2023 Subfest (A Bonehead Class) November 10th and 11th In Hope - REGISTRATION INFORMATION

[Travis In Austin]

Thanks for asking @MMurg, it’s going out this afternoon to current sustaining level members this afternoon (which you are one). We will give Sustaining levels members the long weekend to register, and then I publicly post it on Tuesday here and on social media.

 

Travis

[Travis In Austin]

24 minutes ago, MMurg said:

@Travis In Austin - Any update on when registration for this will be available?  I'd like to make sure I'm registered before I start booking travel that may be non-refundable.  🙂 

Generally, everyone should try and get into Hope by late Friday afternoon. Roy is furnishing dinner Friday evening for everyone at the Visitor’s Center, socializing and music there until 10 ish.

 

Then all day on Saturday between the lab, auditorium and Visitor’s Center.

[MMurg]

OK, all signed up.  Thanks.  Now I can book my travel.  🙂 

[mark1101]

Me too.  Looking forward to this.  How long has everyone waited for dedicated subs for the Heritage models?  I would not miss this opportunity to learn and listen all about these.

[Marks]

On 8/18/2023 at 5:31 PM, Chief bonehead said:

All dims approximate, H W D

 

small 21 32 18 27hz

med 26 37 21  24hz

large 34 42 28. 18hz

xlarge 47 45 30 14-15 hz

 

Any estimates on the crossover frequency for each subwoofer size?

[Travis In Austin]

Click HERE for Event Information and Registration

 

 

 

Sūbfest ’23 (A Chief Bonehead Class)

 

Come listen and learn about the four sizes of Klipsch Heritage subwoofers scheduled for release in

Spring 2024. These subwoofers were designed by Chief Engineer and Bonehead Roy Delgado, Jr.,

using his patented horn-loaded, vented design. Attendees will be among the first to listen to all four

subs, with an array of Klipsch Heritage speakers, all set up as Roy intended. Mike Dyer, Klipsch

Heritage Brand Ambassador, will assist Roy with the class. Also planning to attend is special guest,

Tommy Jacobs, President of Sales and Marketing - Americas, Premium Audio Co.

 

 

Sūbfest ‘23

 

WHEN: Saturday, November 11, 2023, all day.  Early check-in Friday afternoon/evening, with Dinner provided by Chief Bonehead · 

 

Class is strictly limited to 30 attendees, so register NOW! Class will be divided into smaller groups for sessions at the Engineering Lab at the Klipsch Hope Plant

 

WHERE: HOPE, ARKANSAS (Engineering Lab and Museum Facilities)

 

WHAT: Introduction to four new Klipsch Heritage subwoofers by Klipsch Group, Inc. Chief Engineer and Klipsch Museum Board of Trustees Chair, Roy Delgado, Jr.

 

COST:

 

Current Sustaining Members: $150* per person CURRENT monthly and annual La Scala League, Cornwall Club, Heresy Guild, PWK Brigade, K-horn Club and Founder’s Circle and Honorary Members

 

Non-members: $300* per person. To become a member and get the discount, go to www.klipschmuseum.org and click “Donate” then “Memberships”. Discounted class rate of $150 after you join any of the following ANNUAL membership levels: La Scala League ($1,000), Cornwall Club ($500), Heresy Guild ($200), and PWK Brigade level ($100)

 

*Membership dues and class fee are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, consult your tax professional

 

 

Click HERE for Event Information and Registration

 

 

 

 

[billybob]

Dang, got an invitation...

[Travis In Austin]

23 hours ago, billybob said:

Dang, got an invitation...

Are you coming?

[billybob]

4 minutes ago, Travis In Austin said:

Are you coming?

Likely not but, we'll see, thanks!

[Travis In Austin]

Roy @Chief bonehead has added an extra half day to the class:

 

Half-Day added for Friday, November 10th starting at 1:00 PM

The Subfest '23 Event scheduled for November 11th, with pre-registration on Friday, November 10th from 1 to 5, (dinner starting at 6:00 P.M. cooked by Chief Bonehead) has been extended with a half-day on Friday November 10th.   Chief Bonehead announced at our latest planning meeting today that he has been "cooking" up some great stuff for this class and he cannot fit it into one full day, so we are going to start the course at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the Klipsch Factory, so please adjust your travel plans accordingly. Don't panic if airlines, work, etc. won't allow you to arrive until Friday evening, Roy says what he has planned for Friday afternoon is like spaghetti sauce or Texas Chili - "it's better the next day." We will be repeating that segment during the following day.  We are looking forward to seeing you at this event. Sincerely,  The Subfest '23 Planning Team*

*Roy Delgado, Jr., Bill Hendrix, Mark Fragnito, Mike Dyer, Jim Hunter, and Trav

[Travis In Austin]

Roy has been working on ideas on how to show, with real-world examples, of differences in direct radiator vs. horn-loaded subwoofer design, performance, and sound. He has come up with a way to demonstrate in a concrete way how these basic subwoofer designs differ in sound and distortion (among other things).

 

How is he going to do this? He is having his team build four subwoofer cabinets with different design elements. An evolution of subwooferage (an industry term) you will be able to hear for yourselves with their corresponding pros and cons.

 

We also learned today that Jim has been mining the archives for never-before-seen PWK drawings and other tidbits dating back to the '40s where Mr. K was working on the bottom end to offer "full range." As you know, he could initially do this with the original 2 way Klipsch horn. Apparently, PWK was experimenting with porting/venting on his X-3 prototype and Jim will point that out. You will also see some concepts PWK was working on very early on with large horn-loaded speaker designs, and large in comparison to his Klipschorn. 

 

Mike Dyer, the official Klipsch Heritage Brand Ambassador for Klipsch Group, Inc. is developing a presentation to put this evolution into perspective. He might even be able to show you some things that he has Roy doing to his AK-3 Khorns that will be offered to all Klipschorn owners, 

 

Travis

[Schu]

On 9/21/2023 at 9:58 PM, Travis In Austin said:

Roy has been working on ideas on how to show, with real-world examples, of differences in direct radiator vs. horn-loaded subwoofer design, performance, and sound. He has come up with a way to demonstrate in a concrete way how these basic subwoofer designs differ in sound and distortion (among other things).

 

Travis

 

Not very scientific but, My ears... that's how.

[Travis In Austin]

15 hours ago, Schu said:

 

Not very scientific but, My ears... that's how.

Take the train to Austin, I will pick you up and your ears can be the judge

[mark1101]

The more I hear about what Subfest '23 is going to be the more I can't wait.  Special guests, presentations, partying and playing your music at the Visitor's Center, Klipsch lab listening sessions, All the tech on the new DSP / powered Heritage subs.........a huge opportunity to learn what's the best way to bring big bottom end to all your Heritage models.  If you are even considering attending you'd best sign up soon.  This will definitely eclipse past Jubfests..........and the Heritage Jubilees will be there as well to play your music on.

[billybob]

Sounds like will be a real hoot!

[Bill W.]

All signed up! Sooo looking forward to this

[Travis In Austin]

22 hours ago, Bill W. said:

All signed up! Sooo looking forward to this

Glad to hear it, looking forward to seeing you.

 

Travis

[mark1101]

This event is only 3 weeks out now.  I can't wait.  I hear there is going to be a Chief Bonehead Fajita barbeque.

 

Time to finally get the precisely correct sub for my lascalas and be done with THAT.

 

 

[babadono]

Y'all have good time..wish I could come, but it is too expensive a trip from CA for me at this time. Dang.

[Marvel]

The small and medium sizes aren't very big at all. That is awesome, Roy.