Why was the Klipschorn Horn cut in half?

Why was the Klipschorn Horn cut in half?

Without those surfaces, the horn is cut nearly in half. Why did they make it this way? By omitting from the original Klipschorn two very large, flat expanses of wood, designer Paul W. Klipsch was able to keep its weight down to approximately 150 lb; had it been any heavier—or larger—sales would likely have suffered.

What’s the price of a Klipschorn bass horn?

In the new Klipschorn AK6 ($14,998/pair), the bass horn has been completed with the addition of three large MDF panels, plus additional internal bracing. Thus one can accurately describe the Klipschorn AK6, which is 45lb heavier than the standard Klipschorn—production of which has now ceased—as a corner horn that comes with its own corner.

What was the problem with the Klipschorn AK6?

The problem: There were baseboard radiators too near the corners of the room where the speakers would be installed; consequently, the Klipschorns couldn’t be snugged all the way against those corner walls—an iron-clad requirement for their use.

Without those surfaces, the horn is cut nearly in half. Why did they make it this way? By omitting from the original Klipschorn two very large, flat expanses of wood, designer Paul W. Klipsch was able to keep its weight down to approximately 150 lb; had it been any heavier—or larger—sales would likely have suffered.

In the new Klipschorn AK6 ($14,998/pair), the bass horn has been completed with the addition of three large MDF panels, plus additional internal bracing. Thus one can accurately describe the Klipschorn AK6, which is 45lb heavier than the standard Klipschorn—production of which has now ceased—as a corner horn that comes with its own corner.

The problem: There were baseboard radiators too near the corners of the room where the speakers would be installed; consequently, the Klipschorns couldn’t be snugged all the way against those corner walls—an iron-clad requirement for their use.