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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
Klipsch kO-R1vsWharfedale Linton
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 14.9 cm more than the Wharfedale Linton at 56.5 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 30.0 cm). At 97.5 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1 and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Wharfedale |
| Model | kO-R1 | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #250 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 714 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 420 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 970 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,498 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.