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Klipsch kO-R1vsWharfedale Dovedale
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 5.4 cm more than the Wharfedale Dovedale at 66.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 37.0 cm). At 97.5 dB against 89 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Dovedale reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1 and a 250 mm cone on the Wharfedale Dovedale. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $6,995 for the Wharfedale Dovedale.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Wharfedale |
| Model | kO-R1 | Dovedale 90th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #211 of 215 bookshelf | #208 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 28.1 in | 26 in |
| Width | 16.5 in | 14.6 in |
| Depth | 13 in | 17.6 in |
| Weight | 52 lb | 57.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 12 in woofer (K-28-E paper cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 5.3 in midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 9.8 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,498 / pair | $6,995 / 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.