John Chi-town

SVS has a tool on their website where you input brand and speaker model and SVS provides recommendations. As you mentioned, no questions asked return policy within 60 days I believe. That is plenty of time to demo with your equipment and environment. Best regards, John

No affiliation. NW Burbs of Chicago. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ele/d/klipsch-rf-7-ii-speakers/6480692287.html Best regards, John

Yes. Those were Smithsonian quality! I am still kicking myself for passing on..........

The Chorus II, for reasons already mentioned. $900.00 is on high side, unless they look straight out of the box. Start at $750.00 and work your way up. Best regards, John

I upgraded to Ti-diaphragms on my forte II a couple years ago, both tweets and squawkers.. I am very pleased with the results. Forte III, Cornwall III etc. all have titanium diaphragms in the tweets and squawkers. You will need a band pass roll-off due to the simplicity of the forte / forte II crossover. Best regards, John Please read below per Bob Crites. Although the response curve will vary from the attached forte II graph, the concept remains the same. A bandpass limits the out put of the squawker driver. Please see detailed description from Bob Crites below: I can provide a little technical information of using the Klipsch titanium midrange to replace the orignal phenolics. On the trace below, the red is an original K-53 phenolic diaphrgm and the green is the K-53TI titanium midrange diaphragm on the same 700 hz horn. We see slightly higher average output for the titanium than the phenolic. The phenolic output drops like a stone at 6khz where the tweeter takes over. That allows the crossover to be pretty simple since there is no reason to roll off the midrange. But, the titanium diaphragm keeps on going, in fact heading for a peak at around 7.3khz before it drops off. So, if the titanium diaphragm is used in place of the phenolic without a crossover mod, you would have the midrange and tweeter both at full output at the same time around 7khz. Bob Crites Attached Thumbnails

Simple, yet to the point............

Jim, As much as I would like to move forward on. I have to pass at this time. Nicest pair I have ever laid eyes on. I will be surprised if they are still available by end of the day. Best regards, John

Jim, Will do.

You really have me thinking.........

Do you have original boxes for shipping or transportation? Best regards, John

Titanium diaphragms in the squawker as well. Best regards, John

Aren't we all? Just kidding. Every Pre- Amp/Amp / Receiver will have its own signature sound. See if you can audition a Marantz. Best regards, John

Nice catch,. Took posters word they were IIs. Either way a very fine specimen....... Best regards, John

No affiliation. Don"t think these will last long. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ele/d/klipsch-cornwall-ii/6465035195.html Best regards, John

The forte II is hard to beat, especially in an all around 2 channel environment. I replaced my phenolic diaphragms in the squawker and tweeter on my pair with titanium, even more amazing than stock. Best regards, John

You never know, I would check. You might be able to pick up in Hope. Best regards, John

Welcome to the forum! Either another set of forte III, or sell the forte III's you have and pick up two pair of forte II. A pair of Heresy and sub may work, but then you are at the same price point as another set of III's. INMHO Heresy with a significantly weaker bass output than the forte III will not sound balanced without a sub. Best regards, John

Well I am bringing in the grills on my forte II for the lambswool forte III makeover on either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Decided to keep original copper badges on them. I will post photos once returned to me if anyone is interested. Best regards, John

Nothing I need. If I were to dump 3k plus either a Pass Class A amp, or a pair of forte III. Would be a tough decision....... Best regards, John

My GFP -750, a Pass design has both passive and active stages. Currently use in passive mode. So my current pre would work. Best regards, John

Yes 100% Class A John

Think I am starting to lean towards this Pass Labs offering. Although a constant 400 Watt draw could get a little pricey with the electric company. Best regards, John

Thanks to all for the feedback. I am good with working on cars, boats, cycles, and or anything that flies. But my soldering skills are horrendous, as would be my ability working from a schematic, etc. I would shy from a build unless someone might be interested in doing so for me, payable in US dollars of course. His 30 Watt Class A amp is going for about $6,500.00 new. Still researching used prices. A little North of where I would like to be on an Amp, but I am sure worth every penny. The monster weighs almost 100 pounds! Best regards, John