Klipsch klipschorn owners manual

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READ these instructions.

KEEP these instructions.

HEED all warnings.

FOLLOW all instructions.

DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

DO NOT block any ventilation openings. install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. DO NOT defeat fine safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus,

11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. USE only with a cart stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid inluryfrom Up-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instruc-
tions in me literature accompanying this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is
presentwithin this unit.

WARNING. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.
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WARNING: Voltages in this equipmentare hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
users authority to operate this dewce.

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We want your new speaker system to look as good as it did leaving the factory! Please
check promptly for any transit damage. Carefully unpack your new speaker system and
verify the components against the packing list. In extreme circumstances, items may have
become damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the delivery service and
dealer where the system was purchased. Make a request for inspection, and follow their
instructions for evaluation. Be sure to keep the product's original shipping carton.

Anarrm KLIPSCH amuse

Thank you for your purchase of Klipsch Heritage loudspeakers. After reading this manual and
connecting your system. you will hear the result of over 55 years of sbingent engineering and
class-leading research and development. Like all Klipsch products, your loudspeakers feature
Klipsch Horn-loaded Technology- the guiding design for the first KlipschornK developed in 1946
and for every product that has followed. Horn-loading allows your speakers to deliver very high
sensitivity, low distortion, flat frequency response and broad, controlled dispersion, this trans-
lates to unequaled power, detail and dynamics, the hallmarks of The Klipsch Sound. Please be
sure to fill out the warranty card at the back of this manual or online at www.k|ipsch.com so we
are better able to serve you. Again, thank you for choosing Klipsch and we hope that your
speakers bring life to your music and movies for many years.

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The Klipsch Herimge loudspeakers are the direct result of the engineering design genius of
Paul W. Klipsch. The technology incorporated into these loudspeakers is as valid today as it
was in 1946 when Paul started Klipsch and Associates with the launch of the Klipschorn@.
The founder of our company has been lauded as a pioneer and visionary in the audio
industry. Paul has had a remarkable career, the pinnacle of which was his induction into the
Engineering and Science Hall of Fame in 1997. This honor puts him in such distinguished
company as Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver and the Wright brothers, among
others. Pauls life was filled with notable distinctions, including the 1994 dedication of the
Klipsch Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Mexico State University,
Paul's aima mater. In 1978, Paul was awarded the prestigious Silver Medal by the Audio
Engineering Society of America as well as being inducted into the Audio Hall of Fame.
These are but a few of the achievements of a great audio engineer and an even greater
man. Hi-Fidelity magazine said about Paul that he was, the image of one who pushes
toward the frontier and reestablished it wherever he arrives. The November 1986 issue of
Audio magazine sums up Paul W. Klipsch and his influence on the industry". . .the
Klipschorn along with its designer Paul Klipsch, are true legends in the field of high-fidelity
sound. Nothing I could write would do complete justice to its description.

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Paul's design goal was to reproduce the dynamics and excitement of a live symphony
orechestra performance in his living room. An engineering breakthrough when it was intro-
duced, the Klipschorn® remains one of the most highly praised loudspeakers in the world
and is the only loudspeaker that has been in continuous production for over 60 years. The
Klipschorn is a testament to design that stands the test of time. With extremely high
sensitivity, this three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker with a folded td-hedral bass horn
utilizes the walls and corners of the listening room as part of its design. This combination of
attributes enables it to span more than nine full octaves with dynamic, smooth, ultra low
distortion sound.

PEEYIII

First introduced in 1957, the Heresy started life as a compact center channel speaker for
the Klipschorn in three-speaker stereo arrays. The Heresy is a compact, three-way design
that uses horn-loaded compression drivers for midrange and treble reproduction and a
direct radiating 12-inch woofer for the low frequencies.

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The Cornwall was introduced in 1959 as a larger full range alternative to the Heresy as
a center channel speaker in a three speaker stereo array. It provided the full range bass
response of the Klipschorn with sensitivity and output closer to the fully horn-loaded
models. Like the Heresy, the Cornwall is a three-way design utilizing horn-loaded
compression drivers for midrange and treble frequencies and a direct radiating 15-inch
woofer for the low frequencies.

LA SCALA II

The La Scala was developed as a more portable Klipschorn to serve as a public address
speaker for the 1963 gubernatorial campaign of Winthrop Rockefeller. Like the Klipschorn,
it displays extremely high sensitivity and is a fully horn-loaded, three-way speaker featuring
a shorter, two-fold bass horn that can operate independently of listening room corners. As a
result, the La Scala's only sonic compromise as compared to the Klipschorn is a slightly
higher bass cutoff.