that lives up to its billing.
BOOK MATCHED REAL WOOD VENEER Wood veneer leaves are delicately sliced from the timber and precisely arranged to provide a mirror grain image at the splice joint. This gives each speaker pair a unique, aesthetically appealing appearance. Each cabinet is carefully matched so speaker pairs are practically indistinguishable from one another. They are then inspected and labeled with sequential serial numbers, ensuring that every Heritage series speaker leaves the factory as a meticulously crafted set.
™ GROU N D BREAKING PE R FO R M A NCE The Cornwall was introduced in 1959 to serve as a larger, full-range alternative to the Heresy®. A three-way design using horn-loaded compression drivers for the midrange and treble, and a direct-radiating 15-inch woofer for the low frequencies, the Cornwall delivers the full-range response of the Klipschorn with sensitivity and output approaching the fully horn-loaded models.
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™ FORT I F I ED WI TH F ID E L ITY First introduced in 1985, the Forte quickly established itself as the most popular Klipsch model. The elegant design and outstanding performance makes the Forte a standout among its competitors. Hosting a three-way configuration utilizing a 12” woofer and horn-loaded midrange and tweeter, the Forte sports all new state of the art drivers for a smooth and powerful delivery.
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T H E O RI GI N AL HI- F I HOT RO D First introduced in 1957, the Heresy® was arguably the firstever center channel loudspeaker, used with the Klipschorn in three-speaker stereo arrays. Topping many audiophiles’ best rock-n-roll speaker lists because of its incredible output and clarity, the Klipsch Heresy is a compact, threeway design that uses horn-loaded compression drivers for midrange and treble reproduction, and a direct radiating 12-inch woofer for the low frequencies.
WE N EVER, ever STO P INNOVATING For over 70 years, Klipsch has designed and engineered its products in-house with some of the most talented, skilled and passionate people in the industry - starting with our founder, Paul W. Klipsch (PWK), in a tin shed in Hope, Arkansas. Today, our advanced acoustic research and development continues at our state-of-the-art facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
POWER D E TA I L emotion TWO A MER I CA N legends C RA N K I T UP The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is home to some of the most iconic and legendary stories and memorabilia in music history. The museum and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are monuments for both preserving and celebrating the live music experience. Similarly, Klipsch was founded to create amazing loudspeakers and headphones that could efficiently and accurately reproduce live music’s power, detail and emotion.
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