Klipsch announces the latest generation Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6 speakers

Klipsch is a speaker maker who has built an enviable reputation for producing some genuine milestones in the world of hi-fi.

Now the company is aiming for another two classic markers with the launch of its latest generation of Klipschorn and La Scala loudspeakers, two of the most iconic in the history of the Klipsch brand.

The new Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6 speakers feature modified Tractrix midrange horns, updated compression drivers and a brand-new finish.

For the first time, users can also add an optional external Heritage Active Crossover. 

While these updates take the Klipschorn and La Scala to new levels of performance, the speakers have been designed to maintain the detail and emotion of a live concert hall – just as founder Paul W. Klipsch intended when he introduced the original Klipschorn back in 1946.

For years, Delgado’s project lay dormant, but the idea never faded. In 2022, Klipsch brought PWK’s vision to life with the release of the flagship Jubilee.

The reception was overwhelmingly positive so Delgado and his team decided to take it further.

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 and more consistent soundstage. This allows the Klipschorn and La Scala to deliver greater clarity and coverage than before.

The new 3" KT-1133-HP midrange compression driver, made in Hope, adds a full inch to the drivers used in previous Klipsch models.

The 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.

Both the AK7 and AL6 now feature Klipsch’s classic Tractrix technology for greater acoustic precision. The new, patented K-406M modified Tractrix mid-range horn has 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 maintain an even frequency response to the horn’s edge. The result, claims Klipsch, is a more natural and immersive sound experience.