Klipsch Klipschorn 80th Anniversary
$59,999.00 inc. GST
The Klipschorn 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Loudspeaker is a fully horn-loaded loudspeaker that reimagines the original patented design by Paul W. Klipsch, celebrating 80 years of acoustic innovation. This limited-edition model blends Klipsch heritage with cutting-edge engineering. Featuring a two-way, high-performance design with an active crossover for exceptional dynamics, clarity, and efficiency – the Klipschorn delivers a powerful, lifelike listening experience that pushes the limits of traditional speaker design. Crafted as both a fine audio reproducer and a design statement, this loudspeaker showcases heirloom-quality materials including book-matched veneer, real brass inlays, and a sandcast aluminum horn. Each speaker is hand-built in Hope, Arkansas, reflecting decades of craftsmanship, and includes a special 180g vinyl pressing of KlipschTape recordings from the 1950s—offering a rare, immersive connection to the origins of high-fidelity sound. The Klipschorn 80th Anniversary Edition isn’t just a speaker—it’s a celebration of history, craftsmanship, and uncompromising audio performance.
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Description
THE SPEAKER THAT STARTED IT ALL
Celebrating 80 years of acoustic innovation, the Klipschorn 80th Anniversary Limited Edition reimagines Paul W. Klipsch’s original patented loudspeaker design. This fully horn-loaded, two-way loudspeaker combines the efficiency and dynamic capabilities of the iconic Klipschorn with updated acoustic components and an active crossover, delivering a powerful and lifelike listening experience.
HIFI HOTROD – MAXIMUM IMPACT
Designed for exceptional sensitivity and efficiency, the Klipschorn pairs a new K-5-K high-frequency horn with a high-powered compression driver. Its eight-foot folded bass horn and 15-inch woofer provide deep, impactful low frequencies, while the horn-loaded architecture supports dynamic, detailed reproduction with minimal amplifier power.
Closer than ever
The included active crossover gives the system greater control over its acoustic performance. Adjustments to phase, time delay, gain and equalisation allow the crossover to optimise integration between the low- and high-frequency sections, helping deliver a more coherent and precise presentation.
PREMIUM HEIRLOOM QUALITY
Each speaker is handcrafted in Hope, Arkansas, and finished in book-matched Tigerwood veneer with real brass inlays. The striking sandcast aluminium horn and carefully finished cabinet combine traditional craftsmanship with a distinctive mid-century aesthetic, creating a loudspeaker designed to be appreciated both visually and acoustically.
THROWBACK TRACKS
Each system includes a limited-run 180 g vinyl pressing of archival KlipschTape recordings from the 1950s. These historic stereo demonstrations provide a connection to the origins of high-fidelity audio and the legacy of Paul W. Klipsch.
HAND-CRAFTED IN HOPE
The Klipschorn continues a tradition of American loudspeaker craftsmanship dating back to 1946. Built by skilled artisans in Hope, Arkansas, the 80th Anniversary Edition combines the original design philosophy with contemporary engineering and carefully selected materials.
Specifications
System Type: 2-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker
Frequency Response: 34 Hz – 20 kHz (±2.5 dB), -3 dB
Frequency Response (f10): 28 Hz – 21 kHz (±2.5 dB), -10 dB
Power Handling: 100 W continuous / 400 W peak
Maximum SPL: 120 dB, pink noise, 1 m, 20 V, 34 Hz – 10 kHz
Sensitivity: 103 dB (2.83 V / 1 m), 34 Hz – 10 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 350 Hz
Horizontal Coverage: 90° ±30°, 350 Hz – 20 kHz
Vertical Coverage: 60° ±30°, 1.4 kHz – 15 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Minimum Impedance: 4 ohms at 50 Hz
Low-Frequency Driver: K-331-E 15-inch woofer
High-Frequency Driver: K-692 compression driver with K-5-K aluminium horn
Enclosure: Fully horn-loaded system with folded bass horn
Enclosure Material: 19 mm MDF with real wood veneer
Terminals: 5-way binding posts
Crossover: External active crossover included
Dimensions (W × H × D): 800 × 1,320 × 610 mm per speaker
Net Weight: 65.7 kg per speaker
Shipping Weight: 72.5 kg per speaker
Finish: Tigerwood veneer with brass inlays
Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Hope, Arkansas, USA
Edition: Limited to 280 pairs worldwide
Included Extra: Limited-run 180 g KlipschTape vinyl record








