ORIGINCATALOG
Klipsch Forte III Heritage Floorstanding Speaker, American Cherry (Each)
Assembled in USA · Klipsch · 10 origin facts documented
Three-way Heritage tower with a 15-inch rear passive radiator, sold each, American Cherry veneer. The maker says the enclosure is built in Hope, Arkansas using domestic and imported components. Imported parts mean the unqualified origin test fails. The assembly tests are met, so the stamp is Assembled in USA.
Origin findings
Each row is Yes, No, or Not substantiated. Empty cells stay visible. This is not a patriotism score.
| Finding | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maker’s origin sentence for this model | Yes Enclosure made in the USA in Hope, Arkansas, using domestic and imported components. | manufacturer_statement |
| Factory / mill named for this model | Yes Hope, Arkansas | factory_page |
| Final assembly or processing in the US (FTC prong 1) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| All significant processing in the US (FTC prong 2) | No | manufacturer_statement |
| All or virtually all components made and sourced in the US (FTC prong 3) | No | manufacturer_statement |
| Principal assembly in the US | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Assembly is substantial (not screwdriver-only) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Last substantial transformation in the US | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Article marking (nameplate / incised COO) | Not substantiated | — |
| Retailer-stated country of origin | Not substantiated | — |
| Certification listing holder (UL / NSF / IAPMO) | Not substantiated | — |
| Named imported content the maker disclosed | Yes Maker discloses domestic and imported components. | manufacturer_statement |
| US company (entity + US location) — not a product-origin stamp | Yes Klipsch Heritage manufacturing in Hope, Arkansas | factory_page |
Last origin review: 2026-09-13. Next due: 2026-10-13 (30-day cycle).
| Date | Outcome | Stamp |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | confirmed | assembled_in_usa |
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