Klipsch Rebellion Premium Bookshelf Speakers in Black Ash (Pair) - 1080312

Klipsch 1080312 Rebellion Premium Bookshelf Speakers in Black Ash (Pair)

The Klipsch Rebellion 1080312 Premium Bookshelf Loudspeaker pair brings a foundational Heritage idea into a modern high-performance music system. Based on Paul W. Klipsch's H8 design from 1958, Rebellion revives the original Heritage bookshelf concept with the efficiency, dynamics, and craftsmanship expected from the series. Its compact passive two-way format is made for listeners who want revealing stereo sound without giving up furniture-grade presence. Finished in Black Ash, the pair is equally at home in a dedicated two-channel setup or as part of a Klipsch Heritage home theater system.

Rebellion is engineered for clean, expressive output with the power, detail, and emotion at the heart of the Klipsch Heritage mission. Its horn-loaded high-frequency section controls coverage while helping keep distortion low, preserving clarity and energy across music and movie soundtracks. A newly developed woofer delivers deep, authoritative bass from the compact enclosure, while the rear Tractrix flare port promotes efficient airflow and reduces distracting port noise. High sensitivity and substantial output capability let this premium bookshelf speaker reproduce changes in scale and intensity with the dynamic character Heritage listeners value.

The acoustic performance is housed in a cabinet built with the care of fine furniture. Real book-matched wood veneer panels are grain-matched from the same timber, giving every pair a distinctive natural pattern beneath the Black Ash finish. Black real-cloth grilles, a high-quality input panel, and the Klipsch logo badge complete the luxury presentation. Each loudspeaker is assembled by Klipsch craftspeople in Hope, Arkansas, USA, continuing the brand's tradition of American craftsmanship. Place the pair on a bookshelf or compatible KS-24 stands to build a premium stereo installation, or integrate it with other Heritage Series speakers for a cohesive home theater system.

Key Features

The Original Heritage Bookshelf

Paul W. Klipsch introduced the H8 in 1958 as a smaller companion to the Heresy and envisioned it within a three-channel stereo array. Rebellion updates that early bookshelf idea while preserving the compact, high-efficiency design philosophy behind the Heritage Series.

Legendary American Sound Since 1946

A K-702 high-frequency driver works through a K-703 Tractrix horn with Klipsch Mumps technology to manage dispersion and produce controlled treble with reduced distortion. The K-81-EP woofer and vented cabinet extend the acoustic foundation with strong low-frequency performance, and the flared rear port is shaped to move air more quietly.

Outstanding Presentation

Rebellion can anchor a focused two-channel listening system or join a Klipsch Heritage home theater. It is designed for use with compatible KS-24 speaker stands, while the five-way binding posts, premium input panel, and logo badge add practical and visual refinement. KS-24 stands are not included with the loudspeaker pair.

Proudly Handcrafted in Hope

Klipsch craftspeople assemble each speaker in Hope, Arkansas, USA. The cabinet combines 18mm medium-density fiberboard with genuine book-matched veneer and a real-cloth grille, bringing furniture-like materials and finish to the matched pair.

Features

• Original Heritage Bookshelf Concept
  Modernizes Paul W. Klipsch's 1958 H8 idea as a compact passive loudspeaker for premium listening.
• K-702 High-Frequency Driver
  Reproduces clear upper frequencies within the efficient two-way acoustic design.
• K-703 Tractrix Horn With Klipsch Mumps Technology
  Directs high-frequency energy for controlled coverage and low-distortion output.
• K-81-EP 8 in Woofer
  Provides strong low-frequency performance from the compact cabinet.
• Rear Tractrix Flare Port
  Supports efficient airflow and helps reduce audible port noise for cleaner bass.
• High Output Capability
  Combines 95 db sensitivity¹, 200W power handling², and 115db calculated maximum continuous output³ for dynamic listening.
• Furniture-Grade Black Ash Cabinet
  Uses 18mm medium-density fiberboard and real wood veneer for a refined Heritage appearance.
• Grain-Matched Loudspeaker Pair
  Book-matched veneer panels from the same timber give each pair its own natural wood pattern.
• Black Real-Cloth Grilles
  Complete the classic presentation with an authentic Heritage material.
• Handcrafted in Hope
  Each loudspeaker is assembled by Klipsch craftspeople in Hope, Arkansas, USA.
• Flexible System Role
  Fits dedicated two-channel stereo systems or a Klipsch Heritage home theater installation.
• KS-24 Stand Compatibility
  Works with compatible Klipsch KS-24 speaker stands, which are not included with the pair.
• Five-Way Binding Posts
  Provide a high-quality input interface for speaker connections.

Footnotes:

¹ SPL at 1M, half-spaced anechoic with 2.83 volts input.

² AES standard, continuous pink noise, 6dB peaks.

³ Calculated at 1M half-spaced at power handling power input.

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