Klipsch KI-102 Brochure

K I - 1 0 2

● Compact 22.5˚ symmetrical trapezoidal design

● High power 8" woofer and 1" titanium diaphragm

HF compression driver

● 90˚ X 90˚ hybrid Tractrix Horn

● Flexible mounting options

● KLIP-circuit HF driver protection device

● Smooth polar response, extended 100-watt

power handling

● 96dB half-space sensitivity, 113dB maximum output

● Only 19" X 11.5" X 10" and 19 lbs.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

1

POWER HANDLING

2

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT

3

DISPERSION ANGLE

DIRECTIVITY
SENSITIVITY

4

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

COMPONENTS

ENCLOSURE MATERIAL

INPUT CONNECTIONS

DEPTH

HEIGHT

WIDTH FRONT

WIDTH BACK

NET WEIGHT

SHIPPING WEIGHT

FINISHES

ACCESSORIES

75Hz-17kHz±4dB, -10dB 62Hz (see graph)
100 Watts (21.2V)
113dB
90˚ Horizontal X 90˚ Vertical (see graph)
7dB (see graph)
96dB
8 Ohms, 4.5 Ohms Minimum at 8kHz (see graph)
3kHz
12dB/Octave on LF
18dB/Octave on HF
KLIP Overload Tweeter Protection Circuit
K-8-E 8" Woofer
K-103-TI-KP 1" Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver
18mm 13-Ply Baltic Birch Plywood
Five-way Binding Post

9.813" (24.925cm)

18.813" (47.785cm)

11.313" (28.735cm)

4.063" (10.32cm) 22.5˚ Angled Box
19 lbs. (8.626kg)
24 lbs. (10.896kg)
Black, White and Raw Birch
SB-102 Mounting Bracket

1

3M, Half-space anechoic

2

AES Standard, continuous pink noise 50Hz-10kHz, 6dB peaks

3

At 1M at power handling power input

4

SPLat 1M, half-space anechoic with 2.83V input

Architectural Specifications

The KI-102 compact high power loudspeaker system shall
include an 8" (203.2mm) K-8-E low-frequency transducer
utilizing a 1.5" (38.1mm) voice coil and 20-ounce (622g) magnet,
and a K-103-TI-KP 1" (25.4mm) titanium diaphragm high­frequency five-ounce (155.5g) magnet compression driver
mounted on a 90˚ X 90˚ heavy-duty, injection-molded modified
Tractrix Horn. Signal shall be applied to the transducers via a
passive internal frequency dividing network, incorporating a
KLIP-circuit for signal overload protection of the high
frequency transducer. The enclosure tuning shall be of a
vented design.

Frequency response shall be 75Hz to 17kHz, ±4dB, with
the -10dB point at 62Hz, measured at three meters, half-space
anechoic. The dispersion angle shall be 90˚ X 90˚ nominal (refer
to graph). Directivity shall be 7dB (refer to graph). Sensitivity
shall be 96dB SPL, measured at one meter, half-space anechoic,
with a 2.83V input. Power handling shall be 100 watts (21.2
volts), to AES standards, continuous pink noise, 50Hz to
10kHz, 6dB peaks. Maximum continuous output at one meter
shall be 113dB SPL. Nominal impedance shall be 8 ohms, with

4.5 ohms minimum at 8kHz. The internal passive crossover
frequency shall be 3kHz, with slopes of 12dB/octave for the
low frequency and 18dB/octave for the high frequency.
Full-range connections shall be made via standard five-way
binding posts, enabling direct stripped wire, lug, pin, single or
dual banana plug interface.

The enclosure panels shall be CNC-fabricated, 18mm, 13-ply
Baltic Birch void-free plywood, assembled utilizing rabbet and
dado joinery. Dimensions for the enclosure shall be 18.813"
(47.785cm) high by 9.813" (24.925cm) deep by 11.313"
(28.735cm) front width and 4.063" (10.32cm) rear width in a
symmetrical trapezoidal shape, with both side panels angled at

22.5˚. Net weight shall be 19 lbs. (8.626kg). The top and bottom
panels shall be radiused, with a curved metal perforated grille
for structural integrity and protection of the transducers from
impact and tampering.

Enclosure mounting shall be via internal top and bottom T-nuts
for the accessory Klipsch SB-102 “U”-shaped bracket. The
enclosure shall be coated with lacquer-based primer and
lacquer-based texture, with a black or white finish. The
enclosure shall also be available unfinished in raw birch.

The system shall be a Klipsch KI-102 loudspeaker.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

©2000 Klipsch, LLC. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to engineering changes.

2.031 Ref

22.5˚

This symbol represents the center of gravity.
This symbol indicates mounting point, 1/4-20 UNC threaded hole.

2.007

Front View

Left Side View Right Side View

4.063 Ref

2.031 Ref

11.313 Ref

Top View

8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1220

Indianapolis, IN 46240

P.O. Box 688

Hope, AR USA71802

1-800-KLIPSCH • www.klipschpro.com

Back View

Bottom View

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COMPACT

TRAPEZOIDAL

8"TWO-WAY

SPEAKER SYSTEM

Need the performance but don’t have

the space? The KI-102 is a compact

trapezoidal two-way speaker system

capable of superb voice and music

performance in permanent

installations. It is recommended for

use in restaurants, clubs, schools,

churches, health clubs and corporate

A/V production environments where

fidelity requirements are high,

but real estate is limited.

The KI-102 couples a high power,

long excursion 8" woofer with a

1" titanium diaphragm compression

driver on a 90˚ X 90˚ hybrid

Tractrix®Horn.

Proprietary CNC fabrication

techniques are used to ensure maxi-

mum precision and uniform tolerances

for the tuned port, 13-ply, void-free

Baltic Birch enclosure. Dado“lock-tab”

and rabbet joint construction con-

tribute to industry leading reliability

and ruggedness and a cabinet remark-

ably free from resonance and

cabinet-induced coloration.

The radiused enclosure and curved,

perforated metal grille add structural

integrity and are texture-coated for

weather and corrosion resistance.

Available in black, white or paintable

raw birch, the KI-102 is covered by the

Klipsch limited five-year warranty.

Mounting capabilities include top and

bottom attachments for the SB-102

“U”-shaped bracket.

The KI-102 is compatible with

the Klipsch KI-115 subwoofer

for extended low-frequency, high

power reproduction, using an external

active two-way crossover.

KI-102

COMPACT TRAPEZOIDAL 8

"

TWO-WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM

Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars

Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars

Frequency Response

Frequency

Horizontal Off-Axis Transfer Function

Impedance

115

105

95

85

75

Frequency

50

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

Directivity Index

12

6

0

0

-6

10
20
30

-12
40

-18

-24

-30

20

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

Frequency

Horizontal Coverage (-6dB)

Frequency

Vertical Off-Axis Transfer Function UP

Frequency

Vertical Coverage (-6dB)

360

315

270

225

180

135

90

45

0

Frequency

360

315

270

225

180

135

90

45

0

Vertical Off-Axis Function DOWN

12

6

0

0

-6

10
20
30

-12
40

-18

-24

-30

12

6

0

0

-6

10
20
30

-12
40

-18

-24

-30

Frequency

Frequency