Time sure flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe that Fred and I have owned Klipsch for 20 years now. When we purchased the brand from founder Paul W. Klipsch, we knew it was a small, respectable company with a lot of potential, but had no idea it would become a highly regarded global technology powerhouse.

Over the past two decades, Fred and I have led the company through a sea of changes. When we bought the brand, people were still primarily listening to big, boxy two-channel music systems in their homes. Now it’s more about compact surround sound systems, sleek flat-panel speakers, hidden solutions and personal audio on-the-go. Yet through every industry shift, our focus has remained the same, building premium speakers that bring out the power, detail and emotion in music, movies and video games. 

You’ll find that our employees are also devoted to high performance standards and carrying on Paul W. Klipsch’s no-compromise legacy. In fact, our team’s passion for quality and continuous innovation has allowed Klipsch to redefine categories and stay far away from the “good enough,” low-cost product category trap.

I feel very fortunate to have spent the past 20 years surround by people who are committed to the longevity of the brand. And looking back, it’s quite a rush to see how much this company has achieved. We’ve been remarkably successful, even in strained economic times, and I am confident that our organization is well prepared and eager to face the challenges of decade number three. 

Judy Klipsch
Vice Chairman