pauln Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 KHorn in the 40's Heresy in the 50's Then Cornwall LaScala in the early 60's And Belle So it seems like for a decade or two after that, Heritage was it. So when did all the other models spring out? Just wondering because it is a little alarming to review the zillions of products now, and especially how many have made it into the discontinued files. What would have happened if Klipsch had stuck to the Heritage only? Was it a survival thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 where to draw the line ...?? maybe at the Chorus/ Forte ....'90's ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 What would have happened if Klipsch had stuck to the Heritage only? Was it a survival thing? Well they've always made heritage during that time... If I understand correctly, their bread and butter is the pro cinema lineup and the synergy/promedia speakers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'm with Duke as far as home gear goes. The Chorus, Forte and Quartet were released in 89 I believe. The Chorus II/Forte II started in 91 or 92 (don't quote me), and then the CF series started in 94 (again, don't quote me), which were eventually replaced with the KLF's I think. I'm not sure when the Reference series started. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 The KG series appeared around 1985... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Since the numbers are so readily available in the discontinued products area... Cornwall: 1959-1985 Cornwall II: 1985-1990 Forte: 1985-1989 Forte II: 1989-1996 KG: 1985-1992 Chorus: 1987-1990 Chorus II: 1990-1996 CF: 1994-1996 KT: 1994-1997 KLF: 1996-2001 KSP: 1997-1999 You can get the rest of the basic idea here: http://www.klipsch.com/product/list.aspx?line=1263&type=1265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I found this page which had some interesteing facts: http://www.audiocircuit.com/A-HTML/AA-Structure-STR/Content-CON/905-STR-CON_Brand___-A01.php?Code=KLP&Circuitcode=907 Significant Events 1940 Paul Klipsch develops his first experimental corner woofer (X-1), a prototype of the Klipschorn. 1942 X-3 is born. 1945 - Klipschorn patent is granted on X-3. 1946 PWK develops midrange horn to match X-3 woofer. 1948 Acquires his first factory building - now the museum. 1949 Klipsch Rebel and Klipsch turntable introduced. 1956 Klipsch Shorthorn introduced. 1957 A new Klipsch speaker, the Klipsch Heresy, is developed. For this speaker, corner placement is not mandatory. 1959 Klipsch Cornwall introduced. 1963 Klipsch La Scala loudspeaker is designed to be used in the P.A. system for Winthrop Rockerfeller's gubernatorial race. 1971 The Belle Klipsch, a more elegant version of the Klipsch La Scala, goes into production. 1977 Klipsch & Associates introduces its industrial line. 1978 Paul Klipsch awarded AES Silver Medal. 1979 Started construction of new test laboratory featuring an anechoic chamber. 1980 One-of-a-kind anechoic chamber built with a 4-quadrant revolving door to permit testing of corner-type speakers. 1982 Klipsch Kg2 introduced. 1984 Paul Klipsch inducted into the Audio Hall of Fame. 1985 Klipsch Kg4 introduced. Klipsch Forte introduced. 1987 Klipsch Chorus introduced. 1989 Fred Klipsch (a cousin) and his wife Judy Klipsch, purchase company from Paul Klipsch. Klipsch Quartet introduced. 1990 Klipsch Kg1 and Kg3 introduced. 1991 Klipsch Kg sw introduced. 1992 Klipsch Kg1.2, Kg2.2, Kg3.2, Kg4.2, Kg5.2 introduced. IW 100 & IW 200 in-wall speakers introduced. 1993 Powered Subwoofer line introduced. New Mexico State University dedicates the Klipsch Lecture Hall. Center Channel line introduced. 1994 Klipsch Kg.5, Kg1.5, Kg2.5, Kg3.5, Kg4.5, Kg5.5 introduced. Klipsch THX introduced. epic series introduced. 1995 Klipsch IW50, IW150, IW250 introduced. New Mexico State University dedicates the Klipsch Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. 1996 Klipsch KV4, Klipsch Rebel VIII introduced. Klipsch, purchases Pyle Manufacturing. Klipsch introduces IC525, IC650, IC800 in-ceiling speakers. Klipsch Synergy series subwoofers introduced. Klipsch Legend KLF20, KLF30 introduced. 1997 Klipsch Synergy Monitor and Tower lines introduced. Introduction of voice-matched center and surround speakers completes Klipsch Synergy and Klipsch Legend families. Klipsch introduces Premiere powered speakers which include internally amplified subwoofers. Paul Klipsch inducted into the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame for his contributions in acoustics, ballistics and geophysics. Klipsch retains rights to Klipsch Professional name and begins manufacturing and marketing professional sound reinforcement and theater products. 1998 Klipsch introduces the most compact home theater in its history-the Quintet Micro Theater. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 So looks like 1985- 1985 is the point at which non-Heritage products started coming out, with the KG series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 What would have happened if Klipsch would have stuck to Heritage only? You had the answer, they would have gone under, it was survival. Look at the generic designs of todays speakers. Tall, thin with multiple drivers or small cubes on stands. Much of this forced on designers for HT applications and space issues. Like any other successful, consumer driven company , they had to adapt. Looks like it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 The company took off about the time Fred Klipsch took it over. But by that time Paul was in his middle 80's. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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