Heresy III

Floorstanding Speaker

Because of its relatively "compact" size, this model offers the greatest degree of placement flexibility in the Heritage Series line. First introduced in 1957, the Heresy, a three-way design, started out as a compact center channel speaker to accompany the Klipschorn® in three-speaker stereo arrays.

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Heresy Lifestyle 1
Heresy Lifestyle 1

A Little Heresy is Good for the Soul

Introducing the pound-for-pound champion of the world. Whether it's for your burgeoning vinyl collection, home theater or whatever.

Nothing rocks harder. Period.

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Even if you never turn them on, they are the first thing someone notices in a room — and when you do turn them on, their clean, crisp sound can impress even the most discerning speaker aficionados.

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Heresy Made in USA Hope AR 2000x1125 1

Designed & Assembled in the USA. Made to Rock.

With cabinetry that is proudly handcrafted in Hope, Arkansas for over 50 years, the Klipsch Heresy III speaker is a testament to the quality Klipsch demands from each and every of its audio products.

Here's to 50 more years of Heresy.

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PWK Examining 2000x1125

They Said He Couldn't

But He Did It Anyway

When Paul W. Klipsch was developing a smaller speaker for use between two Klipschorns, an acquaintance declared that he couldn't possibly introduce it to the public because it was in direct violation of the corner horn principles, and amounted to acoustic heresy.

"The hell I can't," Mr. Klipsch said. "And that's exactly what I'm going to call it!"

A year later the Klipsch Heresy loudspeaker was introduced and, ironically, it became a bestseller in the church sound reinforcement market.

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Heresy Lifestyle 2

Today's Heresy

In 1985, we made some changes and improvements to this model and re-released it as the Heresy II. Today, the new Heresy III has a more powerful woofer, a bi-wire network, and a titanium diaphragm tweeter with a larger magnet assembly. The midrange compression driver also features a new titanium diaphragm.

In addition to delivering smooth, dynamic and low distortion sound, the Heresy III is available in a high-quality cherry, walnut or black ash wood veneer finish. Included is a slant riser base for floor placement that can be removed for cabinet installations.

Please note: Klipsch Heritage Series products are built to order, with cabinets that are handmade in the US at our Hope, Ark. manufacturing facility. Choose "standard shipping" and allow up to 8 weeks turnaround time.

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Heresy Finishes 2000x1125
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Klipsch Legacy PWK

The Great American Speaker Company

Our founder, Paul W. Klipsch, was an engineer, inventor, madman and certified genius. He spent his life trying to bring the world better sound. Since 1946, we have carried on our founder's passion for delivering the best home audio experience possible.

You're not buying a speaker - you're buying a piece of American audio history built on more than 70 years of badass acoustic technology.

Features

Key Product Features

A three-way design using horn-loaded Titanium diaphragm midrange and high frequency compression drivers
Direct-radiating 12-inch woofer for powerful low frequencies
99 dB sensitivity delivers smooth, dynamic and low distortion sound
Available in a high-quality Black Ash, Cherry, or Walnut wood veneer finish
Designed & assembled in the USA

Documents

Spec Sheet

For more technical detail, download the Spec Sheet here: Heresy III Spec Sheet v06 .

Product Manual

Download the Product Manual for Heresy III Floorstanding Speaker here: Heritage Manual 2005 .