Klipsch®, a leading tech-driven audio company, proudly introduces the next generation of Klipschorn and La Scala, pushing the boundaries of performance for two of the most iconic Klipsch speakers.

The new Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6 models feature new modified Tractrix midrange horns, updated compression drivers, stunning new finish, and for the first time, allows users to add an optional external Heritage Active Crossover. While these updates elevate the Klipschorn and La Scala to new heights, their enduring designs remain a testament to time, delivering all the detail and emotion of the live concert hall – just as founder Paul W. Klipsch intended when he introduced the original Klipschorn in 1946.

“We are always looking to improve performance even on these iconic designs. You can’t stop a creative mind and as PWK used to say, ‘You can’t time creativity,’” said Roy “Chief Bonehead” Delgado, Jr., Klipsch principal engineer and protégé of Paul W. Klipsch. “In 1999, I began experimenting with active crossovers after witnessing their remarkable performance in cinema applications. When PWK first heard my prototype, he turned to me and asked, ‘What did you do to that speaker?’ He was struck by its musicality, its purity. Sadly, he passed away before he could see a finished design.”

For years, the project lay dormant, but the idea never faded. In 2022, Klipsch brought PWK’s vision to life with the release of the flagship Jubilee. Its reception was so overwhelmingly positive that Delgado and his team knew they had to take it further.

“The team felt it was imperative to offer Klipsch fans a choice, so as we set to incorporate the active crossover on the Klipschorn and La Scala, we were inspired to boost the passive performance with key upgrades. With over two years of development, we built upon the legacy—not just honoring the past but carrying it into the future.”

Three-way, Horn-Loaded Design

The Klipschorn and La Scala’s three-way horn-loaded designs deliver unmatched efficiency. Each driver is coupled to a precisely engineered horn and optimized for one of three passbands, generating greater acoustic power from lower wattage for crystal-clear sound with minimal distortion across the frequency spectrum.

Wide-Dispersion Phase Plug for Heavenly Highs

To optimize high-frequency performance, the K-771 compression driver is paired with a patented, wide-dispersion extended phase plug. This minimizes cancellations and equalizes wavelengths, providing a wider, more consistent soundstage. This allows the Klipschorn and La Scala to deliver greater clarity and coverage than ever before.

New Compression Driver Pumps Up the Power

The new 3" KT-1133-HP midrange compression driver, made in Hope, adds a full inch to the drivers used in previous Klipsch models. Its larger compression area maximizes energy so that the driver doesn’t have to work as hard to increase the sound pressure to the horn’s throat.

Spreading the Soundstage with Tractrix and Mumps Technology

The AK7 and AL6 now feature Klipsch’s classic Tractrix technology for even greater acoustic precision. The new, patented K-406M modified Tractrix mid-range horn features a shorter 2" throat that improves time alignment by bringing the exit point of the driver closer to the other. Additionally, Klipsch’s Mumps technology improves coverage across all drive-units, integrating small contours to help maintain an even frequency response to the horn’s edge. The result is a more natural, immersive sound experience.

La Scala’s New Vented Design for Deeper, Richer Bass

For the first time, La Scala upgrades to a patented horn loaded, vented system for maximizing efficiency, extending output, and lowering distortion. This realizes the benefits of both a horn-loaded system and a bass reflex system. The K-281 12" woofer with folded horn sits comfortably in a new enclosure, producing richer and more robust bass from any room placement.

Custom Heritage Active Crossover Extends Legendary Performance

The latest Klipschorn and La Scala models can now be paired with a cutting-edge Heritage Active Crossover, expertly designed by Klipsch’s VP of Technology and Innovation, Matt Spitznagle, and tuned by legendary acoustician Roy Delgado. Drawing from the groundbreaking innovations in the acclaimed Klipsch Jubilee, this advanced crossover breathes new life into the DSP active network, delivering superior time and phase alignment, balanced EQ, and true-to-source response. These elegantly styled components fit easily in a rack or neatly on a shelf.

“While we are thrilled with the performance of the passive crossover, the Heritage Active Crossover unlocks performance enhancements that are simply unattainable with a passive design,” Delgado says. “While the crossover frequencies remain fixed, users can adjust the gain of the LF and HF sections of the DSP active unit in order to compensate input sensitivities of different types of amplifiers.”

Redesigned Input/Output Panel

The newly designed I/O panel on both the new Klipschorn and La Scala models now includes passive and active inputs, and a passive output. Both models will be available with the passive crossover network installed. The new panel design makes it easy to switch between passive and active configurations, accommodating the Heritage Active Crossover for a plug-and-play set up.

Introducing American Auburn

In addition to the two new Heritage models, Klipsch is also debuting a striking new finish for the Heritage Series. American Auburn replaces the longstanding Natural Cherry. This rich, deep hue sits perfectly between Black Ash and American Walnut, adding a bold yet timeless look to the Heritage lineup.

Long-time Klipsch fans are familiar with the book-matched veneer process for all Heritage loudspeakers, and these new models and finish are no exception. Each veneer leaf is delicately sliced from premium timber before being precisely joined to provide a mirror image of the wood grain across two speakers. This gives a consistent appearance between both units, like the two visible pages of an opened book. Even the low-frequency and high-frequency cabinets are matched for continuous grain and color.

A Legacy of Excellence, Built In Hope

Klipsch designs and engineers the Heritage Series speakers in the same place where it all began nearly 80 years ago: Hope, Arkansas. The Heritage Series embodies PWK’s legacy of offering exceptionally crafted horn-loaded loudspeakers, built upon the four core principles that are the hallmarks of his designs: high efficiency with low distortion, controlled directivity, wide dynamic range, and flat frequency response. The Klipschorn holds a place of special distinction as the oldest loudspeaker in continuous production worldwide. The La Scala, originally designed as a public address speaker, made its debut in 1963.