In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Heritage Centre is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Wharfedale Heritage Centre first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch La Scala AL6 | Wharfedale Heritage Centre |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | Wharfedale
United Kingdom · founded 1932 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" horn-loaded | 1" Soft-Dome |
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| Midrange | 3" | 2" |
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| Woofer | 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn | 2 x 6-1/2" |
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| Frequency response | 40-19k Hz | 54-20k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 100 watts | — |
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| Weight | 93.18kg / 205lbs | 14.03kg / 30.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39.1" x 24.5" x 25.5"
994 x 622 x 647mm | 9-7/8" x 21-11/16" x 12-7/16"
251.0 x 551.0 x 316.0mm |
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La Scala AL6 and Heritage Centre are members of Wharfedale's Heritage series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Klipsch Heritage Series
History
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both La Scala AL6 and Heritage Centre are 3-way speakers.
Klipsch La Scala AL6Wharfedale Heritage Centre
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Klipsch La Scala AL6 |
Wharfedale Heritage Centre |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 3-inch |
1 x 2-inch |
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Woofer
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1 x 12-inch
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2 x 6-1/2-inch
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La Scala AL6 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 1 x 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 425Hz - 2900Hz. On the other hand, the Heritage Centre features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter, a 2" Midrange and 2 x 6-1/2" Woofer.
Frequency Response
La Scala AL6 has a frequency range of 40-19k Hz whereas Heritage Centre has a frequency range of 54-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the La Scala AL6 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Heritage Centre's min frequency of 54Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
La Scala AL6 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Heritage Centre which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. La Scala AL6 sensitivity is rated at 103 dB and the Heritage Centre's is rated at 90 dB. This 13 dB difference makes the Klipsch La Scala AL6 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale Heritage Centre, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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Wharfedale Heritage Centre
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
La Scala AL6 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Heritage Centre has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Klipsch La Scala AL6's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch La Scala AL6's and Wharfedale Heritage Centre's external dimensions. Klipsch La Scala AL6 has external dimensions of 994 x 622 x 647mm (39/1 x 24.5 x 25.5inch) whereas Wharfedale Heritage Centre has external dimensions of 251.0 x 551.0 x 316.0mm (9-7/8inch x 21-11/16inch x 12-7/16inch).
Klipsch La Scala AL6 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 71mm wider, 743mm taller and 331mm deeper than Wharfedale Heritage Centre.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 needs about 131% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch La Scala AL6 is 331mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Klipsch La Scala AL6 is 743mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is approximately 4024.3cm2 / 623.8inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Heritage Centre is approximately 1741.2cm2 / 269.9inch2. The La Scala AL6 requires 131% more surface area than the Heritage Centre which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch La Scala AL6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of La Scala AL6:
- 2 Loudspeaker cabinets
- 2 Subwoofer cabinets
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
- Owners Manual
- Congratulations letter
- Klipsch brochure
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Heritage Centre?
Here are the items that come with the Heritage Centre:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Self-adhesive feet
- Pair of white gloves
- User's Manual