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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.7 in · 1 in = 12.83 px
Klipsch Forte IVvsKEF R7 Meta
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 305 mm cone on the Klipsch Forte IV and a 165 mm cone on the KEF R7 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $4,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | KEF |
| Model | Forte IV IV | R7 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #15 of 281 floorstander | #145 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 35.7 in | 43.7 in |
| Width | 16.5 in | 12.2 in |
| Depth | 13 in | 15.1 in |
| Weight | 72.1 lb | 64.6 lb |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 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) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 6.5 in woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,998 / pair | $5,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | international.kef.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.