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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsKlipsch kO-R1
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 35.4 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 19.8 cm). At 97.5 dB against 86 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the Dynaudio Special Forty and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $3,500 for the Dynaudio Special Forty.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Klipsch |
| Model | Special Forty | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #250 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 970 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | klipsch.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.