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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1109 mm (110.9 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
KEF R7 MetavsKlipsch Forte IV
The KEF R7 Meta stands 110.9 cm tall — about 20.1 cm more than the Klipsch Forte IV at 90.8 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Forte IV is the wider cabinet (41.9 cm versus 31.1 cm). At 99 dB against 88 dB, the Klipsch Forte IV is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch Forte IV reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF R7 Meta and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch Forte IV. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $4,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | R7 Meta Meta | Forte IV IV |
| HiFi ladder position | #145 of 281 floorstander | #15 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1109 mm | 908 mm |
| Width | 311 mm | 419 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 29.3 kg | 32.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | passive-radiator |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-100-TI titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 44 mm midrange (K-702 polyimide compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-281 fiber-composite cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 99 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $5,000 / pair | $4,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.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.