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    Herseys/Cornwalls/Fortes

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    While the Cornwalls have more chest thump, the Fortes were far clearer and the soundstage was more defined. I was listening to Neil Young's Harvest and the vocal from the Fortes were breathtaking. With the Fortes the guitar and harmonica were most lifelike and the bass was far deeper (even than the Heresys with a modest sub). After three hours I just can't understand why Klipsch stopped making these. These are truly great speakers!

    I agree! I think Klipsch should have reintroduced the Forte II instead of a new, badly-designed Cornwall III. It's an excellent, fault-free Heritage that is not as oversized, overweight, or as unbalanced in horn-vs-direct radiator propagation as the C/W's.

    I think the C/W I and II are better for jazz and movies than for classical music, whereas the Forte II seems better balanced in that respect to me. What do you think, eth2?

    Ok I'll bite on the "badly-designed Cornwall III" remark as I'd like to understand why you feel this way?

    -R

    For Sale: Cornwall IIIs

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    Hooked up the Cornwall III's last night, WOW! I couldn't be more happy with these amazing speakers.

    They sound as beautiful as they look. Amazingly detailed, great bass and excellent imaging.

    Thanks again Deene!

    -Rick

    FS: Klipsch Forte I

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    It's now time to part with my 1987 Oiled Oak Forte I's


    They are in great condition and sound excellent. They have been recapped.


    $450 for a wonderful pair of plug and play speakers that will give you many years of enjoyment

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    WTB: Cornwall's

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    like new cornwall 3 for sale here on the forum somewhere up north east 1700.00

    https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/148819-for-sale-cornwall-iiis/page-3

    May have been sold. The Craigslist ad is down, Worth a try though. Also, they were down to $1,500.

    I'm the happy new owner :).

    Went to meet Deene (great guy!) yesterday and we were able to work something out.

    Beautiful set of Cornwall III's that will be the centerpiece of my gear for many years.

    -R

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    WTB: Cornwall's

    in Garage Sale

    Posted · Edited by Rocko81

    Hi All,

    Been awhile since I've posted here but I'm hoping someone can help me out.

    I'm looking to buy a pair of Cornwall's. I'm pretty open to condition of the cabs as long as they work well.

    I prefer black, but I'm certainly open to others as well.

    I'm located on the North Shore of MA but I'm certainly willing to travel a decent distance for the right pair.

    Thank you!

    -R

    FOUND! Thanks all for the help!

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    Any point of upgrading?

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I also made the jump from RF-82 to RF-63. I couldn't figure how 3 6" could sound better then 2 8" then I heard the RF-63's sing. Smoother tighter bass with an all around great sound and excellent sound stage. Plus I know where you can get a nice pair well under $1000 [;)]

    Denon 4308ci and subwoofer help

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Well it's back in the box. I'm moving next week so we'll see what happens when I set everything back up as as 5.1. Something tells me I'll end up with another Marantz and just sell the Denon.

    Thank you all for the help!

    You're welcome. If you decide to give it away, I can PM you my shipping address. Smile

    For a resonable fee it's yours! It will probably be in the Garage Sale section soon.

    I like the Emotiva idea, been kicking that around for a while. Maybe now is the time to pull the trigger.

    Denon 4308ci and subwoofer help

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Hmmm tried both suggestions I can feel the sub move slightly. I'm sure there is some setting that I'm missing. It's been a long time since I've owned a HT receiver and I think this one is WAY more then I can handle. It may be a bit much of a sub for me too, lots of settings to choose from.

    With that said, it there some type of loudness button on the Denon? I had an older Pioneer that fpr whatever reason the sub wouldn't kick in till the loudness button was on

    Thanks again,

    -R

    Denon 4308ci and subwoofer help

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I have a Denon 4308ci that I don't know much about. I read through the instuction manual and it isn't very helpful to me. I'm pretty much ready to sell this thing and get back to a Marantz. Anyway with that said, I'm just running my RF-63's and a sub for a 2.1 set up right now. Unfortunatly the sub isnt being picked up for some reason. When I ran the audio set up, it found the sub, but for the life of me I can't get it to work. Am I missing something? I have the speakers set to large and the sub turned on but still nothing.

    Thanks

    -R

    Marantz 2200 seris receivers - worth it?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I've pushed my RF-82 with 3 different vintage Marantz setups.

    3250B/170DC/2110 Sounds great, the 170DC has been re-capped. Has a nice warm and full sound

    2252B No mods or re-cap sounded very good but slightly bright for a Marantz

    2015 OUTSTANDING! only 15 wpc but by far the warmest and most tube like sound of them all. No mods or re-cap on this either. My Fav!

    Here is where I get beat on by everybody, wait for it, wait for it.....

    I had the 2252B and the 2015 hooked up to my Heresys. After I hooked it up the the RF-82 I sold the Heresys there was no need for them anymore. The 82's sound much better.

    Hope my 2 cents helped.

    Thanks,

    Rocko

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