FRAZIER

Ha, Iron I hope whomever took my speaker chokes on it. No there is no relation to Frazier audio, but I'll tell you a funny story. My Dad and I are contractors, and partners, but before I was working with him he did a remodel on a big house in Atlanta where they now hold events such as weddings, etc. He put in a big media room for them. Every time I go there (seldom), I'm always interested in the media room, and on the front of the speakers the tag says "FRAZIER". I think that is hilarious, and it always surprises me, so I always ask him if some company named Frazier made them, or did they just custom make the face plate with his name on them? I have never heard of Frazier speakers. He just gets this ridiculous smile on his face and won't answer the question. Again thanks to all for the suggestions

thank you flason

My search has begun. Can anyone please verify that the following serial numbers are Forte II's. These look very different from what I am used to klf10mh98110067 & .............68 i assume this means that they were made in 1998, but I thought they quit making them in 96? what does klf10mh mean? Thanks so much

I appreciate the advice Flynn While I know my system may be lacking a bit in amp and processor quality, we really want the five channel for movies. A second room is not available, so in the future, I may invest in a better pre-amp and amp for the front, and use in the same room. While I have your attention, what do you you think about using two pairs of Forte II's for just a front two channel setup only. Before my one Forte was stolen, I used to run this setup on just the one SS amp. It seemed to me that I got much fuller sound than just the one pair of speakers.

Do you think I would need a sub with this setup? I have a 200wpc adcom amp for fronts, and they put out pretty good bass. Rears and center will be driven by Pioneer 1014 surround receiver. Having never owned a subwoofer before, I don't know if a cheaper ($500-$600) model would really add that much to the bottom for music or hame theater. Again, thanks to all for the opinions.

Also, thanks for the warm welcome PSG, I'm just about to start rekindling an old flame by getting back into music. I think I may need two more pairs though, because I loved the sound with two pairs up front!

Thanks, Flynn So, do you think that another pair of Forte's would be good for the rear also? What about repair issues down the road? Is Klipsch still making parts for these, and will they continue to? Can the horn mids or tweeters be blown or damaged like a traditional round driver? thanks again

Hi, I have 3 Forte II speakers from early 90's. I used to have two pairs, but ONE?! speaker was stolen last year. This just means that I can use the remaining one as a center channel. LOL To complete the set, for rear channels, I'm considering just getting another pair off of ebay for +- $500 Should I do this, or just scrap the idea, sell them, and get something new for around the same price? I believe I can still replace the driver if one should blow or fail, (I think Klipsch still can supply a replacement, but I'm not sure) Does anyone know the replacement cost of a new driver, or if they are still available? Can horns blow or fail? What you you guys think of older speakers such as these vs. new higher technology speakers? Looking for "best bang for buck" HT and music listening thanks