Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK6 is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Floor-standing speaker by Klipsch. It was released in 2018. It features a 1" Tractrix horn Tweeter, 1 x 2" Midrange and 1 x 15" fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 33-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 105 dB. Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 has an MSRP of 16498$ per pair.
Klipsch later replaced AK6 with AK7. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 vs Klipsch Klipschorn AK7
Klipsch's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
AK6 is a member of Klipsch's Heritage series of Passive speakers. The Heritage range are Klipsch's iconic hand-built American speakers, including the Cornwall, Heresy and horn-loaded La Scala, some in production for decades. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 Speaker
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 has a Frequency response range of 33-20k Hz and Power Range of up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 33 Hz, AK6 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how AK6's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6's 33Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
105 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK6 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
105dB of the Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK6 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes AK6 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
0.2–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
AK6 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 53 x 31-1/4 x 28-1/4inch (1347.0 x 794.0 x 718.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 is approximately 5700.9cm2 / 883.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 weighs 100.00kg / 220lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AK6's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 is available in American Walnut, Black Ash and Natural Cherry.
Does the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 come with a Grille?
AK6 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of AK6:
- 2 Loudspeaker cabinets
- 2 Subwoofer cabinets
- 2 Grilles
- Owners Manual
- Congratulations letter
- Klipsch brochure
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK6.
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.