The Klipsch Heritage Groove wraps a capable portable Bluetooth speaker in real wood veneer, spun metal switches and knobs that echo Klipsch's Heritage design language. A 3-inch aluminum high-excursion full-range driver works with two side-firing passive radiators to fill a room from a body that measures about six inches wide and weighs under a kilogram. Advanced DSP squeezes clean, lifelike output and up to 97dB from the compact cabinet, and an 8-hour lithium battery frees it from the wall.
Why This Model Matters
Heritage Groove matters because it brings the visual craftsmanship of Klipsch's legendary Heritage line, a lineage rooted in the horn-loaded speakers Paul W. Klipsch pioneered, to a grab-and-go speaker. The real wood veneer and analog-style spun controls set it apart from the sea of plastic portables and let it double as a decor piece on a shelf or nightstand. The side-firing radiators widen the sound so a single unit does not feel boxy, and the frequency response reaches from 65Hz up to a bright 22kHz. A built-in microphone handles hands-free calls, and Bluetooth streaming keeps it fully modern despite the retro looks.
Highlights
3-inch aluminum high-excursion full-range driver
Two side-firing passive bass radiators, 20W peak power
65Hz-22kHz frequency response, 97dB max output at 0.5m
Real wood veneer with spun metal switches and knobs
Up to 8 hours of battery from a rechargeable lithium pack
Built-in microphone for hands-free calls, Bluetooth streaming
Who It's For
Heritage Groove is for the design-conscious listener who wants Klipsch heritage styling on a nightstand, desk or shelf and the freedom to carry it outdoors. Available in Matte Black or Walnut.
