New Products

Klipsch has launched the new versions of two iconic speakers: the Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6. These models have new engineering and design updates, but they still deliver that classic horn-loaded sound.

According to the company, this new generation is highlighted by updated Tractrix midrange horns, larger compression drivers, and a striking new American Auburn finish. For the first time, users can also opt for the Heritage Active Crossover, which Klipsch says provides performance benefits once reserved only for its flagship Jubilee.

Both Klipschorn and La Scala now feature three-way horn-loaded designs with upgraded drivers aimed at delivering increased efficiency and minimal distortion.

The K-771 compression driver has been revised. It uses a patented wide-dispersion phase plug. This design aims to widen the soundstage and deliver clearer highs. Meanwhile, the newly developed 3-inch KT-1133-HP midrange driver offers greater output without requiring extra power, thanks to its larger compression area. Klipsch’s signature Tractrix horn technology returns in a modified form on the K-406M midrange horn, designed with Mumps contours to maintain uniform frequency response across the horn’s surface.

La Scala, originally designed for public address use, receives a significant low-end upgrade through a vented enclosure paired with a K-281 12-inch woofer. This is meant to combine the efficiency of a horn-loaded design with the deeper, more robust bass typically associated with bass-reflex systems. The Klipschorn keeps its corner-friendly design, reflective of the fact it is the oldest loudspeaker still made today.

A notable innovation shared by both models is the optional Heritage Active Crossover. Engineered by Klipsch’s VP of Technology and Innovation, Matt Spitznagle, and tuned by acoustician Roy Delgado, this active solution is said to improve time and phase alignment, balance EQ, and adapt easily to different amplifier sensitivities. Each speaker’s redesigned input/output panel accommodates both passive and active modes, simplifying setup for owners interested in experimenting with the crossover upgrade.

To complement these technical refinements, Klipsch has introduced American Auburn as a new veneer option for its Heritage Series, replacing the long-standing Natural Cherry. Like previous finishes, it’s book-matched for a mirrored effect across pairs of speakers. Both models continue the brand’s commitment to hand-assembly in Hope, Arkansas, where founder Paul W. Klipsch first developed the original Klipschorn in 1946.

The Klipschorn AK7 is priced at $17,998 per pair, and the La Scala AL6 at $14,998 per pair; both are available in American Walnut, Black Ash, or the new American Auburn. Each Heritage Active Crossover retails for $3,499 and comes in Black Ash. All models are now offered through authorized Heritage retailers, with further information at www.klipsch.com.

Built on the same four core principles that guided Paul W. Klipsch—high efficiency, low distortion, controlled directivity, and wide dynamic range—these latest Klipschorn and La Scala updates seek to carry the brand’s audio legacy into the future while honoring the past.