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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
Wharfedale DovedalevsKlipsch kO-R1
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 250 mm cone on the Wharfedale Dovedale and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $6,995 for the Wharfedale Dovedale.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Klipsch |
| Model | Dovedale 90th Anniversary | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #208 of 215 bookshelf | #211 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 660 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 370 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 447 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 26.2 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 250 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $6,995 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | 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.