Klipsch was founded in 1946 by American engineer and audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch in a small tin shed in Hope, Arkansas, USA. Dissatisfied with the sound produced by speakers of the time, Paul applied his knowledge of engineering and physics to develop and patent the corner-horn speaker design.
The company was founded on four basic principles that still drive the design of every Klipsch speaker:
- High Efficiency: Every speaker in the line has an interior horn-shaped design that provides accurate and dynamic sound transmission.
- Low Distortion: Klipsch speakers promise high sensitivity with a wide dynamic range for quiet and louder sounds. Klipsch speakers have exceptional clarity and even the softest sounds will be heard with detail, whilst the loudest sounds will have no distortion.
- Controlled Directivity: The horn drivers in Klipsch speakers have controlled directivity which creates the perfect natural soundstage.
- Flat Frequency Response: Klipsch speakers deliver the most accurate sound and provide an exceptional balance between bass, mid-range, and treble sounds so that the sound delivered is exactly what the musician or artist envisioned.
Paul Klipsch aimed to reproduce the natural sound and dynamics of a live performance in a living room. The Heritage line was first introduced by Paul and still includes flagship models such as the Klipschorn, La Scala, Cornwall and Heresy. The Klipschorn has been a real breakthrough since it’s invention and remains one of the most legendary and highly praised products as the only loudspeaker that has been in continuous production for more than 70 years.
