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'''Klipsch Audio Technologies''' is one of the most successful consumer and professional [[loudspeaker|speaker]] companies in [[US|America]]. Founded in [[Arkansas]] in [[1946]] by [[Paul W Klipsch]], it produces loudspeaker drivers and enclosures, as well as complete loudspeakers for [[home audio]], [[theater sound system]]s, [[public address]] applications, and even [[personal computer]]s. |
'''Klipsch Audio Technologies''' is one of the most successful consumer and professional [[loudspeaker|speaker]] companies in [[US|America]]. Founded in [[Arkansas]] in [[1946]] by [[Paul W Klipsch]], it produces loudspeaker drivers and enclosures, as well as complete loudspeakers for [[home audio]], [[theater sound system]]s, [[public address]] applications, and even [[personal computer]]s. |
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One of Klipsch's distinguishments is its long-running use of horn speakers. The company claims the superiority of horns in their greater efficiency and lesser [[total harmonic distortion]], but some audiophiles decry horns as distorting the sound to the point of "honkiness". |
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Unlike conventional loudspeaker designs with [[cone speaker]]s, most Klipsch consumer speakers use a [[horn lens]] and [[compression driver]] for the mid and/or high frequencies, like professional [[movie theater|cinema]] installations. This design increases speaker efficiency and sensitivity – dramatically lowering [[Total harmonic distortion|Total Harmonic Distortion]] (THD). Many [[audiophile]]s claim, however, that horns color the sound of music and make them sound “honky.” Audiophiles fond of horns argue that a well-designed horn speaker with proper amplification is superior. |
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The flagship of the line is the four foot tall [[Klipschorn]], a three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker built since the founding of the company |
The flagship of the line is the four foot tall [[Klipschorn]], a three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker built since the founding of the company; other Klipsch designs with similar principles are the La Scala and Belle Klipsch. Other models, like the Heritage and Heresy line, also use horn tweeters, but also utilize normal woofer designs. The company also manufactures products for multimedia purposes; its ProMedia line of computer speakers has been sold since 1999, and it produces iPod-marketed speakers like the [[Bose]] Sounddock-like iGroove and the iFi, a scaled down version of its home theater systems. |
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Klipsch acquired the company [[Mondial Designs]] in 2001, and has since been manufacturing |
Klipsch acquired the company [[Mondial Designs]] in 2001, and has since been manufacturing amplifiers, preamplifiers, processors, etc. under the Aragon name. |
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Klipsch also features its speaker designs in the [[Hard Rock Cafe]] line of restaurants and in several [[AMC]] theaters. |
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Klipsch is the preferred theatre sound solution for AMC Theatres, worldwide. The company has used Klipsch's trademark horn speakers and powerful amplifiers in its megaplex theatre construction since 2000 (more than 30 premiere AMC locations are all-Klipsch design). AMC also features all-Klipsch design in the country's busiest theatre at AMC Empire 25 Theatres in Times Square in NYC, NY. |
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Worldwide corporate headquarters: |
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Klipsch Audio Technologies |
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3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
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(317) 860-8100 |
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Toll Free: (800) 544-1482 |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 03:37, 14 March 2006
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| Company type | Home and Pro Audio Manufacturer |
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| Industry | Audio |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, IN |
Key people | Paul W. Klipsch, Founder T. Paul Jacobs, President |
| Products | amplifiers, speakers |
| Website | www.klipsch.com |
Klipsch Audio Technologies is one of the most successful consumer and professional speaker companies in America. Founded in Arkansas in 1946 by Paul W Klipsch, it produces loudspeaker drivers and enclosures, as well as complete loudspeakers for home audio, theater sound systems, public address applications, and even personal computers.
One of Klipsch's distinguishments is its long-running use of horn speakers. The company claims the superiority of horns in their greater efficiency and lesser total harmonic distortion, but some audiophiles decry horns as distorting the sound to the point of "honkiness".
The flagship of the line is the four foot tall Klipschorn, a three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker built since the founding of the company; other Klipsch designs with similar principles are the La Scala and Belle Klipsch. Other models, like the Heritage and Heresy line, also use horn tweeters, but also utilize normal woofer designs. The company also manufactures products for multimedia purposes; its ProMedia line of computer speakers has been sold since 1999, and it produces iPod-marketed speakers like the Bose Sounddock-like iGroove and the iFi, a scaled down version of its home theater systems.
Klipsch acquired the company Mondial Designs in 2001, and has since been manufacturing amplifiers, preamplifiers, processors, etc. under the Aragon name.
Klipsch also features its speaker designs in the Hard Rock Cafe line of restaurants and in several AMC theaters.
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