Klipsch Heresy Timeline
This is a timeline for the evolution of the Klipsch Heresy speaker from inception to the current date.
| Date |
Event |
Media |
| 1957 |
The Heresy is introduced as a center channel for Klipschorns®. It is the first Klipsch speaker that does not require corner placement.
This model utilized the
K-1000 midrange horn |
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| 1957-1959 |
Both 8" and 12" woofer versions were produced during this period. |
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| 1967 |
The H-700 is introduced in the now familiar format using a 12" K-22 woofer, K-
700 horn / K-55-V mid-range and the K-77 tweeter. From this date through
the end of the model run in 1985, various networks were used Type C, Type E
and Type E-2) that were all variations on the same design.
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| Early 1970s |
The Heresy's name is changed from H-700 to Heresy.
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| 1985 |
The Heresy II is introduced using a mid-range and tweeter driver set that, for
the first time since the introduction of the H-700 differed from that of the
Klipschorn®. Component designations were: Woofer K-24-K, Midrange K-701
horn and K-52 driver, Tweeter K-75-K horn and K-76 driver. This was the first
Heresy model to discontinue the use the traditional alpha numeric network
designations (Type E-2). All of the drivers in the Heresy II were front mounted
to reduce the diffraction effects caused by rear mounting and firing through
the motor board.
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| May 2001 |
The number of finish, grille and riser variants is reduced from nearly 100 to 10.
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| Sept 29, 2005 |
The Heresy III is introduced featuring increased sensitivity (3dB), Titanium
mid-range and tweeter diaphragms a Tractrix tweeter horn and bi-wire inputs.
Component designations are: Woofer K-28-E, Midrange K-53-Ti (K-701 horn
and K-53-Ti driver), Tweeter K-107-Ti (K-79-T horn and K-100-Ti driver).
Finish, grille and riser variations are further reduced from 10 to 3. Cherry, Walnut, and Black Ash are the available finishes.
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Information originally provided by Jim Hunter and Mark Kauffman of Klipsch Audio Technologies, LLC