Klipsch G-42 User Manual

G-42

AN LCR IN A COMPACT, STYLISH CABINET

Klipsch Gallery Speakers are a sonic compliment to the legendary speakers
that have always made Klipsch the most lifelike sounding speakers available,
using much of the same technology and all of the same passion that goes into
our larger, more expensive designs. A perfect solution that can replace the
poor-quality sound of today’s flat-panel TV’s, create a very sleek and stylish
surround sound system or be added to multiple rooms of the house as part
of a great-sounding whole-house audio system. And since all the speakers
in the Klipsch Gallery Series share the same components and exceptional
aesthetics, you can mix and match them as you wish. Combine them with a
new Klipsch subwoofer with wireless connection capability (using the optional
WA-2 wireless kit)* for an incomparable experience!

UNPARALLED DESIGN THAT AESTHETICALLY MATCHES CONTEMPORARY
FLAT-PANEL TV’S OR STANDS ALONE TO BLEND WITH ANY DÉCOR

The elegant, injection molded polymer cabinet has a front baffle that curves
to the rear on both sides to create both a highly aesthetic appearance and
a solid, low-resonant structure. The detailed, twelve-step cabinet finishing
process achieves a sleek, high-quality piano black high gloss luster that
perfectly blends into any interior setting.

AN “LCR” DESIGN

The Klipsch Gallery G-42 (42 signifying its 42-inch horizontal width) is a passive
“soundbar” design with a separate Left channel, Center channel and Right
channel speaker all built into separate chambers in one aesthetic cabinet.

TRACTRIX® HORNS

Proprietary Klipsch technology with a refined 90° x 90° dispersion pattern
expands the prime listening area and improves dynamics, increases
soundstage dimension and produces pinpoint imaging for an enhanced
listening experience. The three horn-loaded drivers, one each for the left,
right and center channel provide a powerful and detailed sound from a very
slim cabinet that is less than two and one-half inches deep.

TITANIUM DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSION DRIVERS (TWEETERS)
WITH LINEAR TRAVEL SUSPENSION (LTS)

Combined with the Tractrix Horns, the one-inch, solid-formed, very
lightweight metallic diaphragms (one for each channel) work in conjunction
with precise phasing plugs at the horns throats to create highly efficient
drivers with excellent transient response and lack of distortion. The new
Linear Travel Suspension assures the most precise diaphragm excursion,
increasing high-frequency detail and smoothness.

LONG-THROW INJECTION MOLDED GRAPHITE WOOFERS

Four total woofers (one each for the left and right channels and dual
woofers for the center channel) with light, yet very stiff diaphragms combine
with large motor structures to produce surprising bass output.

THREE INDIVIDUALLY PORTED CHAMBERS

Each channel is housed in a separate acoustic chamber in the G-42 passive
soundbar, with each chamber individually ported. A design that provides
for the best overall sound with the least interference between channels, the
individual ports are perfectly matched with the cabinets and woofers and
precisely flared to minimize turbulence and distortion.

HIGH QUALITY, HIGH DEFINITION NETWORK

Increases overall speaker efficiency while reducing distortion.

UNIQUE FRAMELESS, ACOUSTICALLY INVISIBLE GRILLE

With the thinnest grille ever to come from Klipsch (one-half the thickness of
a credit card), the sound is equally detailed with the grille on or off. With it
off, the high gloss appearance and fine lines of the speaker are preserved
due to the lack of visible fasteners on the speaker baffle made capable by a
unique magnetic grille rod attachment.

HIGH QUALITY DARK TINT, TEMPERED GLASS BASE

Allows placement on stands either in front of, or below a television.

S PE C I F I C A T I O N S

Frequency Response 65Hz - 24kHz +/- 3dB

Power Handling 50W RMS / 200W Peak

Sensitivity 92 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m

Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms compatible

High Frequency Drivers

Low Frequency Drivers

Crossover Frequency 2200Hz

Inputs Single wire 5-way binding posts (

Enclosure Type Bass-reflex

Height 6” (15.24 cm)

Width 42” (106.68 cm)

Depth 2.4” (6.10 cm)

Weight 12 lbs (5.44 kg)

Finish High Gloss Black

Built From 2011

EXCLUSIVE CHANNELED WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Wall-mounted, keeps wiring flush with the back of the speaker for perfect surface
alignment…on its base maintains a clean, uncluttered appearance from front to back.

DUAL KEYHOLE MOUNTS, MOUNTING BRACKET AND TEMPLATE

Easy wall-mounting capability.

5-WAY BINDING POSTS

Provide maximum connection flexibility, 3 sets (one for each channel).

*Klipsch WA-2 wireless kit, available summer 2011.
Works with select Klipsch®, Energy®, Mirage® and Jamo® subwoofers equipped with a “WA Port.”

Three 1” (2.54 cm) Titanium diaphragm compression drivers
mated to 90° x 90° square Tractrix® Horn

Four 3.5” (8.89 cm) active long-throw IMG woofers
(One each for left and right channels, two for center channel)

3 sets)

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