I have had my Forte's in storage for over three years, and just recently purchased a home and finally have room to set these up. My goal is to use them as part of a 5.1 system for a home theater system to watch movies. Here is what I have so far: a Pioneer 1014TX receiver, a pair of Klipsch ForteII speakers, and a pair of book shelf JBL speakers for the surround. I know this have been asked several times before, and from reading on the forum it appears as the Academy is the obvious solution for a center. The only problem is I can't find a used Academy. I really like the way the Forte's sound, but was not sure if they would sound right with a reference series speaker like the RC-62. Anybody have any experience with this? Thanks in advance

The current Reference series is not going to be a good match to Forte IIs.  Another Forte II would be the best option (find a pair, sell the other one).  A single Quartet would work very well and is what I used for a while as a center speaker.  Then the Academy would be a good choice.

I personally would recommend not using a center speaker rather than one that doesn't match your front speakers.  Academies do show up pretty frequently for sale.  You can always post a WTB (Wanted To Buy) in the Garage Sale of the forums to let people know you're looking for one.

That Is a good idea. I may try that. I know the Forte's sound good, but in your opinion do you think they sound better than the new reference series floor standing speakers? I am really a speaker novice, so not really sure what league the Forte's are in. I just now they sound really good. In other words would it be better to stick with my Forte's and build around them, or sell them and go for a newer klipsch reference series. My main goal again is to have a good system for home theater, mainly for watching movies; and to try to limit the money I will have to pay to get there. Thanks in advance

My HT is Khorns, but my living room is Forte II's with a Heresy center. Not a perfect match but not bad. moving to reference series is a tough call and mostly personal preference, you would need to look at the RF-82 to compare, anything smaller I would see as a loss. If money is an issue at all find a center and a pair of KSP-S6.

What do you run for a sub?

 

I am just putting this system together, so I do not have a sub yet. I had these Forte's back in college mainly to listen to music (stereo), and they have been in storage since. I recently purchased a new home and now that I have the space, I am trying to put together a little theater room in my basement. Basically all I have now is a Pioneer 1014TX amp, the Forte's and a pair of bookshelf JBLs that I use for the rears. I am open to suggestions for a center and sub, and probably need to replace the surround sound speakers down the road. Also, can someone tell me how the Forte's compare with the new Klipsch reference line. Are they a good choice for a home theater system, or should I sell them, and go with something more modern. I know the Forte's sound really good, but I haven't had a chance to listen to anything from Klipsch's new line of products. Of course, budget is a concern, but at the same time, I do want to make sure I put together a quality system. Thanks