The Klipsch Heresy needs no introduction, and we've done several really interesting pairs in the past. For this pair from '76 (with the rare "laser" badges) we took an understated, classic approach. For the internals, we recapped the crossover with high-end audiophile grade capacitors, and rewired them internally with 18ga silver over copper wire, fitted up to a pair of solid copper Cardas posts. For the aesthetics, we took the cabinets apart, completely refinished them, and countersunk magnets in the baffle board to accept our custom made grilles, wrapped in a beautiful silver and blue. We offset the badges for a truly "if you know, you know" presentation. While a casual observer might see a modest pair of speakers, to the collector, this is obviously a very special pair.
Part of the Aural Restorations collection.
- Production
- 1976
- Serial No.
- 22P051/22P052
- Orig. MSRP
- $297
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cabinets disassembled and completely refinished
- Countersunk magnets under baffle
- Painted motor board light grey
- Custom grilles frames cut and wrapped in acoustically transparent silver-blue
- Offset the original ’76 “laser” badges
- Internally rewired with silver over copper braided 18ga wire
- Fitted and installed Cardas solid copper 5-way binding post terminals
- Recapped with Mundorf Evo oil caps
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type 3-way, acoustic suspension, bookshelf
Frequency Response 50-17,000Hz
Sensitivity 96dB @ 1 Watt/meter
Impedance 8Ω nominal
Woofer Klipsch K-22
Midrange Klipsch K-55-V mounted to K-700 horn
Tweeter Klipsch K-77 tweeter
Network Type E-700/6000Hz
Internal Wiring 18ga 4 strand, braided, silver over copper wiring
Terminals Cardas CCBPL speaker terminals, made from high purity copper bar stock, and raw bare copper binding nut (accepts standard bananas, spades, and bare wire)
Dimensions 21.5"H x 15.5"W x 13"D
Weight 55 lbs. ea.
- Documentation
Klipsch Heresy 1 Brochure
Klipsch Heresy 1 Advert
- The History of Klipsch
- Klipsch Audio Technologies (also referred to as Klipsch Speakers or Klipsch Group, Inc.) is an American loudspeaker company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in Hope, Arkansas, in 1946 as ‘Klipsch and Associates’ by Paul W. Klipsch, the company produces loudspeaker drivers and enclosures, as well as complete...
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- Liner Notes
The Klipsch Heresy was originally introduced in ’57 as a center channel speaker to go between two Klipschorns in larger rooms. When Paul Klipsch came up with the idea and the design, people told him he couldn’t do it, that it was acoustic heresy. “The hell I can’t,” he said, “and that’s exactly what I’m going to call it.” The resulting Heresy was a 3-way, acoustic suspension (sealed) design with a horn tweeter, horn midrange, and a 12” accordion surround woofer. The design has remained largely intact ever since.
- Stock No.
- 8043917836509
The Klipsch Heresy needs no introduction, and we've done several really interesting pairs in the past. For this pair from '76 (with the rare "laser" badges) we took an understated, classic approach. For the internals, we recapped the crossover with high-end audiophile grade capacitors, and rewired them internally with 18ga silver over copper wire, fitted up to a pair of solid copper Cardas posts. For the aesthetics, we took the cabinets apart, completely refinished them, and countersunk magnets in the baffle board to accept our custom made grilles, wrapped in a beautiful silver and blue. We offset the badges for a truly "if you know, you know" presentation. While a casual observer might see a modest pair of speakers, to the collector, this is obviously a very special pair.
Part of the Aural Restorations collection.
Production
1976
Serial No.
22P051/22P052
Orig. MSRP
$297
Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cabinets disassembled and completely refinished
- Countersunk magnets under baffle
- Painted motor board light grey
- Custom grilles frames cut and wrapped in acoustically transparent silver-blue
- Offset the original ’76 “laser” badges
- Internally rewired with silver over copper braided 18ga wire
- Fitted and installed Cardas solid copper 5-way binding post terminals
- Recapped with Mundorf Evo oil caps
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
Factory Specs
Type 3-way, acoustic suspension, bookshelf
Frequency Response 50-17,000Hz
Sensitivity 96dB @ 1 Watt/meter
Impedance 8Ω nominal
Woofer Klipsch K-22
Midrange Klipsch K-55-V mounted to K-700 horn
Tweeter Klipsch K-77 tweeter
Network Type E-700/6000Hz
Internal Wiring 18ga 4 strand, braided, silver over copper wiring
Terminals Cardas CCBPL speaker terminals, made from high purity copper bar stock, and raw bare copper binding nut (accepts standard bananas, spades, and bare wire)
Dimensions 21.5"H x 15.5"W x 13"D
Weight 55 lbs. ea.
Documentation
Klipsch Heresy 1 Brochure
Klipsch Heresy 1 Advert
The History of Klipsch
Klipsch Audio Technologies (also referred to as Klipsch Speakers or Klipsch Group, Inc.) is an American loudspeaker company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in Hope, Arkansas, in 1946 as ‘Klipsch and Associates’ by Paul W. Klipsch, the company produces loudspeaker drivers and enclosures, as well as complete...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The Klipsch Heresy was originally introduced in ’57 as a center channel speaker to go between two Klipschorns in larger rooms. When Paul Klipsch came up with the idea and the design, people told him he couldn’t do it, that it was acoustic heresy. “The hell I can’t,” he said, “and that’s exactly what I’m going to call it.” The resulting Heresy was a 3-way, acoustic suspension (sealed) design with a horn tweeter, horn midrange, and a 12” accordion surround woofer. The design has remained largely intact ever since.
Stock No.
8043917836509
