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AJBL HDI-3800BKlipsch Forte IV
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.3 in · 1 in = 12.92 px
JBL HDI-3800vsKlipsch Forte IV
The JBL HDI-3800 stands 110.1 cm tall — about 19.3 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 27.7 cm). At 99 dB against 92 dB, the Klipsch Forte IV is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the JBL HDI-3800 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 | JBL | Klipsch |
| Model | HDI-3800 | Forte IV IV |
| HiFi ladder position | #133 of 281 floorstander | #15 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43.3 in | 35.7 in |
| Width | 10.9 in | 16.5 in |
| Depth | 16.5 in | 13 in |
| Weight | 83.8 lb | 72.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | passive-radiator |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 3× 7.9 in woofer (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (K-100-TI titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 1.7 in midrange (K-702 polyimide compression diaphragm), 1× 12 in woofer (K-281 fiber-composite cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 99 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–300 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $5,000 / pair | $4,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | 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.