Klipsch WB-14 2-way cabernet Icon W Series bookshelf speaker pair

Klipsch does it again

Thank goodness for competition in the marketplace because it makes a great company like Klipsch just keep getting better. Introducing the new Icon W series — a more classic approach to the eye, but to the ear, there's nothing traditional about them. Advancing the company's proven horn-loaded technology to new levels of sophistication, this home theater series delivers full-bodied sound performances from slimmer enclosures. All of these speakers feature exclusive XT Tractrix Horn-loaded technology &mdash the same technology used in the more contemporary-looking Icon X series. The Icon W Series WB-14 is designed to fit in smaller spaces, but is built to the same exacting standards as the line's larger floorstanders.

Stunning bass

When it comes to home theater audio, only one sound is multi-sensory — bass. Truly powerful and impacting low-frequency audio reproduction should be both heard and felt. Delivering the kind of bass performance that completes a multi-channel, multi-sensory home audio experience, the Klipsch WB-14 employs a 4.4" high-output fiberglass-cone woofer with a powerful ceramic motor structure. This combination of materials and drivers has been specifically engineered to bring you bass output that will both form and shake the very foundation of your home audio experience.

It looks good, but it ain't just for show

Don't be deceived. What with all this discussion of drivers, horns, diaphragms, and motor structures, we're still overlooking a key element on your new WB-14's performance. Equally as important to the ultimate sound-reproduction fidelity achieved by any speaker is the cabinet in which the drivers are housed. If properly designed, loudspeaker enclosures can enhance a speaker's performance as much as it can otherwise harm the sound you hear. Poor cabinets offer poor directivity and can also resonate with the sound produced by the drivers, creating unwanted distortion and coloration. The Klipsch WB-14 sports two design features that assure that its cabinet is helping the drivers achieve their ultimate potential. First, the acoustically inert MDF cabinet material provides extra bracing that dramatically reduces vibrations, and hence, distortion. Second, a bass-reflex cabinet design with a rear-firing port takes advantage of the resonance to extend low-frequency reproduction and improve bass efficiency.The performance advancements offered by the WB-14's enclosure are accented by the cabinet's furniture-grade cabernet-colored wood veneer — a sleek, modern complement to your living room's style. So, don't just hear your system's bass . . . feel it.

The finishing touches — cables

Go one step further in your quest to reach the pinnacle of home audio. High-performance speakers like your new WB14's can only help your home audio system reach its full potential if it is receiving a quality, high-integrity audio signal. Audio cables — chosen specifically for the needs of your system — deliver the ability to maximize your WB-14's potential. View the accessories list attached to the WB-14 at Vanns.com or call a Vann's customer service representative at the 800 number at the top of this page for assistance in selecting the right set of cables.