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  • 08-06-2009 11:13 AM In reply to

    Re: Forte II's

     2 to 3 DB is nothing. If we were talking 10 DB then there might be something to say about it but really, for the better sound match the difference is nothing to make any kind of a deal out of, in my never to be humble opinion anywayStick out tongue

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  • 08-06-2009 11:22 AM In reply to

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    Cal Blacksmith:

     2 to 3 DB is nothing. If we were talking 10 DB then there might be something to say about it but really, for the better sound match the difference is nothing to make any kind of a deal out of, in my never to be humble opinion anywayStick out tongue

     

    I agree.  I just posted the specs to show how similar they were.  Nothing that a little bump on receiver's center speaker output couldn't balance out nicely.

    Mark
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  • 08-06-2009 3:44 PM In reply to

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    No other center for a Forte II exists beyond an Academy or another Forte. Anything else is a compromise at best. End of story.Cool

    I have owned a lot of what is out there (C1, F2, H1 and H2, 4 Academies...now just one) with the exception of the Reference line. I have experimented with; Chorus mains, Forte mains, Heresy 1 and 2 centers, Academy center, Academy surrounds, Forte surrounds, Heresy surrounds. The Forte II just might be my all time favorite speaker when you factor in things like cost, moving them with one person, looks and most importantly sound. If I had no gotten such a great deal on k-horns and had such an understanding wife, I bet I would have seven Forte IIs as my HT now.

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  • 08-06-2009 4:13 PM In reply to

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    rplace:

    No other center for a Forte II exists beyond an Academy or another Forte. Anything else is a compromise at best. End of story.Cool

    I don't know, I'd say that a Quartet would be next in line after another Forte.  Three way design, same midrange horn as the Forte II.  I feel that an Academy is more of a compromise than either a Forte or Quartet.

    Mark
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  • 08-06-2009 9:55 PM In reply to

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    I have placed a quartet as a center as an experiment before I gave the quartets to my dad.  It surely does make a fine center.  The point is here to stick with timbre matched speakers in the same line-up.  Academy, quartet, or another forte II all are acceptable and the choice depends upon what is available and the space you have in the set-up.

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  • 08-06-2009 11:00 PM In reply to

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     I just saw a Academy on Sacramento, CA Craigslist.

    I'll go find the link.

     

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  • 08-06-2009 11:03 PM In reply to

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     Here's the Link------------> Academy Walnut $450  (opens in new window)

    It is in Auburn, California.

     FWIW

    Dennie

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  • 08-07-2009 4:37 AM In reply to

    • boomac
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    Re: Forte II's

    I recall hearing that Paul Klipsch had Forte IIs in his office and was quite fond of them. 

     

    For multi-channel, I have to agree with the Academy advocates.  I tried all three as a center, (Quartet, Forte II and Academy) and the best set-up was the Forte IIs up front with the Academy and the Quartets as surrounds.

     

    My Forte IIs are in a 12 X 14 room and set-up for 2 channel listening.  Though I really enjoy my Cornwalls, the Forte IIs will be the last speakers I ever sell.  Like Martha Argerich, they are something special!

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  • 08-08-2009 2:56 AM In reply to

    • Forte2me
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    I bought my Forte II's new in 1988.  Believe they were about $1200 at the time for the pair.  I had no idea I would still be listening to them over 20 years later, and that they would anchor my home audio and home theater system.  My brother runs La Scalas, which I love, but my Forte II's have tighter bass hands down.  For the size of these speakers they are simply unmatched in my book, and I don't care what you have spent either past or present. Not trying to upset anyone, but I will take these anyday in a HT setup for your front R and L speakers over any of the new Klipsch stuff.  DVD's sound as good as the theater, and shake the walls - and I don't even run a sub.  My only weak spot has been the KV2 I use as a center.  However, I finally have an Academy on the way to remedy that situation...    

    In 2 channel audio in my 16 X 14 family room, put on a good recording, sit down on the couch, and if you close your eyes you would swear the band is performing right there in front of you.  They play anything well, from vintage rock to classical.  For what you can pick a pair of these up for now on the used market, you simply cannot go wrong in my opinion.  

    I run a Denon PRA-1500 preamp with a Denon POA-2400 amp for power. 

       

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  • 08-08-2009 4:16 PM In reply to

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     Ahh...yea, we are all kind of fond of them.Mine were built in 95, so they are youngsters, I love 'em, but they are not my only love.

    Thanks,


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  • 08-08-2009 7:29 PM In reply to

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     For me, it's time for a change, I've been using Heritage products for a while.  The first pair of K-Horns I ever heard were im my parent's home.

    Thanks,


    MFK

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  • 08-09-2009 3:23 AM In reply to

    • tyler8
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    Re: Forte II's

     Have Forte II's in my office that used to be my primary two way system downstairs until I picked up some 77 Cornwalls and did a little refurb with the help of Mr. Crites and some old fashioned sweat. There are still times when I get into a good zone in either location and swear I will never divest myself of either. Both sets of speakers hold my attention regardless of what I am listening to. Cornwall/Forte. Forte/Cornwall???

  • 08-09-2009 7:03 AM In reply to

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     One of the great debates for everyone except the marketing dept at Klipsch, who had no problem killing off the less expensive Forte II for the more expensive Cornwall.

    Thanks,


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  • 08-09-2009 1:49 PM In reply to

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     I hear ya, Klipsch is Klipsch, some guy offered me a pair of Band and Olufsen RL-140's for the Forte II's, I politely replied that Klipsh trading is like Baseball card trading, we might swap card for card, but never would we swap a baseball card for a soccer card.  I nevr enven knew B&O made speakers.

     

    I'm just looking for something different from Heritage sound right now.  RF-5 is different enough

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  • 12-03-2009 1:16 PM In reply to

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    I wanted to bring this  thread  back because I did recently aquire a pair of Forte's and felt compelled to follow up with my opinion. What I can say about these Forte's, without a doubt or second thought.. these speakers have the best imaging ive heard from Klipsch. the over all sound is very spacious with detail , Fantastic imaging just abselutly a delight to listen to. They might not get down n dirty like my KLF's, But i give the Forte's #1 in  imaging and balance.  If anyone out there has thought about getting apair...Do it you wont be disappointed!

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