The Ultimate Sound Experience™
When Paul W. Klipsch (PWK), one of America’s most celebrated audio pioneers and Engineering and Science Hall of Fame inductee, founded Klipsch and Associates over 60 years ago, he was hand-building every speaker inside a tin shed in Hope, Arkansas.
PWK was a relentless perfectionist who spearheaded the Hi-Fi movement and revolutionized the way people listened to recorded music when he designed the company’s foundation product – the Klipschorn®.
Still manufactured today, the Klipschorn is the only speaker to be in continuous production for over six decades and remains one of the most highly praised speakers in the world. In fact, this fully horn-loaded product set industry standards for high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low distortion, smooth frequency response and powerful bass. As a result, horn-loaded technology has and always will be the driving force behind Klipsch’s highly acclaimed and stunningly precise sound.
From state-of-the-art home theater to audiophile-quality architectural speakers and from compact iPod® and computer solutions to massive professional cinema systems, Klipsch has a “best-of-class” product for every lifestyle, application and budget. And as the audio world continues to evolve to meet the listening preferences of consumers, Klipsch will look to the future with an eye for the past.
Everything Klipsch does today and 100 years from now will reflect the company’s no-compromise spirit and commitment to delivering the world’s most powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction. So when you partner with Klipsch or buy Klipsch products, you’re part of something much bigger than cabinets and drivers; you’re part of a renowned family that has and will continue to make audio history.
A Single Focus, Many Markets
The Klipsch mission is to be the best-of-class audio solution in all categories in which it competes:
- Home Audio/Home Theater
- Installed Whole-House Contracting
- iPod®/MP3 Audio Solutions
- Computer/Multimedia Systems
- Professional Cinema Sound
- Commercial Sound
Home Audio/Home Theater
From our satellites to our floorstanders, every Klipsch speaker delivers dynamic performances with unmatched precision. So regardless of what Klipsch product line you choose from, you’re hearing the result of over 60 years of class-leading research and development.
Reference Series
The best of the best, our Reference Series represents the pinnacle of high-performance loudspeakers and home theater systems. Combining high-end materials, handcrafted precision and innovative technology, these sophisticated products reproduce unforgettable music and movie soundtracks with complete accuracy and astonishing realism. Sold at audio/video specialty stores worldwide, the Reference Series has solutions for any type of home audio system.
THX® Ultra2 System
This extraordinary custom home theater system brings real cinema sound to the comforts of home by using the same professional-grade technology as Klipsch’s renowned professional cinema systems. Because it expertly delivers the raw explosiveness and fine detail of any film format, our THX Ultra2 system will shatter your expectations for home theater performance.
Synergy Series
Featuring high-quality, ultra-reliable components and refined styling, our Synergy Series is the world’s greatest value in high-performance home entertainment. Whatever the source material, these products deliver everything from the softest whisper to the most intense, heart-stopping action with amazing clarity, definition and intensity. Sold at the mass retail level, the Synergy Series has solutions for any type of home audio system.
KlipschCast™ Wireless Platform
Most home theater products today lack expansibility and confine owners to one room of the house. The new KlipschCast™ series overthrows such limitations by wirelessly streaming CD-quality music, TV or movie sound throughout a home.
The high-performance CS-700 DVD Entertainment System and RoomGroove Music Center work together to establish a flexible, easy-to-install multi-room audio platform without having to wire, cut holes or retrofit in any way.
Virtual Surround Sound Systems
Designed for those who want vibrant home theater performance minus the hook up hassle, our 2.1 virtual surround sound systems are the ticket to dynamic music and movie sound with fewer wires and less components.
The CS-700 DVD Entertainment System and CS-500 DVD Entertainment System utilize digital processing circuitry to simulate the effect of a larger, five-speaker home theater system. Totally convenient, these systems can be operating in as little as 10 minutes and their clean design fits comfortably into any living environment.
Heritage Series
The vintage Klipschorn®, La Scala, Heresy and Cornwall are among the most revered and highly acclaimed loudspeakers in the history of high fidelity audio.
Driven by a love of music and desire to hear an “orchestra” in his home, legendary audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch revolutionized the way the world listens to recorded music when he began building his Heritage line of speakers in 1946. For the first time ever, people were able to experience the power, detail and emotion of a live performance at home.
Assembled by hand from start to finish by skilled craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas, where the legacy of Klipsch began, the Heritage Series is a testament to high-performance audio that stands the test of time.
Installed Whole-House Contracting
With integrated whole-house audio becoming more popular than ever, Klipsch now has over 40 architectural offerings to better serve the residential contracting market.
Whether for home theater or stereo music applications, our easy-to-install in-wall, in-ceiling and outdoor speakers let users enjoy design-friendly, reference-quality sound with zero compromises.
iPod®/MP3 Audio Solutions
Credited with a number of prestigious awards, our class-leading iPod/MP3 speakers put a fresh spin on classic audiophile sound by turning digital music players into high-performance, high-style entertainment centers. And as long as the iPod continues to strike the right note with consumers, we will further our commitment to enhancing the digital music experience.
Computer/Multimedia Systems
Established with the launch of its ProMedia® v.2-400 (the first computer speaker in the world to be THX-certified) in 1999, Klipsch’s multimedia audio division has been praised by the electronic entertainment industry for its groundbreaking, market-leading designs and received countless high-profile awards.
Professional Cinema Sound
If you’ve been to the movies in the last 27 years, chances are you’ve enjoyed Klipsch Professional Cinema Sound. The world’s largest cinema chains, including Regal Cinemas, Malco Theatres and Harkins Theatres, turn to us to provide the power, detail and emotion of today’s complex film soundtracks. In fact, one of every two new theaters in North and South America installs Klipsch.
Commercial Sound
Many of the world’s finest and most recognized brands use high-performance Klipsch commercial loudspeakers to create unique, memorable experiences for their customers.
As the premium commercial audio brand distributed by Muzak, Klipsch speakers have been featured in hundreds of high-profile installations including the Ron Jon Surf Shop in Orlando, the Cold Stone Creamery in Times Square, the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in Manhattan and the Granite Mountain Harley Davidson dealership in Georgia.
Additionally, Klipsch is the official loudspeaker of the Hard Rock Cafe. Our speakers can be found in Hard Rock Cafe restaurants and retail locations; Hard Rock Hotel and Casino “high roller” suites and Hard Rock live performance stages and other venues around the world.
The World Stage
Klipsch will bring rich auditory experiences to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Our speakers are part of the digital cinema and learning center at Renmin University, the official site of the Olympic Committee and Beijing Organizing Committee. Committee members are using these venues as design templates for as many as 40 citywide conference centers to service the games.
Science Behind the Klipsch Sound
Paul Klipsch believed four principles to be the foundation for great sound. They continue to drive the design of every new Klipsch speaker, today and tomorrow.
High Efficiency
Every Klipsch speaker is horn-loaded because the horn shape is perfect for accurate and dynamic sound transmission.
Dynamic Range
Klipsch horn technology reproduces the softest sounds with remarkable clarity and detail and the loudest sounds with no harshness or distortion.
Controlled Directivity
Klipsch horn technology assists in accurately directing sound, which, in turn, creates a more lifelike soundstage.
Flat Frequency Response
We believe in delivering sound just as directors and musicians intend. Therefore, our stunningly accurate speakers offer no unnatural highs, mids or lows.
Exclusive Klipsch Technologies
- Tractrix® Horns have always been the driving force behind Klipsch’s stunningly precise acoustics. Featured in every Klipsch speaker, except for subwoofer models, this proprietary technology provides a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power.
- A scaled down version of Tractrix Horn technology, Klipsch MicroTractrix™ Horns allow the company’s compact satellites, iPod solutions and computer speakers to deliver the same dynamic, unmatched sound transmission as the larger models.
- A signature feature on the Reference Series speakers, Klipsch’s Cerametallic™ woofers exhibit a very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and superb damping, resulting in a powerful and solid bass foundation.
- Exclusive Tapered Array™ technology, featured on all Klipsch center channel speakers, takes the home theater experience to the next level by uncovering every word, whisper and sigh.
- As the cornerstone of every Klipsch surround speaker, proprietary Wide Dispersion Surround Technology™ (WDST) provides astounding sonic detail for rooms with less-than-ideal placement configurations.
- Exclusive Corner Port™ technology, featured on Klipsch’s RW-12d and RW-10d models, lengthens the subwoofer’s port tube and smoothes the airflow within it, dramatically enhancing bass extension and output without increasing cabinet size.
- Featured on Klipsch Reference Series subwoofers, exclusive Digitally Controlled Subwoofer™ technology (DCS) allows home theater fans and music lovers to easily customize the level of bass performance that goes into their entertainment experiences.
A Family Tradition
Paul’s cousin Fred Klipsch and his wife Judy purchased the company in 1989. Devoted leaders, Fred and Judy set the vision and strategy for the company. With the help of their world-class team and valuable business partners, this dynamic duet has turned Klipsch into a highly regarded global brand and technology powerhouse. Under their ownership, Klipsch has grown more than 880 percent with an average growth of over 20 percent per year.
World-Class Operations
In 2000, Klipsch moved into it current 120,000-square-foot worldwide headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, which features a state-of-the-art audio research and development facility.
To that end, the 30,000-square-foot Klipsch Engineering and Technology Center is one of the most advanced audio research facilities in the U.S. It boasts two anechoic chambers (echo-free rooms), digital electronics workstations, full-featured transducer lab, engineering model shop and industrial design lab.
Worldwide Distribution
The Klipsch Group parent company oversees the business operations for the Klipsch Audio Technologies, Jamo International and Audio Products International speaker companies as well as the brands' distribution management companies. The Klipsch Group is focused on leveraging its highly acclaimed speaker brands to offer a unique and powerful single supply source for its retailers, distributors and contractors globally.
Headquarters:
Klipsch Group, Inc. – Indianapolis, Indiana
Klipsch Group Europe – Niva, Denmark
Klipsch Audio Technologies – Indianapolis, Indiana
Jamo International – Viborg, Denmark
Audio Products International – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturing:
Hope, Arkansas
Sales Offices:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Niva, Denmark
s-Heerenberg, The Netherlands
Paris, France
Rome, Italy
Distribution Centers:
Hope, Arkansas
Buena Park, California
s-Heerenberg, The Netherlands
Yantian, China
Futian, China
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Klipsch Customers Are Engaged
Klipsch.com is home to over 25,000 active audio forum members. This community is one of the largest of its kind, appealing to hi-fi, home theater and gaming enthusiasts alike.
These forum members are so passionate about Klipsch that many of them travel hundreds, if not thousands, of miles to attend our annual Pilgrimage where they receive a behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities.
The Klipsch web site attracts 200,000 visitors monthly. Three out of five are new visitors.
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