JCturboT Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 My heart goes out to his family and friends... With all that has been written lately by HDBRbuilder lately I feel like I actually know Mr.Klipsch as not only a pioneer in the loudspeaker industry but also someone very special in this world. They say if you made a difference in your life while on this Earth then you accomplished something...Paul W. Klipsch certainly lived his life to the fullest and most importantly enriched all our lifes with music. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobman Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 My sincerest sympathies to the family. His memory will live on in my living room every day, and the happiness I feel in my ears and mind when I listen to my system are a testament to the life of a great man. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOOMIS914 Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 Sad day indeed.....May our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Today I managed to put all my Klipsch speakers through their paces.....and they never let me down as always! I will listen as I always have, but now with a stronger sense of pride because I own several pieces of Klipsch history We can only hope that Klipsch will keep near and dear his vision, philosophy and most importantly love for the music. Maybe the Heritage line will see a resurgence. ------------------ Brett's Home Theater My system(s): Great Room--- KLF-30's Bi-wired KLF-C7 KSP-S6's Monster cable 14 gauge in-wall cable Audioquest interconnects Niles SPS-4 speaker switch box Niles wall plates Niles in-wall volume controls Marantz SR-8000 Toshiba SD-4205 5 DVD changer Pioneer PDF-1007 301-CD changer Mitsubishi 35" TV Mitsubishi VCR Pioneer VSX-608 Multi-room amp for Outdoor deck Polk All-weather AW2's deck speakers Panamax DBS-8 Surge Protector Master Bath--- Klipsch IC-525's in Master Bath 13" Sony Wega in Master Bath Niles Wall volume control in M/Bath Basement HT----- SE-13HD LCD Projector Da-Lite 52" x 92" High contrast screen Chorus II Mains KLF-C7 Center KSP-S6 Surrounds KSW-15 Front sub KSW-100 Rear sub Pioneer VSX-810 DD/DTS-ES receiver JVC-XV-FA90BK 7 Disc progressive DVD Panamax MAX1000 Surge protector/line conditoner Comcast Digital Cable Philips S-VHS VR-1010 1 Lava Lamp for Ambience Fridge full of beer and plenty of Don Julio, Jagermeister and Jim Beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 Be not melancholy for the inevitable part of life that none of us can escape but be thankful that Paul has lived a life that he enjoyed. Surely the fact that we, his followers, have benefited from his interests and curiosities has enriched his life even further. To live the American dream, "Make it better". ------------------ Tom's Money Pit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 RIP PWK I regret that I was never able to meet you. My condolences to the Klipsch family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 My condolences to the Klipsch family for the loss of such a great man. The world will be a lesser place without him but has been bettered by his numerous creations that have brought so much pleasure to so many. From what I've read of him he was a true legend: a preeminent engineer who left his mark in more areas than just speaker design and someone whose personality inspired those around him. He will be missed. My four Cornwalls and Academy are playing now while I type this, its funny but they don't seem to be "just" speakers any more - there's a little bit of PWK in my living room and a lot of other living rooms all around the world, too. A very fitting legacy for the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 my heartfelt sympathy to PWK's family and friends. PWK will live on forever. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted May 5, 2002 Share Posted May 5, 2002 Klipschorn #1 went silent. All the rest will speak for him. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Wow, What sadness fills my heart. We lost a true American Hero today. Paul's legacy will forever live on in the hearts, minds and ears of us all. When you look at the world of audio, Paul was at the top of the mountain longer then anyone else. I'll never forget the first time I heard his KH. I was in a small TV & Audio shop we had in town. It took me a year to save enough to by my La Scala's. Klipsch has now been in my blood for 21 years now. I never met the gentleman, however I did meet several national managers at CES back in 1988. I could ramble all night about this but I won't. I, like others will miss him. For it is our right that we honor him. ------------------ Denon AVR 3801 Onkyo M504 Power Amp driving the mains Techenique A-10 DVD Audio/Video Player Pioneer DVL-909 Laserdisc/Dvd Player Dish Network Dolby Digital Sat receiver Klipsch La Scala ( Mains) Klipsch RFC5 Center Klipsch RSS6 Surround Side Klipsch RSS .5 Back surround Klipsch KSW 12 Subwoofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Who would of ever thought that over fifty years ago the name Klipsch would be a word I would use thousands of times while talking and remember millions of times while listening. Paul Klipsch may have passed away today but has left us a legend that will be spoken of for many tomorrows. I just wish I could leave this world as Paul did. With grace , class and smiles on the faces of millions of happy people who have a part of him in all their homes . Thank you Mr. Klipsch. God Bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 May Family & Friends find strength and peace in knowing his life touched, and enriched many. Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hetmann Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Thank you PWK. God rest your soul. My sympathies to your family and friends. ------------------ Klipschorns and Moondogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 PW lived a good long life. He embodied the American dream. He did it his way and he did it right. Any other way would be "BULLSHIT". ------------------ If music be the food of love...let's eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 PWK Lives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 we will all miss PAUL,but let us listen to his speakers daily and think of him fixing a sound system in heaven for us all to enjoy......thanks P.W.K. RICK TATE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barista Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 It's a sad reminder that we all must do it. Even legends are not imortal. Farewall PWK, I'm honored to say I lived in your time. ------------------ Barista T. Bill My Rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Reed Posted May 6, 2002 Author Share Posted May 6, 2002 Funeral services are pending with Herndon Funeral Home in Hope. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex336 Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 The world lost a true Legend today--and, we all lost a friend. God Bless Paul and his family. ------------------ Johnny This message has been edited by alex336 on 05-06-2002 at 10:53 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 My condolences as well - his legacy will live long into the future. Does anyone know if the family has a preferred charity to which a contribution could be made in his honor? Thanks, Colin ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorius Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 This was posted on a similar thread in AudioAsylum's High Efficiency Speaker forum. No Disrespect is intended as PWK will be sadly missed in my house. Maybe Paul gets to Heaven and Peter says "thank goodness your here, they were going to install a Bose system in the chapel....." ------------------ HK AVR20 II Toshiba DVD 32" Toshiba TV Odyssey Stratos 1976 LaScala's Front L&R KV-1 Center KG 1.5 Rear L&R KSW-12 Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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