Klipsch KI-172-SMA-II

Brian Long

KI-172-SMA-II

The Klipsch KI-172-SMA-II is a compact, two-way, high-performance loudspeaker with sides slanted at 65° and 45°. Designed to be installed where placement at an angle is required and space is limited, the KI-172-SMA-II is suited for wall, ceiling, or under-balcony mounting in theaters, churches, schools, and clubs, or for slanted floor or shelf monitor use near altars and podiums, or in board and meeting rooms. The 3/4" MDF enclosure uses dado “lock-joint” and rabbet construction on CNC-fabricated panels for resonance-free response and long-term reliability. The internal high-current passive crossover features the proprietary high-power thermal overload KLIP-circuit, which limits potential damage to the high-frequency driver. A standard two-point barrier strip provides connections from full-range signal sources up to 100 watts.

Features

  • Compact with sides slanted at 65° and 45°
  • Excellent for placement at an angle or tight spaces
  • 8" woofer and 1" titanium diaphragm high-frequency compression driver
  • 90° x 90° modified Tractrix Horn
  • KLIP-circuit HF driver protection devices
  • Top/Bottom attachments for optional Klipsch SB-102 U-shaped bracket
  • Available in Black, White or Raw MDF finish
Specifications
Specification Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB) 74 Hz - 17 kHz (-10 dB @ 48 Hz)
Power Handling 200 watts (31V), 800 watts peak
Maximum SPL 115 dB Continuous, 121 dB Peak
Sensitivity 95 dB
Coverage Horizontal: 90° +/- 30° (2.5 kHz - 20 kHz); Vertical: 90° +/- 20° (2.1 kHz - 20 kHz)
Directivity Index (DI) 7 dB +/- 1.5 dB (900 Hz - 18 kHz)
Directivity Factor (Q) 5
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms, minimum 4.7 ohms @ 184 Hz
Overload Protection KLIP Overload Protection Circuit-HF
Crossover Frequency 2 kHz
Components One K-81-ST 8" woofer; One K-103-TI-KP 1" titanium compression driver on a K-802-M horn
Input Connection Two point barrier strip
Mounting Options 4 - 1/4"-20 for Mounting Bracket; 2 - 1/4"-20 for SB-102 Bracket
Enclosure Material 3/4" MDF
Height 11.5" (29.27cm)
Width 18.9" (48.00cm)
Depth 10.6" (26.92cm)
Weight 27 lbs. (12.24kg)
Finishes Black, White and Raw MDF
Accessories SB-102 Mounting Bracket