A
Bygone Era Of Excellence In Audio Quality -- Revived!
If you long for the long-gone days when it was acceptable for a speaker
to be big as a truck, the limited edition comeback of Klipsch's
Klipschorn will be sweet music to your decibel-damaged ears. In
celebration of their 60th anniversary, Klipsch re-issues this timeless
classic. An engineering breakthrough when it was first introduced, the
Klipschorn set the industry standard for high sensitivity, wide dynamic
range, low distortion, smooth frequency response, and powerful bass. In
fact, the technology of this three-way, horn-loaded loudspeaker is as
valid today as it was 60 years ago. Some things, like excellence, never
change.
In
The Words Of The Original Mr. Klipsch
"I wanted something with a closer approach to accuracy in reproduction."
Sixty years and a zillion devotees later, you might say Klipsch got his
wish.
Like the original, the 60th anniversary Klipschorn spans more than nine
full octaves with rich, full, smooth, ultra-low distortion sound, only
now it comes with solid panels that enclose its rear high- and
low-frequency cabinets. In addition to amping up the pretty factor,
this never-before-seen feature eliminates corner fit and response
issues. It also accommodates toe in placement, another Klipschorn
first. Other than that, purists will breath a sigh of relief to find
that the driver content and basic cabinet configuration remains
untouched. Does it have the Model K-33-E 15" fiber-composite cone
woofer with trihedral exponential folded horn? Check. Does it have the
Model K-55-X 2" Phenolic Diaphragm Compression Midrange Driver With
Exponential MF Horn? Check. The 1" Phenolic Diaphragm Compression
Driver Tweeter? Check. For signal purity and driver integration, each
speaker also has an updated crossover network made with premium
components, featuring high-end Van den Hul CS14 copper-silver
multi-strand internal wiring. Magnetic grille posts allow for secure
attachment and easy removal of the low frequency grilles, while
top-grade WBT binding posts ensure optimal signal transfer and a secure
connection to any type of cable. Would Mr. Klipsch have been uber-proud
of this speaker? Check.
Do you need it in your living room? Check.
What's
That Sound?
As part of the highly esteemed Heritage series, the Klipschorn benefits
from decades of stringent engineering and class-leading research and
development. Like all Klipsch products, the Klipschorn features
Horn-loaded Technology--the guiding design for the first Klipschorn
developed in 1946 and for each and every one that has followed in the
60 years of its uninterupted production. Horn-loading allows the
speaker to deliver very high sensitivity, low distortion, flat
frequency response, and broad, controlled dispersion. This translates
to unequaled power, detail, and dynamics, the hallmarks of "The Klipsch
Sound."
Cosmetic
Distinction
With a limited run of only 200 pairs, the 60th anniversary Klipschorn
is a signed and numbered, meticulously crafted work of audio artistry,
designed to enable the high quality sonic performance of the concert
hall, in your living room. It is also meticulously crafted to look
remarkably cool in all its retro glory, adorned with distinct aesthetic
features that will never be available again. While each speaker's
high-frequency cabinet is decked out in a high gloss black piano
finish, the front panel of the low-frequency cabinet comes in a
sophisticated lacewood veneer. The black anodized solid aluminum kick
plate at the bottom of the speaker features a silver PWK (Paul Wilbur
Kipsch, the company founder) logo with an inset real diamond, the stone
that symbolically represents a 60 year anniversary. For the first time
ever, the rear of the speaker has received a cosmetic and functional
"facelift" as well. Solid panels now enclose the rear high frequency
and low frequency cabinets to add a more elegant appearance, eliminate
any corner and response issues, and, for the first time in the
Klipschorn's history, allow for toe in or out placement. Two windows
are cut in the back of each anniversary Klipschorn: one to display the
upgraded crossover network and the other encasing an engraved silver
plaque that honors PWK and lists the speaker's limited production
number. Assembled by skilled craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas, where the
Klipsch legacy began, these speakers have a legacy like no other. This
time, when you whip out your Visa, you're buying a piece of history.
The
KLIPSCHORN 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Details :
In
celebration of its 60th anniversary, Klipsch has designed a special
limited edition of the legendary Klipschorn. Originally developed by
audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch in 1946, the Klipschorn set the industry
standard for high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low distortion,
smooth frequency response, and powerful bass. It's back.
Power Handling: 100 W Maximum Continuous (400 W Peak)
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Compatible
Tweeter: 1" Phenolic Diaphragm Compression Driver / Horn (Model K-77-D)
Midrange: 2" Phenolic Diaphragm Compression Driver (Model K-55-X) With
Exponential MF Horn
Woofer: 15" Fiber-Composite Cone With Trihedral Exponential Folded Horn
(Model K-33-E)
Crossover Frequency: HF/4500Hz, MF/ 450Hz
Frequency Response: 33Hz-17kHz +/-4dB
Sensitivity: 105 dB @ 1 Watt/1 Meter
Enclosure:Fully Horn-Loaded Enclosure, Birch Plywood And MDF (Medium
Density Fiberboard)
Video-Shielded Magnets
Maxiumum SPL: 121 dB
High-End Van den Hul CS14 Copper-Silver, Multi-Strand Internal
Crossover Wiring
Magnetic Grille Posts
Top-Grade WBT Binding Posts
Dimensions: 50.75" H x 31.25" W x 28.25" D
Weight: 225 Lbs.
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