I don’t know how exactly, but the opportunity to really sit down and listen to Klipsch speakers had avoided me for all of these years. So, when the opportunity came up to review the Klipsch Forte IV Loudspeakers, I jumped at the opportunity. I must admit, however, that my preconceived notion about Klipsch was that they were old-school party speakers made for those who just want to rock-out. I don’t know exactly how or when my assumption came about for the American speaker manufacturer that’s been around for over 70 years, but my guess is that I’m not the only one.
While my extended review period lasted for about 6 months, I knew right away that my assumptions were completely wrong. The Klipsch Forte IV loudspeakers took me on a journey and introduced me to an entirely new type of music playback.
Frequency Response (+/-3dB):
38Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity:
99dB @2.83v/1m
Power Handling (Cont/Peak):
100W/400W
Maximum SPL:
116dB Continuous
Nominal Impedance:
8 Ohms Compatible
Crossover Frequency:
HF: 5.2kHz, MF: 650Hz
5.2kHz, MF:
650Hz
High Frequency Driver:
K-100-TI 1” Titanium diaphragm compression driver on a K-79T horn
Midrange:
K-702 1.75” Polyimide compression driver mated to a K-703-M horn
Low Frequency Driver:
K-282 12” fiber composite cone woofer, KD-15 15” passive cone radiator
Enclosure material:
¾” MDF
Inputs:
Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
Height:
35.75”
Width:
16.63”
Depth:
13”
Weight:
72 lbs. each
Finishes:
Black Ash, American Walnut, Natural Cherry, Distressed Oak
MSRP:
$4,998 pair
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