YK Thom

I'm surprised to hear this.

I have yet to hear a pair but they must obviously share many sonic characteristics of the top tier Tannoys. Like Klipsch, Tannoys are very fine speakers that have a multi-generational history. Would be nice to have the means to own both.

He was an unusual but iconic part of the 80s. RIP

Another for consideration ( space being an issue) is the the Bluesound Power Node. This has chops. Pretty much a just add speakers solution. https://www.bluesound.com/products/powernode/

I would take a look/listen to the NAD C338 and the NAD D3020 V2.

I think they will be fine on your desk. A really nice sounding model that should work great as near field monitors. This would be my strategy.

As you have mentioned that the room will be your dedicated listening room you should be fine. I had initially thought it was your living room. The space is not huge but you will be able to set up with the system and seating in mind rather than the other way. I'd just try and have the seating as far back is possible. Good luck.

I depends on how the building was constructed. I have lived for a decade in a high rise condo tower. It is steel girder and concrete construction. I do have a sub but don't really blast it, the sound and vibration do not seem to travel beyond the unit. Even a stick built building should be fine without a sub or one dialed back. The highs and mids won't travel far. It is usually the bass thump that can get the neighbors excited. Keep in mind your bass will probably seem just fine in a smaller room and a goodly numbers of your future neighbors may be partially deaf anyway. Depending on your room layout the Khorns may be the ones to hang onto - they do take up less usable space than the LaScalas do/will. I recommend holding out for a corner unit (as I have) which eliminates having someone right next door.

Just Googled up a photo . Never heard of this model before, looks very interesting.

That might be tight depending on your other furnishings.

You can't go wrong, Nova Scotia is one of the nicest provinces. Try and spend a day or so in Halifax. Beautiful, historic and chock a block with fantastic restaurants. I occasionally get there for business.

Looks good. I have seen others putting them on even higher stands to get the treble up to ear height. I suppose that would still be considered heresy by some - pun intended - but with the widespread acceptance and use of subs with Heresys it seems to work very well.

I see the Fortes as the Goldilocks model, the perfect Klipsch product for the most people. Great sound, great looks and they are far less room restrictive than other heritage models (LaScala, Khorn and Cornwall).

A long and storied career.

Amazing, nice to see such a high profile European recognize and opt for an iconic American brand and design. Some pretty heavy duty bona fides for Klipsch in general and the Jubilee specifically.