Development, manufacturing and service of professional loudspeaker and sound reinforcement systems – Made in Germany from Klingenthal.
Klingenthaler Musikelektronik GmbH
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About K.M.E.
Klingenthaler Musikelektronik GmbH (K.M.E.) develops and manufactures professional loudspeaker and sound reinforcement systems in Klingenthal for touring, fixed installations and portable applications. The value chain covers wood cutting of the enclosures, metalworking of front grilles and rigging systems, PU coating, final assembly, and acoustic testing in its own anechoic sound measurement room. The products use neodymium loudspeakers and fully digital audio systems; enclosures are made of wood with weather-resistant polyurethane coating, and front grilles are made of steel or stainless steel. The portfolio includes line array systems (GALO, PANO), installation loudspeakers (Fisco), portable systems (Versio X) as well as communication solutions. A 30-strong team from development, production and sales serves customers worldwide; an Audio Competence Center is used for demonstrations under realistic conditions.
- Site
- Klingenthal
- Processes
- Metalworking, Wood cutting, Enclosure coating (PU coating), Final assembly, Acoustic measurement (sound measurement in anechoic measurement room), Device repair and service (cost estimates, spare parts), Development/acoustic development of sound reinforcement systems, Repair and service department (cost estimates, warranty processing, spare part enquiries)
- Materials
- Neodymium (loudspeaker magnets), Wood (loudspeaker enclosures), Polyurethane (PU coating), Steel alloy (rigging system, high-strength), Steel (front grille), Stainless steel (front grille), Acoustic foam (aminoplast composite foam), Neodymium
- Certificates
- Protection rating IP44/IP45 on product lines
- Founded
- Before
- Employees
- 30
- Industries
- Professional audio / sound reinforcement technology, Live events and touring, Fixed installations (churches, cultural venues, arenas), Event service providers / rental
- 01
Development and acoustic simulation
- 02
Wood cutting of the enclosures
- 03
Metalworking (front grilles, rigging)
- 04
PU coating of the enclosures
- 05
Final assembly
- 06
Sound measurement in the anechoic measurement room
- 07
Sales via dealer network
- 08
Repair and service
Materials and Processes
Neodymium
Magnet material of the loudspeaker drivers for high power at low weight.
Wood
Material of the loudspeaker enclosures for stable acoustic constructions.
Polyurethane
Scratch- and impact-resistant coating of the enclosures, moisture-resistant.
Steel
High-strength steel alloy for rigging systems and front grilles with anti-corrosion coating.
Stainless steel
Used for front grilles, corrosion-protected.
Acoustic foam (aminoplast composite foam)
Multi-layer filter elements for attenuating standing waves and suppressing side lobes.
Locations
Klingenthal
DEHeadquarters, production, Audio Competence Center, service department
- Materials
- Wood, steel, stainless steel, polyurethane
- anechoic sound measurement room
- Audio Competence Center with optimised acoustics
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetalworkingMachining | – | – | – | – | Metal, Steel alloy, Stainless steel |
| Wood cuttingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Enclosure coating (PU coating)Surface | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane, Wood |
| Final assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Acoustic measurement (sound measurement in anechoic measurement room)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Device repair and service (cost estimates, spare parts)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development/acoustic development of sound reinforcement systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| anechoic sound measurement room | – | – | – | – | Klingenthal |
| Audio Competence Center (demonstration room with optimised acoustics) | – | – | – | – | Klingenthal |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
In its own anechoic sound measurement room, sound sources are extensively examined with regard to directivity characteristics and frequency/phase response. The enclosures have IP44/IP45 protection ratings and ball-impact-resistant front grilles.
| Evidence | Klingenthal |
|---|---|
| Protection rating IP44/IP45 on product lines |
History
- vor 1914
Founding of the predecessor company, manufacture of accordions and harmonicas
- frühe 1960er
Transition to music electronics at F.A. Böhm (Weltklang, Böhm Regent, Böhm Electronic)
- 1972
Nationalisation as VEB Musik Elektronik Klingenthal, exports under trade brands such as Echolette, Falkon, Matrix, Sound City
- 1992
Management buy-out, founding of the GmbH, establishment of the company's own brand (MEK, then K.M.E.)
- Ende der
Expansion to Greece, Italy, Ireland, Benelux, Russia and Asia