Front view — side by side at true scale
AKlipsch Forte IVBParadigm Founder 100F
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1065 mm (106.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.53 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Paradigm |
| Model | Forte IV IV | Founder 100F |
| HiFi ladder position | #15 of 281 floorstander | #105 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 908 mm | 1065 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 329 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 409 mm |
| Weight | 32.7 kg | 32.7 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 (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm midrange (AL-MAG cone), 3× 177 mm woofer (CARBON-X cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,998 / pair | $5,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | paradigm.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.