Reasons to choose Wharfedale Dovedale over Klipsch Heritage Forte IV
Max Input Power 250 watts vs 100 watts
Low Frequency Response 36 Hz vs 38 Hz
Height 660mm vs 909mm

Reasons to choose Klipsch Heritage Forte IV over Wharfedale Dovedale

Sensitivity 99 dB vs 89 dB
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6.5 ohms
Woofer Size 12 inches vs 10 inches
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No
Passive Radiator rear-firing 15-inch vs None
Base Surface Area 1400cm2 vs 1542cm2
Price per pair* 4998USD vs 5000USD
Wharfedale Dovedale vs Klipsch Forte IV Specs Table
General Wharfedale Dovedale Klipsch Heritage Forte IV
Brand Wharfedale Klipsch
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Floor-standing speaker
Power Range 25-250 watts up to 100 watts
Sensitivity 89 DB 99 dB
Impedance 6.5 ohms 8 ohms
Impedance 3.6 ohms n/a
Frequency Response 36-20K HZ 38-20k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 10" 12"
Woofer Composition black woven Kevlar cone Fibercomposite
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type soft dome horn-loaded
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 5" 1.75"
Crossover Frequency 560Hz and 2900Hz n/a
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 660.0mm (26") 909.0mm (35.8")
Width 370.0mm (14.6") 423.0mm (16.7")
Depth 417.0mm (16.4") 331.0mm (13")
Weight 26.20kg (57.6lbs) 32.73kg (72lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
Finish MDF/Wood Veneer MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors Walnut Black
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs No Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 10 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 10 Years