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System Overview
Speaker Technology
Enclosure Design
Audio Sources
Remote Control
Mounting Options
Power Requirements
Dimensions
System Overview
AirPlay Powered Speaker: The Klipsch Gallery series G-17 Air is an AirPlay enabled speaker system that provides wireless access and playback of your iTunes libraries from your computer (PC/Mac) or your Apple iOS device; such as iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad running iOS 4.2 or later. The Klipsch G-17 Air provides audio streaming from your iTunes account on your computer or Apple iOS device via your home's wireless WiFi network.Other options to connect an audio device include a USB input for direct digital connection charging of most 30-pin Apple devices and a 3.5 mm analog input that can accept almost any music player available.The G-17 Air employs Klipsch's famous horn-loaded technology for incredible detail and clarity. The Klipsch G-17 Air features a sleek, minimalist cabinet design with a high-gloss piano black finish and can be wall-mounted or table-top mounted.
Note: AirPlay requires your PC or Mac computer to be running iTunes 10.1 or later and iPod touch (2nd/3rd/4th gen), iPhone (3GS/4/4S), iPad (1/2) with iOS 4.2 or later. The G-17 Air and your AirPlay audio source must be connected to the same wireless network via a WiFi (802.11b/g) router or hub.
Speaker Technology
4 Klipsch Principles: Klipsch believed four principles to be the foundation for great sound. Together, these four design principles (high efficiency with low distortion, controlled directivity, flat frequency response, and wide dynamic range) have and always will be the foundation for Klipsch stunningly powerful and precise sound.
Bi-Amplified Power: The G-17 Air is powered by separate, high-quality, digital amplifiers for each driver - 10 watts x 2 channel for high frequencies and 20 watts x 2 channel for low frequencies.
Stereo Tractrix Horns Mated to Titanium Compression Tweeters: The G17 Air provides legendary Klipsch dynamic sound from proprietary Tractrix Horn technology that reproduces amazing, lifelike sound from a compact speaker system. The Klipsch G17 Air is fitted with two 0.75" aluminum diaphragm compressions drivers (tweeters) mated to 90º x 90º square Tractrix Horns. The dual 0.75" solid-formed, very lightweight, aluminum diaphragms work in conjunction with precise phasing plugs at the horn throats to create highly efficient drivers with excellent transient response and lack of distortion.
Long-Throw Injection Molded Graphite Woofers: The Klipsch G-17 Air employs dual 2.5" long-throw IMG woofers with light, yet very stiff diaphragms matched with large motor structures, designed for maximum controlled excursion that combine with a precisely tuned port to reproduce tight and balanced bass.
Enclosure Design
Decor Friendly Design: The Klipsch G-17 Air's elegant, injection molded polymer cabinet has a front baffle that curves on both sides to create both an attractive design and a solid, low-resonance structure. The unique, twelve-step cabinet finishing process achieves a sleek, high-quality, piano black high gloss luster that blends well with almost any decor.
Bass Reflex Enclosure: The Klipsch G-17 Air features a bass reflex enclosure with a side-firing port for deeper bass and higher efficiency. The side-firing port is perfectly matched with the cabinet and woofers, precisely flared to minimize turbulence and distortion, and positioned to be fully functional wherever the speaker system is placed or mounted.
Frameless, Acoustically Invisible Grille: With the thinnest grille ever to come from Klipsch (1/2" the thickness of a credit card), the sound from the G-17 Air is equally detailed, and the look equally elegant, with the grille on or off. With it off the high gloss appearance and fine lines of the speaker are preserved due to the lack of visible fasteners on the speaker baffle made capable by a unique magnetic grille rod attachment.
Audio Sources
AirPlay Compatible: AirPlay lets you use your home’s wireless Wi-Fi network (802.11 b/g), to easily stream music in high quality Apple Lossless sound directly from your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad capable of running iOS 4.2 to the G-17 Air without wires or having to dock your device. You can also stream your iTunes music from your Mac or PC to one, or even multiple, G-17 Air units in your home, taking advantage of a simple and efficient new method of creating a whole house audio system.
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iTunes Streaming: The Klipsch G-17 Air is able to play audio from your computer's iTunes account wirelessly (WiFi) using AirPlay streaming technology. When connected to the same network as a computer running iTunes, the G-17 Air can appear as an output option in the pop-up menu at the bottom of the iTunes window. You can then browse your iTunes collection on your computer and stream music to the G-17 Air. To use this feature you need a Mac or Windows-based PC running iTunes (10.1 or later) connected to the same wireless (WiFi) network.
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Apple Device Streaming: AirPlay also lets you wirelessly stream music and music apps stored on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to the G-17 Air. So there's no need to dock your Apple device, unless you want to charge it. You will need to download the Klipsch Air app from the Apple app store. This feature works with iPod touch (2nd/3rd/4th gen), iPhone (3GS/4/4S), and iPad (1/2) with iOS 4.2 or later - connected to the same wireless network.
Note: The G-17 Air and your AirPlay audio source must be connected to the same wireless network via a WiFi (802.11b/g) router or hub.
USB Port: The Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air will also charge and play your Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad through the unit's USB (type-A) port at the rear of the unit, using the USB/iPod dock connector cable that came with your Apple device. The unit's USB port supports audio playback, basic remote control, and charging of your connected iPod, iPhone, or iPad. You can playback audio from stored content, streamed content, or apps on your iPod/iPhone/iPad. Basic playback controls include Play, Pause, & Skip track (previous/next).
Note: The unit's USB port is not compatible with other USB devices (Only Apple).
Apple Device Compatibility Chart:The Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air is compatible with the following iPods, iPhones, & iPads (as of November 2011):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
AirPlay |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video Output |
Remote |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Text |
Track # |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
5.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3GS |
4.3.5 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4 |
5.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4S |
5.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
2 |
5.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until a newer software update is available.
Auxiliary Input: The Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air is fitted with a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connection of almost any external portable audio device with an aux input or headphone output. Audio cable not included (sold separately).
Remote Control
IR Remote: The Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of the speaker system and your connected iPod, iPhone, or iPad. The IR remote operates the G17 Air's Volume, Mute, and Power functions (which are duplicated on the side of the G-17 Air), along with track selection of your Apple connected device (via USB or AirPlay). The remote only provides basic music playback controls. Your Apple device's music library or iTunes library will need to be controlled from your Apple device's touchscreen or clickwheel.
Mounting Options
Tempered Glass Base: The Klipsch Gallery G-17 includes a high-quality dark tint, tempered glass pedestal base that perfectly complements the high gloss black cabinet finish when used to place the G-17 Air on a desk, nightstand, table, shelf, or countertop. The pedestal base comes unattached and must be installed using the supplied mounting screws.
Wall Mounting: Without the base, The G-17 Air can be easily wall mounted via dual keyhole slots (wall-mount screws not provided). The two keyhole slots are spaced approximately 12" apart.
Power Requirements
External AC Power Supply: The Klipsch Gallery G-17 operates off of standard household AC current using the supplied external AC power adapter and detachable AC power cord.
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Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz, 1.6A
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Output: 27.0V - 2.4A
Dimensions
G-17 Air with Base:
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Width = 17.0"
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Height = 7.0"
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Depth = 4.125"
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Footprint = 10.0625" x 4.125"
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Weight = 8.75 lbs
G-17 Air without Base:
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Width = 17.0"
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Height = 5.4375"
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Depth = 3.75"
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Weight = 7.5 lbs
