Doug B

Denny, I was writing my blog while you wrote yours, so yes I think you are onto something here! The KG3's added some base and loudness but I can't say the sound was "better". I can mess around with the Forte II's and see if I can make a improvement. Otherwise it may be time to make the upgrade to Chorus II or Cornwall II, whichever I can afford. Thanks again. Another question regarding Chorus speakers; I'd prefer Chorus II as they have the passive radiator. But, there is a pair of Chorus I speakers for sale locally with Bob Crite crossovers and titanium tweeter plate (or something like that). Do these upgrades make these Chorus I's as good as Chorus II's?

Thanks 4tay. I can get loud already, but I'm looking for something "fuller". Where the room is full of music without high volume. I guess I'm trying to accomplish that with bigger speakers and more power. Perhaps Denny is on to something, maybe I need an equalizer and move my speakers around to see if I can improve on what I currently have. -Doug B.

Thanks Russ for clearing that up. When the owners manual stated "graphic equalizer or sound board" I assumed that a power amp could not be added. Denny, I have two speakers (Forte II & KG3) side by side to the left and right of my TV / entertainment cabinet. They are located about nine inches from the wall so the Forte has a chance to utilize the passive radiator. I ave no idea if a nine inch space is correct or not. Furniture location is probably not an issue. Does Forte II + Chorus II = Cornwall II? My honest goal is to replicate the sound of Cornwalls. So the plan is to add a power amp and replace the KG3's with Chorus II's. I hope to get that "fuller sound" with the Forte and Chorus speakers like a Cornwall can provide. A friend of mine is also puzzled by my thinking. He predicts the Forte's will provide no improvement when adding them to the future Chorus speakers. Is my reasoning flawed? If yes, then I should sell the Fortes and the KG3's and just shop for the Cornwalls. Any input is very much appreciated! -Doug B.

Thanks for the replies!! When I bought the RX750 I thought it had "Pre-Amp Outputs" so I could someday add a power amp. When I review my owners manual it mentions nothing about an external amp. It reads: "PRE-OUT/MAIN IN terminals: Removing the jumper pins enables this unit to independently perform the functions of a control amplifier and a power amplifier. These terminals are for connection or a signal-processing system such as a graphic equalizer or a sound processor." Can I run the PRE-OUT to a power amp and leave the MAIN IN (return signal) open / unused? I was looking at the Yamaha M-70 but it states that I can only run one set of speakers at a time. So, I've been looking for a Yamaha M-80 so I can push everthing at the same time. People on the forum seem to like the M-80 but it is big and I fear blowing out the speakers if one trys to peel the paint off of the wall. Bill- I am running the current Forte's and KG3.2 with a speaker A+B configuration. Last night the wife cranked up a Slayer/metal CD to half volume and it didn't sound so good. Like it was hissing so the volume came back down. Years ago I lived in a house with Cornwalls and I really like the full sound achieved without high volume. I am hoping the two Forte's plus two Chorus's will mimic that experience. So, is my interpretation of the PRE-IN/MAIN OUT function wrong? Can I use PRE-OUT to drive an amp? Thanks again! -Doug B.

First post and full of questions. I have a Yamaha RX-750 receiver, (about 1992 vintage I think), that has 2-channel output at 80W per chanel. I am driving a set of Klipsch Forte' II and a set of KG3.2 speakers in my living room. All speakers share the same wall. I also have a newer Sharp Aquos TV that I use to to play HD cable music through the receiver and out to my speakers. I am looking for a fuller and louder sound. I have no interest in home theater surround sound. First plan was to replace the four speakers with a set of Cornwall II's but I can't seem to justify letting the Forte's sit unused in the basement. Next plan was to replace the KG3.2's with Chorus II's. I like this idea but wonder if the RX-750 is up the the job. . Money is an issue to the point that I do not want to exceed $1k total for this upgrade. Questions: 1. Is the RX750 pushing two Forte' II's and two Chorus II's and adequate set up? 2. Or since I listen to these TV music channels, would my money be better spent to buy a newer & larger receiver with all that home theater "THX" stuff, (like an Onkyo TXNR807 or simular), and just use the speakers I have? Thanks! -Doug B.