sredmyer Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I seem to remember reading somewhere that Klipsch used drivers manufactured by Eminence speaker company. Can anyone confim this, specifically for the Refence line (RF-7, RC-7, RS-7). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Eminence makes the woofers for Heritage. I'm not sure who makes any of the drivers for Reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 http://www.kscind.com/home.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomagician Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 So does Klipsch actually have a factory in China or do they sub it all out to KSC for a finished product (for the models made in China)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredmyer Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 So does Klipsch actually have a factory in China or do they sub it all out to KSC for a finished product (for the models made in China)? What!!!! the great American made speaker made in China??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomagician Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 My understanding is RF-63, RF-83, and RT subs made in U.S. RF-82 on down through the product line made in China. I don't know if all the Reference drivers are the same whether assembled in U.S. or China. Heritage stuff still made in Hope, Arkansas USA. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 the cabinets are made in america the rf63 and 83 the drivers are still made somewhere else. The reason why the rf82 and lower are made in china is due to the cheaper labor etc and teh fact that the 63 and 83 are the only real wood veneer speakers while the others use vinyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Well, at least KSC is an American company who's R&D departments are in California. It's a shame all these American firms have a desire not to employ skilled craftsmen to assemble their products here in this country, that due to costs have to rely on laborers in Chinese plants to do their manufacturing for them. It's a shame, really.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 problem is yes I rather have skilled labourers in my home country but try convincing my wallet part of my brain and the rest of the americans to pay more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 [:#] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFE Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 The klipsch dealer says that the crossovers and the internal components are made in US and the cabinets made in china and also the assembly. With my personal experience yes its true! coz the black wood finish (coating) tends to tear off when touched on the edges which proves the 'made in China' thing! The Speakers are powerful and Good with (LF), though a little harsh with higher frequencies (HF). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 who are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Do you guys ever sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 no, I rest one eye open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 one eye open and one hand on the key board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Manufacturing in China does require travel on the part of Klipsch engineers to make sure it's done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 one eye open and one hand on the key board. one to type one to hit post on the mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 one eye open and one hand on the key board. one to type one to hit post on the mouse. just to prove i really don't sleep note the time of the post. I am est Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 So, as I understand it, my RF-75s for example, had their solid cherry cabinets made at the Hope plant, and final assembly and inspection were also done there, where they were packed and shipped out to dealers. And the Tractrix horns, compression drivers, woofers, motorboards and networks were designed and engineered at the R&D department at the Indy headquarters, and the plans were then transfered to KSC in CA, where they in turn actually had the latter components manufactured at their China plant. From there, the finished products were then shipped back to Klipsch in Hope for final assembly for consumer purchase. Amy or Trey, am I even close on this assumption? Seems almost more complicated to have certain models of the Reference line manufactured this way, that is until development/parts/labor costs are put into play, along with insurance, benefits, pension and union dues, et al... I wonder if PWK ever envisioned such practices when he started up the business in '46 (how simple manufacturing must've been back in his day). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhenry Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Union dues!?! That is NOT an expense FOR the employer. That is an expense for the employee. I bought a pair of pants the other day beacause I noticed that they were now being made overseas and dug through the pile and found the last pair (that fit me) that was US made. Here's the kicker: $69.00 for US made pants.......and $79.00 for imported pants!! I don't believe for one second that these companies NEED to manufacture products overseas. They do it to make more profit. That's it. Who is going to buy all the crap that they sell if nobody here has a job?? I'll get off my soapbox now. p.s./ Buy American!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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