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Klipsch Klipschorn: Review

Posted to Speakers 2008-06-04

Since 1946, the Klipsch Klipschorn loudspeaker has provided power and detail for thousands of music enthusiasts. Branded now under the Heritage Series, the Klipschorn loudspeaker sets the standard for efficiency, dynamics and high sensitivity that is consistently unmatched by all major loudspeaker manufacturers. Any music lover will appreciate this exceptional floor-standing speaker that both rocks the house and emits amazing dynamics when called upon.

Also known as a corner-horn, the Klipschorn speaker is so powerful that it can deliver 121 decibels of peak power when needed. Tired of working your amplifier too hard? This speaker is so efficient that providing only one watt of power produces 105 decibels (at one meter) of sound pressure. That is some intense dynamics pumping out of the speaker with very little effort!

Rating:

4.4 out of 5

Value

With 62 years of speaker manufacturing under their belts, Klipsch continues to produce one of the highest customer-rated speakers in the industry. The Klipschorn speaker is no exception with its awesome concert producing sound and five-year warranty you can't go wrong. While pricey, if you buy quality, the price is well worth it.

Features

The Klipschorn freestanding speaker stands four feet tall and weights 175 pounds each and is still compact enough to fit in any corner of the room. The loudspeaker is a three-way sound system design with a horn tweeter, mid-range and a folded woofer. Using the double 5-way (bi-wire capable) binding post with plugs makes the wiring connections hassle free.

Performance

This is a unique loudspeaker. Custom-built in the USA (Hope, Ark.) with the highest quality materials and reflecting the finest workmanship, the Klipschorn is built to last well-beyond your expectations. Designed to fit into your room corners, the Klipschorn reduces corner standing waves (reducing room noise). Although no speaker is perfect (and in the ears of the beholder), these speakers are amazing.

Summary

Available in Walnut Lacquer, Cherry Lacquer, or Black Lacquer, the Klipschorn has both an impressive sound, but great styling. While the speakers are large, they don't take over the room due to the corner-design. Once you have been mesmerized by the sound that comes out of the Klipsch Klipschorn speaker you will never want to hear any other speakers.

Pros

Horn-loaded loudspeaker
Extremely efficient with low distortion
Corner design
American made
Cherry, Walnut or Black Ash wood veneer finish

Cons

There are no cons for this product