Front view — side by side at true scale
AKlipsch Forte IVBWharfedale Aura 3
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1037 mm (103.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.54 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Wharfedale |
| Model | Forte IV IV | Aura 3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #15 of 281 floorstander | #86 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 908 mm | 1037 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 338 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 352 mm |
| Weight | 32.7 kg | 23 kg |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-down |
| 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× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 130 mm woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 39 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,998 / pair | $4,499 / 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.