Tony Reed Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 It is with very deep sadness that I must inform you of the passing of Paul W. Klipsch. Mr Klipsch passed away at 6:00am this morning while in the hospital in Hope, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements are not yet made. Emails can be sent to the family through their website, Miss Valerie will get them all. http://www.mrspaulwklipsch.com Tony Quote
Audible Nectar Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Oh, no. I don't really know what to say, other than to say, Thanks, Paul, for everything. ------------------ First we Rock, then we Roll! A Beast is Lurking.........To be unleashed May 2002 *** Alpha Testing Complete *** Quote
HDBRbuilder Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Paul, Thanks for being you all these years! We will miss you! ------------------ If you want to send a private message, or have already done so, be aware I have not as yet been able to retrieve them. Send e-maill instead, please...just note Klipsch forum in the heading so it doesn't get deleted. Quote
iwillwalk Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 My thoughts are with the klipsch family. everyone blast you klipsch for him... thanks pwk ------------------ Main's-JVC Center-Fisher Suround's-Fisher DVD Player-Panasonic Receiver-Sony TV-Philphs 30 inch Sub-I pretend I have a 7 foot SVS tower of power like HornEd. In storage- 1973 Walnut Cornwalls 1980 Walnut Hersey II's 1999 Mahogany KLF-30's 1999 Mahogany KLF-C7 2001 Black Ash RB-5's 2001 Black Ash RC-3 Receiver-Yamaha 995 DVD Player-Toshiba 3109 T.V.-Toshiba 52 inch 2 KSW 15's Quote
mpgwagon Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Oh No. I feel I have lost a true friend. I never met Paul,but sitting in my listening position I see the name Klipsch on 13 different items. Paul, thanks for all the pleasure you have given me. My Scala's will play all day for you and your family. ------------------ http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/MYSTUFF.jpg This message has been edited by mpgwagon on 05-05-2002 at 12:52 PM Quote
Jim Cornell Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Makes me feel like i lost a family member! Ive never met the man, and would of liked to! Farewell to an audio giant, the best, and to ever be replaced in the audio world! I do hope the Klipsch family keeps the quality up, quality issues went down hill some! As in (even with the rears at 10) Rs3-2s, im still having trouble hearing them, and thats with chorus! Nothing at all against the family, my modular home is built just as cheap, just bypass some materials, we will pay more for quality! Use particle board instead of pressed cardboard! I hope the heritage line stays thats all! Regards Jim Quote
JohnA Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 I was afraid when i heard he was sick. Today will be a somber day for me, as well. God rest his soul. John Quote
dougdrake Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 My heart is sad. Mr. Paul contributed so much to my enjoyment of daily life through his speakers and the anecdotes of his life we've been priviledged to read. He left a wonderful legacy of sound and engineering creations that we will all benefit from for years to come. I'm grateful to have been able to meet him, and share his and Ms. Valerie's hospitality. Include them both in your prayers. Doug ------------------ My System Quote
eq_shadimar Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Bummer My Cornwalls will sing for him today ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page Quote
Seb Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 I cannot find anything to say, as always in those situations. I would however like to express my deepest sympathies to his family and friends, who are going to miss him much more than us Klipschers. -Seb ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection Quote
lynnm Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 A sad day indeed! His creations have enriched my life. It is comforting however to know that Mr. Klipsch lived a long and fruitful life and unlike so many others did very deservedly reap a fair share of reward for his creativity and hard work. RIP Quote
DeanG Crossovers Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 see you on the other side Mr. Klipsch thanks for everything ------------------ Deanf>s> Cary AE-25f>s>SuperAmpf>s> - Sonic Frontiers Line 1 - Sony DVP-S9000ES - Klipsch RF7's SVS 20-39 CS Plus - Samson S1000 - HSU Research elec. crossover - MIT/Monsters f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>c>s>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> Quote
Mikekid Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 I have always wanted Klipsch speakers since I was a young man, and now the house is loaded with them! Through this bulletin board I have learned so much about the technology and the man behind these FANTASTIC speakers. I sure regret that I missed the opportunity to have met Mr. Klipsch... His speakers have given me countless hours of enjoyment. Thank-you so much Paul. Deepest sympathy to the Klipsch family & friends..... Mike Quote
space_cowboy Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Thank you PWK, my KLF-20's are singing, Thank You. ------------------ Turntable - Pro-Ject 2.0 Phono Preamp - Parasound PPH-100 Receiver - H/K AVR-210 DVD - Sony DVP-S360 TV - RCA 31" Mains - KLF-20 Center - KLF-C7 Surrounds - Optimus Pro LX-10 (LOL, soon to be replaced) Sub - Yamaha YST-SW160 Reinforcement - JBL 4638 Quote
Al Klappenberger Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 A very sad day, but how many of us can make it to 98? It's not always true that the good die young! 8^( AL K. Quote
Q-Man Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Please accept my condolences. May the Klipschorn live on in memory of the Man. Q. ------------------ Q-Man Quote
No Disc Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Certainly one of the biggest names and Audio legends of our time. His wonderful creations have touched and enriched our lives. His name and legend will live on for a long time to come. May he rest in peace. http://www.rutledgebooks.com/klipsch.htm This message has been edited by tbabb on 05-05-2002 at 09:16 PM Quote
m00n Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 His sound legend will live long loud and proud in my home. Thank you Mr. Klipsch for your pioneering work. Because of you, I don't have to go to a theater to enjoy wonderful sound. It's now in my very own home. Regards m00n ------------------ the m00n system FRONTS: RF-7 CENTER: RC-7 SURROUNDS: RS-7 SUB: RSW-12 RECEIVER: Harman Kardon AVR 520 DVD: Toshiba SD 3205 (DD, DTS) TV: Samsung 27" Flatscreen COMPUTER: ProMedia 4.1 c>Microsoft XBOXc> f> Quote
j-malotky Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 A Sad day for all of us. He is truly a man who made this world a better place to live. Not many people really achieve that in there lives. Salute. JM Quote
chuckears Posted May 5, 2002 Posted May 5, 2002 Damn. When one of my high school friends died in a car crash two months before graduation, his parents had his favorite song played before the coffin was closed up: Manfred Mann's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Blinded By the Light." That song holds new meaning for me now, and I intend to play it good and loud, as only Klipsch speakers can, in honor of one of the greatest audio designers the world has ever produced. Thank you, PWK; and best wishes to those whom you left behind... ------------------ This message has been edited by chuckears on 05-05-2002 at 09:25 PM Quote
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