Paul W Klipsch hand crafting Klipsch Heritage speaker 2000x2000
Paul W Klipsch hand crafting Klipsch Heritage speaker with fade 2000x1333

The legacy continues

Our founding visionary and madman, Paul W. Klipsch, set out to bring all the detail and emotion of a live concert hall to homes across the globe back in 1946 with the creation of the Klipschorn speaker. Nearly 80 years later, Klipsch Heritage speakers are still being hand built in his original factory in Hope, Arkansas.

Paul W Klipsch hand crafting Klipsch Heritage speaker 2000x2000
Paul W Klipsch hand crafting Klipsch Heritage speaker with fade 2000x1333

The legacy continues

Our founding visionary and madman, Paul W. Klipsch, set out to bring all the detail and emotion of a live concert hall to homes across the globe back in 1946 with the creation of the Klipschorn speaker. Nearly 80 years later, Klipsch Heritage speakers are still being hand built in his original factory in Hope, Arkansas.

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Active Crossover

Our newest update to the Heritage line gives the Klipschorn and La Scala an all-new passive-to-active option, so you can build your own acoustic legacy and pass down superior sound for generations to come.

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POWER. DETAIL. EMOTION.

PWK’s dream lives on in every legendary Heritage loudspeaker we make. Built to last a lifetime, each high-performance, handsomely crafted speaker will bring joy to your home for decades to come.

Heritage Series Lineup General 2025 2000x1200
Heritage Series Lineup General 2025 2000x1333

POWER. DETAIL. EMOTION.

PWK’s dream lives on in every legendary Heritage loudspeaker we make. Built to last a lifetime, each high-performance, handsomely crafted speaker will bring joy to your home for decades to come.

Klipsch Jubilee Carousel 9
Klipsch Jubilee Carousel 10
American Walnut Black Ash
Jubilee American Walnut Black Ash
ALL-NEW
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 WN Hero L 2000x2000
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 AA Hero L 2000x2000
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 BA Hero L 2000x2000
American Walnut Ref III Black Ash
Klipschorn AK7 American Walnut Ref III Black Ash
Klipschorn Walnut Angle Right Grille
Klipschorn Black Angle Right Grille
Walnut Satin Black
Klipschorn AK6 Walnut Satin Black
ALL-NEW
Klipsch La Scala AL6 WN Hero L 2000x2000
Klipsch La Scala AL6 AA Hero L 2000x2000
Klipsch La Scala AL6 BA Hero L 2000x2000
American Walnut Ref III Black Ash
La Scala AL6 American Walnut Ref III Black Ash
La Scala AL5 Walnut Right Grille
La Scala AL5 Black Ash Right Grille
Walnut Satin Black
La Scala AL5 Walnut Satin Black
ALL-NEW
Active Crossover Black Hero 2000x2000
Active Crossover Black Hero 2000x2000
Klipschorn AK7 La Scala AL6
Active Crossover Klipschorn AK7 La Scala AL6
NEW FINISH AVAILABLE
Forte IV Carousel 2 American Walnut
Forte IV Carousel 6 Distressed Oak
Forte IV Carousel 4 Black Ash
American Walnut Distressed Oak Black Ash
Forte IV American Walnut Distressed Oak Black Ash
NEW FINISH AVAILABLE
Cornwall I Vwalnutpair
Cornwall I Vblackanglepair
American Walnut Satin Black
Cornwall IV American Walnut Satin Black
NEW FINISH AVAILABLE
Heresy IV Black Ash Right
Heresy IV American Walnut Right
Heresy IV Distressed Oak Right
Black Ash Walnut Distressed Oak
Heresy IV Black Ash Walnut Distressed Oak

Four Core Principles

Our founder, Paul W. Klipsch identified four core principles that would be the foundation for his audio designs, principles we still proudly infuse into every Klipsch product.

Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles High Efficiency Low Distortion graph over historic drawings 2000x2000
Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles High Efficiency Low Distortion graph over historic drawings 2000x2000

High efficiency

Perhaps the most important principle – Klipsch’s Law: Efficiency is inversely proportional to distortion. This means that the more efficient a speaker is, the less distortion it produces. Distortion is the introduction of unwanted sound that is not present in the original recording. Klipsch technology is highly efficient – providing more accurate audio and requiring less amplifier power. The result is louder, clearer, distortion-free sound.

Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles Controlled Directivity diagram of sound pointed toward sweet spot 2000x2000
Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles Controlled Directivity diagram of sound pointed toward sweet spot 2000x2000

Controlled directivity

Klipsch technology accurately focuses sound to the desired location, while reducing acoustic energy and amplifier power where sound is not needed or desired. This helps minimize room reflections, creates a more lifelike soundstage in the listening area, and contributes to greater impact and lower distortion for movie and music playback.

Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles Wide Dynamic Range bar chart showing wide range 2000x2000
Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles Wide Dynamic Range bar chart showing wide range 2000x2000

Wide Dynamic Range

The softest sounds are reproduced with remarkable clarity and sensitivity, while the loudest sounds are delivered with maximum life-like impact – without fatigue or distortion. Klipsch technology ensures the greatest possible range between the softest and loudest audio levels.

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Klipsch 4 Core Audio Principles Flat Frequency Response graph that goes up sharply then flattens out for the majority then descends sharply again 2000x2000

Flat Frequency Response

Music and movie soundtracks are reproduced objectively, without bias for specific frequencies or tonal ranges. Recorded sound is delivered as the artist intended, as accurately as possible - with spectral balance ensuring natural audio reproduction.

High Efficiency

Perhaps the most important principle – Klipsch’s Law: Efficiency is inversely proportional to distortion. This means that the more efficient a speaker is, the less distortion it produces. Distortion is the introduction of unwanted sound that is not present in the original recording. Klipsch technology is highly efficient – providing more accurate audio and requiring less amplifier power. The result is louder, clearer, distortion-free sound.

Controlled Directivity

Wide Dynamic Range

Flat Frequency Response

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Horn-loaded

The Heritage Series embodies PWK’s incredible acoustic legacy, offering exceptionally crafted horn-loaded works of art overflowing with power, detail, and emotion.

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Horn-loaded

The Heritage Series embodies PWK’s incredible acoustic legacy, offering exceptionally crafted horn-loaded works of art overflowing with power, detail, and emotion.

Klipsch Heritage speakers hand crafted in the USA 2000x2000
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ALL-AMERICAN HERITAGE

Today, we make our Heritage Series speakers in the same place we began: Hope, Arkansas. The “Birthplace of Klipsch Audio, Inc.,” Hope is home to both manufacturing and acoustic engineering facilities, maintaining a direct and vital connection to our founder, Paul W. Klipsch.

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Book matched in 3 finishes

Each Heritage Series speaker features a natural wood, book-matched veneer in one of three finishes: American Walnut, American Auburn, and Black Ash.

Klipschorn Veneer Swatches beside pair of Klipschorns 2000x2000
Klipschorn Veneer Swatches beside pair of Klipschorns 2000x1333

Book matched in 3 finishes

Each Heritage Series speaker features a natural wood, book-matched veneer in one of three finishes: American Walnut, American Auburn, and Black Ash.

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Klipschorn 10 Year Warranty Badge 2000x1000

In for the long haul

Because Klipsch Heritage speakers are built to last, we offer a 10-year warranty on all current and future generation Heritage Classic speakers.