When it comes to building a dream home audio system, people usually tend towards one of two camps: finding the most high-zoot modern equipment filled with new tech, or opting for a completely vintage setup. Top of the line equipment from yesteryear is often praised for the unique character it possesses not just in sound quality, but in visual design and physical construction, and to many it’s worth the trade-off in modern…
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CES 2020: Klipsch BAR 44, BAR 48, and BAR 54 Soundbars
The Klipsch BAR lineup has been a wildly popular soundbar series, marrying the company’s renowned sound with a visual design that’s just different enough from the typical black slabs to make them stand out in a sea of uniformity. They look great sitting underneath your TV. We caught up with Klipsch at CES 2020 to learn about some refreshes to the existing models, along with a new entry in the BAR lineup.…
CES 2019: Klipsch T5 Headphones
The Klipsch T5 headphones continue the brand’s trend of producing tech-focused audio products with a vintage-inspired appearance. Taking a look at the this new multi-model headphone lineup reveals a collection of subtle retro design cues, in addition to the Googie-style logo: braided fabric cables, constrast-stitched leather bands, and a Zippo-inspired earbud charging case. But the most intriguing aspect of the T5 headphones is that Klipsch offers them in four distinct form factors,…
CES 2019: Klipsch The Fours Powered Speakers
Visiting the Klipsch booth at CES is always a little like stepping into alternate, retrofuturistic universe. We love how so many of their products combine high-end technology with a vintage aesthetic. A perfect example of that mashup is this new powered bookshelf speaker pair, The Fours. Take a quick glance at Klipsch’s The Fours, and you might assume they were a relic from the company’s past. The dark woods, wide-weave cloth grills,…
CES 2018: Klipsch Heritage Theater Bar
The Klipsch Heritage Theater Bar is a soundbar that addresses two issues with soundbars that, quite frankly, we’re surprised have not been dealt with since the devices hit the market. The first is size. Say you have a nice, wide TV perched on an entertainment center—or perhaps mounted to your wall—and below the TV is your soundbar. Maybe it’s by the same brand as your TV, maybe a different brand, but either…
CES 2017: Klipsch Heritage Headphones
Listeners who were impressed by the Klipsch Heritage speakers but might want something a little more portable are in luck. Also debuting at CES were the Klipsch Heritage Headphones, which follow the same “new inside, old outside” philosophy of the rest of the lineup. These headphones are crafted from a variety of machined metals, fine woods and hand-selected leathers, which gives them a rustic, old-school look and superior comfort. The Klipsch Heritage headphones include multiple…
CES 2017: Klipsch Heritage Speakers
Klipsch is a brand that most would not consider when hearing the words “vintage design.” Though they’ve been in the game for seventy years, most of their current product line has a decidedly modern aesthetic, from the sleek black cabinets to the characteristic copper cones. But many have never been introduced to the Klipsch Heritage lineup, a series of high-end products that are hand-made in Hope, Arkansas, the town where Klipsch was founded. Each Heritage…
Klipsch Creates iPhone 5’s Best Friend
The iPhone 5 comes out in just a few weeks and consumers are eagerly anticipating its arrival. After the phone, what comes next? Well, for many people, iPhone 5 accessories! Klipsch has released a new member of their in-ear headphones. Shut out the annoying sounds of your surroundings and tune into your own private concert experience anytime, anywhere with the Image S4. These noise-isolating in-ear headphones deliver dynamic sound and unequaled comfort for…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas Done Right
Sunday, June 17 is Father’s Day—are you ready? The right father’s day gift is the perfect combination of thoughtfulness, and planning for the unexpectedness of Dad. You want to give him something he wants or needs but maybe doesn’t know it yet. A smile isn’t enough,…
CES 2011: Speakers Galore!
Watching a movie becomes a much more intense experience with great speakers. Several manufacturers showed off their new designs at CES; from the sleek to the classy to the booming, all seem to be a great addition to a dedicated home theatre system. Samsung’s new home theater system is a very metallic, cool looking set-up. Accompanied with their ultra thin TV this collection looks amazing. Klipsch announced their new line called Gallery series. The…