Klipsch Cornwall III (2006–)

A floorstanding heritage loudspeaker with horn-loaded midrange and tweeter, 15-inch woofer, and hand-built US construction.

Overview

The Klipsch Cornwall III is a floorstanding loudspeaker in Klipsch's Heritage lineup. It was first introduced in 2006, and the line goes back to the original 1959 Cornwall. It is a three-way design. Horn-loaded compression drivers handle the midrange and treble, and a direct-radiating 15-inch woofer handles the bass. It was designed to give the full-range bass response of the Klipschorn with high sensitivity. It was named for being the first Klipsch speaker that could perform well against a wall rather than only in corners. The enclosure is hand-built in Hope, Arkansas, in keeping with the company's tradition of US craftsmanship.

Specifications

Design

The Cornwall III is a three-way design with horn-loaded compression drivers for the midrange and tweeter, and a direct-radiating 15-inch woofer. The enclosure is made in the USA by craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas. Klipsch uses its heritage construction methods and horn-loaded technology here.

Context

The Cornwall line began in 1959 as a larger, full-range alternative to the Heresy. It was originally intended as a center channel in a three-speaker stereo array. The Cornwall III keeps that place in the Klipsch Heritage series, alongside the Klipschorn (1946), Heresy (1957), and La Scala (1963).

Market

Used Cornwall III speakers have been listed at prices from $1,429 to $3,200. One forum listing noted a price drop to $2,999 in early 2025.

eBay Listings

（pair）Klipsch Cornwall III speaker 75th Anniversary Edition

$7,500

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