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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 49.0 in · 1 in = 11.42 px
Klipsch RF-7 IIIvsWharfedale Aura 4
The Klipsch RF-7 III stands 124.5 cm tall — about 13.8 cm more than the Wharfedale Aura 4 at 110.7 cm. At 100 dB against 89 dB, the Klipsch RF-7 III is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RF-7 III reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 37 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 254 mm cone on the Klipsch RF-7 III and a 150 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,249 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Wharfedale |
| Model | RF-7 III III | Aura 4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #223 of 281 floorstander | #143 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 49 in | 43.6 in |
| Width | 14.3 in | 14.5 in |
| Depth | 17.9 in | 15.8 in |
| Weight | 97.2 lb | 54 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.7 in tweeter (titanium compression diaphragm), 2× 10 in woofer (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 3.9 in midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 5.9 in woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,998 / pair | $5,499 / 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.