Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Klipsch. It was released in August 2019. It features a 1" horn-loaded Tweeter, 1 x 1.75" Midrange and 1 x 15" Fiber composite Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 102 dB. Klipsch Cornwall IV has an MSRP of 6598$ per pair.
Klipsch's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
Cornwall IV is a member of Klipsch's Heritage series of Passive speakers. The Heritage range are Klipsch's iconic hand-built American speakers, including the Cornwall, Heresy and horn-loaded La Scala, some in production for decades. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch Cornwall IV Speaker
Klipsch Cornwall IV has a Frequency response range of 34-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, Cornwall IV delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Cornwall IV's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Klipsch Cornwall IV?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Klipsch Cornwall IV's 34Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch Cornwall IV's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
102 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
102dB of the Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Cornwall IV an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Klipsch Cornwall IV will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Klipsch Cornwall IV plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Klipsch Cornwall IV need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
0.5–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Cornwall IV has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Klipsch Cornwall IV External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch Cornwall IV has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 38 x 25-5/16 x 15-1/2inch (966.0 x 643.0 x 394.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Klipsch Cornwall IV is approximately 2533.4cm2 / 392.7inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch Cornwall IV, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch Cornwall IV Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Klipsch Cornwall IV virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Klipsch Cornwall IV Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Klipsch Cornwall IV weighs 44.55kg / 98lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Cornwall IV's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
How does the Klipsch Cornwall IV compare to the Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL5?
One of the natural alternative to the Klipsch Cornwall IV is the La Scala AL5 which is located one step higher in Klipsch's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Klipsch Cornwall IV and Klipsch La Scala AL5 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Klipsch Cornwall IV vs La Scala AL5 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch Cornwall IV has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Available colors
Klipsch Cornwall IV is available in Black.
Does the Klipsch Cornwall IV come with a Grille?
Cornwall IV comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of Klipsch Cornwall IV?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Cornwall IV:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- Owners Manual
- Congratulations letter
- Klipsch brochure
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV.
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.