Klipsch Rebellion: the first bookshelf speaker in the Heritage range

This is a historic announcement for fans of the Hope-based company. Unveiled as a world premiere at the 2026 High End Show in Vienna, the Klipsch Rebellion fulfills a long-awaited desire among Heritage series enthusiasts who have been clamoring for a bookshelf speaker for years. To mark the company's 80th anniversary, the engineers based their design on the original H8 model, created by founder Paul W. Klipsch in 1958—an extremely rare speaker of which only 16 were produced at the time. [] Klipsch Rebellion, Tractrix Mumps tweeter and all-new 20cm woofer. Acoustically, the Klipsch Rebellion relies on a highly efficient two-way design. It incorporates a K-702 tweeter coupled with a K-703 Tractrix horn featuring patented Mumps technology, guaranteeing crystal-clear, distortion-free highs. The low end is handled by an all-new 20cm K-81-EP woofer, responsible for delivering deep, punchy bass. A first for the brand, the Rebellion also features a Tractrix rear port, specially designed to optimize airflow, reduce port noise, and provide cleaner, more powerful bass. Note that the speaker is equipped with dual binding posts allowing for bi-wiring.

Klipsch Rebellion: handcrafted, exclusive finishes, and surround sound. True to the luxurious DNA of the Heritage range, each pair of speakers is hand-assembled by artisans at the Hope, Arkansas factory. The wood veneer panels are carefully matched to ensure perfect grain continuity, making each model unique. Offered with a black fabric grille, the Rebellion is available in the standard finishes American Walnut and Black Ash. Finally, to celebrate Klipsch's 80th anniversary, a limited edition in a Tigerwood finish will also be released. Beyond pure Hi-Fi listening, the manufacturer specifies that these compact speakers will make excellent surround channels within a home theater setup entirely composed of Heritage speakers. Availability is announced for Fall 2026. Suggested retail price: $2,999 per pair (dedicated Klipsch KS 24 stands will be offered as an option). Price in euros is still unknown.