Klipsch
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Paul W. Klipsch |
Klipsch is an American loudspeaker company founded in 1946 in Hope, Arkansas, by Paul W. Klipsch, an engineer and inventor. His first design, the Klipschorn, is a corner-horn loudspeaker that uses the walls of the room to extend its bass horn, and it has been in production in updated form ever since, making it one of the longest-running loudspeakers in history. Klipsch is known for horn-loaded designs that are extremely efficient and dynamic, able to play loudly from modest amplifier power. The Heritage series, including the La Scala, Cornwall, Heresy and Forte, keeps the classic designs alive, while the Reference and RP series bring horn tweeters to more affordable speakers. Klipsch also makes home-cinema speakers, headphones and powered speakers, and it owns several other brands, including Jamo. Klipsch speakers are known for their lively, punchy sound. Its horn designs have influenced many other manufacturers, and vintage Klipsch speakers are much sought after.
Notable Klipsch products
- Klipschorn
- La Scala
- Cornwall
- Heresy
- Forte
- RP series
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More about Klipsch
Klipsch Horns In the 1930's, Klipsch founder Paul W. Klipsch began exploring the possibility of reproducing the sound of an orchestra in his home. From the boom of a bass drum to the tinkle of a triangle, his challenge was to design a loudspeaker that would reproduce the force, as well as the subtleties of a live performance. The solution came in the form of a technology used for years in movie theatres and concert halls.
Horn technology, and Paul's resulting design, the legendary Klipschorn®, offered an unequalled combination of high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low distortion, smooth frequency response and powerful bass. For 50 years, the Klipschorn's unique character and accurate sonic reproduction have made it unrivalled in the industry: Its vintage design houses technology that is as relevant today as it was in the 1930's.
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