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Klipsch Rebellion: The First Bookshelf Speaker in the Heritage Lineup
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, American manufacturer Klipsch unveiled the Rebellion at the Vienna High End Show in June 2026, generating buzz. This two-way model, the first bookshelf speaker to be incorporated into the renowned Heritage series, draws inspiration from Paul W. Klipsch's original design from 1958.
Handcrafted in the United States, this product promises to harmonize the brand's iconic high-efficiency sound signature with a compact size and is scheduled for release this fall.
The announcement is historic for Klipsch fans. The Rebellion, world-premiered at the 2026 High End Show in Vienna, fulfills the strong expectations of Heritage series enthusiasts who have been requesting a bookshelf speaker format for years. To commemorate the company's 80th anniversary, engineers based their design on Paul W. Klipsch's original model H8 from 1958, a very rare speaker of which only 16 units were produced at the time.
Klipsch Rebellion, Tractrix Horns Tweeter and New 20cm Woofer
Acoustically, the Klipsch Rebellion is based on a high-efficiency two-way design. It features a patented Tractrix horn technology combined with a K-702 tweeter and a K-703 woofer to ensure distortion-free, clear, and clean highs.
The low-frequency range is handled by a brand new 20cm K-81-EP woofer, designed to deliver deep and impactful bass. For the first time, the Rebellion incorporates a Tractrix-type rear port specifically designed to optimize airflow and reduce turbulence for cleaner and more powerful bass. The speaker features dual terminals allowing for bi-wiring.
Klipsch Rebellion: Craftsmanship, Exclusive Finish and Surround Sound Applications
True to the luxurious DNA of the Heritage lineup, each speaker pair is handcrafted by artisans at the Hope factory in Arkansas. The wood veneer panels are carefully matched to ensure perfect continuity of grain, making each model unique. The Rebellion, available with a black fabric grille, launches in standard finishes of American Walnut and Black Ash. Finally, a limited edition with a Tigerwood finish will be released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Klipsch's founding.
Beyond pure hi-fi enjoyment, the manufacturer states that this compact speaker will also serve as an excellent surround channel within a home theater system comprised entirely of Heritage speakers.
Scheduled for release in Fall 2026. The suggested retail price is $2,999 per pair. The dedicated Klipsch KS 24 stand is available as an option. Euro pricing has yet to be announced.
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