Front view — side by side at true scale
AKlipsch Forte IVBJBL HDI-3800
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | JBL |
| Model | Forte IV IV | HDI-3800 |
| HiFi ladder position | #15 of 281 floorstander | #133 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 908 mm | 1101 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 277 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 418 mm |
| Weight | 32.7 kg | 38 kg |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 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) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 3× 200 mm woofer (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,998 / pair | $5,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | jbl.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.

