KLH Model 32 (c. 1966–1972)
The KLH Model 32 is a compact two-way acoustic suspension bookshelf speaker, produced from roughly 1966 through 1972. KLH designed it as a more space-friendly alternative to larger models like the Model 17. It kept the warm, sealed-box sound the company was known for. The drivers are an 8-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch tweeter. One period listing placed the price at $37.00, with an MSRP of $74.
Surviving information on this model is thin, and it appears to have been one of the less common KLH offerings. What little collector chatter exists is enthusiastic. The cloth-surround woofers have been described as "funky/primitive/organic looking," and one owner noted they "really kick in this well designed acoustic suspension cabinet." The tweeter is covered by a round disc that resembles a pink facial scrub pad, held in place by a circle of metal screen.
Known specs:
- Type: 2-way bookshelf speaker, acoustic suspension (sealed enclosure)
- Woofer: 8-inch
- Tweeter: 1.75-inch
- Production years: 1966 - 1972 (one source lists 1973)
- Price: $37.00 (MSRP $74)
No dimensions, weight, impedance, frequency response, or crossover data are documented. Common restoration work includes replacing the crossover capacitor, redoping the woofer cloth surrounds, and resealing the cabinets. Examples turn up occasionally on the secondhand market, often as local-pickup-only items.
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