jdurrum

Can I solicit opinions on an off topic speaker? I don't want to start a whole new thread for it. I found some Paradigm reference studio 100s that I can get for around 400$. Should I get them? I've found some reviews online, but not much. They seem to be a highly regarded speaker. But, yes, very different from a Klipsch.

Well, I put in some 14 guage Solen air core inductors. Wow, what a difference! I think that was even more vital than the recap. They sound extremely good now. Not only is the bass so much better, but everything else is too.

OK, now I see that if I search for 3.0mh, not just 3mh, I can find the correct inductors. Nonetheless, does anyone recommend any inductors over any others?

Well, this evening I installed the infamous Crite's titanium tweeter diaphragms. They are all they're cracked up to be. Wonderful. Mandatory maintenance for a set of Fortes. I'm now looking to continue modding these. I've already recapped them. I'm wondering about the inductor for the woofer. The schematic says 3mh. Parts Express doesn't carry 3mh, but they have several 3.3mh air coil inductors. Is this what I should use? They have some nice looking 3.3 mh inductors from Jantzen.

Great! It really sounds better on the 16 ohm taps. I suppose that the whole secondary going into the speakers accounts for the improvement I'm hearing. I was just worried that it like running 4ohm speakers with an amp not rated for 4. Thanks.

Great! It really sounds better on the 16 ohm taps. I suppose that the whole secondary going into the speakers accounts for the improvement I'm hearing. I was just worried that it like running 4ohm speakers with an amp not rated for 4. Thanks.

Well, I've been playing them through my Fisher 400 for a couple of days and they sound quite nice. Out of curiosity I tried the impedance selector on 8 and 16 ohms. It seemed to sound nicer set to 16 Ohms. The 4 ohms seems a little muted and less treble. Does anyone know if I'll damage components with the impedance set to 16 ohms? The Fortes are rated at 4ohms. I really don't want to damage any output tubes or, god forbid, a transformer.

Wow, I'm really happy with these speakers. They're strong contenders for my favorites. I love the big soundstage. And lots of nice detail. This evening I've been a/b-ing them with my Infinity QJRs. Quite different speakers, I know. I've become used to the delicate highs of the QJRs EMIT tweeter and I was worried that the Fortes' treble might be too harsh. I did notice some exagerated, almost distorted, sibilance in some recordings with the Fortes, but I think that was due to poor recordings. The Fortes don't go as low as the QJRs, but their bass has a certain redeeming character I can't exacly put my finger on. Anyway, yes I do indee love them. I want to install the Crites titanium tweeter diaphragms, I've read so many good things about them. Can anyone suggest where I should order them from? From Bob Crites's website?

Thanks for the suggestions, they're helpful. I've decided to go with the Fortes. My listening room is basically a 20' by 20' square room, and I think the Chorus might be a little too big for that. Though I really think I would like the bass ports. Anyway, I don't think I could go wrong with either. I'm picking them up this afternoon. I can't wait. When it comes to Klipsch I've had KG 4.5s and Heresys. I really like both, but I can't deal with the lack of bass in the Heresys. I'll be playing these Fortes with a Fisher 400 and a Sansui 9090. Two totally different receivers, I know. I can't wait to hear the Fortes with the Fisher.

I've got to choose between a pair of Chorus 1s and Forte 1s. I'm leaning strongly towards the Fortes. I probably can't go wrong with either, but I just wanted to get a second opinion or two. I'm even considering a pair of Quartets I found.

I've got to choose between a pair of Chorus 1s and Forte 1s. I'm leaning strongly towards the Fortes. Can anyone convince me to go with Chorus?

I don't know if you guys have found anyone yet, but is Columbus too far? There's a guy there that has a place called Needle in a Haystack. I can't vouch personally but I've heard good things.