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Klipsch KPT-8-VB

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

KPT-8-VB

The KPT-8-VB is a cinema surround channel speaker system that brings a new level of seamless ambience and envelopment to the sound image in small- to medium-sized auditoriums. This patented Virtual Boundary Array Technology (VBAT) loudspeaker permits a 50% reduction in the required number of surround speakers typically used in a conventional surround channel array, using a pair of skewed horns in a side-by-side configuration for coverage exceeding 140° horizontally. It incorporates the standard SMPTE/ISO 2696 X-curve into its response.

Klipsch KPT-12-VB

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

KPT-12-VB

The KPT-12-VB is a cinema surround channel speaker system that brings a new level of seamless ambience and envelopment to the sound image in medium- to large-sized auditoriums. This patented Virtual Boundary Array Technology (VBAT) loudspeaker permits a 50% reduction in the required number of surround speakers typically used in a conventional surround channel array, using a pair of skewed horns in a side-by-side configuration for coverage exceeding 140° horizontally. It incorporates the standard SMPTE/ISO 2696 X-curve into its response.

Klipsch KPT-1200-VBM

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KPT-1200-VBM

The KPT-1200-VBM utilizes Klipsch Virtual Boundary Array Technology in a strong but lightweight, high-aesthetic molded cabinet suited to contemporary cinema interiors. Its 12-inch woofer with 2-inch voice coil combines with dual, skewed-horn 1-inch titanium compression drivers for wide coverage, while tight vertical dispersion creates a long-distance throw suited to wider venues. It is a high-value option for reducing surround speaker counts when cost effectiveness is the primary objective.

Features

12-inch woofer with 2" voice coil
Two 1-inch titanium high-frequency compression drivers
Dual skewed horns with patented elliptical inserts provide even, full-frequency coverage
Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
1/4-20 UNC 2A threaded inserts accommodate optional Klipsch or industry-standard brackets

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB)	67 Hz – 17 kHz (–10 dB @ 44 Hz)
Power Handling	AES: 200 watts (30V), 40 Hz – 10 kHz; IEC: 250 watts (34.3V)
Maximum SPL	120.7 dB
Sensitivity	99 dB @ 2.83V; 96.7 dB @ 1W / 1M
Coverage (Horizontal)	115° +/– 25°, 800 Hz – 18 kHz
Coverage (Vertical)	50° +/– 20°, 1.6 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Index (DI)	8 dB +1/–1.5 dB, 1 kHz – 18 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q)	6.3
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms (minimum 4.7 ohms @ 143 Hz)
Crossover Frequency	2.1 kHz, 18 dB/Octave LF, 18 dB/Octave HF
Components	One K-28-ST 12" woofer; two K-103-TI-KP 1" titanium diaphragm compression drivers on K-707 cinema skewed horns
Input Connection	Four point barrier strip
Bracket Screw Pattern	4 screw: 2.75" (6.9 cm) x 5" (12.7 cm)
Enclosure Material	ABS + 10% glass
Grille	Powder-coated steel
Height	22.53" (57.23 cm)
Width	Top: 18.16" (46.13 cm); Bottom: 16.13" (41 cm)
Depth	Top: 10.25" (26.04 cm); Bottom: 7.125" (18.1 cm)
Weight	29 lbs (13.15 kg)
Tilt	Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
Safety Cable Insert	3/8" 1/4-20 threaded
Accessories	SB-6, SB-7, SB-9 mounting brackets

Klipsch KPT-250

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KPT-250

The KPT-250 three-way cinema surround loudspeaker system brings a three-dimensional sound field to larger auditoriums, offering high power handling, extreme efficiency, extended bass response, and exceptional coverage control. Its tight vertical coverage pattern makes it well suited for use as an extra or rear surround. It employs a K-42-EPK 12-inch woofer coupled to a titanium diaphragm compression driver and a second compression driver on Tractrix® horns for accurately focused midrange and high frequencies.

Klipsch KPT-396

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KPT-396

The KPT-396 cinema surround offers high power handling and sensitivity for extremely high output required by the largest-format cinemas and multi-channel surround formats. It is a full-range, 2-way surround utilizing a K-48-ST 15" low-frequency woofer and a K-691 3" diaphragm compression driver mated to a 90° x 60° K-510 horn. The enclosure is constructed from 3/4" 7-ply birch plywood with a 1" medium-density fiberboard front motorboard for reliability and freedom from cabinet-induced coloration.

Klipsch KPT-801

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

KPT-801

The KPT-801 is a two-way design using a high-performance 8-inch bass driver for low frequencies, paired with a Tractrix® horn offering a 90° x 90° coverage pattern attached to a 1-inch diameter compression driver for clean, efficient reproduction of high and midrange frequencies. It ships complete with a quick-install, heavy-gauge, zinc C-bracket for flexible mounting.

Features

Capable of 100 watts continuous power input
High AES sensitivity of 96 dB
Ships complete with a quick-install, heavy-gauge, zinc C-bracket
Titanium compression driver mated to a 90° x 90° Tractrix® horn
8-inch extended low-frequency driver complemented by dual ports
Designed for extended-range professional cinema surround sound in a compact cabinet with flexible mounting options

Specifications

Specification	Value
Design	2-way
Low-Frequency Driver	8-inch, dual-ported
High-Frequency Driver	Titanium compression driver on a 90° x 90° Tractrix® horn
Power Handling	100 watts continuous
Sensitivity	96 dB (AES)
Input Connection	Barrier strip
Mounting	Included zinc “C” style mounting bracket, wall or ceiling mount compatible with 3/8"-16 inserts

Note: Klipsch has not published a dedicated data sheet for the KPT-801; the specifications above are drawn from the product page and owner’s manual.

Klipsch KPT-8000M

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KPT-8000M

The KPT-8000M Cinema Surround speaker was created for smaller cinemas where cost effectiveness is a major objective. Designed for flexible side-wall or ceiling placement, its Tractrix® horn technology provides low-distortion clarity with high efficiency for maximum output per watt, and added ellipses (“mumps”) on the horn enhance full-frequency coverage across its 90° x 90° wide dispersion area. The solid, molded cabinet blends with contemporary venue interiors.

Features

8-inch woofer with 1.5" voice coil
1-inch titanium high-frequency compression driver
Patented elliptical insert 90° x 90° Tractrix® horn
Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
1/4-20 UNC 2A threaded inserts accommodate optional Klipsch or industry-standard brackets

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB)	75 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB @ 48 Hz)
Power Handling	AES: 100 watts (21V); IEC: 125 watts (23.5V)
Maximum SPL	116 dB Continuous; 122 dB Peak
Sensitivity	97.5 dB @ 2.83V / 1M; 95 dB @ 1W / 1M
Coverage (Horizontal)	90° +/– 20°, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Coverage (Vertical)	90° +20°/–40°, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Index (DI)	7.5 dB +/- 1 dB, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q)	5.6, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms (minimum 4.4 ohms @ 217 Hz)
Crossover Frequency	1.9 kHz, 12 dB/Octave LF, 18 dB/Octave HF
Components	One K-8-ST 8" woofer; one K-103-TI-KP 1" titanium compression driver on a K-802 horn
Input Connection	Four point barrier strip
Bracket Screw Pattern	4 screw: 2.75" (6.9 cm) x 5" (12.7 cm)
Enclosure Material	ABS + 10% glass
Grille	Powder-coated steel
Height	18.7" (47.5 cm)
Width	Top: 14.7" (37.3 cm); Bottom: 13" (33 cm)
Depth	Top: 7.2" (18.3 cm); Bottom: 4.7" (11.9 cm)
Weight	15.77 lbs (7.15 kg)
Tilt	Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
Safety Cable Insert	3/8" 1/4-20 threaded
Accessories	SB-6, SB-7, SB-9 mounting brackets

Klipsch KPT-8060H

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KPT-8060H

The KPT-8060H is designed for high levels of visual and sonic appeal, suited for sidewall, rear, or ceiling placement surround speaker applications. Its Tractrix® horn technology efficiently reproduces sound with low-distortion clarity, and the 90° x 60° horn coverage pattern provides tight coverage that can extend the full width of a large auditorium. The solid, molded cabinet includes pre-drilled holes with inserts for industry-standard mounting brackets.

Features

8-inch woofer with 2" voice coil
1-inch titanium high-frequency compression driver
Patented elliptical insert 90° x 60° Tractrix® horn
Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
1/4-20 UNC 2A threaded inserts accommodate optional Klipsch or industry-standard brackets

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB)	75 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB @ 49 Hz)
Power Handling	AES: 112 watts (30V), 40 Hz – 10 kHz; IEC: 190 watts (33.5V)
Maximum SPL	121.3 dB Continuous; 127.3 dB Peak
Sensitivity	98.5 dB @ 2.83V
Coverage (Horizontal)	90° +/– 20°, 2 kHz – 18 kHz
Coverage (Vertical)	60° +20°/–15°, 1.6 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Index (DI)	8 dB +/- 1 dB, 2.2 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q)	6.3, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms, minimum 4.5 ohms @ 230 Hz
Crossover Frequency	1.77 kHz, 12 dB/Octave LF, 18 dB/Octave HF
Components	One K-81-ST 8" woofer; one K-103-TI 1" titanium compression driver on a K-702 horn
Input Connection	Four point barrier strip
Bracket Screw Pattern	4 screw: 2.75" (6.9 cm) x 5" (12.7 cm)
Enclosure Material	ABS + 10% glass
Grille	Powder-coated steel
Height	18.7" (47.5 cm)
Width	Top: 14.7" (37.3 cm); Bottom: 13" (33 cm)
Depth	Top: 7.2" (18.3 cm); Bottom: 4.7" (11.9 cm)
Weight	20 lbs (9.07 kg)
Tilt	Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
Safety Cable Insert	3/8" 1/4-20 threaded
Accessories	SB-6, SB-7, SB-9 mounting brackets

Klipsch KPT-1200M

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

KPT-1200M

The KPT-1200M is a solid, high-style, lightweight surround speaker equally suited for on-wall or ceiling-mount applications in medium to large venues, and like all Klipsch Cinema Surround speakers, it timbre-matches Klipsch behind-screen systems. Exclusive Tractrix® horns with added ellipses enhance full-frequency dispersion while delivering high efficiency and low-distortion clarity, making it well suited to the newest immersive digital surround sound formats.

Features

12" (30.48 cm) woofer with a 2" (5.08 cm) voice coil
1.75" (4.45 cm) titanium high-frequency compression driver
90° x 90° Tractrix® horn with patented elliptical inserts
Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
1/4-20 UNC 2A threaded inserts to accommodate optional Klipsch or industry-standard brackets

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB)	66 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB @ 47 Hz)
Power Handling	AES: 113 watts (30V), 40 Hz – 10 kHz; IEC: 200 watts (40V)
Maximum SPL	122 dB; 128 dB peak
Sensitivity	99 dB @ 2.83V
Coverage (Horizontal)	90° +20º/–15º, 1 kHz – 20 kHz
Coverage (Vertical)	90° +10º/–45º, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Index (DI)	8 dB +/- 1 dB, 1 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q)	6.3
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms, minimum 4.4 ohms @ 147 Hz
Crossover Frequency	2 kHz
Components	One K-28-ST 12" woofer; one K-70-G 1.75" titanium compression driver on a K-801-M horn
Input Connection	Four point barrier strip
Mounting Options	2 screw: 1/4" x 20 machine screw for SB-102 bracket
Enclosure Material	10% glass injected ABS cabinet
Grille	Powder-coated steel
Height	22.5" (57.2 cm)
Width	Top: 18.2" (46.2 cm); Bottom: 16" (40.6 cm)
Depth	Top: 10.2" (25.9 cm); Bottom: 7.3" (18.5 cm)
Weight	33 lbs. (14.97 kg)
Tilt	Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
Safety Cable Insert	3/8" 1/4-20 threaded
Accessories	SB-6, SB-7, SB-9 mounting brackets

Klipsch KPT-1260H

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KPT-1260H

The KPT-1260H Molded Cinema Surround Speaker is built for today’s largest venues, combining the high design factor of a sleek, lightweight molded cabinet with a high-output 12-inch woofer featuring a large 3" voice coil. Its exclusive 90° x 60° Tractrix® horn projects low-distortion, highly detailed surround effects to even the widest auditoriums, and like all Klipsch Cinema Surround speakers, it timbre-matches Klipsch behind-screen systems.

Features

12-inch woofer with large 3" voice coil
1.75-inch titanium high-frequency compression driver
Patented elliptical insert 90° x 60° Tractrix® horn
Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
1/4-20 UNC 2A threaded inserts accommodate optional Klipsch or industry-standard brackets

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB)	65 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB @ 45 Hz)
Power Handling	AES: 300 watts (40V), 40 Hz – 10 kHz; IEC: 430 watts (49V)
Maximum SPL	126.8 dB Continuous; 132.8 dB Peak
Sensitivity	102 dB @ 2.83V
Coverage (Horizontal)	90° +/– 20°, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Coverage (Vertical)	60° +30°/–20°, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Index (DI)	9 dB +1/–2 dB, 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q)	7.9
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms (minimum 4.4 ohms @ 174 Hz)
Crossover Frequency	1.5 kHz, 12 dB/Octave LF, 18 dB/Octave HF
Components	One K-281-ST 12" woofer; one K-70-G 1.75" titanium compression driver on a K-703-M horn
Input Connection	Four point barrier strip
Bracket Screw Pattern	4 screw: 2.75" (6.9 cm) x 5" (12.7 cm)
Enclosure Material	ABS + 10% glass
Grille	Powder-coated steel
Height	22.53" (57.23 cm)
Width	Top: 18.16" (46.13 cm); Bottom: 16.13" (41 cm)
Depth	Top: 10.25" (26.04 cm); Bottom: 7.125" (18.1 cm)
Weight	41 lbs (18.6 kg)
Tilt	Built-in 8° downward angle with 15° angle option
Safety Cable Insert	3/8" 1/4-20 threaded
Accessories	SB-6, SB-7, SB-9 mounting brackets

Klipsch KPT-1201-T2

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KPT-1201-T2

The KPT-1201 is a THX®-Certified cinema surround speaker system that brings enveloping ambient sound fields and directional effects to medium and large-sized venues. It offers extended bass response, controlled coverage, and standard SMPTE/ISO 2696 X-curve de-emphasis from an enclosure designed not to be bulky, employing a 12-inch woofer and 1.75-inch titanium high-frequency compression driver coupled to a 100° x 100° Tractrix® horn.

Features

12-inch woofer (K-28-EP)
1.75-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver on a K-801 100° x 100° Tractrix® horn
15-degree down-firing angle baffle
Built-in high-frequency protection circuit
Pre-drilled holes fitting industry-standard mounting brackets
THX® Certified

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency Response	72Hz-17kHz ± 3dB, 46Hz-20kHz -10dB
Power Handling	200 watts (31V), 40Hz-10kHz
Calc. Max. Cont. Output	120 dB
Sensitivity	99 dB
Coverage (Horizontal)	100° +30°/-45°, 600Hz-18kHz
Coverage (Vertical)	100° +30°/-55°, 700Hz-18kHz
Directivity Index (DI)	7 dB ± 2 dB, 400Hz-18kHz
Directivity Factor (Q)	5
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms (4.76 min @ 155Hz)
Transducers	One K-28-EP 12" woofer; one K-68-A 1.75" titanium diaphragm compression driver on a K-801 horn
Input Connectors	Five-way binding posts
Height	22.7" (58 cm)
Width	17.2" (44 cm)
Depth	13.3" (34 cm) top; 5" (13 cm) bottom
Weight	42 lbs. (19 kg)