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Klipsch Celebrates 80 Legendary Years

Autumn Faust

January 6, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—JANUARY 6, 2026—Klipsch proudly kicks off its year-long 80th-anniversary celebration at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show. In 1946, Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) began handcrafting speakers in a tin shed in Hope, Arkansas, to create a sound that was bigger, clearer, and more alive than anyone then thought possible. He established acoustic principles that pioneered American hi-fi and shook the foundations of music playback. His patented horn-loaded speaker designs became legends, and his vision turned Klipsch into one of the most coveted brands in audio history.

In honor of its milestone, Klipsch has planned a series of activities including the debut of its limited 80^th anniversary logo, a series of commemorative merchandise, limited edition products unveiling later in 2026, and a VIP tour event at the factory in Hope.

“Paul’s legacy, as always, is at the heart of our DNA,” said Paul Jacobs, President and CEO. “I’m beyond proud of the extraordinary innovation our team puts forward year after year to preserve his legacy with products that continue to define and inspire new generations of audio enthusiasts across the world.”

Aside from the global stage, CES is special to Klipsch as one of PWK’s last major public events. In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Paul W. Klipsch was posthumously inducted into the CTA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2004.

Jacobs continues, “I can think of no better stage on which to take a bow for 80 years of shaping the audio industry and the consumer electronics industry at large. We celebrate not only a legend, but an extraordinary passion of the community that has carried this brand forward for eight decades.”

Every day, Klipsch honors its humble beginnings, from its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, to its factory in Hope, Arkansas, and offices around the world. And across the street from the Hope factory, dedicated to sharing the Klipsch story, is the Klipsch Museum of Audio History, a 501(c)(3) organization that is one of the few museums dedicated to audio. This time capsule, open to the public, houses exhibits that span PWK’s extraordinary life, including priceless artifacts from the dawn of hi-fi. The Museum’s mission is to restore, preserve, maintain, and display audio artifacts and archival materials for historic purposes, while conducting pertinent historical research, and hosting educational activities and events that use PWK’s science of sound to foster interest in STEM education.

Each year, in celebration of PWK’s birthday, the Museum hosts a gathering, that originally began as an appreciation lunch for the factory workers. This year’s event, March 6–7, will be the biggest to date, in celebration of 80 legendary years and will include a rare opportunity to tour the factory and the hallowed grounds where the Klipsch legacy began. Follow the Museum’s Facebook page for more information.

As one of the oldest audio companies the US—and the only one to claim the longest-running loudspeaker production with the Klipschorn—Klipsch remains governed by science. “My theories on audio and audio reproduction will be proven wrong only when the laws of physics change,” said Paul W. Klipsch.

About Klipsch Audio

Paul W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer and maverick, founded Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power, detail and emotion of the live music experience into his living room. Using highly efficient speaker designs, handcrafted cabinetry and a thirst for real engineering breakthroughs – Klipsch, the great American audio company, was born in Hope, Arkansas. Today, our diverse range of quality audio products includes speakers and headphones for almost any consumer and professional application – including cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater and portable offerings. Honoring our founder’s legacy, Klipsch continues to be the legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the Sound^®. Klipsch®, registered in the U.S. and other countries, is a trademark of Klipsch Group, Inc. Klipsch Group, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX).Visit www.klipsch.com for more information.