KLIPSCH CORNWALL III

Pre owned. In excellent condition. Free from evident signs of wear. Supplied with original packaging.

The Klipsch Cornwall III belongs to the historic Heritage series from American manufacturer Klipsch, a range that includes the brand’s most iconic models born from the original vision of Paul W. Klipsch and representing one of the purest expressions of his high-efficiency loudspeaker philosophy. The project traces its roots back to the late 1950s, originally conceived as a center-channel solution between two Klipschorn speakers, before evolving into a fully independent reference loudspeaker while maintaining strong continuity with the original design and incorporating only carefully targeted technical refinements.

The speaker is configured as a large three-way floorstanding system featuring horn-loaded mid and high frequencies combined with a direct-radiating woofer for the bass section, a classic Klipsch approach focused on maximum efficiency and dynamic impact. The cabinet structure is substantial and built according to traditional American construction principles, with large internal volumes and strategic bracing designed to reduce unwanted vibrations while preserving a functional and purposeful aesthetic.

Low frequencies are reproduced by a large 15-inch woofer featuring a rigid yet lightweight fiber-composite cone and a suspension designed for high excursion capability and long-term stability. This solution delivers deep, energetic bass response capable of sustaining very high sound pressure levels with minimal compression. The interaction between the woofer and the cabinet volume contributes to the physical and direct presentation that characterizes classic high-efficiency Klipsch systems.

The midrange and treble sections are managed through a horn-loaded system, featuring an exponential horn for the mid frequencies and a Tractrix-profile horn for the high frequencies, both engineered to optimize dispersion and improve overall efficiency. The midrange driver uses a 45 mm titanium diaphragm compression unit, while the upper frequencies are handled by a compression tweeter capable of extended high-frequency response while maintaining a dynamic, direct, and highly present sonic character.

The internal crossover follows the brand’s traditional engineering philosophy, using selected components such as polyester capacitors and laminated-core inductors mounted on solid supports fixed directly to the cabinet structure. The design prioritizes circuit simplicity and operational robustness, remaining faithful to the historical Heritage Series approach, which focuses more on efficiency and dynamic impact than on electronic complexity.

From a sonic perspective, the Cornwall III is distinguished by an extremely energetic, immediate, and large-scale presentation, with a remarkable ability to fill the listening environment effortlessly. Its high sensitivity and horn-loaded architecture provide exceptional dynamics and strong physical presence, resulting in a highly recognizable tonal character that emphasizes impact and liveliness over strict neutrality.

Overall, the Klipsch Cornwall III stands as an iconic loudspeaker deeply connected to the brand’s heritage, designed for listeners seeking a powerful, direct, and highly engaging sound with a strong sonic personality and outstanding dynamic capability within the high-efficiency philosophy of the Heritage series.

Technical specifications:

• Crossover frequencies: 800 Hz; 5000 Hz
• Cabinet: MDF
• Enclosure type: bass reflex with front slot ports
• Frequency response: 34 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
• High-frequency horn: K-79-T Tractrix
• Midrange horn: exponential profile
• Midrange: K-53-TI 1.75” (4.45 cm) titanium diaphragm compression driver
• Tweeter: K-107-TI 1” (2.54 cm) titanium diaphragm compression driver
• Woofer: K-33-E 15” (38.1 cm) fiber-composite cone
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Power handling: 100 W continuous; 400 W peak
• Sensitivity: 102 dB (1 W / 1 m)
• Maximum acoustic output: 119 dB
• Dimensions: 90.81 x 64.29 x 39.37 cm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 44.5 kg