Big Bean Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 In January 1999, in Las Vegas, Paul was on hand for the unveiling of the Klipschorn Jubilee. Anybody know what happened to it? BB ------------------ eat your vegetables This message has been edited by Big Bean on 01-23-2002 at 12:27 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 I don't think Klipsch wants to build anything where you can't see the copper colored bass drivers. I think the Heresy II will vanish when their supply of drivers is used up. IMHO, I think the promise of manufacturing PWK's "heritage" speakers will vanish when he says his final farewell. I hope I am wrong. ------------------ L/C/R: Klipsch Heresy II Surround: Klipsch RS-3 Subwoofers: 2 HSU-VTF-2 Pre/Pro/Tuner: McIntosh MX-132 AMP: McIntosh MC-7205 DVD: McIntosh MVP-831 CD Transport: Pioneer PD-F908 100 Disc Changer Turntable: Denon DP-72L Cassette: Nakamichi BX-1 T.V. : Mitsubishi 55905 SAT/HDTV: RCA DTC-100 Surge Protector: Monster Power HTS-5000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bean Posted January 23, 2002 Author Share Posted January 23, 2002 I have long suspected Klipschs reassuring comments regarding the Heritage line to be disingenuous. BB ------------------ eat your vegetables This message has been edited by Big Bean on 01-23-2002 at 08:53 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 I heard a rumor that they would be re-introducing the Heritage line at CES next year...I think, IMHO, it is premature to predict the demise of that line. Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oosting Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 They will never ship another Klipschorn! It doesn't take that long to find replacement drivers (must not be a priority). There are enough Heritage tweekers on this board to re-engineer the whole line and do a fine job at it. Give us more KCCC (Klipsch-Copper-Coned-Crap)! You replaced the KLF series with this junk? We've heard the words touting this KCCC, now give us the data proving that the aluminium cones are more rigid and less resonant. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Who want's to start up a new speaker company? I'll build the cabinets. Others on this board can handle the networks and drivers. We could also add the old Imperials and University bass horns to our line. Q. ------------------ Q-Man This message has been edited by Q-Man on 01-23-2002 at 04:25 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 We've got the cabinets by Q and the crossovers by AL K. Now all we need is to find a manufacturer for the drivers. Hey, that's exactly what Klipsch is trying to do as well. Maybe we can beat them to the punch! Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Big Bean: In January 1999, in Las Vegas, Paul was on hand for the unveiling of the Klipschorn Jubilee. Anybody know what happened to it? BB quote: This three-way system allows the use of a fully horn-loaded, high output stage system in even the tightest of spaces. Many fully horn-loaded devices have been utilized as stage systems, however, they traditionally require up to five feet of space behind the screen. With auditorium space at a premium, the KPT-KHJ-LF, with its 24-inch depth, is the ultimate space-saving solution. Newly developed by audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch, this dual 12-inch loudspeaker system couples the horn-loaded woofers with the KPT-XII 12-inch, horn-loaded, mid-bass device and the KPT-904-HF Tractrix® Horn to deliver extraordinary performance. The KPT-Jubilee Stage System is available with or without a mid/high passive crossover. MSRP: $6,570 each is that what you are talking about? it is still on the commercial - cinema section... can't find it on the Klipsch store ------------------ -justin I am an amateur, if it is professional; ProMedia help you want email Amy or call her @ 1-888-554-5665 or for an RA# 1-888-554-5665 Klipsch Home Audio help you want, email support@klipsch.com or call @ 1-800-KLIPSCH RA# Fax Number=317-860-9140 / Parts Department Fax Number=317-860-9150 ProMedia 5.1 Placement Help s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Justin, Nope, that's not the one their talking about. The "Jubilee" in question was sort of a Klipshorn version 2. A prototype was displayed a couple of years ago at CES. Paul hisself is supposed to be working on it. Prototype was also seen, heard, touched and drooled over by the crew that went to the Hope pilgramidge (?spell?) last year. Had a few reassurances from moderators over the past year that the project is still moving forward. Seems to be a two way non-cornerloadingrequired domestic speaker similar in concept to the pro version you referenced. I doubt Klipsch is being disingenuous about continuing the Heritage line. Why there's been such a delay getting production ramped back up is a question that we've not seen a "real" answer to. One of the moderators (PhilH? BobG? don't recall...) said in a post back last fall that the Heritage line was definately moving back toward production, but wouldn't be released in time for Christmas of 2001, but sort of indicated it would be out sometime shortly after. Hello, moderators, knock knock knock, anybody home? ------------------ Music is art Audio is engineering Ray's Music System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Recent update - FYI see BobG's post under "Bella Klipsch" on the Updating Older speakers forum. ------------------ Music is art Audio is engineering Ray's Music System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 welcome back to the boards Ray, it has been a while, no? How are you So that is not the Jubilee yall are talking about... oh well. I find it amazing and uplifting (?) that my Paul Klipsch is still working to make Klipsch speakers better, talk about dedication. I hope that the heritage genre of Klipsch does not go away because i someday would love to be able to purchase some, being 17 right now, it will be a while... ------------------ -justin I am an amateur, if it is professional; ProMedia help you want email Amy or call her @ 1-888-554-5665 or for an RA# 1-888-554-5665 Klipsch Home Audio help you want, email support@klipsch.com or call @ 1-800-KLIPSCH RA# Fax Number=317-860-9140 / Parts Department Fax Number=317-860-9150 ProMedia 5.1 Placement Help s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Hi Guys, I do believe the Heritige series will be back. It is not a big selling item for Klipsch. It's more of a prestive thing I think. I know for a fact that the driver situation is being solved. As for the Jubilee, I heard a set of prototypes last Feb at the Klipsch factory. They are OUT OF SIGHT! AL K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6 Driver Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 maybe they can't find a vendor that offers copper colored horns! I've got more to say but I fear I'll get in trouble so I'll wait till tomorrow! ------------------ "FULLY LOADED" J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Mnedden---Here's a list of people who make high quality 1" throat compression drivers just off the top of my head: JBL, Radian, TAD, Selenium, B&C, RCF, PAudio, Beyma, Eminence And Plus One (the old Emilar). That's not counting the weird Japanese stuff like Onken, Sony, Goto and AEL or the stuff from China like Zamack. JBL, TAD, Selenium, PAudio, Eminence and Beyma also make horn tweeters. There are some Italian and German makers I missed, no doubt many others also. I think if they gave the job to DJK he'd have new Heritages designed in month, Hell, he probably has already for his own amusement. When I was in Hope in June the hi-fi Jubilees were ripped apart and not running, I got the impression they'd only the one pair on hand. I'm not holding my breath, well I wouldn't anyway, why wait for new Heritages, lots of other horn stuff out there at least as good. If you want good horns it's either old Klipsches or move on to something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bean Posted January 23, 2002 Author Share Posted January 23, 2002 Tom Do you know of any manufactures that slot load the woofer with the degree of compression of the Klipschorn. This seems unique to the Klipschorn. BB ------------------ eat your vegetables This message has been edited by Big Bean on 01-23-2002 at 08:49 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Mdeneen--Don't know about PAudio (from Thailand) and Zamack but I think the others are prime movers. Some Japanese compression drivers I missed are Fostex and Yamaha, Fostex horn tweeters are said to be very nice, never heard'm though. Take a look at the HiFi-Do site from Japan to see some of the stuff over there we seldom or never see here. Link from my site. Very interesting, see what vintage American horns go for over there too, big bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 BB---Don't know, ask over at the high-efficiency forum at www.audioasylum.com There are some pretty sharp basshorn guys there, guys that design their own. Nice guys too, very little flaming there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 Yay. The joys of finding a 13mm tweeter replacement for a Sansui T-200 16 ohm 50mm alnico radial horn tweeter. Jensen Clone? Hunt them down possibly in Japanese websites or the main Japanese website for Sansui? Babelfish doesn't seem to cut it, and I can't seem to Email the Jpn Site. Fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm trying to figure out how this thread got back to the first page without a bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I was wondering the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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