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Bring the live sound home in Austin, TX, with Klipsch speakers. Read more about the impeccable audio quality of the Reference Premiere and Heritage series here. 

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<p>The pandemic may have temporarily curtailed Austin's incredible live music scene, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the vital, engaging, <em>right there</em> sound of music in your home, anytime you want. All you need is the right audio system and a set of Klipsch speakers.</p>
<p>Since 1946, Klipsch has been a company that has hewn closely to founder Paul Klipsch's vision of bringing the live sound of the music performance right into your living room. Few speaker brands have been around as long as Klipsch, and few have as engaging a sound signature.</p>
<p>Whether you are looking for superlative sound for music or <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/residential-solutions/dedicated-home-theater">multichannel surround sound</a>, you cannot go wrong with Klipsch. In this blog, we'll cover Klipsch's highly regarded Reference Premiere series, an affordable line with bold audio quality that punches well above its price. And we'll also review the Klipsch Heritage line, designed primarily for <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/residential-solutions/home-audio">two-channel audio</a> and bringing all of Klipsch's know-how into speakers that sound as beautifully as they are crafted.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/item/klipsch-reference-premiere-speakers-high-performance-and-value"><strong>SEE ALSO: Klipsch Reference Premiere Speakers: High Performance and High Value</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<h1>Klipsch Reference Premiere</h1>
<p>If you are looking for hi-fi sound that fits your budget, look no further than Reference Premiere.&nbsp; Like all <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/item/your-austin-area-speaker-store-offers-the-best-from-klipsch">Klipsch speakers</a>, the trademark live sound starts with Klipsch's horn-loaded drivers.&nbsp; The square Tractrix horn coupled to a refined&nbsp; Linear Travel Suspension titanium tweeter impart the high-frequency energy that makes these such lively speakers. The Cerametallic cones provide the midrange and bass response, with woofer sizes varying across the bookshelf and tower models.</p>
<p>Klipsch Reference Premiere is a full line of speakers for either stereo or complete Dolby Atmos multichannel setups. The line includes three bookshelf models, the RP-400M, RP-500M, and RP-600M, all featuring the same tweeter and 4-inch, 5.25-inch, and 6.5-inch Cerametallic woofers, respectively. On the tower side, you can choose from the RP-5000F, RP6000F, and RP-8000F, with dual 5.25-inch, 6.5-inch, and 8-inch woofers and midrange drivers. The line also includes two bipolar surround speakers and the RP-500SA speaker that can be used for Dolby Atmos or surround duties via a built-in frequency switch. The final touches to the line are matching subwoofers in 10, 12, and 15-inch sizes to provide powerful bass for music and movie soundtracks.</p>
<p>How do they sound? The RP-600M bookshelf was Steve Guttenberg's (the Audiophiliac) Speaker of the Year and has been consistently praised by audio reviewers everywhere. Stereophile's Herb Reichert said, "a speaker this inexpensive isn't supposed to be this good. It isn't rational." Not only is the Reference Premiere line lively and engaging, but it is also refined and sophisticated, delivering sound quality for both music and movies comparable with speakers twice their price. And with holiday pricing in effect right now, there's never been a better time to buy.&nbsp;</p>
<h1>Klipsch Heritage</h1>
<p>The <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/blog/Love-Live-Music-Youll-Love-Klipsch-Heritage-Series-Loudspeakers">Klipsch Heritage line</a> is the pinnacle of the company's many speaker lines, built to hi-fi standards and incorporating the best of Klipsch's acoustic engineering prowess. Constructed to be heirlooms to pass down to the next generation, they are made in matched pairs, carry a ten-year warranty, and are still hand-built by skilled craftsmen in Klipsch's original Hope, Arkansas factory. With their book-matched luxurious wood veneers, Klipsch Heritage speakers go well with today's modern mid-century and industrial modern-chic furnishings so popular in Austin.</p>
<p>The starting point in the Heritage hierarchy is the Klipsch Heresy: the smallest speaker in the Heritage line. The Heresy can trace its lineage all the way back to 1957 when it was developed as the center channel speaker to complement a pair of Klipschorns, the original Klipsch speaker. The Heresy IV was recently updated with a new crossover network, a refined Tractrix horn, a new compression driver, and Tractrix ports to add more bass response.&nbsp; Austin-based YouTube reviewer and audio writer Andrew Robinson called the new Heresy IV dynamic and "mind-blowing." And this is just the entry point into Klipsch Heritage.</p>
<p>Next up in the Heritage series is the Forte III. Initially introduced in 1985, it quickly became the most popular Klipsch speaker. It was brought back to life in 2017 with modern engineering and traditional Klipsch horn loading design. The Forte III features an unusual design for bass, backing the 12-inch woofer with a large 15-inch rear-mounted passive radiator for full-range sound. The 72-pound Forte III packs a punch and can fill a large room with rich sound, yet takes relatively little power to play loud and clean thanks to Klipsch's focus on high sensitivity speaker designs.</p>
<p>The recently redesigned Cornwall IV, like all Klipsch Heritage models, has an interesting history. Initially introduced in 1959 as a larger counterpart to the Heresy, the Klipsch community was saddened when it was discontinued in 1990. By popular demand, Klipsch brought the Cornwall back in 2006, bigger and better than ever. A 2019 refresh brought a new mid-frequency driver and midrange driver horn that provide better clarity and detail, Tractrix-design ports at the front increased bass extension from the 15-inch woofer, and a new riser lends this large mid-sized tower an elegant, floating appearance. The finishing touch is a new metal grill that is at once classic and modern. According to Steve Guttenberg, the burly, 100-pound Cornwall IV "will make your speakers sound small."</p>
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<p>Experience the incomparable sound of Klipsch speakers at <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/about-us">A&amp;B TV,</a> where you can audition them for yourself and enjoy special holiday pricing. Our <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/contacts">showroom</a> is safely open for business, and we are taking all necessary precautions for health and safety in the current environment. Call us today at (512) 454-4534 for more information, expert advice, and current pricing. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>

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Klipsch Heritage Is the Pinnacle of the Klipsch Trademark Sound

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<p>Klipsch is a distinctively American company. Founded by Paul Klipsch in 1946, the company has stuck to its core principles, aiming to bring the live sound of music into the home. Today, Klipsch Audio Technologies is one of the largest audio companies in the world, with several lines of <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/catalog/home-audio">audio products</a> covering all parts of the spectrum.</p>
<p>Perhaps the truest form of the Klipsch audio mantra exists in the Klipsch Heritage series loudspeaker line. This is the high end of the company&rsquo;s product line, incorporating all their experience in audio over the past 74 years. There&rsquo;s nothing revolutionary about them &ndash;&nbsp;they are a continuing refinement of the core Klipsch principles, evolved to a very high state.</p>
<p>Here in Austin, we live in the self-proclaimed &ldquo;Live Music Capital of the World.&rdquo; If you love live music, you&rsquo;ll fall in love with the sound of the Heritage series <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/catalog/speakers?manufacturer=19896">Klipsch speakers</a>. And A&amp;B TV is Austin&rsquo;s exclusive Klipsch Heritage dealer. Keep reading to learn more about three of the most popular <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/category/speaker-store">speakers</a> in the Heritage series.</p>
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<p><a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/item/your-austin-area-speaker-store-offers-the-best-from-klipsch"><strong>SEE ALSO: Your Austin Area Speaker Store Offers the Best from Klipsch</strong></a></p>
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<h1>The Heritage Line</h1>
<p>The Heritage line is built to the highest build quality standards. The speakers are hand-assembled by skilled craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas, the place where Klipsch was founded. Heritage speakers are built to order, and now carry a ten-year warranty from the company. These speakers are built to last, and it's not unusual for one generation to pass on a vintage set to the next.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can choose from a range of elegant book-matched veneers that will match your d&eacute;cor. The opposite of mass-produced, the Heritage speakers will match perfectly with furniture-grade wood veneers sourced from the same timber cut. All Klipsch Heritage speakers use horn-loading technology, the guiding principle behind the Klipsch signature live sound.</p>
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<h1>Klipsch Heresy IV</h1>
<p>The Heresy is the smallest speaker in the Heritage line and the most affordable entry point. Like all Heritage speakers, it claims a long history. Originally developed in 1957, it was designed to be the center speaker in a three-speaker stereo array. You might say that Klipsch was well ahead of the times when it came to immersive sound.</p>
<p>The new Heresy IV sports revamped internals, including a new crossover network, a new compression driver, and a refined Tractrix horn that provides new smoothness along with the wide dispersion that the horn design is famous for delivering. The 12-inch woofer in this mid-sized speaker provides surprisingly ample bass, and a new Tractrix port adds as much as 10hz of low-end punch to this version. Inside, the network is wired with high-quality <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/category/audioquest-cables">AudioQuest cable</a> for a clean signal path throughout.</p>
<p>Reviews for the new Heresy IV have been glowing. Steve Guttenberg, the Audiophiliac, calls them refined, but also &ldquo;born to be wild.&rdquo; In other words, fun yet sophisticated! YouTube reviewer Andrew Robinson (who happens to be based in Austin) called them dynamic and "mind-blowing."</p>
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<h1>Klipsch Forte III</h1>
<p>The original Forte was introduced in 1985 and became the most popular <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/category/klipsch-speakers">Klipsch speaker</a>. It was brought back in 2017 with more modern engineering, still faithful to the horn-loaded design principles. For bass, it uses a 12-inch woofer but also packs a huge 15-inch rear-mounted passive radiator for full-range sound. If you want more oomph, the Forte is also bi-ampable and can handle up to 400 watts of peak power. And like all hyper-efficient Klipsch horn designs, it requires surprisingly little power to play loud, lively, and clean.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Forte has always been an excellent middle choice in the Klipsch Heritage line. While hefty at 72 pounds, the dimensions are tidy enough to fit in many spaces. No matter where you put it, it will fill the room with incredible sound and is rated for a continuous 116db of output. This speaker can party, but it will also do so with finesse. Zero Fidelity&rsquo;s Sean Fowler calls them &ldquo;badass.&rdquo; That might say it all.</p>
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<h1>Klipsch Cornwall IV</h1>
<p>The recently redesigned <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/catalog/speakers?manufacturer=19896">Cornwall IV</a> is the embodiment of the principles of Klipsch live sound. Initially introduced in 1959 as a larger counterpart to the Heresy, the Klipsch community rebelled when it was discontinued in 1990. It took some years - Klipsch now calls them the "dark years" - but the Cornwall returned in 2006.</p>
<p>The 2019 redesign brought a new mid-frequency driver and midrange driver horn that provide better clarity and detail. New Tractrix-design ports at the bottom bring out increased bass extension from the 15-inch woofer, and a new riser makes this large but mid-sized tower an elegant floating appearance. The metal grill modernizes the look but still retains the overall classic Klipsch Heritage aesthetic.</p>
<p>The Cornwall is the largest of the "compact" Klipsch Heritage line, yet at 100 pounds is not exactly small. In fact, Steve Guttenberg says this speaker will make your current speakers sound small. That's a testament to the big, bold, live sound quality the Cornwall IV will bring to your room. Yes, you might need a bigger space.</p>
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<p>Experience the incomparable sound of Klipsch Heritage speakers at <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/about-us">A&amp;B TV,</a> where you can audition them for yourself. Our <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/contacts">showroom</a> is safely open for business, and we are taking all necessary precautions for health and safety. Call us today at (512) 454-4534 for more information, expert advice, and current pricing. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>

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