Klipsch Speaker P 39F User Manual

Palladium® P-39F  
Owner’s Manual  
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Introduction  
Important Safety Instructions  
1. READ these instructions.  
This symbol indicates that there are  
2. KEEP these instructions.  
3. HEED all warnings.  
4. FOLLOW all instructions.  
important operating and maintenance  
instructions in the literature accompany-  
ing this unit.  
For over 60 years, our engineers have sought the ultimate: a loudspeaker that could reproduce recorded music  
with all the passion of a live performance. The Palladium™ Series approaches aural perfection, while making a  
visual statement that is every bit as elegant and passionate as the sound.  
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.  
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.  
This symbol indicates that dangerous  
voltage constituting a risk of electric  
shock is present within this unit.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  
electrical shock, do not expose this ap-  
paratus to rain or moisture.  
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as ra-  
diators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
The Palladium Series P-39F floorstander represents the epitome of loudspeaker technology, with remarkable  
clarity throughout the dynamic range and bold styling. Today, Klipsch Group, Inc. is a global force, and this flag-  
ship loudspeaker reflects that leadership status; design and engineering teams from the United States collabo-  
rated with colleagues from Germany and China to plan and execute the Palladium project.  
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazard-  
10. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or  
sold with the apparatus. When a cart  
is used, use caution when moving the  
cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
11. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
12. REFER all servicing to qualified service person-  
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way, such as power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
ous to life.  
In designing the Palladium P-39F cabinet, we first considered the Klipsch heritage and unique approach to  
acoustic design. Trends in home interior and furniture were also factored in, as was the current audio market  
landscape.  
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s  
authority to operate.  
The result is a speaker that flawlessly melds classic Klipsch®  
audio with the latest in home furniture trends. The striking  
“boat-taildesign hints at the power and performance in-  
side, while maintaining a high degree of sophistication and  
beauty. More importantly, the arched shape of the P-39F  
flagship loudspeaker actually contributes to its remarkable  
sound by breaking up standing waves at higher frequencies.  
CAUTION!  
Risk of electRic shock  
do not open  
Power. Detail. Emotion. Combined, these qualities are  
the embodiment of our core philosophy. And all are  
expressed—beautifully—in the brilliant Palladium P-39F  
loudspeaker. We invite you, our customer, to share with  
us the pride of ownership in this extraordinary product for  
many gratifying years.  
General Cautions  
When making or changing any connections to  
your system, switch all the electronics OFF.  
These loudspeakers are extremely heavy. Do not  
move them by yourself. Always get help.  
Do NOT listen to music for long periods at  
extreme volume settings. Doing so can perma-  
nently damage your hearing.  
If you are using the floor spikes:  
Spikes are sharp! Exercise extreme caution when  
using spikes.  
When running loudspeaker cables, do not trail  
them over open floor spaces where they could  
cause an accident. Cover them or route them  
around potential troublespots.  
Do not drag the loudspeaker. Lift the speakers  
off the floor and set them down carefully when  
changing their location.  
Be especially careful not to place a spiked  
loudspeaker in areas where there may be hidden  
obstacles that could get damaged.  
Before switching on your sound system, turn  
the volume level down. After switching the  
system on, turn the level up gradually.  
Some floor surfaces can be damaged by spikes.  
If you are unsure, consult your flooring contrac-  
tor for advice before using spikes, or use the  
spike seats.  
Do not use extreme settings of Treble, Bass or  
EQ. Ideally set the tone controlsflatand turn  
any EQ off.  
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Getting Started  
Preparing the Loudspeaker  
Unpacking  
Connection Procedure:  
Please follow the unpacking instructions fully and in the order shown below. These loudspeakers are  
heavy! Do not lift or move these speakers by yourself. Always have someone help you.  
There is a specific procedure to be followed:  
• Switch off and unplug the amplifier/s and all source electronics from the mains power.  
• Place both loudspeakers in the general area where you want them.  
• Place each loudspeaker on its side, in its partial packing, as described in the unpacking instructions.  
• Connect each loudspeaker.  
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Remove the Grille box  
Remove the Accessories box  
Remove the Owner’s manual  
and gloves  
Open the carton flaps  
Lightly tape each flap to the box  
with short pieces of tape  
Remove the top packing piece  
• Attach the spikes following the instructions under thefinalizing the assemblysection of this manual.  
• Position the loudspeaker cable between the rear spikes.  
• Stand the loudspeaker upright, using great care not to damage connecting cables, furniture or the floor.  
• Lift off the top packing piece and the protective cloth bag.  
• Run both sets of loudspeaker cables to the amplifier.  
• Connect the amplifier.  
• Finalize the position of the loudspeakers.  
• Finally, fit the grilles (if desired).  
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TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE DRIVE UNITS WHEN YOU MOVE THE LOUDSPEAKERS AROUND.  
TO PRESERVE THE FINISH, USE THE PROVIDED GLOVES WHEN HANDLING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS.  
Carefully invert the carton  
Lift off the carton  
Fitting and Removing the Grilles  
The grilles are magnetically attached to the cabinet. Specially designed magnets  
are housed inside the front wall of the loudspeaker, so that if you wish to operate  
the loudspeaker with the grilles removed, no grille mounting hardware is visible.  
This preserves the smooth lines of the loudspeaker.  
Lift off the center and base packing pieces  
The loudspeaker is  
ready for connection  
To fit the grilles: Fit the top grille first and line it up with the top and sides of the  
cabinet. There is a small lip on the top of the grille that should rest on the top of  
the cabinet. Now, fit the lower grille, lining up the top of the lower grille with the  
bottom of the upper grille. You may now remove the top grille if you wish.  
Although operating the P-39F loudspeakers with the grilles on or off is a matter  
of personal taste, moving or connecting the loudspeakers should always be done  
with the grilles removed. Be especially careful not to touch the drive units.  
Whats in the box?  
The grille box contains: one upper grille; one lower grille.  
The Accessories box contains: four long spikes; four short spikes; four spike seats; two bi-wiring  
straps: one Allen wrench.  
There is a pair of gloves located in a pocket in the side of the packing carton beside the Owner’s manual.  
Identify all the components. If any item is missing or damaged, report this immediately to your Klipsch  
dealer and the transport contractor for action.  
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Positioning Loudspeakers - Stereo  
Positioning Loudspeakers - Home Theater  
Never allow objects of furniture to impede the loudspeaker or place objects between the loudspeakers and  
the listening position.  
6’ - 16’  
LFE 2  
LFE 1  
Stereo Positioning  
>8”  
The generally accepted norm is that  
CENTER  
the loudspeakers should be as far  
away from each other as they are  
from the listener. This places the  
listener and the loudspeakers at the  
points of an equilateral triangle.  
Well-designed horn loudspeakers  
havecontrolled directivity- the dis-  
persion pattern is tailored to provid-  
ing the ideal image at the listener’s  
ear. This is in contrast to conventional  
speakers, where the sound tends to  
fire off in all directions.  
8’ - 16’  
>12”  
It follows that when correctly sited,  
the performance of a well designed horn loudspeaker significantly exceeds that of conventionaldirect radia-  
torloudspeakers.  
Because the bass drivers are in a tuned port enclosure, the loudspeakers must  
be operated away from walls and, specifically, corners. The distances in the  
above diagram should be considered as minimum distances. Placing them too  
close to the walls will cause the bass to become bloated, muddy and indistinct.  
The same general positioning rules as for stereo apply but these are some variations.  
• The loudspeakers can be placed closer together. Remember that the closer the speakers are to one another,  
the less spacious the sound will be in stereo.  
The angle at which the loudspeakers are placed relative to the rear wall is  
calledtoe-in. Placing the loudspeakers with their backs parallel to the wall will  
result in a poor stereo image with the so called ”hole in the walleffect. Angling  
the speakers inwardly too much will restrict the width of the listening seat and  
also tend to narrow the stereo image.  
• Thetoe-incan be lessened. This will broaden the sound image for more than one listener, but the pinpoint  
localization of the speakers will be lessened.  
• The fronts of the speakers should be in line with the screen and with the front of the center loudspeaker as  
far as possible. Placing the TV screen on the wall (and center channel directly above or below) with the main  
loudspeakers protruding significantly is not ideal.  
In smaller rooms, it is better to place the loudspeakers more closely together  
and sit relatively further back. This is preferable to placing the loudspeakers  
further apart and sitting too close - the stereo effect will be significantly degraded if you do.  
• The TV should be placed centrally between the loudspeakers.  
The above are our recommendations. Be prepared to experiment until the sound is exactly as you want!  
The height of the loudspeaker is important. The midrange should appear to radiate from a point level with  
the ears of a seated listener. As these loudspeakers are large, they will sound their best in large rooms, though  
there are some adjustments that can be made to redress the position in smaller rooms. These will be discussed  
in the section on final positioning.  
General Observations  
• Set the size of the speakers on your AV processor tolarge.”  
• For stereo listening (if your processor offers the option) set the subwoofers tooff.Alternatively, set the sub  
woofer lowpass crossover point such that it covers only the lowest octave; ~ 50 Hz.  
The above are our recommendations. Be prepared to experiment until the sound is exactly as you want!  
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Cables, Crossovers and Connections  
Connecting the Loudspeakers - 2  
For best results, connect your loudspeakers with purpose-designed loudspeaker  
cable. The cables to both loudspeakers should be of equal lengths and be of a gauge  
sufficient to drive the speakers comfortably without any loss of power in the bass at  
high volumes.  
The P 39-F Terminal Panel  
As supplied, positive and negative terminals of the Treble, Midrange and Bass Terminal pairs are strapped to-  
gether with a three-way strap. A pair of two-way straps is provided in the accessories carton for bi-wiring. This  
is how you should prepare the terminal panel for each wiring option.  
We recommend a minimum wire diameter of 14 AWG. If you are in doubt, ask your  
Klipsch dealer for advice. Because of the location of the terminal panel, you should  
connect the loudspeakers before you connect the amplifier. If you are replacing a  
existing pair of loudspeakers, we suggest you de-wire the amplifier first.  
Standard Connection  
Bi-wiring Connection  
Tri-wiring Connection  
HF  
MF  
LF  
HF  
MF  
LF  
HF  
MF  
LF  
There are two crossover networks in the P-39F. One panel is a dedicated bass net-  
work. The second panel is a network for the midrange and treble units . The net-  
works terminate in a custom designed tri-wire terminal panel located above the loudspeaker pedestal, under  
the loudspeaker. As the bass, midrange and treble elements can be separately connected, three types of wiring  
are possible: standard wiring, bi-wiring and tri-wiring.  
The terminal panel accepts a wide variety of connectors, including spade lugs, pins or bare  
wire. If you have no preference, your dealer can advise you as to appropriate connectors.  
The instructions in this user guide relate to bare wire. If you use alternative connectors,  
consult your dealer or the hardware supplier’s literature.  
No preparation  
needed  
Loosen the terminals.  
Remove the triple straps and insert  
the twin straps as shown  
Loosen the terminals.  
Remove the triple straps  
Re-tighten all  
Re-tighten all terminals hand tight  
terminals hand tight  
Standard loudspeaker cable comprises two conductors with one core having a ridge or  
stripe. Connect the striped conductor to the Positive (RED) terminal in all cases. This will  
ensure that the loudspeakers are properly connected and in phase.  
Split the cable to a depth of 1½. Strip ½of insulation. If the wire is stranded, lightly twist  
the ends together to ensure no stray ends of cable can short adjacent terminals.  
Standard (Single) Wiring  
The straps are left in place as supplied. Connection may be made to any pair of terminals.  
You will need two loudspeaker cables of equal lengths, one for each loudspeaker.  
Partially unscrew one Positive and one Negative terminal. Connect the Positive (+ RED) terminal of the loud-  
speaker to the striped conductor, or (if you are using custom cable) to the conductor designated by the cable  
manufacturer. Connect the Negative (– BLACK) terminal to the plain conductor. Do not connect the amplifier  
at this time.  
Connecting a Terminal  
Partially unscrew the terminal.  
HF  
MF  
LF  
HF  
MF  
LF  
1: In the base of the terminal, there is a hole. Insert the bare end of the wire into  
the hole.  
AMPLIFIER  
2: Tighten each connector hand tight. After connecting all the terminals, check  
that there are no stray strands of bare wire that can reach across and short out  
adjacent terminals.  
Right Speaker  
Left Speaker  
3: When you are sure that all the connections are correct, insert the Allen key into  
the socket in each terminal head and tighten fully to secure them. DO NOT  
over-tighten the terminals, or you may damage them. (An Allen key (hex  
wrench) is provided in the accessories carton.)  
Important Note. After connecting and placing the loudspeaker upright, the connections will be hidden from  
view. We strongly recommend that you identify each cable to eliminate possible difficulties down the line.  
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Connecting the Loudspeakers - 3  
Connecting the Loudspeakers - 4  
Bi-wiring  
Bi-amping and Tri-amping  
Bi-wiring reduces unwanted interactions between the bass drivers and the midrange and treble units.  
True bi-wiring is connecting separate cables from the bass terminals and the midrange/treble terminals to a  
common connection at the amplifier. Several cable manufacturers produce specialized cables where one cable  
jacket contains four cables, thus enabling bi-wiring within one cable cluster. This eliminates the need to run  
separate cables and simplifies connection. In any case, the method of connection is the same.  
Connecting each loudspeaker drive element to separate amplification offers the highest possible performance  
level. It is not necessary for the amplifiers in the treble and bass sections to be identical. In fact for tube ampli-  
fier enthusiasts, there are advantages to using smaller amplifiers in the treble and midrange sections as the  
smaller transformers offer the significant possibility of extended, sweeter treble response.  
To multi-amp, the following criteria are essential:  
Prepare the crossover panel as shown on the previous page. Proceed as for standard wiring, but connect one  
cable to the bass terminals of the speaker. Connect a second cable to the midrange and treble terminals. Refer  
to the diagram. After connection, tighten all the terminals with the supplied wrench as shown previously.  
• The amplifiers should be phase coherent. In other words, all amplifiers should be, by design, phase non-invert-  
ing or phase inverting, or if not, should be connected so as to be all phase non-inverting or phase inverting.  
• The amplifiers must have identical voltage gains, or should be set up to have identical voltage gains.  
• The amplifiers must have low residual noise characteristics, especially in the midrange and treble sections.  
• Amplifiers in corresponding channels must be identical; i.e., both bass amplifiers must be the same and so on.  
HF  
MF  
LF  
HF  
MF  
LF  
If any of the above conditions are not met, separate amplification will be significantly worse than ordinary  
bi- or tri-wiring. If you are unsure about these concepts or unsure if your amplifiers meet these criteria, it is es-  
sential that you consult your Klipsch specialist dealer before proceeding further.  
AMPLIFIER  
Right Speaker  
Tri-wiring  
Left Speaker  
HF  
MF  
LF  
MID /  
TREBLE  
AMP  
Bi-amping  
The Mid/Treble amplifier is bi-wired  
(One channel shown)  
The logical extension to bi-wiring is tri-wiring, where all the elements of the loudspeaker are separately con-  
nected to the amplifier.  
BASS  
AMP  
To tri-wire, you need to remove all the straps connecting the terminal pairs and then connect three cables as shown  
in the diagram below. After connection, tighten all the terminals with the supplied wrench as shown previously.  
TREBLE  
AMP  
HF  
MF  
LF  
HF  
MF  
LF  
HF  
MF  
LF  
Tri-amping  
(One channel shown)  
MID  
AMP  
AMPLIFIER  
BASS  
AMP  
Right Speaker  
Left Speaker  
Important Note. After connecting and placing the loudspeaker upright, the connections will be hidden from  
Important Note. After connecting and placing the loudspeaker upright, the connections will be hidden from  
view. We strongly recommend that you identify each cable to eliminate possible difficulties down the line.  
view. We strongly recommend that you identify each cable to eliminate possible difficulties down the line.  
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Finalizing the Assembly  
Final Adjustments  
The P-39F has a phenomenal frequency response and superb dynamics, so playing large orchestral or rock  
music will be an awesome experience, but may not necessarily be the best guide in setting up the speakers.  
Your listening tests should be performed with a wide range of music, including unaccompanied vocal and solo  
instrumental recordings with as little processing on the source as possible. A natural solo cello recording will  
reveal much about the bass characteristics of your room and positioning. The best position will yield smooth,  
extended bass without boom or smear.  
Fitting Spikes  
The loudspeakers are supplied with a set of long spikes and a  
set of short spikes. All are adjustable and fit in the same way.  
Spike seats with felt bases are supplied for use where spikes  
are inappropriate; e.g., on stone, hardwood or marble floors.  
The spikes may be fitted with sets of short spikes, sets of  
long spikes or as a combination of two short spikes at the  
front and two spikes at the rear to assist with imaging,  
(Refer to the next page)  
Collar  
Spike  
Shaft  
The loudspeakers arehanded- the recommended position is with the bass ports facing outward. The ports  
distribute a lot of air at high bass volumes, so if the speakers appear to boom even slightly re-positioning them  
with the ports facing inward may help significantly.  
Method: Run the textured collar halfway down the  
Spike Seat  
Stridency in the upper section caused by underdamped rooms can be compensated for by hanging drapes or  
pictures on the walls to dampen reverberant walls; increasing the amount of soft furnishings will also help to  
eliminate high frequencyringing.  
threaded shaft away from the spike point. Insert the shaft  
into the plinth and screw in tight. Now run the collar up to  
the plinth and lock it finger tight. Repeat for all four spikes.  
Room resonances are often structural. In such circumstances, good placement will minimize but not eliminate  
these resonances.  
Hint: If you feel that you may have to move the speakers around a lot before you get them exactly right, it is advisable  
to start out with the spikes resting in their spike seats. This will allow you to easily slide the speakers on a hard floor  
surface. After finalizing the speaker position, you can then mark the position of the feet and remove the spike seats.  
Apparent height is critical. The speakers have controlled directivity. In the P- 39F, phase response anomalies are  
kept to vanishingly low levels by reducing the distance between the midrange and tweeter horns to the abso-  
lute minimum; nevertheless, if you are in the wrong seat, it may happen that the sound stage is not perfectly  
integrated. One remedy is to tilt the speaker slightly (if necessary by using a combination of long and short  
spikes) to aim the midrange driver at the listener’s ear to yield best driver integration. Take your time with this  
—the effects on some music may be small and quite startling on others.  
Caution: Regardless which size spike is used make sure the textured collar is threaded on the spike. Failure to do so could  
result in damage to the plinth.  
Dressing the Cables  
If there are more than one cable to each loudspeaker, gather them and lay them side by side. Make sure you have  
identification on all the cables. Ensure the cables are connected the same way round with no loose or faulty con-  
nections. Leave a small amount of slack and then bring the cables out between the spikes. It may be helpful to  
tape bi- or tri- wired sets side by side to the underside of the plinth to stop them from interfering with the spikes.  
Phase  
Phase is not a matter of preference. Out-of-phase effects manifest themselves as poorly defined bass, poor  
stereo with very vague localization of instruments and voice, and generally fuzzy, ill-defined sound. A single-  
wired out-of-phase system is easy to detect; a tri-amped system with one element connected out of phase  
can be nearly impossible to track down. If you find that there are problems with the system that no amount of  
experimentation can cure, check all the loudspeaker and amplifier wiring carefully. If you have connected your  
speakers strictly in accordance with this manual, no phase problems will arise.  
Standing the Loudspeakers Upright  
With the help of an assistant, lift the speakers into the vertical position. The feet must be secure, as there will be a  
large amount of pressure on the two spikes that come into first contact with the floor.  
Remove the top packing piece and the protective bag from the loudspeaker. Be careful to avoid touching any of  
the drivers.  
Conclusion  
All the advice above will help you get the most out of these superb loudspeakers, but in the final analysis you  
should do what your ears tell you is right — you are, after all, the final arbiter of your system.  
You should now level the loudspeaker. If the floor is not perfectly level, you will find that one spike is off the  
ground. Starting with this spike and with the help of a spirit level, you should now adjust the spikes so the speak-  
ers do not wobble and are not at an angle. Try to get the speakers to the same height if at all possible.  
Happy listening!  
Final Connections  
Now, connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier/s using the diagrams on pages 8-11 to help you.  
You are now ready to enjoy your music!  
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About Your Loudspeaker  
Loudspeaker Components -1  
An International Project  
Bass Drivers  
The Klipsch P-39F has drawn on engineering, design and manufacturing resources from all aver the world. In addi-  
tion to our formidable team in the USA, we have used European industrial designers, British theoretical physicists  
and manufacturing and production specialists from China. The focal point of these resources is our birthplace,  
Hope, Arkansas, where, under the vigilant eyes of the most skilled manufacturers of horn loudspeakers anywhere  
in the world, your P-39F was built, tested, measured, evaluated in rigorous listening tests, and finally shipped.  
With 18-mm peak to peak linear excursion, and three 9-inch cones, the P-39F is capable  
of remarkably clean dynamic response down to a -3 dB point of 39 Hz.  
The woofer utilizes a low mass hybrid Aluminum/Rohacell®/Kevlar® cone with an over  
hung voice coil. Even under massive dynamic demand, the driver retains linearity and  
low distortion. A three-part high intensity neodymium magnet is used with a main  
magnet, plus rear and forward magnets to ensure linearity, reduce stray magnetic  
energy and provide intense field strength in the voice coil gap. Dual Faraday rings on  
the pole piece minimize unwanted inductance, enhance heat dissipation and minimize  
dynamic compression.  
The P-39F is the culmination of over 60 years of research and engineering advancements, having been designed  
with the most advanced computer aided design (CAD) tools available, rigorously evaluated using our own  
in-house proprietary software, built to the most stringent quality standards and voiced by a panel of our most  
experienced listeners. No Klipsch loudspeaker has ever had more care and attention to every detail lavished on it  
than your P-39F.  
The metal cone of the woofer is damped with a composite Rohacel and Kevlar layers which minimizes ringing  
and maintains low mass, eliminating breakup and other distortion products. As is the case with  
the midrange driver, the surround uses a flat-sided shape that keeps surround-produced  
output to a minimum and preserves phase response. The cast aluminum frame assures  
maximum heat transfer without any reflection of the back wave of the driver that would  
otherwise alter the sound. An inverted half-roll low density foam rubber surround com-  
pletes the clean appearance.  
Although building one pair of matched loudspeakers is relatively straightforward, building hundreds of matched  
loudspeakers is challenging. Measurements play an important role in analyzing loudspeaker characteristics, but  
the human ear is the ultimate test gear for evaluating its reproduction quality . At Klipsch, every loudspeaker de-  
sign is strictly evaluated using listening tests designed to expose even the very smallest weakness. All final voic-  
ing is performed under blind conditions, using trained listeners and standard audio sound tracks selected based  
on their particular area of auditory excellence. All information is tabulated and reported back to the designer for  
analysis. In almost all cases, Klipsch products are evaluated against similarly priced competitive models. It is only  
in this manner that Klipsch can truly rely on the quality of feedback received, eliminating skewed data that may  
result due to influences caused by price, brand recognition, or visual appeal.  
The woofers see differing pass bands. This preserves consistent dispersion through  
the critical woofer to midrange transition region and has a positive impact on off-axis  
performance and stereo imaging. This upper woofer covers the entire range from 30 Hz  
to 500 Hz, where it crosses over to the midrange driver, while the two lower woofers cover only the  
low and mid-bass. Thistapered-arraydesign delivers full bass impact, plus a graceful transition between driver  
groups in both tonal accuracy and dispersion.  
Design  
The P-39F is a 3.5-way bass-reflex full range loudspeaker with high sensitivity and  
extremely low distortion. The five drivers of the P-39F comprise three 9woofers,  
an advanced 4.5-inch horn-loaded compression midrange driver, and a .75-inch  
titanium horn loaded compression dome tweeter. Each driver was designed by  
the Klipsch Engineering team and optimized for superior performance within  
each transducers bandwidth. Accurate driver design minimizes the need for  
driver corrections in the crossover network. Thus, the crossover is a straightfor-  
ward design, with extremely high-quality components ensuring minimal insertion  
loss. By presenting a simple load to the amplifier, overall system performance is  
enhanced, a phenomenon rarely found with conventional designs. Each com-  
ponent used in the crossover, from the air core inductors to the polypropylene  
capacitors, has been selected to provide an undistorted transition between  
transducers. The superior components used in the P-39F are complemented by  
the unique horn and enclosure design and highlighted by the elemental perfor-  
mance of the industrial design. The massive laminated MDF enclosure is based  
on a curved non-parallel wall structure for minimal resonance. Both the tweeter  
and midrange compression drivers are integrated into a common molded two-  
element horn optimized for bandwidth, clarity, and efficiency.  
Midrange - “The midrange is where we live.” Paul W. Klipsch  
The inverted dome midrange driver operates from 500 Hz to 3.5 kHz and is a unique  
design, not found on any previous Klipsch product.  
The driver sensitivity of 106 dB allows minimal excursion at normal playback volume.  
As cone excursion reduces, so does distortion. The 4.5-inch aluminum dome is  
driven by 3 high temperature N35H neodymium magnets, ensuring linearity under  
a range of listening volumes. The pole piece is topped by a copper cap to minimize  
unwanted inductive components. The surround has half the density of the material  
typically used and thus offers reduced mass. Unlike most designs, this midrange driver delivers much more out-  
put from the dome and less from the surround. As a surround is always in motion and always changing shape,  
output from its surface is high in distortion—minimizing surround surface area is another means to reducing  
overall distortion.  
The midrange unit is housed in its own magnetically-shielded sealed  
enclosure, which isolates the driver from acoustic energy generated by the  
woofers. Every effort has been made to ensure great accuracy, as well as  
long-term durability from this unique driver.  
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Loudspeaker Components -2  
Loudspeaker Components -3  
Treble Compression Driver  
Cabinet  
Low distortion, high sensitivity, wide bandwidth and neutral tonality have been,  
in this ground-breaking design, pushed beyond the standards for any previous  
Klipsch driver.  
Functionally, any loudspeaker enclosure provides a mechanical placement  
of each transducer, a method for suppressing acoustical radiations and a reso-  
nant chamber to extend low frequency performance. The P-39F is an artistic  
blend of beauty and functional performance. Its industrial design was guided  
by the global consultancy of BMW Group DesignworksUSA.  
Built around a .75-inch titanium dome, the tweeter makes use of two very large  
high temperature N35H neodymium magnets in an unconventional configura-  
tion. The titanium dome and surround are formed as one common unit.  
Enclosure resonances can be suppressed through the geometry of the en-  
closure and mass of the panels. The P-39F enclosure contains nonparallel wall  
structures and thick, high mass walls. Nonparallel wall structures significantly  
decrease standing waves. Cabinet wall thick-  
The chamber behind the tweeter dome is resistively damped via a filled tube  
to reduce reflection of the back wave—and thereby the distortion that would otherwise be produced. The phase  
plug that puts the dome into a compression mode also has a unique chamber within it that extends the upper  
frequency limit of the driver. This proprietary technique offers numerous benefits, including the elimination of  
undesirable standing waves in the high pressure layer between the phase plug and horn. The result is a smooth  
impedance transfer function, and a benign load on the partnering amplifier. Additionally, this technique produces  
smoother amplitude response through the high frequency  
nesses are a minimum of 1-inch thick with an  
even thicker front baffle. Custom inner and  
outer laminated panels sandwich a middle layer of dissimilar material designed with  
a different mechanical impedance to ensure the cabinet does not color the sound.  
range. With its unique horn and phase plug, the P-39F tweeter  
demands far less drive current from the amplifier, so the driver  
can maintain full dynamic capability at any volume level.  
To further increase enclosure stiffness, fourHbraces are strategically positioned  
in the enclosure to reinforce the structure, control resonance and minimize modal  
standing waves. The massive front baffle design allows all woofers and the mid/  
high horn structure to mount flush to the exterior edge. The width of the front  
baffle has also been minimized to decrease the total area. A smaller front baffle  
directly correlates to improved off-axis performance. The overall enclosure was de-  
signed to extend the low frequency response of the three woofers to 39Hz (-3dB).  
This fourth-order, vented enclosure contains three custom flared, tuned ports  
cleverly blended into the rear of the curved enclosure. Just below the ports, a high  
mass aluminum and steel base is integrated into the bottom of the enclosure. The  
base contains four adjustable floor anchors, which decouple the cabinet from the  
floor by supporting the cabinet at just four points.  
This driver is inherently flat from 3 KHz to 30 KHz. and has an  
inherent sensitivity some 10 dB greater than direct radiating  
designs. Distortion is also reduced by a factor of 10 dB, against  
conventional tweeters.  
Crossover Network  
The network is a two board construction located adjacent to the speaker’s base  
plate, which conveniently positions the tri-wire input connectors at floor level.  
This minimizes the length of speaker wire and produces a clean finished look.  
Bass Network  
Tractrix® Horn Design  
Horn-loaded technology is the driving force behind the remark-  
ably accurate Klipsch sound. Horns offer high efficiency, low dis-  
tortion, controlled directivity and flat frequency response, allowing  
them to more closely reproduce the quality and tonal charac-  
teristics of live sound. In the P-39F, the high and mid-frequency  
drivers both use the latest evolution of our Tractrix® Horn design,  
featuring a 90° x 60° coverage pattern and a lofted throat design  
for exemplary on-axis response. These horns have been molded as  
a single unit, using a proprietary, acoustically inert, carbon-infused  
thermoset composite material. The high- and mid-frequency  
drivers are connected to the horns via chamber-dampened phase  
plugs that result in a 4:1 compression ratio, delivering remarkable  
efficiency with astonishingly low distortion. This arrangement  
allows the P-39F to provide a unique combination of precision,  
clarity and effortless power.  
Through very accurate driver engineering, the system offers excellent perfor-  
mance without the need for corrections in the crossover network. A crossover  
should provide a smooth transition from driver to driver, allowing each element  
to operate at its optimum performance within its designed frequency range. This  
accomplished, the network can be a straightforward design and use extremely  
high quality parts without imposing unnecessary budget constraints. A simple,  
elegant crossover also means the speak-  
Mid and Treble Network  
er will have a more direct and coherent  
character as compared with products that must employ complex  
networks to iron out their shortcomings. Polyester capacitors along  
with all air-core inductors, ensure best performance and longevity.  
The network produces a fourth-order electro-acoustic filter when  
combined with the smooth, natural roll off of the drivers.  
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A Long, Long, Road...  
Conclusion  
Total Quality Management  
To meet the rigid quality standards set at Klipsch, an extensive manufacturing audit is in place. All transducers are  
within 0.5dB of the reference standard. Once all transducers are measured, they are grouped into matched sets.  
All matched transducers are then installed into the enclosure and measured again as a completed loudspeaker.  
Again, the speakers are sorted as matched pairs. The speakers are paired to ensure the most accurate imaging and  
stereo performance. At the end of the manufacturing process, the speaker is shipped with a hand-signed docu-  
ment, depicting each loudspeaker’s performance. When a P-39F is shipped, it has completed the most rigorous  
testing of any speaker on the market.  
Raw veneers  
A raw cabinet pair  
Work in progress...  
Care and Maintenance  
Very little maintenance is required. To maintain the finish of the loudspeakers, wipe them carefully with a soft  
lint free polishing cloth. Occasionally, and to remove fingermarks etc., wipe the cabinets with a barely damp  
clean soft cloth and finish with a lint free polishing cloth. NEVER use any form of spray, furniture polish, saturated  
polishing cloth, or the like. Doing so will dull and streak the fine finish of the cabinets.  
Does it fit?  
Work in progress...  
Drive Unit component inspection  
Do NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean the grilles while they are installed on the cabinet. To clean the grilles,  
remove them, brush them out by hand with a soft brush and replace them. Never touch the drive units either  
with your hands or with any tool or other object. This may damage the drive units irreparably.  
Warranty  
The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States and Canada. KLIPSCH, L.L.C. (“KLIPSCH”) warrants  
this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of five (5)  
years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period, Klipsch will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’s option) this product  
or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers). For products that have electronics or amplifiers, the Warranty  
period on those parts is for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. To obtain Warranty service, please contact the  
KLIPSCH authorized dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of  
your KLIPSCH product, it can be returned, freight paid, to KLIPSCH for repair. Please call KLIPSCH at 1-800-KLIPSCH for instruc-  
tions. You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection.  
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty  
period,must be presented or indicated to obtain Warranty service. This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial num-  
ber has been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer.  
You may call 1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCH  
authorized dealer. This Warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if  
this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due  
to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of, the product. This  
Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone  
other than KLIPSCH or a KLIPSCH dealer which is authorized to do KLIPSCH warranty work. Any unauthorized repair will void  
this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED  
UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO  
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRAN-  
TIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL  
PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above  
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from  
state to state.  
Ready for  
final assembly  
Assembled and anechoically tested  
Ready to pack and ship  
Warranty Outside The United States and Canada  
The warranty on this product, if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada, shall comply with applicable  
law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any applicable warranty service,  
please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.  
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