Klipschorn

80th Anniversary Limited Edition

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The speaker that started it all

80 LEGENDARY YEARS

The 80th Anniversary Klipschorn X-5 is a fully horn-loaded loudspeaker that reimagines the original patented design by Paul W. Klipsch, celebrating 80 years of acoustic innovation. This limited-edition model blends Klipsch heritage with cutting-edge engineering. Featuring a two-way, high-performance design with an active crossover for exceptional dynamics, clarity, and efficiency – the X-5 delivers a powerful, lifelike listening experience that pushes the limits of traditional speaker design. Crafted as both a fine audio reproducer and a design statement, the X-5 showcases heirloom-quality materials including book-matched veneer, real brass inlays, and a sandcast aluminum horn. Each speaker is hand-built in Hope, Arkansas, reflecting decades of craftsmanship, and includes a special 180g vinyl pressing of KlipschTape recordings from the 1950s—offering a rare, immersive connection to the origins of high-fidelity sound. The Klipschorn X-5 isn’t just a speaker—it’s a celebration of history, craftsmanship, and uncompromising audio performance.

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Origin & evolution

The Klipschorn X-5 is more than a loudspeaker—it’s a statement of origin and evolution. Created to celebrate 80 years of acoustic excellence, this limited-edition model reimagines the very first patented design by Paul W. Klipsch, the visionary who set the foundation for high-efficiency, low-distortion, horn-loaded sound. The result is a modern icon that honors its roots while pushing performance into new territory.

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HIFI HOTROD

MAXIMUM IMPACT

At its core, the X-5 is a highly sensitive, highly efficient loudspeaker. Its two-way, fully horn-loaded architecture (featuring a new K-5-K high-frequency horn mated to a high-powered compression driver) delivers explosive dynamics, lifelike detail, and room-filling presence with astonishing ease. The low frequency cabinet contains an eight-foot folded bass horn, like every iconic Klipschorn. The inclusion of an active crossover allows it to transcend traditional sonic limitations, extracting maximum performance and control – bringing listeners closer than ever to the live music experience.

PREMIUM HEIRLOOM QUALITY

Craftsmanship defines every inch of the Klipschorn X-5. Finished in real wood veneer with elegant brass inlays, each speaker features book-matched grain patterns and a striking sandcast aluminum horn. The aesthetic is unmistakably mid-century modern, yet timeless – designed not just to be heard, but admired. This is heirloom-quality audio, built to last generations.

THROWBACK TRACKS

Adding to its exclusivity, the X-5 includes a rare auditory time capsule: a limited-run 180g vinyl pressing of Paul W. Klipsch’s original KlipschTape recordings. These early 1950s stereo demonstrations – long out of print and in some cases never-before heard – offer listeners a direct connection to the origins of high-fidelity sound.

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HAND-CRAFTED IN HOPE

Every X-5 is hand-crafted in Hope, Arkansas—the birthplace of Klipsch and the heart of its enduring legacy. For over eight decades, skilled artisans have built speakers here with meticulous attention to detail, and the X-5 stands as a culmination of that tradition.

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In for the long haul

Because Klipsch Heritage speakers are built to last, we offer a 10-year warranty on all current and future generation Heritage Classic speakers.

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POWER. DETAIL. EMOTION.

PWK’s dream lives on in every legendary Heritage loudspeaker we make. Built to last a lifetime, each high-performance, handsomely crafted speaker will bring joy to your home for decades to come.

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