John Chi-town

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Forte II Have had mine 30 years. Paid $750.00 for a new set in 1992, worth about $1200-$1500.00 now. I am speaking for 9/10 + specimens. Original boxes and inserts to boot. LOL. Seriously though when you consider WAF, Footprint, Strong low end and dynamic range, it truly is the best all-around Klipsch, INMHO. If you go that route, you can change out the phenolic diaphragms for titanium for both the squawker as well as the tweeter. This will require a bypass midrange roll of that Bob Crites can build for you, around $150.00 for both speakers. When completed you will essentially have a wildcat Forte III. I did this mod about 8 years or so ago. Sound better since that upgrade than they ever did prior.

It does. I also have the matching GFP 750 PRE, also CLASS A as well as the GCD 750 1-disc player. Over the last 30 years I have owned many and only ADCOM products. The MOSFET designs INMHO are the most refined with plenty of deep end. Please reference attached link, which provides spec's on the GFA 5802 Adcom GFA-5802 (interport.net)

I completely agree with your assessment. Which is why I run an ADCOM 5802 which is 300 watts per channel into 8 OHMS. The first 25 or so in Class A, after that runs A/B. Apparently, the OP is driving his receiver to the limit.

My guess would be different horns for the tweeter in the Chorus II vs. Cornwall II, as well as Titanium diaphragms vs. Phenolic. Does Bob Crites sell Titanium diaphragms for the Cornwall II as well? I would think that replacing the tweeter Phenolics with Titanium will get you as close as possible to the sound of the Chorus II.

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Unless you are listening with ear protection, why on earth would you need more than 20 REAL Watts going into that pair? Peak power INMHO is not driving the speakers at or beyond the specs for an extended period of time, and 20 WATTS of real power will bring the Chorus to peak decibel output.

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First, what type of wattage are you putting into them? What do you consider loud? I run forte II- and less than 10-watts input will drive you from the room. I run an Adcom GFA 5802 which is 300 per channel into 8 OHMS. However, the first 30 or so watts runs true Class A, after that it runs in A/B mode. If at normal or slightly above, and you here these sounds, then I would check the voltage on all drivers as well as the diaphragms on the squawker and tweeter.

Check out Paducah Audio in KY, an authorized Klipsch Dealer. Brand new and free shipping. For perhaps a hondo or two more. However,you need to call for pricing web prices are not accurate. They are not B stock either.

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Yes. They are drop in no need to alter crossover. Now if you are looking at replacing the squawkers with titanium diaphragms, then more than likely you would need to mod the crossover.

I would suggest taking a hard look at the Adcom 5802, which is a Nelson Pass design. 300 WPC in 8 Ohms, Runs Class A, up to 50 wats or so. With the efficiency of a Khorn anything more than 8 watts input will drive you from the room. I also have the matching GFP 750 Preamp also a Nelson Pass design, as well as the GCD 750 CD player. I have mine connected to a pair of forte II speakers. I have tested on my friends Khorn's a few years ago and they sounded outstanding with my components.

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If they were mine, I would just order new fabric.

Size Matters! Lol. Whether it be a car or speakers, nothing beats cubic inches. Perhaps for those who live in tiny homes. However, for those 1%ers like us, they certainly would not provide the "Wall of Sound" that I am accustomed to. Feed them to the masses in order to keep the Heritage line alive.

Beautiful pair! They will not last long. GLWS!

I will be selling my pair of vintage 1992 forte II in the next 10-14 days. I am the original owner. I have original shipping cartons and inserts. The pair are absolutely flawless in clear oak finish. I am moving on the 19th locally so they along with my other audio components are already packed in their original cartons. The forte II have been updated with the following: Bob Crite's crossovers, K53 TI midrange drivers, Bob Crite's mid range roll off, and titanium tweeters. I really prefer local pick up. I should be able to start sending photo's to those who have interest sometime after the 23rd. Please PM me if interested and soon as everything is set up I can send photo's. Check my profile to see equipment that they can be demoed on, or you can bring your own for audition. I am located in South Oldham County KY, which is about 15-20 miles East of Louisville KY. Again, pick up only. Please PM me with any questions or concerns.

What do the cones look like on the passive radiators? Thanks, John

Removed, must have sold.....

Yes. I was implying there may be damage to the cabinets based on lack of photos and price. Regards, John