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The Legend of the Glass Klipschorn
Once upon a time in the early 70’s, a Plexiglas artist paid a visit Klipsch, deciding this would be a great project. The president of the company at the time, along with the artist and some help in the cabinet shop by the Khorn builder, spent over...
Posted 25 August 2009 03:25 PM by Amy Unger | 7 comment(s)
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PWK - Pre-"The Feminine Mystique"
From the Pine Bluff Commercial , Wed, April 12, 1961. I love the use of Barbie to help explain the oh-so complicated positioning issue to the fairer sex. My favorite quote in the article: "He (PWK) warned against the temptation of getting too close...
Posted 17 August 2009 02:45 PM by Amy Unger | 1 comment(s)
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PWK: Used Both Sides of His Brain
Although I cannot divulge the contents of the folder (translation: Hunter did not let me open it), I can share this PWK-scribbling on the cover featuring what looks to be an early logo prototype ...which, it turns out, was likely created by the man himself...
Posted 12 August 2009 03:31 PM by Amy Unger | 2 comment(s)
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The 1947 Brociner Klipschorn, Snug as a Bug
The newly restored Brociner Klipschorn has found a home in one of our listening rooms, all tucked away in a corner. We listened to Hotel California on it yesterday. Sweetness.
Posted 31 July 2009 12:49 PM by Amy Unger | 3 comment(s)
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Restored to Greatness
Back in January I showed you the Brociner Klipschorn , in dire need of TLC. Now restored to former glory, this Klipsch classic c. 1947 is proudly on display in our engineering lobby. I even jumped a little this morning when I walked by and heard sound...
Posted 29 July 2009 02:51 PM by Amy Unger | 4 comment(s)
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The Warmth of the Khorn
While most of us prefer the cool side of the pillow, cats seem to be partial to areas that generate a bit more heat. Exhibit A: these two felines appear to be enjoying the warmth of the vintage radio immensely...or maybe it's the vibe from the Khorns...
Posted 23 June 2009 01:30 PM by Amy Unger | 5 comment(s)
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LBJ, Air Force One, Edwards AFB, and.... Khorns
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Posted 08 May 2009 11:57 AM by Amy Unger | 4 comment(s)
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Retro-fabulous
Love this ad.
Posted 05 October 2007 04:25 PM by Amy Unger | 12 comment(s)
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