Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK7 is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Floor-standing speaker by Klipsch. It was released in 2025. It features a 1" Tractrix horn Tweeter, 1 x 3" Midrange and 1 x 15" fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 34-19k Hz and a sensitivity of 103 dB. Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 has an MSRP of 17998$ per pair.
Klipsch replaced the older AK6 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Special edition of the AK7
Klipsch also makes a special edition of this model, listed separately because the specs differ.
Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn 80th Anniversary (2026)
- Tweeter: polyimide diaphragm compression on the AK7, K-692 with K-5-K aluminium horn on the Klipschorn 80th
- Woofer cone: fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn on the AK7, Paper on the Klipschorn 80th
- Crossover: 380Hz - 290Hz on the AK7, 350Hz on the Klipschorn 80th
- Frequency response: 34-19k Hz on the AK7, 34-20k Hz on the Klipschorn 80th
- Weight: 118.18 kg on the AK7, 65.7 kg on the Klipschorn 80th
- Price: $17,998 per pair on the AK7, $20,000 per pair on the Klipschorn 80th
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Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Lifestyle
Klipsch's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
AK7 is a member of Klipsch's Heritage series of Passive speakers. The Heritage range are Klipsch's iconic hand-built American speakers, including the Cornwall, Heresy and horn-loaded La Scala, some in production for decades. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Speaker
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 has a Frequency response range of 34-19k Hz at -4dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, AK7 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how AK7's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7's 34Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7?
AK7 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 380 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2900 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
103 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK7 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
103dB of the Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK7 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes AK7 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 AK7 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7
Even though the nominal impedance of the AK7 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Klipsch is 4 ohms Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK7 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
0.4–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
AK7 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 AK7 Back View
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 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 AK7 is approximately 5700.9cm2 / 883.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch Klipschorn AK7, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 weighs 118.18kg / 260lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AK7'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 AK7 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 AK7 is available in American Auburn, Black Ash and American Walnut.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Colors
Does the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 come with a Grille?
AK7 comes with cloth grilles in Silver Metallic color choices. 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.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 with Grille
What's in the Box of Klipsch Klipschorn AK7?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of AK7:
- 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 AK7.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK7 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Klipsch Klipschorn AK7
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Lifestyle