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I like the II's better myself as well. The question is whether the 4 speaker system would work for good detailed surround sound? I know it will be loud ( the forte II alone were loud). Should I set the rear speakers up as true rears or should I try and play them all "stereo" mode? You will have to excuse my ignorance as I am just learning. I think I am headed in the right direction as far as equipment, just looking for guidance as to how to set it up for the best overall sound.

So here is what I have: Pioneer Elite VSX-90T, Pair of Beautiful Forte II's (Oak), a pair of Walnut Forte I's, and a RT-10 sub. I am trying to make the best of what I have and do not know the best way to go about it. It will be going in a basement. I am thinking using the Forte II's as main/fronts, having the center turned to "phantom", and using the Forte I's as rears. Sub will be placed in back corner of room. I guess you could consider this a 4.0 system (until I get the WAF for a Academy). Thoughts or suggestions? I mainly listen to music (loud) and occasionally watch a movie......

I found the RT-10D on Ebay with a "Make an offer" option and negotiated my way down to $310. That was with FREE SHIPPING!! I feel like I stole my Forte II's for $200 and my sub was a steal as well. I have my Pioneer VSX 90 in BI-AMP mode and ran the wires from my back 2 speakers and twisted them into the wire ran to the forte's giving them more watts to each speaker. Not a real noticable difference.

Your right, you can almost see me changing my mind as I type these posts....... I think I will wait on an academy down the road, not now. Rears (additional Forte's or Heresey) are probably in my future but not now. I am EXTREMELY satisfied with my $200 investment for my pair of Forte II's and my $310 investment for my sub. Since this whole thing came together so fast and it almost seems too good to be true. I may wait to do it right when I have the time and money. When I paid the guy $200 for these Klipsch Forte II's, neither the seller or I knew what the speaker was capable of. I must admit I am happy where I am now after reading all the posts and recomendations! Thanks for all your help.

My thoughts are this: My Forte II's and my sub is definately loud enough. I basically have my setup in stereo because I turned the center channel "off" and I turned off my surrounds as well. Therefore all sound is coming out of the Forte's and bass out of the RT-10d. I have the Forte's bi-amped from my receiver. Let me know if you think there is something I could be doing different or if you all have any other suggestions. Thanks!

I am ignorant when it comes to this stuff so please be patient with me. I hardly watch any movies and I play my music loud. Right now I have the center channel in Phantom mode and it sounds great. My Forte II's are very loud and my RT-10d will shake everything in the basement. How bad are we talking by not matching? Is it that obvious to someone that just likes to crank it up (music) every now and then?

I recently heard a POLK CS400i center channel. It sounded AMAZING. I found one for $150 and I want to pull the trigger. Thoughts? I know it is no Academy, but I do not have $300-$600 at the time to match up.

****Originally posted in Garage sale..sorry - new to this forum**** I recently acquired (2) Forte II's from Craigslist VERY CHEAP. I wish I knew what I was starting. I have a feeling I am in for it considering I just got my RT-10d sub today. I need a center channel in the worst way. I am also in need of two other speakers to complete my 5.1 setup in my basement. I use it for movie watching but mainly music. I need suggestions for a center and my rears. I am powering with a new Pioneer Elite VSX 90 TXV. Thanks in advance, Joe