Klipsch Heresy // Speakers / Macassar Ebony / Custom Restoration

This is an absolutely stunning pair of horn loaded loudspeakers. Expertly clad in macassar ebony with custom magnetic standoff grilles, the Klipsch Heresy has never looked so good. With such faithful signal reproduction, it's easy to understand why the Heresy remains legendary amongst audiophiles. This pair reaches well beyond functional, taking up residence in the realm of art. Your guests will want a pair, but you'll have to let them down gently – there simply is no other set like these.

Part of the Aural Restorations collection.

Production

1983

Condition

10/10

Serial No.

158Y519 / 158Y538

Restoration

• Crossovers recapped
• Mid Diaphragm upgraded to Crites titanium
• New silver plated banana terminal cups installed
• Original grill recess shaved
• Veneered in macassar ebony (All sides including back and bottom)
• Custom magnetic standoff stereo-matched grilles (Magnets installed behind the veneer
• Grilles clothed in black/silver Accoustone fabric
• Original Klipsch serial tags scanned and relocated to the interior of the cabinet

Specs

Frequency Response 50-17,000Hz

Sound Pressure Level 96dB @ 1 Watt

Impedance 8Ω nominal

Woofer Klipsch K-22

Midrange Klipsch K-55-V mounted to K-700 horn

Tweeter Klipsch K-77 tweeter

Network Type E-700/6000Hz

Dimensions 21.5"H x 15.5"W x 13"D

Weight 55lbs

The History of Klipsch

Klipsch Audio Technologies (also referred to as Klipsch Speakers or Klipsch Group, Inc.) is an American loudspeaker company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in Hope, Arkansas, in 1946 as ‘Klipsch and Associates’ by Paul W. Klipsch, the company produces loudspeaker drivers and enclosures, as well as complete...
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Liner Notes

The history of the Klipsch Heresy is rich. It was originally introduced in ’57 as a center channel speaker to go between two Klipschorns in larger rooms. When Paul Klipsch came up with the idea and the design, people told him he couldn’t do it, that it was acoustic heresy. “The hell I can’t,” he said, “and that’s exactly what I’m going to call it.” The resulting Heresy was a 3-way, acoustic suspension (sealed) design with a horn tweeter, horn midrange, and a 12” accordion surround woofer. The design has remained largely intact ever since, which has been wonderful to see.

Stock No.

6771088654504