Nice review. What version of forte do you own? I had forte II for almost 30 years and upgraded to IVs about a year and a half ago. I have heard Cornwall IV although not in my listening room. I actually prefer the forte IV in the bass department. INMHO punchier. The Cornwall is a great speaker in its own right, however there is something about the forte line that I cannot replace. How large is your listening area? If considering purchasing new, INMHO the WOW factor over the forte is not there for me. IF you go with Cornwall, I hope it meets your expectations and delivers that WOW factor for you.