About us The Klippel GmbH is an innovative German company founded by Prof. Wolfgang Klippel in 1997 to produce novel control and measurement systems for loudspeakers.
Introduction The current products of KLIPPEL are based on the results of loudspeaker research performed over nearly 20 years and published in numerous papers and patents.
Literature Collection of technical papers and specifications
Papers Download Scientific papers published in various Journals by the KLIPPEL GmbH
Conferences Reference to scientific conference contributions
Standards Industry standards relevant for loudspeaker measurements.
Specifications Technical specifications describe the features, performance and application examples of all components and modules of the KLIPPEL R&D and QC systems.
Application Notes Application Notes give step-by-step instructions how to work with Klippel System and solving practical problems related to loudspeaker design and quality assessment.
Workshops KLIPPEL offers workshops and seminars for loudspeaker design and optimization, measurement and production testing.
Trainings Seminars and Training for KLIPPEL Products
Internship KLIPPEL offers interesting projects for students.
University Wolfgang Klippel is honorary professor of electro-acoustic at the Institute of Acoustic and Speech Communication / Technical University of Dresden
Safety First Klippel provides customer support for the R&D and QC system including calibration and maintenance of the hardware unit, software updates and diagnostics.
Product support Klippel provides customer support for the R&D and QC system including calibration and maintenance of the hardware unit, software updates and diagnostics.
Measurement Service Klippel offers measurement service and consulting for loudspeaker driver, system and parts.
Linear Parameter Measurement LPM measures linear T/S and other transducer parameters such as viscoelastic creep factor of the suspension and para-inductance of the voice coil at higher frequencies.
Large Signal Identification LSI module measures the linear, nonlinear and thermal parameters of electro-dynamic transducers dynamically.
Transfer Function Measurement TRF module measures two signals simultaneously, and determines the linear transfer function and the harmonic distortion in the output signals.
Power Testing PWT module allows systematic long- term testing to check durability, reliability, initial and consequential damages and specify limits.
Simulation The SIM module performs a lumped parameter analysis (LPA) of transducers and complete electro-acoustical systems based on linear, nonlinear and thermal parameters.
3D-Distortion Measurement DIS module performs a series of measurements using a single or two-tone stimulus varied in amplitude and frequency.
Auralization The software module AUR simulates large signal behavior of a transducer for any input signal (music, test signal) in real time.
Math Processing Software MAT module is a programmable tool for realizing mathematical analysis, statistics, graphical display, exporting and other kind of post and pre processing.
Scanning Vibrometer System The Scanning Vibrometer System performs a non-contact measurement of the mechanical vibration and geometry data of cones, diaphragms, panels and enclosures.
Suspension Part Measurement The Suspension Part Measurement measures the stiffness of spider, surrounds, cones and passive radiators (drones) according to IEC standard PAS 62459.
Material Parameter Measurement The material parameter measurement module measures the Young’s E modulus and the loss factor η of the raw material used for loudspeaker design.
db-Lab Software dB-Lab provides a common environment used for all modules of the KLIPPEL System. It is the basis for combining measurements, numerical simulations and post-processing to complex projects.
Automation Interface Automation Interface provides programmers access to KLIPPEL measurements and simulations and to the database that store settings and results.
Calculator KLIPPEL R&D System provides a variety of post-processing scripts running in the Calculation.
Laser Direct measurement of the mechanical vibration becomes almost as important as acoustical measurements.
Stand Parameter identification and other mechanical or acoustical measurements in the near field require rigid mounting of the transducer in vertical position.
Micro-Speaker Clamping Parameter identification and other mechanical or acoustical measurements in the near field require rigid mounting of the transducer in vertical position.
Microphones Condenser and electret microphones are provided which are optimal for transducer measurements in research, development and manufacturing.
Multiplexer Multiplexer for testing multi-channel systems.
Vacuum Kit Performing measurements in vacuum providing accurate parameters without the influence of air are required for tweeters, micro-speakers and horn compression drivers.
Cables The speaker cables provide a 4 wire force-sense configuration for voltage pickup directly at the speaker terminal to maintain high precision at high currents.
QC System The KLIPPEL QC System is dedicated to quality control during end-of-line testing or maintenance of audio products.
Motor + Suspension Check Linear parameters and nonlinear loudspeaker parameters (Voice coil offset, max peak displacement, suspension asymmetry) are measured in the large signal domain.
Meta Hearing Technology The optional Meta-Hearing-Technology provides additional sensitivity for rub & buzz.
Match Speaker Tool Match Speaker Tool selects optimal pairs of speakers from the databases which have similar properties.
Remote Configuration QC Software for test setup remotely via local or global network.
Leak Detection Klippel QC system detects noise from air leakage in sealed and vented enclosures and turbulences at dust cap, spider, ports and orifices.
Low Frequency Drive Units KLIPPEL provides measurement and design tools dedicated to transducers operated at low frequencies such as woofer, subwoofer, shaker and other actuators.
Mechanical Actuators Mechanical actuators convert the electrical input signal into a mechanical excitation force.
Micro-speakers and Headphones KLIPPEL provides test and design tools for transducers operated over the entire audio band such as micro-speaker, headphones and other telecommunication transducers.
High-frequency Drive Units KLIPPEL provides test tools dedicated to transducers operated via a crossover at high frequencies (tweeter, midrange loudspeakers and horn compression drive units).
Wide-Band Drive Unit KLIPPEL provides test tools for transducers operated over the entire audio band such as distributed mode loudspeakers, balanced mode radiators, coaxial loudspeakers.
Passive Loudspeaker Systems KLIPPEL provides test tools dedicated to passive systems using transducer, crossover, enclosures, horns and other means for correcting the sound radiation.
Radiators and Sound Trans. Parts Scanning Vibrometer System measures the vibration and geometry of all kinds of radiators such as cones, diaphragms, flat panel and distributed mode loudspeakers.
Suspension Parts KLIPPEL provides special measurement techniques for assessing the properties of soft loudspeaker parts such as spider, surround, cone and other suspension parts.
Microphones KLIPPEL provides measurement and design tools for testing microphones.
Application Overview KLIPPEL Measurement Systems are used in many kind of applications.
Loudspeaker Manufacturing KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for loudspeaker manufacturers for fast production testing as well as design tools for development.
Professional Audio/Public address KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast production testing as well as design tools for loudspeaker development.
Electronic musical instrument KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast testing in manufacturing and design tools for loudspeaker driver and systems and microphones.
Automotive Audio KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast production testing as well as design tools for loudspeaker development for automotive application.
Home Consumer Audio KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast production testing as well as design tools for loudspeaker development for home consumer audio.
Multimedia KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast production testing as well as design tools for loudspeaker development in multimedia applications.
Personal audio KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast production testing as well as design tools for loudspeaker development for personal audio applications.
Telecommunication KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments for fast production testing as well as design tools for loudspeaker development for telecommunication applications.
Hearing Aids KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments and design tools for transducer testing for hearing aids applications.
Man-machine audio interface KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments and design tools for transducer testing in development and manufacturing.
Active noise control KLIPPEL provides measurement instruments and design tools for transducer testing in development and manufacturing.
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KLIPPEL KLIPPEL is an innovative German company offering measurement equipment and control technology for loudspeaker, transducers and audio systems. 
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