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Klipsch La Scala AL4 2003 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Here's something special you don't see often. Australian-delivered 2003 Klipsch La Scala AL4 speakers in immaculate condition, with included Crites/ALK Universal 3 (current model) adjustable crossovers (originals still installed too). These speakers are the very last model update prior to the very expensive AL5 being released (RRP AU$27,000!), and include the updated AL4 crossovers and Monster Cable wiring from factory. These can get you the Klipsch La Scala horn-loaded sound for a fraction of what new speakers would cost. The newly ins
A$5,600 is below new-price territory by a wide margin for current La Scala AL5 pricing, which sits around A$9,899 on sale and A$13,198 at suggested retail, so on age-adjusted value this is not a crazy ask. For a 2003 AL4, I’d call A$5,600 fair to mildly strong rather than a bargain-killer; it’s the kind of price that makes sense if the cabinets are clean and the drivers/horns are original and healthy.
What you’re paying for is the La Scala formula: huge efficiency, effortless dynamics, and that big, immediate horn-loaded presentation that works brilliantly with low-power tube amps and revealing solid-state gear alike. If the pair is complete and cosmetically tidy, the upside is a serious no-compromise heritage speaker with strong collectability; just confirm original parts, crossover condition, and whether any servicing has been done, because age-related maintenance matters more here than with most modern boxes.
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Founded in 1946 in Hope, Arkansas, Klipsch traces its roots to Paul W. Klipsch, a visionary audio engineer and maverick who handcrafted his first speakers in a tin shed behind a dry cleaner. Patented in 1945, the revolutionary Klipschorn corner horn loudspeaker embodied his quest for live-like sound reproduction, drawing from Bell Labs principles to deliver wide frequency range and expansive soundstaging. This American pioneer shook hi-fi foundations, blending acoustic innovation with unyielding craftsmanship, and registered Klipsch & Associates to bring that tin-shed magic to the world.
Klipsch excels in loudspeakers, from flagship horn-loaded models like the enduring Klipschorn to high-fidelity enclosures, drivers, and complete systems for home audio, public address, and even personal computers. While deeply rooted in speakers, the brand has expanded into headphones and music systems, maintaining a focus on efficient, dynamic designs that prioritize clarity and power without excess amplification needs.
Renowned for its heritage-driven efficiency and bold, live-performance sonics, Klipsch holds a commanding mid-to-high-end position in the market, appealing to discerning buyers who value American-made authenticity over mass-market compromise. Neither purely vintage collector bait nor niche boutique, it bridges classic horn technology with modern reliability, earning cult status among audiophiles chasing that bigger, clearer sound Paul Klipsch first chased in 1946.
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