Klipsch Forte IV

Upon its introduction in 1985, the Forte quickly became the most popular Klipsch model. This latest version updates the aesthetic and acoustic design while maintaining the character and charisma of the original.

$3,899 (each)

  • Special order.

  • Made in the U.S.A..

American walnut

Distressed oak

Natural cherry

Black ash

“The Forte IV is more coherent, sweeter, smoother, and more refined, with a better-defined top end, a warmer midrange, and the same trademark dynamics and low-end weight as the previous Forte version.”
— Stereophile Review

Built by hand in Hope, Arkansas, the home of the very first horn loudspeaker designed by Paul W. Klipsch. His aim was the bring the thrill of a live performance into the living room. Thrill is the perfect word to describe the feeling of listening to the Klipsch Forte IV. Forget everything you thought you knew about hi-fi because this speaker plays by a different set of rules.

Key Features

  • 3-way ported design with 12” bass driver and 15” passive radiator, 1.75” midrange compression driver, 1” tweeter compression driver

  • cabinet available in real-wood veneers with built-in plinth and magnetic grille

  • speaker terminals allow for bi-wire/bi-amp

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Technical Specifications

Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB):
38 Hz - 20 kHz

Sensitivity:
99 dB

Power Handling:
100 - 400 watts

Maximum SPL:
116 dB continuous

Nominal Impedance:
8 ohms compatible

Crossover Frequencies:
5,200 Hz
650 Hz

High Frequency Driver:
K-100-TI 1” titanium diaphragm compression driver

Midrange Driver:
K-702 1.75” polyamide diaphragm compression driver

Bass Driver:
K-281 12” fiber-composite cone woofer
KD-15 15” passive cone radiator

Inputs:
Dual binding posts (bi-wire/bi-amp)

Dimensions (HxWxD):
35.75” x 16.63” x 13”

Weight:
72 lbs. (each)

Finish Options:
Satin black ash, American walnut, Natural cherry, Distressed oak

Sound Advice

  • These speakers will sound great right out of the box, but will sound even better after 50-100 hours of use.

  • We always recommend a quality speaker cable to connect your speakers.

  • For best sonic results, we recommend at least 12-18” of distance from the back of the speaker to the back wall.

 
 

Creative Audio is a certified Klipsch Heritage dealer in Winnipeg.