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Caption Contest Winner: pmsummer

Amy Unger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:00 GMT

This was a tough one...I had to call for back up. I think the choice of the name "Chester" in this context is what pushed it over the top. Not to mention my first cat was named Chester, after our 21st president. Yes, I was a huge nerd going back to at least age 8.

Congrats, pmsummer! One Klipsch prize, coming your way!

Chester misunderstood what the Swingers' Hi-Fi Club meant when they invited him to stop by for a Menage a trois.

My New Best Friend

Amy Unger — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:25:00 GMT

I'm dragging a little from today's off-site photo shoot, but it was nice to be away from the glaring computer monitor for a while. The Steak-n-Shake lunch was an added bonus. Mmm, french fries.

You can tell how informal our photo shoots actually are by scrolling through some of the outtakes. Like this one.

Beans by the Horn Load

Amy Unger — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Sunday was a beautiful day for tailgating in the Circle City. With wood cut outs of our loveable headphone mascots in tow, we arrived bright and early to Hurst Bean Field in the shadow of Lucas Oil Stadium for games and prizes. And when I say "we," I mean a customer service rep, an engineer, and two marketing managers. Quite a combo, if you think about it.

By tossing a miniature Klipsch branded Colts blue-and-white football through the heads of our mascots (a little creepy, really), winners were ecstatic to walk away with either Image S4 or S2 headphones, and a chance to win the grand prize HD Theater 300 at the end of the day. All participants got to take home a tiny football... win-win!

Aside from one volunteer arriving an hour early (psst, Derek, Indiana has been participating in DST since spring 2006), the event went without a hitch. The best part was probably seeing 200 or so miniature Klipsch footballs being hurled through the parking lot, and of course hearing local music talents Dave and Rae belting it out from the loading docks. Oh, and the matching track suits.

Special thanks to Matt Huntley and Hurst Beans for making the event possible. There simply isn't a valid reason for not buying Hurst...a family tradition in central Indiana since 1938. And we're all about family traditions.

Because it's nice to be mobile....

Amy Unger — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:59:00 GMT

Now available at Klipsch.com - The ProMedia 2.1 Wireless!

At the risk of sounding like an ad....Get yours today in time for the holidays! End of ad.

I just really like this thing.

A Farewell Treat

Amy Unger — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Friday we not only gathered for Halloween fun, but also later to celebrate the retirement of one of the most instrumental contributors to Klipsch's success over the past 15 years, Senior VP of Finance, Nancy Mills.

Of course, I was there with camera in hand, but Nancy was not keen on having her picture taken. Frankly, no one was. So here are some pictures from the festivities from someone who didn't mind.

Best of luck, Nancy. You're going to be missed around here.

A Klipsch Halloween

Amy Unger — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:31:00 GMT

This years winners -- Congrats to Gumby (Derek, Customer Service Rep), Dracula (Steve, Tech Support Rep) and The Wicked Witch of the West (Kathy, Receptionist). Take a good look...these are the people who answer your phone calls!

Honorable Mention goes to "Little Old Lady Who Lost Her Dog" (Jill, VP of Finance), who probably would've won had she not won last year. She's a tough competitor!

You can see all the photos from today's fun here

Time For Another Caption Contest!

Amy Unger — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:11:00 GMT

Intimate party for ... five? Let the captions fly for this 1970s lifestyle photo featuring a 3-channel Heritage system. Cleverest entry wins a Klipsch prize!

Right Around the Corner

Amy Unger — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT

No, it's not quite snowing today, but I can tell that we're not far off. Not at all. So I'm preparing. I took this one a couple years ago...you can see our test-shed in the back of the photo, which was chronicled here, here, and here. And if you actually click on and read that last link, you'll be treated to a clever pop culture reference from one of my all time favorite co-workers. After all, how many people are able to work Plinko into every day conversation?

Blue Skies and Burning Bushes

Amy Unger — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:08:00 GMT

A quick snap from yesterday while taking a stretch around the building. Of course, today is back to dreary and overcast. I'm thinking about getting this image poster-sized and hung behind me in my cube like a window...but wait, that would mean I work somewhere else. Then I'd be profoundly jealous of everyone inside the lovely building out my window who does nothing all day but make kick-ass speakers.

Ho-Hum, Another Major Breakthrough

Amy Unger — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:00 GMT

From the classic 1970s brochure...still relevant after 30+ years? You decide.

Oh No! Not again! Yes, it seems that every year someone "re-invents" one of the discarded speakers designs of the past. Or they purort it to modify the laws of physics by miniaturizing a 32-foot wavelength. They may even write a "technical" article on their revolutionary discovery and succeed in getting it published.

We customarily make an optimistic estimate that these speakers will survive five years. Some make it. Some even get re-invented all over again after a subsequent five years. In the meantime they sell. Because they sound different. Different from all other speakers. Different from the live performance.

We'd sort of miss them if they failed to show up. After all, what would spring be without a new major breakthrough? And would it really be fall without the letter edged in black? Pity!

So -- aren't you glad you own KLIPSCHORNS?

Paul W. Klipsch

Klipsch and Associates, Inc.

Download the entire brochure pdf, complete with a list of 28 "major breakthroughs"

Professor Demo

Amy Unger — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:43:00 GMT

I found this in a 1996 Klipsch Korner dealer newsletter, and I'm pretty sure Mr. VP of Product Development will be none too happy with me today. But that's ok. I'm livin' on the edge. I'll just blame it on my cold medicine.

Memory Lane

Amy Unger — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Some of you may remember, or have even seen in person, the hallway of doom that led to what used to be the marketing department. A few weeks after we moved down to engineering, the walls were finally adorned with our favorite photography from over the years. Figures.

The Bogeyman

Amy Unger — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:40:00 GMT

Is there anything more terrifying than seeing a 5-year-old dressed like William Shatner? I think not.

Coming next month to a room near you, ProMedia 2.1 Wireless

Amy Unger — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:05:00 GMT

I know what you're saying. "But Amy, the satellites are still wired to the subwoofer!"

"Wireless" in this case means there are no wires attached to your laptop. You can move around your room freely, wherever you use your computer, and still listen to your 2.1 system.

Pretty darn handy for couch potatoes like me.

The wireless range on this system is about the distance of a good size room, so keep that in mind when Christmas shopping. Perfect for a dorm room, bedroom, or family room - where ever you spend most of your time working on your mobile computer...and need great tunes!

But wait, there's more... If you have Wi-Fi and an iPhone, you can use the Remote App to control your iTunes with this system as well (computer and speakers in the same room). That way you can be anywhere in your house and still control the music.

Available next month, Klipsch.com only, for $199.

Dwight and Dilbert Dream Big

Amy Unger — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:19:00 GMT

For those of you new to my blog, allow me to introduce Dwight and Dilbert, the traveling waterfowl. These rubber duckies have been wandering the country for almost 2 years now, and have seen some pretty amazing sites while in the care of our dedicated forum members. It gives us all a chance to get to know each other better, and learn about places found in each other's back yards.

Last week, the twosome were seen marveling at the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it was getting ready for launch at NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, the largest one story building in the world. The kind of place where we can finally learn whether or not a duck's quack echos.

Photo courtesy of forum member jtkinney from Merritt Island, FL