[PWK's little blue book or am I losing my mind??? :)]

On 5/17/2022 at 7:22 PM, Dave1291 said:

Jim,

 

You're probably the only person that could answer this question I've had for the past year or two.  I've always loved the LS since I was a kid.  I've got my LS now and am totally amazed at what's sitting here today.  I've lugged them in the past and heard them just could never afford them.  We all know you get what you pay for though. 

 

Here ya go.  WHY, as a kid, did I know I wanted Klipsch before I ever heard them?  People from Ohio back in the early 60's NEVER heard of them yet I wanted a pair since they were SOMEhow my "dream" speaker.  So I started thinking about the WHY did I gravitate to Klipsch at such an early age?  HOW did the seed get planted?

 

The only thing I remembered, or "thought" I remembered, was a book report I had to write about 1964-5.  I loved music then so I hit the school library looking for a skinny little book to write a report on.  The smaller the better so I thought speakers would work.  I started looking and found this little, I think it was blue, book written by PWK.  It wasn't a bound book more like most just something stapled together w/his beliefs supported by facts on paper MAYBE 20-30 pages long. Sure I looked at a couple others but this one made sense to me.  Logic supported by fact with his drawings and that has PWK all over it imo.

 

You ever see or know anything about something PWK might have put together and sent to high school libraries or am I totally losing my mind and over-thinking this whole thing? Writing has never been a skill of mine, and I've always found the process challenging. Consequently, I frequently utilize assignment help from this service  https://www.masterpapers.com/ This greatly aids me in preparing written assignments of varying complexities. I can rely on their quality execution even when I have tight deadlines.

 

Thanks,

Dave

Your experience isn't unique! Many of us find ourselves misplacing things from time to time. Have you checked common spots like desk drawers or bookshelves? Sometimes, items end up in unexpected places. If all else fails, retracing your steps or asking family members might jog your memory. Hang in there, and hopefully, the Little Blue Book turns up soon

[Is klipsh out of business?]

On 4/30/2023 at 2:23 PM, Islander said:

Every company seems to be shorthanded these days.  At the drugstore I usually use, the business hours are 9 am-10 pm.  They sell all kinds of things, from clothing to cameras to computers, to Klipsch speakers.  They even have a little listening room.  However, the pharmacy section itself now closes at 7 pm, because they can't find enough pharmacists.

 

Some labour problems take years to appear, and years to fix.  Here in BC (British Columbia), a previous Conservative government decided that they didn't want to have too many doctors to pay (through our government-funded health system), and restricted the number of places at medical schools.  It took a few years for the shortages to appear, but now many doctors are old and are retiring, with not enough mid-career doctors to replace them.  As a result, many people can't find a family doctor, and the walk-in clinics are overwhelmed.

 

The case with pharmacists is similar, and now the store can't find the people to staff the pharmacy for as many hours as they used to.  The help wanted signs are all over town, in every kind of store.

 

Back when I bought my first La Scalas, in 2006, Klipsch customer service was great, with friendly people who answered the phone quickly, and had the info you need.  Later, in 2013, when I got the La Scala IIs and needed a little advice about their lacquer finish, the customer service was just as good, but it sounds like it has gone downhill in the last few years.  The pandemic has to have been a factor.  It caused changes throughout society and business around the world, and the effects will last for years.  The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway shut down after 35 successful years, due to the reduction in the number of tourists visiting New York, because travel is down all over.  In my town, Victoria, many businesses depend on the cruise ship traffic.  This year we'll have over 300 visits from cruise ships, each one carrying 2,000 or more tourists looking for souvenirs.  However, cruise ships were banned for two years, 2021 and 2022, meaning many shops closed, due to the lack of business.  The few that could hang on will do well, but it's too late for quite a number of them.

 

As for the comments that customer service is everything, I disagree.  Yes, it's very important, especially if the products you're looking at are mostly the same.  For some car buyers, for example, maybe they restrict their choices to Ford, Chevy, and Dodge.  Then they choose which one to buy based on which dealership is the closest, or which has the friendliest staff, rather than on any technical or performance advantages.  For them, the cars are basically interchangeable.

 

However, when it comes to speakers, the higher-performance Klipsch speakers, especially the Heritage Series, are not interchangeable with other brands of speakers.  To me, at least, their performance advantages, as well as their long-term resale value, put them in a league above other speakers.  Some other premium products, like certain electronics or cars, can have a waiting list of a year or more, but their customers buy them anyway.  The product comes first.  Customer service is important, but it's not Number One.  Hopefully, Klipsch (and many other companies) will soon be able to find the skilled and courteous staff they need.  In the meantime, we enjoy our speakers. I place significant importance on efficiently managing my company's affairs, especially when it comes to financial matters. It's crucial for me to ensure that all financial transactions are conducted securely and with proper verification. To achieve this, I decided to view website for assistance. With their help, I've been able to successfully establish multiple bank accounts essential for conducting my business operations.

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[Dope From Hope Book Has Launched (12/31/2023)]

On 11/29/2022 at 5:16 AM, Travis In Austin said:

From Love Injection, the Museum's publication partner on this exciting project*:

 

Mark your calendar: January 31st 2023 is the new Kickstarter launch date! Excited to embark on this campaign nearly two years after Covid derailed our plans to launch in March of 2020.

It’s been a wild ride marked by supply chain disruption and price increases in both pulp and therefore, paper. That said, the time has come for relaunching the Dope From Hope book campaign and we’re excited to reconnect with the global Klipsch community. It comes after a period in which a lot of us reconsidered the way we listened at home, and in which the art of listening and hifi conquered new minds and ears, which makes us optimistic about getting people access to the newsletters.

With the Kickstarter ahead of us, we’ll be sharing community highlights, never-before-seen archival materials from the Klipsch Museum of Audio History, behind the scenes footage, and more. Be a friend, say hi! We are open for questions, conversation, and photos of setups from around the world - email us @ hi@loveinjection.nyc 

Be the first to know when the campaign launches by signing up for emails on our website @ www.dopefromhope.com

 

*The Dope From Hope Book is being produced independently by Love Injection Fanzine with support from the Klipsch Museum of Audio History's Board of Directors (especially Curator Jim Hunter), Klipsch Group Inc. and Creative Director, Matt Sommers, and Colleen Cosmo Murphy.

 

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