Klipsch KI-262 Brochure

K I - 2 6 2

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Compact 22.5˚ symmetrical trapezoidal design

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12" woofer and 1.5" titanium diaphragm HF

compression driver

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60˚ X 40˚ Tractrix®Horn for tight pattern control

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12 suspension points for trouble-free mounting

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13-ply, void-free Baltic Birch enclosure

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Internal, high current full-range or bi-amp

passive crossover

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KLIP-circuit HF driver protection device

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

75Hz-12.5kHz±4dB, -10dB 64Hz (see graph)
250 Watts (41.5V)
125dB
60˚ Horizontal X 40˚ Vertical (see graph)
9dB (see graph)
102dB
8 Ohms, 6.9 Ohms Minimum at 195Hz (see graph)
1400Hz
12dB/Octave on LF
18dB/Octave on HF
KLIP Overload Tweeter Protection Circuit
K-42-KP 12" Woofer
K-52-TI 1.5" Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver
18mm 13-Ply Baltic Birch Plywood Cabinet
1" 11-Ply Birch Plywood Baffle
Two NL-4 Speakon Connectors Wired in Parallel

13.375" (33.973cm)
23" (58.42cm)

16.813" (42.705cm)

6.813" (17.305cm) 22.5˚ Angled Box
47 lbs. (21.338kg)
54 lbs. (24.516kg)
Black, White and Raw Birch

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

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

A rchitectural Specifications

The KI-262 compact high power loudspeaker system shall
include a 12" (304.8mm) K-42-KP l o w - f requency transducer
utilizing a 2.5" (63.5mm) voice coil and 77-ounce (2.18kg)
magnet, and a high-frequency K-52-TI 1.5" (38.1mm) titani­um diaphragm, 20-ounce (622g) magnet compression driver
mounted on a 60˚ X 40˚ heavy-duty, injection molded
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
f requency transducer. The enclosure tuning shall be of a
vented design.

F requency response shall be 75Hz to 12.5kHz, ±4dB, with
the -10dB point at 64Hz, measured at three meters, half­space anechoic. The high frequency dispersion angle shall
be 60˚ horizontal by 40˚ vertical nominal (refer to graph).
D i rectivity shall be 9dB (refer to graph). Sensitivity shall be
102dB SPL, measured at one meter, half-space anechoic,
with a 2.83V input. Power handling shall be 250 watts (41.5
volts), to AES standards, continuous pink noise, 50Hz to
10kHz, 6dB peaks. Maximum continuous output at one
meter shall be 125dB SPL. Nominal impedance shall be 8
ohms, with 6.9 ohms minimum at 195Hz.

The internal passive crossover frequency shall be 1.4kHz,
with slopes of 12dB/octave for the low frequency and
18dB/octave for the high fre q u e n c y. The crossover may be
modified for bi-amp application by cutting two easy-access
internal wires. Signal connections shall be made via two
p a r a l l e l - w i red Neutrik NL-4 Speakon panel mount jacks.

The enclosure panels shall be CNC-fabricated, 18mm,
13-ply Baltic Birch void-free plywood, assembled utilizing
rabbet and dado joinery. The motorboard baffle shall be 1"
(2.54cm) 11-ply birch plywood. Dimensions for the enclo­s u re shall be 23" (58.42cm) high by 13.375" (33.973cm) deep
by 16.813" (42.705cm) front width and 6.813" (17.305cm) re a r
width in a symmetrical trapezoidal shape, with both side
panels angled at 22.5˚. Net weight shall be 47 lbs. (21.338kg).
The top and bottom panels shall be radiused, with a curved
metal perforated grille for structural integrity and pro t e c t i o n
of the transducers from impact and tampering.

E n c l o s u re flying capability shall be provided via 12 internal

3

/8" 1 6 - t h read mounting points, three per top, bottom and both

sides, with commercially available rigging bar compatibility.

The enclosure finish shall be lacquer-based primer and
l a c q u e r-based texture, with a black or white finish.
The enclosure shall also be available unfinished in raw birc h .

The system shall be a Klipsch KI-262 loudspeaker.

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

3.407
Ref

22.5˚ Ref

This symbol represents the center of gravity.
This symbol indicates mounting point, 3/8-16 UNC threaded hole.

Front View

Left Side View

6.813
Ref

16.813
Ref

Top View

5.902

0.852

Back View

Right Side View

10.378

5.189

3.406
Ref

Bottom View

8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1220
Indianapolis, IN 46240

P.O. Box 688
Hope, AR USA71802

1-800-KLIPSCH • www.klipschpro.com

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HIGH POWER
12"TWO-WAY

TRAPEZOIDAL

SPEAKER SYSTEM

Featuring a high-excursion, cast

frame 12" woofer and 1.5" titanium

diaphragm compression driver on a
60˚ X 40˚ Tractrix Horn, the KI-262 is
ideally suited for applications where

small size, uniform power response
and ease of installation contribute to
a quality sound solution. The KI-262

is recommended for use in theaters,

auditoriums, clubs, churches and

A/V production environments. Able

to hang three high using 12 built-in

3

/8" 16-thread, commercially available

rigging bar-compatible fly points, the
KI-262 provides the coverage control,

fidelity and reliability expected of

Klipsch professional loudspeakers.

The 13-ply, Baltic Birch void-free

plywood enclosure uses dado

“lock-joint” and rabbet construction

techniques on CNC-fabricated

panels for long-term reliability

and ruggedness.

The speaker utilizes radiused top and

bottom panels with a curved

perforated metal grille, and is dual

texture-coated for weather and

corrosion resistance. Available in

black, white or paintable raw birch,

the KI-262 is covered by the Klipsch

limited five-year warranty.

K I - 2 6 2

HIGH POWER 12"TWO-WAY
TRAPEZOIDAL 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

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

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
10

-6
20
30

-12

40

-18

-24

-30

12

6

0

0
10

-6
20

30

-12
40

-18

-24

-30

Frequency

Frequency