Klipsch WB-14 Bookshelf Home Theater System (Espresso)
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Product Description
System Includes
WB-14 Bookshelf Speakers (2 Pair = 4 Total)
WC-24 Center
XW-300 Subwoofer
To the eye, the new Icon W speakers from Klipsch reflect a more classic approach, featuring furniture-grade wood veneer cabinets available in espresso and cabernet finishes. But to the ear, there is nothing traditional about them.
All of these speakers feature exclusive Klipsch XT Tractrix Horn-loaded technology the same thats used in the more contemporary-looking Klipsch Icon X Series. For over 60 years, horns have been the driving force behind the companys signature high-output, low-distortion sound. XTor X-Tractrix engineering takes this time-proven philosophy to new levels by altering the surface geometry, which equalizes the speed of sound waves from the horn and smoothes the dispersion pattern.
Noted Tony Ostrom, Klipsch director of product marketing: When this project began, our goal was simple: to create a new family of products that will bring the Klipsch mantra power, detail and emotion to a new generation of audio enthusiasts who demand aesthetically pleasing products that still deliver outstanding sonic performance.
As the flagship models in the Icon W series, the WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanders each employ three high-output fiberglass cone woofers 5.25 inches and 4.5 inches respectivelywith powerful ceramic motor structures to unleash the kind of bass you both hear and feel. A premium 1-inch titanium tweeter mated to an 80-degree by 80-degree round Tractrix Horn with XT technology delivers the speakers you to expose the drivers for a more powerful stance, or cover them up to have the Icon W speakers fit more elegantly into the room.
The WB-14 bookshelf uses one 4.5-inch fiberglass cone woofer, while the WC-24 center channel and WS-24 surround have two. All of these models utilize 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression drivers. A threaded insert on the WB-14 and dual key hole brackets on the WS-24 allow for wall mount applications.
To achieve the ultimate Icon W home theater experience, Klipsch recommends the following setup: a pair of WF-35 or WF-34 floorstanders to serve as main channels, a WC-24 center channel and a pair of WS-24 surrounds. For a more compact system, the WB-14s can be used in place of the floorstanding models. However, because all of the speakers within the Icon W line are cosmetically and sonically matched, any combination will yield high-performance results. For added bass punch, either the Klipsch XW-500d or XW-300d subwoofer could be added to the system.
[WB-14 Specifications : 2 Pair = 4 Total]
frequency response 87Hz-20kHz +/-3dB
low frequency extension 82Hz
power handling 40 W @ 8 ohms
sensitivity 92dB
nominal impedance 8 Ohms
crossover frequency 2400kHz
high frequency drivers 1" (2.5cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to a 3.75" 80 x 80 round Tractrix horn
low frequency drivers 4.5" (11.4cm) high-output, fiberglass cone woofer