denti

Looks like the KV-3 might fit. Would the sound complement the Forte II? It‘s gotta be better than the Inifinity.

None of those fit the space I have. Though I can’t find dimensions for the KV-3.

I have some nice Bob Crites upgraded Forte IIs that I love. I’d like to get a center channel to go with them for movies. I’m currently using an SPL-120 as a sub and an Infinity (forget model) as center. It’s fine, but it would be nice to match the timbre and quality of the Forte IIs. However, I only have 22” wide and 8 3/4” high space to put it in. Suggestions?

I talked to Bob Crites todY, and he said I definitely should NOT use just any fabric from a store, but that it had to be fabric designed for use with speakers, otherwise there would be noticeable acoustical interference. So I just ordered the fabric from him. Note: he said the Forte speakers are not part of the Heritage line (news to me), and that the fabric he sells is suited for that line, though he said it would probably also work for m y Fortes.

Thanks, but "some black fabric" is not very helpful. Any black fabric?

Subject line says it all. I searched the forums here and found some info on getting the EXACT same fabric. I'm looking for the cheapest, closest match. It doesn't need to be exact, but it should look nice and not interfere in the sound. Then: how do I remove what's on there and re-attach the new stuff? Detailed help would be appreciated.

So am I getting a bum deal at $600 a pair with upgrades all around and owner re-finished cabs? Going to see/hear them tonight, and the guy seems dead set on the price.

I'm just curious. What was the original list price for the Forte and Forte II speakers?

I'm a total novice, so little of this means much to me. I take it, Dennie, you're not beingsarcastic in any way, and that this looks like a good deal...?

Details from an email: " I took it upon my self to fix them, and that eventually turned into overhauling the entire speakers. I re-coned the drivers and and radiators, but the sound wasn't quiet up to spec - so I bought the stuff new from Klipsch. I sold the old drivers on ebay but still have the original re-coned passive radiators (I'll throw these in as well - they look new and go for about $125 new from Klipsch). Here is what I updated: -2x New 12" replacement speakers from Klipsch. These are not the same speaker, they are upgraded models with paper surrounds. -2x New 15" replacement rear passive radiators Klipsch. These are not the same radiator, they are upgraded models with rubber surrounds. -2x New horn diaphragms from Klipsch -2x New titanium tweeters from Bob Crites - way smoother than the Klipsch ones. -2x All new caps from Bob Crites - Way better performance than original, real smooth. All of this stuffed was sourced new from either directly from Klipsch or Bob Crites. The rest is original. All the parts, including the new Klipsch drivers, perform better than originals. These speakers are matched perfectly. And they are still breaking in. I did all the work myself, including the crossover stuff. I am a hobby electronic guys and build amps crossovers, etc... For the Bob Crites crossover upgrades I still retained the original binding plates and transformers from Klipsch. These speakers are good for the next twenty years at regular day use."

The cabinets were apparently re-finished by the owner himself. This is purely cosmetic, no? Or does the condition of the cabs affect sound in any significant way?

Looks like these are still available and I may get them. What should I be asking about / listening for / looking for when I go to check these out. I don't want to end up with a pair that has been poorly worked on...

We're in the same boat. I'm aiming to get my hands on a pair of these, too. I'd also like to hear what I should look/listen for when I go to check out pairs.

They're gone, and the modded ones may also be gone tomorrow (another potential buyer in line before me). If not, I can get them, but I'll have to figure how to ship them for cheap . How did you do it for under $120 Ski Bum? Separate boxes? UPS or USPS? EDIT: then there's these, which are within driving distance, though I don't know if all these mods are really for the better ...? http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ele/2503248039.html

Thanks. Perfect. I've sent him a note. Fingers crossed.