Klipschorn Floorstanding Loudspeaker

Commonly called a corner-horn speaker, the remarkably uncommon Klipschorn includes a highly efficient horn loaded tweeter and midrange compression driver. Its patented folded-horn 15" woofer delivers powerful low frequencies.

Considered a watershed industry event, the introduction of the Klipschorn set the standard for high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low distortion, and smooth frequency response. These principles, which drive the creation of every single Klipsch loudspeaker, are what make the Klipschorn as sought after today as it was decades ago.

As the only speaker in the world to be in continuous production for 60 years, the Klipschorn has remained relatively unchanged since its inception. In 2005, the company made some minor cosmetic and functional revisions to this legendary speaker, including the elimination of the inset collar, or spacer, between the upper and lower cabinets for a cleaner aesthetic appearance. A horizontal wall seal was added to improve the low frequency horn's response accuracy.

• Highly efficient: 105 dB 1W / 1M
• Fully horn-loaded, full range, three-way system with a patented folded-horn 15" woofer delivers powerful low frequencies
• 2” midrange and 1” tweeter compression drivers.
• Capable of extreme output levels with ultra low distortion and astonishing dynamic range
• Available in a high-quality Cherry, Walnut or Black Ash wood veneer finish

La Scala II Floorstanding Loudspeaker

When the La Scala first launched in 1963, audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch made it for Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Winthrop Rockefeller to use as a public address speaker. Because some considered it a "portable" and more affordable version of the revolutionary Klipschorn, the La Scala found success beyond the campaign. Despite its raw, unfinished appearance, the fully horn-loaded, three-way La Scala sounded so good people still wanted to put it in their living rooms.

Remaining virtually unchanged since those early campaign days, Klipsch decided to cosmetically improve the raw-looking La Scala by totally redesinging the way the cabinet was constructed. The goal was the achieve a more finished appearance and improve cabinet ridgidity. It is now available in a variety of high-quality wood veneer finishes, including cherry, walnut and black ash. The La Scala II also includes a grille to cover the mid and high frequency horns. The bass horn cabinet walls are now constructed of 1-inch thick MDF rather than ¾-inch plywood to offer more support, decrease resonance and deliver cleaner bass response.

• Fully horn-loaded, 3-way system with a folded-horn 15" woofer, 2” midrange and 1’ tweeter compression drivers.
• Capable of extreme output levels with ultra low distortion and astonishing dynamic range
• Available in a high-quality Cherry, Walnut or Black Ash wood veneer finish

Cornwall III Floorstanding Loudspeaker

Initially introduced in 1959, the Cornwall speaker was designed to serve as a larger, full-range alternative to the Heresy when used as a center channel speaker between two widely spaced Klipschorns. When it was discontinued in 1990, there was an outcry from consumers resulting in a letter-writing campaign and even a petition to bring back this storied loudspeaker.

This famed speaker, now dubbed the Cornwall III, is back and better than ever. 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 bass response of the Klipschorn with sensitivity and output approaching the fully horn-loaded models. The Cornwall III now includes a riser-base, which was optional in previous versions.

• A three-way design using horn-loaded Midrange and high frequency compression drivers for the midrange and treble.
• Direct-radiating 15-inch woofer for powerful low frequencies.
• Available in a high-quality Cherry, Walnut or Black Ash wood veneer finish

Heresy III Floorstanding Loudspeaker

First introduced in 1957, the Heresy, a three-way design, started out as a compact center channel speaker to accompany the Klipschorn in three-speaker stereo arrays. In 1985, we made some changes and improvements to this model and re-released it as the Heresy II. Today, the new Heresy III has a more powerful woofer, a bi-wire network, and a titanium diaphragm tweeter with a larger magnet assembly. The midrange compression driver also features a new titanium diaphragm.

All of these changes result in improved tonal balance and increased output. In fact the Heresy III is three decibels louder (96 to 99dB), improving on its already high sensitivity.

In addition to delivering smooth, dynamic and low distortion sound, the Heresy III is available in a high-quality cherry, walnut or black ash wood veneer finish. Included is a slant riser base for floor placement that can be removed for cabinet installations.

• A three-way design using horn-loaded Titanium diaphragm midrange and high frequency compression drivers.
• Direct-radiating 12-inch woofer for powerful low frequencies.
• 99 dB sensitivity delivers Smooth, dynamic and low distortion sound
• Compact form factor permits a wide range of placement flexibility
• Available in a high-quality Cherry, Walnut or Black Ash wood veneer finish

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