The Klipsch Austin has a compact, cylindrical build measuring 105mm in both height and width, with a thickness of 44mm and a total volume of 485.1 cm³, weighing 411g. Its IP67 rating confirms full waterproof protection, meaning it can withstand submersion without damage. The speaker houses a single 38.1mm driver and does not use a neodymium magnet. Controls are placed directly on the unit itself, while a touchscreen, remote control, and RGB lighting are all absent by design. No travel bag is included, the cable is non-detachable, and the speaker is not a neckband-style form factor.
The Klipsch Austin delivers mono audio through a single driver rated at 10W of output power, with no stereo configuration or dedicated subwoofer. A passive radiator assists with low-end reproduction, and the speaker covers a frequency range of 70Hz to 20,000Hz at a sound pressure level of 85 dB/mW. It includes one built-in microphone, though noise cancellation is not supported on that mic.
The Klipsch Austin is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery rated for 12 hours of playback, with a full charge taking approximately 2 hours. A battery level indicator is included to keep track of remaining charge. The battery is not removable, and wireless charging is not supported.
The Klipsch Austin connects wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.3 with a maximum range of 10 meters, and uses USB Type-C as its sole wired interface. NFC pairing is not supported, and there is no 3.5mm audio jack, AUX input, 3.5mm male connector, external memory slot, microphone input, Ethernet port, or Wi-Fi connectivity. On the codec side, none of the advanced audio formats are available — aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX Low Latency, AAC, and LDAC are all absent — and streaming protocols such as AirPlay, Chromecast, DLNA, Auracast, and Bluetooth LE Audio are likewise not supported.
The Klipsch Austin can be used wirelessly and supports smartphone remote control, allowing playback management from a paired device. Voice prompts are built in to assist with basic operation, and a sleep timer is available for timed automatic shutoff. Fast pairing, voice commands, a mute function, and radio reception are not included, and the speaker cannot function as a power bank for charging other devices.
The Klipsch Austin does not support stereo pairing, meaning it cannot be linked with a second unit to create a two-speaker stereo configuration.
