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Never thought I'd hear sound better than Khorns
oldtimer replied to Daddy Dee's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
All I can think of is "mmmmm, bucket of chicken wings....." -
First of all, I am one of those who really, really like licorice..... "It's like making love to Christie Brinkley, it ain't gonna happen."--Ed Shaunessy "OK why not, it's not your fault and I'm never going to fly this airline again anyway."---Jimmy Page "French horns, listen to how the tympanist phrases this, that's how you should do it."---John Giordano "I could make you into a monster."---can't remember who
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I used their refoam kit on a pair of Mission 700's with 8" woofers (the 210's). The original surrounds were "inverted" but they recommended installing the new foam the other way around. The dry fit was not as intuitively correct as the convex way. I went ahead and installed them their way and they came out great, like new sounding again. I refurbished these as a gift to my father in law as tv speakers. Combined with a quarter bottle of lemon oil applied over a few months and except for the dings in the veneer they were as new and for next to nothing in money spent. When I tested them using Paul Simon's "Graceland" I realized why I bought them in the first place as a poor college student. Of course, when I switched to my Forte II's during testing I also realized why I upgraded years later. Nothing like validating your opinions over the years; every now and then, it is nice to know that you have done something right. -------------------------------------------------- "I will have nothing to do with any ship that is not fast, for I intend to go in harm's way."
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Nice Forte II's - BIN $500 in California
oldtimer replied to BusaDude's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
We should all be so lucky to have grandmas who own Forte IIs! ROTFL.... -
Tough question. Neither seems to be a great match. Obviously another heresy would be the way to go. Why is that not possible?
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It is a no brainer to get the fortes or forte II's, whatever they are over heresies for the same price. You are confusing used and new regarding these products. Age is not an issue, condition is. Your only other consideration might be space if it is cramped. For primary speakers in a ht set-up, the heresies will be preferred only if you are cramped for space and have a killer sub. ----------- We are the Aqua teens, make the homies stay at home and the girls all scream....
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My current guilty pleasure is "Torque." It is a classic throwback to the old biker movies with current sound and FX. I saw it first on the big screen (for free) and now own it on dvd (not free). What is yours? -------------------------------------------------------------------- "I live my life one quarter of a mile at a time." "That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard."
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The forte II's will dig deeper if you are not using a sub. Look at them without the grilles and tell me they are not as pretty as the rf 35's. Pretty is subjective of course, but they scream "I will rock you into your back wall." And they will, too.
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Nice story artoo! Don't ever get worked up about who is in the audience though, just blow it out and let it fall.....What was it that MIles said...there are no mistakes, something something....ah the memory...
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OK, so you have earned them. This is like an option that you have a choice to exercise. Without getting graphic, I say to you that you should exercise this option. No matter what you eventually want to do you cannot go wrong. My opinion is that once you audition these in your home you will understand what we are all saying and figure it out for yourself. Economically speaking, the Forte II speakers represent one of the highest BPD (buzz per dollar) values that you will ever find past or present. I bought mine brand new for 1400 in 1989, and I still maintain that it is the best 1400 bucks I have ever spent in my life for sound reproduction. Your mileage may vary.
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Ummm, what is your friend's phone number? Second question: Are all of your friends this generous?
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Conversely, it's too bad you live in Toronto. I have time to drive during most months up to a day and a half to retreive items, but Toronto is a longer proposition. You never know, it could work out if and when.... I do have my original boxes so renting a van and packing them up is not a problem.
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Should I be tempted to finish out the all Klipsch HT with a pair or more of Quartets, or hold out for a great deal on a pair of Forte II's? I currently have Forte II's as mains and an Academy center...In a 15 by 15' room with vaulted ceiling. Thanks.
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Dude you are definitely on to something. The smell alone would guarantee to heighten all of your senses, it would be like you are there!(at the dog pound, listening to a stereo)
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I just had to laugh----I saw the photograph.
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The $69,500 preamp and the $60,000 turntable
oldtimer replied to Parrot's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Has anyone heard the $10,000 entry model turntable that elp of japan puts out? It reads the vinyl like a laser disk player, therefore no more wear on your records! Just curious, I've only seen it on the web from one of those look what I stumbled onto google searches. -
The $69,500 preamp and the $60,000 turntable
oldtimer replied to Parrot's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
I suppose I could sell my house and buy a nice tent..... -
Chorus II and Forte II, what's the difference?
oldtimer replied to DrWho's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Now you are agreeing with TWO drummers. How scary is that? -
I have used adhesive tape to pull out a dust cap dent before. Try this before the pin hole method. There will be no difference in sound with the dents. You can also replace just the dust caps if you want, try simplyspeakers.com for the right size. Therefore, whatever you try can always be rectified.
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I have read that the Sunfire amps run way cooler than most. Living in Texas that would make a big difference when using it in the summer, at least in my house (20 year old a/c).
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Still using the Technics SL-D2 I purchased in 1979, with the same Audio Technica AT962XE cartridge (more commonly know as the AT11E). Never had a problem.
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Never do drugs before listing or bidding on auctions!
oldtimer replied to fastlane's topic in Home Theater
Last week someone had a like new pair of KG 4.5 starting at $900, now this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14991&item=5739381753&rd=1 The 4.5's got no bids will these? ---------- OK children, drugs are bad, mkay......... -
Never do drugs before listing or bidding on auctions!
oldtimer replied to fastlane's topic in Home Theater
no profile,no avatar, no life, no heart, no soul, no nothing -------------- Dude!!!! -
I don't know man, the noses are way different.
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The quartet should make an excellent center, especially when it is shielded, for those with the space for it. It shares the same tweeter as the academy (different than the forte II or the chorus II) and the same midrange as the forte and chorus II. Plus, it has a lower bass range than the academy. Ideally, i would match all five speakers the same, given space and center shielding or enough space between the center and the screen to avoid interference. For now, the academy is my best solution. At 275, the quartet as a center is a knockout bargain.