Klipsch KI-396-SMA-II

Brian Long

KI-396-SMA-II

The Klipsch KI-396-SMA-II is a high-output, full-range loudspeaker with exceptional low-distortion clarity. The compact 22.5° symmetrical, trapezoidal design houses a 15" high-excursion cast frame heavy-duty woofer, a large 3" titanium high-frequency compression driver, and a 90° x 60° Tractrix Horn for tight pattern control. The enclosure is constructed using 3/4" 7-ply birch plywood with a 1" medium density fiberboard front motorboard, and is available in black or white lacquer-based finish, or unfinished Raw Birch.

Features

  • Very high output capability with exceptional low-distortion clarity
  • Compact 22.5° symmetrical trapezoidal design
  • 16 suspension points (4 per side) for flexible mounting and rigging bar compatibility
  • 15" cast frame heavy-duty woofer
  • Large 3" (7.62cm) titanium diaphragm high-frequency compression driver
  • Internal high current full-range crossover
  • Available in Black, White or Raw Birch finish
Specifications
Specification Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB) 60 Hz - 18 kHz (-10 dB @ 35 Hz)
Power Handling 600 watts (56V), 2400 watts peak
Maximum SPL 127 dB Continuous, 133 dB Peak
Sensitivity 101 dB
Coverage Horizontal: 90° +/- 30° (400 Hz - 13 kHz); Vertical: 60° +/- 20° (1.6 kHz - 20 kHz)
Directivity Index (DI) 8 dB +/- 2 dB (1.6 kHz - 20 kHz)
Directivity Factor (Q) 6.3
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms, minimum 5.1 ohms @ 112 Hz
Crossover Frequency 1 kHz
Components One K-48-ST 15" woofer; One K-691 3" titanium compression driver on a K-510 horn
Input Connection Two point barrier strip
Mounting Option Sixteen 3/8"-16 flypoints
Bracket Mount One attachment point for C-bracket; Top and Bottom: 3/8"-16
Enclosure Material 3/4" 7-ply birch plywood cabinet, 1" MDF motorboard
Height 34.3" (87.12cm)
Width 19.8" (50.29cm) front, 6.8" (17.27cm) rear
Depth 16" (40.64cm)
Weight 76 lbs. (34.54kg)
Finishes Black, White and Raw Birch finish