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Vintage 1985 Klipsch Heresy K-22-K 12" Woofers - Matched Factory Pair (Date Code 8551) - Original Accordion Cloth - TESTED & WORKING
Up for sale is an authentic, rare matched factory pair of vintage late 1985 Klipsch Model K-22-K 12-inch low-frequency woofer drivers from the iconic Klipsch Heritage line.
Both drivers feature matching factory purple ink stamps on the rear magnet backplates: KLIPSCH® K-22-K 8551 (51st week of 1985). Cones bear factory stamping P15-0004.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SURROUNDS: These woofers feature the original factory-treated pleated/accordion cloth surrounds. Unlike foam surrounds, these cloth surrounds do not dry rot and NEVER need refoaming! They are 100% factory original, flexible, and completely intact.
Item Details & Specifications:
- Brand / Manufacturer: Klipsch Audio Technologies (Hope, Arkansas, USA)
- Model: K-22-K (Heritage Series)
- Matching Date Code: 8551 (Manufactured December 1985)
- Cone Stamping: P15-0004
- Nominal Diameter: 12 Inches (measures approx. 12.25" outer frame diameter)
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Sensitivity: High efficiency (~93 dB SPL @ 2.83V)
- Surround Type: Factory-treated accordion / pleated cloth surround (Permanent; does not rot)
- Cone Material: Original curved paper pulp cone with center dust cap
- System Compatibility: Klipsch Heresy I (late production), Heresy II, and custom Klipsch Heritage builds
- Quantity: 1 Matched Factory Pair (2 Woofers)
Condition & Testing Notes:
- Electrical Test: Both drivers have been fully tested with an analog multimeter—both voice coil circuits are 100% continuous, intact, and responsive!
- Cones & Surrounds: Cones and center dust caps are structurally sound with no tears, rips, or holes. The pleated cloth surrounds are intact, pliable, and properly sealed.
- Cosmetics: Authentic vintage condition. Cones show typical light surface dust from cabinet storage; baskets and magnets show honest vintage patina and light finish marks. Ready to install into your Heresy cabinets. Sold as-is as pictured.
Please review all close-up photos for exact physical condition.
