As hi-fi systems developed rapidly in the early 20th century, designers around the world shaped the future of loudspeaker design. In the United States, Paul W. Klipsch championed horn-loaded speakers over other approaches. In 1946, he released the Klipschorn — the company’s first commercial loudspeaker — and a now legendary American speaker brand was born.
Driven by the goal of reproducing the sound and energy of live music, Paul W. Klipsch continued developing horn-loaded loudspeakers throughout his life. During this time, Klipsch achieved major milestones, including the development of the world’s first centre channel speaker and recognition in both the Audio Hall of Fame and the Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.
Today, Klipsch offers a broad range of hi-fi and home cinema speakers. The Reference Premiere series delivers exceptional performance and value, while the Heritage range offers classic horn-loaded designs for audiophiles. As part of our portfolio, Klipsch combines history, performance and character in a way few brands can match.
