{"product_id":"klipschorn-80th-anniversary-ak7-limited-edition-loudspeaker","title":"Klipschorn 80th Anniversary AK7 Limited Edition Loudspeaker","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKlipschorn 80th Anniversary AK7 Limited Edition Loudspeaker\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: $12,999 Each | $25,998 Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e80 Years of the Klipschorn. One Extraordinary Limited Edition.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKlipschorn 80th Anniversary Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates eight decades of one of the most important loudspeakers in audio history. Created to honor Paul W. Klipsch's original patented 1946 design, this special Klipschorn combines the fundamental principles that made the original legendary with modern acoustic engineering, an active crossover, and exceptional American craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only \u003cstrong\u003e280 pairs worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Klipschorn 80th Anniversary is far more than a cosmetic anniversary edition. Klipsch has returned to the concept of PWK's original \u003cstrong\u003etwo-way, fully horn-loaded architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e and re-engineered it for a new generation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a highly sensitive, extraordinarily dynamic loudspeaker designed to reproduce music with the scale, immediacy, clarity, and effortless output that have defined the Klipschorn since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Klipschorn 80th Anniversary loudspeaker is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-built to order in Hope, Arkansas\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in striking Tigerwood veneer and detailed with real brass inlays and a sandcast aluminum high-frequency horn. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Modern Interpretation of Paul W. Klipsch's Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Klipschorn was born from Paul W. Klipsch's pursuit of high efficiency, wide dynamic range, and low distortion. Eighty years later, those same principles remain at the heart of the anniversary model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the current traditional three-way Klipschorn, the \u003cstrong\u003e80th Anniversary Klipschorn uses a two-way configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing the design closer in concept to PWK's original patented architecture while taking advantage of contemporary driver and crossover technology. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top is the newly developed \u003cstrong\u003eK-5-K high-frequency horn with a 2-inch throat\u003c\/strong\u003e, coupled to a high-powered \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch compression driver\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizing the motor structure developed for the flagship Klipsch Jubilee. This combination is engineered for exceptional output, detail, and dynamic capability. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow it, the legendary Klipschorn folded bass-horn principle remains. The low-frequency cabinet incorporates an approximately \u003cstrong\u003eeight-foot folded bass horn\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the efficiency, scale, and visceral impact that have made the Klipschorn instantly recognizable for generations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Crossover Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most significant technological advances in the Klipschorn 80th Anniversary Edition is its \u003cstrong\u003eactive crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying solely on a conventional passive network inside the loudspeaker, the active crossover allows greater control over the integration of the high- and low-frequency sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a modern interpretation of the Klipschorn capable of extracting greater performance from its fully horn-loaded architecture while preserving the efficiency and dynamic character central to the design. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFully Horn-Loaded Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew loudspeakers reproduce the scale and immediacy of music like a Klipschorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts exceptionally efficient, fully horn-loaded architecture allows the speaker to produce tremendous acoustic output without requiring enormous amplifier power. More importantly, that efficiency contributes to the explosive dynamics and effortless presentation for which Klipsch Heritage loudspeakers are famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom intimate recordings to large-scale orchestral music and live performances, the \u003cstrong\u003eKlipschorn 80th Anniversary Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to recreate the energy and physical presence of the original event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a conventional floorstanding speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003eKlipschorn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTigerwood, Brass and Heirloom-Level Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80th Anniversary Edition is visually distinct from any standard-production Klipschorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach loudspeaker is finished in a rich \u003cstrong\u003eTigerwood real-wood veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the veneer book-matched across each pair to create a mirrored grain pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal \u003cstrong\u003ebrass inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e traces the contour of the folded horn, while the substantial \u003cstrong\u003esandcast aluminum high-frequency horn\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a striking visual centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result combines traditional American loudspeaker craftsmanship with a distinctly mid-century aesthetic that connects the speaker visually to its 1946 origins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Built in Hope, Arkansas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eKlipschorn 80th Anniversary Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eHope, Arkansas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the birthplace of Klipsch and the home of the company's Heritage loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Klipschorn has the rare distinction of remaining in continuous commercial production for more than 80 years. The anniversary model celebrates not only Paul W. 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