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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1352 mm (135.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.41 px
JBL S4700vsKlipsch Klipschorn AK7
The Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 stands 135.2 cm tall — about 28.4 cm more than the JBL S4700 at 106.8 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the wider cabinet (80.1 cm versus 49.7 cm). At 103 dB against 94 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 34 Hz versus 38 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Klipsch |
| Model | S4700 | Klipschorn AK7 AK7 |
| HiFi ladder position | #106 of 281 floorstander | #250 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1068 mm | 1352 mm |
| Width | 497 mm | 801 mm |
| Depth | 371 mm | 715 mm |
| Weight | 54.5 kg | 118 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | — |
| Drivers | 1× 45 mm tweeter (Titanium compression driver), 1× 20 mm super-tweeter (Titanium compression driver), 1× 380 mm woofer (Cast-frame woofer) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-771 compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 19000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 103 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $20,000 / pair | $19,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | global.jbl.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.