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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 41.9 in · 1 in = 13.36 px
Paradigm Founder 100FvsKlipsch Forte IV
The Paradigm Founder 100F stands 106.5 cm tall — about 15.7 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 32.9 cm). At 99 dB against 90 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 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 177 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 100F and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch Forte IV. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,099 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Klipsch |
| Model | Founder 100F | Forte IV IV |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 281 floorstander | #15 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 41.9 in | 35.7 in |
| Width | 13 in | 16.5 in |
| Depth | 16.1 in | 13 in |
| Weight | 72.1 lb | 72.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | passive-radiator |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 6 in midrange (AL-MAG cone), 3× 7 in woofer (CARBON-X cone) | 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) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 99 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–350 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $5,200 / pair | $4,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | klipsch.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.