Cornwall II vs Altec Lansing Valencia 846B
The Valencia 846B's sensitivity is 100 dB against the Cornwall II's 102 dB and its low-frequency extension 40 Hz against 38 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (15").
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,512
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Cornwall II
The Klipsch Cornwall II, also referred to as mkII in some contexts, is a legendary three-way passive floorstanding speaker from Klipsch's Heritage Series. Produced from around 1986 to 1990, it features horn-loaded midrange and high-frequency drivers paired with a 15-inch woofer in a bass reflex enclosure with front port. Renowned for its exceptional 102 dB sensitivity, it delivers powerful, immersive sound with wide dispersion from 90x40 exponential horns, making it ideal for high-volume playback with modest amplifiers. The MDF cabinet construction optimizes bass response, and it supports bi-wiring. Discontinued and now sought after in the used market, often with aftermarket crossover upgrades available.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 102 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 38 Hz - 17 kHz
- Power Handling
- 100W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 100W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 1.0kW
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 650 × 910 × 400 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 45 kg (99 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 102 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 38-17000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions