RARE Klipsch Academy Center Channel Speaker (Finished Black / ACADEMY FIN BLK)

Up for sale is an extremely rare and highly sought-after Klipsch Academy Center Channel Speaker in original Finished Black (BLK). This is the only one available, making it a true grail piece for audiophiles, collectors, and vintage home theater enthusiasts! Engineered during the golden era of Hope, Arkansas manufacturing, the legendary Academy center channel was explicitly voice-matched and custom-designed to provide a seamless timbre and sonic match for the iconic Klipsch Heritage Family (Heresy, Cornwall, Forte, Chorus, K-Horn, and Belle). If you run classic Klipsch Heritage floorstanders and want crystal-clear, articulate dialogue without tonal harshness, this is the exact speaker you need to complete your setup. KEY FEATURES & SPECS Model: Klipsch Academy Center Channel Speaker (ACADEMY FIN BLK) Serial Number: 1(contact info removed)9 (Original Hope, AR Hand-Inspected/Tested Tag Intact) Timbre Match: Designed specifically for Heritage & Extended Heritage lines (Heresy I/II, Forte I/II, Cornwall I/II, Chorus I/II) Enclosure Type: Sealed / Infinite Baffle (Magnetically Shielded for placement near displays) High-Frequency Driver: 1” K-76-KV Polymer Dome Compression Driver paired with a 90° x 40° Exponential Horn Low-Frequency Drivers: Dual 8” K-1011-KV Poly Cone Woofers Frequency Response: 65Hz – 20kHz (±3dB) Sensitivity: 96dB @ 1W/1m (Ultra-efficient, easy to drive with tube or solid-state receivers) Power Handling: 100 Watts Maximum Continuous / 400 Watts Peak Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Crossover Frequency: 2200 Hz Dimensions: 23.25" W x 11" H x 10" D Weight: 33 lbs (Heavy-duty cabinet construction) CONDITION & PERFORMANCE Tested and 100% fully functional! All drivers and horns are in excellent working condition, producing crisp highs and rich, full-bodied midrange/bass. Cabinet shows minor signs of cosmetic wear consistent with age, but overall presents exceptionally well for display. First come, first served—hard to find in this condition! Pick up locally.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Connectivity

Wired

Model

Academy

Type

Center speaker

Brand

Klipsch