Klipsch Palladium P-39F User manual

P ALLADIUM
By kLIPsch®

F or those who’ve ALr eADy AchIe veD every thIng eLse we
P roUDLy P resent e nLIghtenMent

the vIsIon

Driven by an intense love of mus ic,
our founder , Paul W. K lipsch,
dreamed of hear ing a live
orchestra performance inside his home.
In 1946, after years of relen t less innovation,
he introduced the Klipschorn®
and for ever changed the way the world
heard r ecorded music.

every greAt
AchIeveMent
BegIns wIth
A DreAM
Our relentless quest to bring the live-per formance
sound of Klipsch into the realm of high-end luxury
audio dates back almost a decade. It was a journey
that would lead us to every corner of the world in
search of the best materials, finest craftsmen
and boldest engineering ideas. Sett ing no timeline
and sparing no expense, we saw to it t hat ever y
detail was attended to, every innovative idea was
pursued and every expect at ion was surpassed.
Time and again, we returned to the drawing board
to push the boundaries of sound, style and
technolog y as never before.
Finally, after nearly a decade of refusing to
compromise on any facet or lower our standards
even the slightest degree, we proudly unveil
the Palladium P-39F loudspeaker. Bearing a
sophisticated, modern design, incomparable
craftsmanship and proprietary new horn
technology, Palladium is more than the
ultimate expression of Klipsch sound. It is
the triumph of passion over the impossible.

the InnovAtIon

A LegAcy
reBorn
For more than six decades, the Klipsch name
has been synonymous with the powerfully
immer sive, live-per formance sound of
horn-loaded speakers. When Paul W. Klipsch
first discovered that using horn technology
was the ideal way to create high-eff iciency,
low-distortion speakers, he established the
four design principles – high efficiency with
low distortion, controlled directivity, flat
frequency response and wide dynamic
range – that still ser ve as the foundat ion
of every Klipsch speaker.
Made with a revolutionary carbon-infused
thermoset composite material and featuring
an unprecedented dual-horn arrangement,
the P-39F represents the latest advancement
in horn technology. Inside the proprietary
tweeter assembly, a uniquely chambered
phase plug and Tractrix® horn combination
deliver extended high-frequency response.
A second 90˚x 60˚acoustically dampened
Tractrix® hor n is coupled to the midrange
driver for optimal performance over midrange
frequencies. The result is a remarkably precise
and detailed window into your music.

the BeAUty
wIthIn
New ideas and innovations abound inside the
distinctive curves of the P-39F ’s cabinet walls.
Central to its DNA is a 3.5-way Tapered Array™
design that employs an innovative horn-loaded
tweeter assembly, a sophisticated inverted
dome midrange and three high-output woofers.
Combined, they deliver a stunningly precise
audio experience with high sensitivit y and
ext remely low distortion.
Featuring no parallel walls and an extensive
internal bracing system, the P-39F’s cabinet
structure ensures minimal cabinet resonance and
maximum acoustic performance. The 27mm side
panels utilize a constrained layer construction
with multiple laminations of medium-density
fiber board that are molded through a proprietar y
process. They combine with an angled top panel
and a 31mm steel-reinforced front baffle to
form a cabinet enclosure with ideal rigidity,
strength and performance attributes.
For signal purity and ideal driver integration, an
Optimized Tapered Array 3.5-way crossover
network featuring high-grade components
creates a fourth order electro-acoustic filter.

BeAUtIFUL soUnD
coMes FroM
BrILLI Ant IDeAs
Unlike other high-end audio speakers that rely on
off-the-shelf driver systems, we opted to build ever y
P-39F driver unit from the ground up.Years of
research, development and testing created an
unconventional configuration that pushes the
P-39F’s driver design beyond the performance
standards of any previous Klipsch driver unit.
The ¾" titanium diaphragm tweeter driver utilizes
two powerful neodymium magnets and a resistively
damped chamber to reduce heat and maintain
full dynamic capability at any volume level.The
midrange’s 4.5" inverted diaphragm driver is
powered by three high-temperature neodymium
magnets that guarantee effortless operation from
500Hz to 3kHz. Finally, three 9" hybrid cone woofers
derive their power from a complex neodymium
magnet structure with dual stabilizing rings.
Working in concert, they deliver optimal performance
with virtually no need for correction in the crossover
network. So you can hear every nuance of your music
without insisting that your neighbors do the same.

It tAk es Longer to BUILD ALegenD

the cr AFt

every LAst DetAIL
reveALs every
LAst DetAIL
Amid the cutting and the sanding, the measuring
and the fitting, this is where a loudspeaker truly
comes to life. Throughout Palladium’s build
process, we afford ourselves no compromises,
no shortcuts and no excuses. Each zebrawood
veneer is hand-selected and stored in a
temperature-controlled room. Every cabinet is
laminated, assembled and sanded by hand
before being L /R paired. Finally, all drive unit s and
networks are hand-sorted and factory-matched
for ideal performance. We immerse ourselves in
every facet of the P-39F so that you can immerse
yourself in every detail of your music.

no one
goes FArther
For greAt soUnD
The Palladium P-39F is also built on the collective
experience of a global network of par tners. From
our headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, we left
no stone unturned in our search for the perfect
speaker. We collaborated with design consultants
in Munich and Los Angeles and worked side by side
with our manufacturing partners in the Chinese cities
of Dongguan and Shenzhen. Finally, we teamed up
with the build specialists at our factory in Hope,
Arkansas, to put the finishing touches on the P-39F.
At each stage, our engineers and project leaders
were on hand to make sure that the materials,
craf tsmanship and per formance all met our
uncompromising standards.

the BeAUt y

the sPeAker
As scULPtUre
Even a casual glance at its str iking boat-tail
silhouette and exotic zebrawood finish reveals
all you need to know about Palladium. As it
draws you closer, the det ails of the P-39F unveil
themselves one by one. The precise placement
of each metal accent piece. The absence of
visible fasteners on any sur faces. And, finally,
the way the veneer pattern complements t he
bold shape of the cabinet. From every angle
and in every possible way, this is how a luxury
audio speaker should make you feel.
The P-39F’s dramatic styling was born out
of a unique partnership with BMW Group
DesignworksUSA. Known for their acclaimed
automotive, transportation and product design,
they’ve developed designs for numerous other
premium brands. By factoring in modern home
interior and furniture trends, BMW Group
DesignworksUSA was able to create a true
signature look that flawlessly blends classic
Klipsch audio with a clean, contemporary
sensibility that enhances any living space.
The P-39F is designed to command
attention well before you even hear it.

LIsten B eAUtIFULLy

the e XPerIence

When’s the last time a saxophone broke your heart,
a symphony melted your soul
or a singer’s voice transported you back in time?
When’s the last time a bass line shook loose your inhibitions,
a drumbeat pulled you across the room
or a guitar solo made you feel invincible?
When’s the last time a lyric became a r evelation,
a living room turned into a concer t venue
and your music collection went from being a source of enter tainment
to a source of enlightenment ?
When’s the last time that hearing ever y thing changed everything ?