Dave in ABQ

My warmest thoughs go out to you Daddy Dee. Hope you're all well soon.

That is terrible news! My heart goes out to Lynn's family. I'm a relative newbie here, but I've always enjoyed reading his post. His warmth and wisdom will be missed. God speed Lynn.

Congratulations Picky! Those are some beautiful speakers. If I had a garage as nice as your's, I'd love a pair of those for "working and playing".

Pioneer made some great gear from the early 1970's til the very early 1980's. I've had my 1978 SX-950 for a couple of years and I love it. Sound is very detailed and robust. 85 WPC, but more like 120 by todays watered down mass market ratings. The beast weights over 45 pounds and was built to last. Here's a link of some vaulations, data, and some pictures. http://www.classicaudio.com/value/pio/index.html Hope your's turns out to be a nice unit.

The best year for Klipschorns.......... The year that yours were bought! []

Mark sounds like a "rockin good time!" [] I love being with my wife and kids, but oh boy do I enjoy the rare times when they're gone and I can really crank my Forte's or my KHorns! I was talking to a gentleman the other day regarding music and we both had come to the same conclusion that there must be something wired differently in men than in woman regarding the enjoyment (Need?) of louder decibels in our music. I believe men have a visceral desire to feel the music in their bones as well as hear it. As for woman.........my wife loves music, but she always says its too loud if I play it like I like it.

Hello everyone! When watching movies with my Klipshorns or Fortes through my home theather recever, I've noticed that the Forte's focus the voices in the center a better then my Klipshorns. My rooms not ideal for proper imaging on the big KHorns I think. Anyways, I have a receiver that can handle 4 ohms fine, and was wondering if its safe for my speakers and the amp to run both pairs at the same time (Speaker A, and Speaker ? Not sure what the ohm rating on the KHorns are. I believe my Forte's are 8 ohm. I ve read that the impedience bounces all over the place.

Hey <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Thebes, I hate to show my utter ignorance, but what is a neon circuit tester? Thanks to you and Dr. Bill for the information.

LOL dgb! You must use the force young Jedi, and what you seek shall find you. [] The difference between the Forte and the Klipschorn is pretty dramatic. I've always loved my Forte's and they do seem to be a little on the crisper and quicker side then the KHorns. I'd say for intimate type music at a lower volume that the Forte's might be a better match in my too small room. As you know, the bass on the Forte's is nothing but full and tight, however when I put in my daughter's Matrix reloaded CD with the heavy drum beat track, my heart almost burst with the deep "in your bones" bass the KHorn's unleashed. I haven't had the time to truly A/B the two speakers but I'd say that the Klipshorn lives up to its well deserved reputation IMHO. The Forte however might be a tiny bit more revealing and crisper. (this may be due to the fact that my 1978 KHorns have old capacitors and a crossover (the AA) that seems to be regarded as a bit warm sounding). I'll try to give a more descriptive account of the two and their similarities and difference when I've spent some more time with my new Klipschorns. Wooddog, Thebes, thanks!. Thebes, aren't you the one with the twin stories a few months ago. Now thats a score! [Y]

Congratulations Dean! I bet your a proud poppa already! [<)]

Seadog. Thats exactly what I've been telling myself. "gee I sure was a nice fellow for thaking those old speakers and obsolete gear from that poor lady" Sort of a hero maybe. [6]

Billy, Thats what I'm afraid of. I can hear the chains rattling know, with "wWhersS MY KLIPSHOoooooRrrNs!!!!!!" Jim, thanks for the congrats. I'm still dazzed by the ridiculous odds of it all.

Scott, I look forward to hearing the 10B. Unfortunelly in my neck of the woods, crappy big hair rock bands, crappy new country, and soulless new pop rule the airwaves here in the Duke city. I'm most likely going to sell the Marantz to pay for my kept treasures. I'll probably regret that some day, but family bills have to come before me hording too much.

Dr. Bill. I hope you're kidding. Thats a sad thought indeed......... Why you know all that stuff should go to your long lost son David. Thanks in advance pops! []

Congratulations! Those speakers (and your room) look as spectacular as the Klipshorns sound. I just got a pair of Korns and I was blown away at how good they sound. Your rosewood finish is beautiful! Kudos again and happy listening!

Your very welcome. I have the second page of the Heresy review if anyone is interested.

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Hello evyone, As I promised in Richard's posting on a Forte review, here's my small contribution to this great forum. []

ranjith, and Andy Thanks for the thumbs up! I've heard the ALKs are better, but to be honest my AA's seem real smooth and mellow. I'll probably at least change out the capacitors though. Paul, a genteleman never kisses and tells (at least thats what I've heard). [6] Lets just say I paid less then a used, decent pair of Heresys go for. [] I have a silly question for those of you with more knowlege then me.... My receiver has a 4ohm switch for playing two pairs of speakers at the same time. Could I use that to safely play both my Korns and Forte's at the same time? My receiver can handle the load, don't know if its safe with the two pairs of Klipsch though.

LOL Scott! I forgot to take that ol thing off before taking pictures. She's in near perfect condition, looks a lot better then the flashed picture makes it out. [] I'm waiting for my Variac in the mail before I fire it and my 299B up. I see you have a 10B in your sig. Does it live up to its reputation as well as the Klipschorns? Unfortunetly I'll probably have to sell the 10B to pay for all the other toys I want to keep. DaddyD, I will always be greatful to the lady and her husband for the beautiful music these wonderful speakers will provide me and my family. I still feel like I might wake up and find I've been dreaming. Thanks for the kind words everyone. I see know why the Korns have such a devoded following.

Thank you guys! I can't express how excited I still am. I've asked near a hundred times for old gear at garage sales, and this is one of the dozen times (and the best), that I've found something. I figure all they can do is look at you funny. LOL! Good eye on the Sansui 9090. To her right is my main powerhouse receiver the Pioneer SX-950 which is suprisingly smooth and non harsh on my Forte's. My Akai GX-266 II RTR was found at a garage sale with a couple dozen tapes included, and my beautiful Sansui Turntable was found at an estate sale. I've been an addict for over a year and a half; ever sinse I found my Forte's at a Goodwill store. It takes a dozen or more times of nothing before you find one decent piece. Another couple dozen more for a real gem. Worth the work to me though when your an audiophile on a budget.......... Craig, your right about the old gent having great taste. If I wasn't planning on keeping most of the "hual", I'd feel mightly guilty, and afraid of chains rattling in the night. : ) I just couldn't believe his wife had no care for the equipment. I believe she would have called Salvation Army to hual it away if I hadn't asked. I still can not believe how spectacular the Klipshorns sound. My daughter has the Matrix reloaded CD,and there's a drum/grotto/dance track that blew my whole family away. The bass vibrates your bones and the highs and mids are clear and smooth. This with my little 30 watt HK430. Almost made me start tearing up.

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