By: Dipin Sehdev

Every year, Hope, Arkansas, the birthplace of Klipsch, hosts the Klipsch Pilgrimage. This annual event draws fans to celebrate the company's founder, Paul W. Klipsch. The 2025 Pilgrimage, scheduled for March 7th and 8th, will commemorate what would have been his 121st birthday.

Klipsch sponsors this event, organized by the Klipsch Museum of Audio History, a non-profit established in 2016. The museum preserves Klipsch artifacts and archival materials, offering a look at the history of high-performance audio. Attendees can participate in guided museum tours, live music, technical discussions, and experience Klipsch history.

Roy Delgado Jr., Paul W. Klipsch’s principal engineer, notes the importance of honoring his mentor’s legacy and continuing to inspire passion for accurate sound reproduction. The Pilgrimage provides an opportunity for the Klipsch community to gather and celebrate this legacy.

The 2025 Pilgrimage includes museum tours, discussions, and listening experiences. A key event is the "Chief Bonehead Class," an educational session led by Delgado, focusing on the advantages of digital signal processing (DSP) for horn-loaded speakers. Most events are open to the public, with a fee for the class. Tickets and membership details are available at www.klipschmuseum.org.

Event Schedule:

Friday, March 7th:

• 2 PM: Birthday celebration at the Klipsch Museum of Audio History with tours led by Jim Hunter.
• 5 PM: Wreath-laying ceremony at Paul W. Klipsch’s gravesite, Rose Hill Cemetery.
• 6 PM: Annual Membership Meeting, followed by a listening session at the Klipsch Museum Visitors Center and Paul W. Klipsch Auditorium.

Saturday, March 8th:

• 9 AM: "Chief Bonehead Class" on DSP for horn-loaded speakers, led by Roy Delgado Jr., at the Klipsch Factory (ticket required).
• 5 PM: Fajita dinner and live music at the Klipsch Museum Visitor Center.

Klipsch History and Technology:

Paul W. Klipsch's work emphasized accurate sound reproduction. The Klipsch Museum preserves this history through its collection of artifacts.

Horn-loaded speakers are a core technology at Klipsch. These speakers offer efficiency, producing sound with less power. Klipsch incorporates technologies like Tractrix horns and Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) tweeters.

Digital signal processing (DSP) is now integrated into Klipsch speakers, allowing for sound optimization. Delgado’s class will explore the application of DSP to horn loaded speakers.

Why Attend:

• Gain insight into the history of Klipsch and audio technology.
• Learn from Roy Delgado Jr. about DSP and horn-loaded speakers.
• Experience Klipsch speakers in a dedicated listening environment.
• Connect with other Klipsch enthusiasts.

Practical Details:

• Most events are free, with a fee for the "Chief Bonehead Class."
• Tickets for the class are $100 for museum members and $150 for non-members.
• The event is in Hope, Arkansas, on March 7th and 8th, 2025.
• Visit the Klipsch museum website for more details.

The Klipsch Pilgrimage offers a chance to understand the company's historical contributions and the current technology it utilizes. Ticket and membership details can be found at www.klipschmuseum.org.

Friday, March 7

2 PM: Birthday Bash begins!Tours led byKlipsch MuseumCurator and KlipschHistorian, Jim Hunter

Klipsch Museum of Audio History

136Hempstead 278, Hope, AR

5 PM: Wreath laying ceremony at Mr. Klipsch’s gravesite

Rose Hill Cemetery

1005 N. Hazel St., Hope, AR

6 PM: Annual Membership Meetingandfollowed byListeningSession

Klipsch Museum Visitors Center

403 W. Division St., Hope,AR

Listening Session featuring Klipsch loudspeakers Paul W. Klipsch Auditorium(2nd floor of Hope City Hall)

206 W Avenue A, Hope, AR

Saturday, March 8

9 AM: Chief Bonehead Class: DSP Advantage for Fully Horn-Loaded Speakers (Ticket required)Led by Klipsch’s Principal Engineer, Roy “Chief Bonehead” Delgado Jr.

The Klipsch Factory

137 Hempstead 278, Hope, AR

5PM: Chief Bonehead Fajita dinner and Live Music with Pepaw Collective, followed by LB and TheRiffRaff

Klipsch Museum VisitorCente

r403 W. Division St., Hope,AR