Klipsch Cornwall IV
A handcrafted, three-way, horn-loaded floorstanding speaker made in Hope, Arkansas, with a sensitivity of 102dB and frequency response down to 34Hz.
Overview
The Klipsch Cornwall IV is a floorstanding loudspeaker in the Klipsch Heritage line, officially known as the "Klipsch Cornwall IV Heritage." It continues a lineage that began in the 1950s, built upon Paul W. Klipsch’s philosophy of high-efficiency horn-loaded design. Each speaker is handmade by craftspeople in Hope, Arkansas, reflecting the brand’s long-standing commitment to domestic manufacturing. The Cornwall IV is designed to deliver dynamic, room-filling sound with exceptional clarity, suitable for both music and home theater applications. Marketed as a premium offering, it features a 15” woofer and a 1.75” high-frequency horn driver, engineered for high sensitivity and low-frequency extension.
Specifications
| Type | 3-way, 15” horn-loaded |
| Frequency response | 34Hz – 20kHz (+/-4dB) |
| Sensitivity | 102dB |
| Crossover frequency | Tweeter: 5000Hz, Midrange: 700Hz |
| High-frequency driver | K-107-TI, 1.75” horn-loaded polyimide diaphragm |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 38” x 25.3” x 15.5” |
| Weight | |
| MSRP | $6,000/pair |
Design
The Klipsch Cornwall IV features a three-way, horn-loaded design with a 15” woofer and a 1.75” high-frequency driver. The cabinet is handcrafted in Hope, Arkansas, maintaining a tradition of domestic production that spans over half a century.
Market
The Klipsch Cornwall IV is available through authorized dealers at a regular price of $3,649.99 per speaker, with pair purchases required by some retailers. A current listing on Upscale Audio offers the speaker at a sale price of $3,299 each, indicating active availability in the new market. One pair described as "mint" and "like new" was listed on Audiogon, though no price was disclosed.
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