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These look nice. No affiliation. http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/ele/5294408112.html

In Park Ridge, IL http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ele/5281105906.html No affiliation

Price dropped. Now $1000!

Looks like maybe they were left behind when somebody vacated. Yes, could be an opportunity....

Opus, Jim, Zeus, right in your backyards.......you could swing by and pick that rig up!

SOLD!! These Forte are in their new home in Rockford, IL. My thanks to Jason--speakers are as described and sound AWESOME!! Mark

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Thats funny! Not PC maybe , but funny....

Thanks John! I'd seen that pair on CL. Colter and Opus had some questions about the Woofer surrounds shown in the pics. Maybe a repair done incorrectly.

Posted on Craigslist Chicago on Weds June 17, 2015: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ele/5078229112.html 1976 vintage, they look nice!

Hi Matt, Thank your for sharing what you learned with your Dad's set up. I moved recently so my AV system (Denon AVR 2802, Klipsch SF-2 Fronts, KSW-12 sub, SC-1 Ctr) had been in boxes for about five months during the move. So I hadn't heard the system in a long time. When I set it up again I was surprised how poor I thought it sounded. The SF-2s sounded muddy and muffled with very little bass. Once I hooked up the sub the bass was better but still disappointing overall. I set up an old pair of Infinity Studio Monitor 80's bookshelf speakers and there was a night and day difference--they are clear and crisp, albeit without alot of bass either. I did quite a bit of tweaking with the tone controls and couldn't do much to improve the sound of the SF-2s. I also have a nice Sansui AUG77XII receiver from the 80's. I hooked it up A/B to the Klipsch set and the Infinity set and it was the same scenario. With the whole system set up, including the center channel, the Klipsch system is ok but definitely not great. i know it wasn't a high end set up when I got it. Maybe it is the Denon/speaker combo. I was at a friend's and he has a pair of Heresy's and they were crystal clear again. I have been reading how important the amp/speaker combo is. Maybe that's my issue here. At any rate, I've got a great room and just want to enjoy music in it, thus all the questions. I appreciate all the good input and advice. It sounds like there are many great Klipsch speaker combinations out there. And thank you for offering to let me hear your quartets at my place. I had another member offer to let me come over to his place to hear his speakers to listen to the differences--much appreciated!

CECAA850, Thanks for the recommendations. My current sub is a KSW-12 thats part of a 5.1 system that I'm trying to upgrade from. What unit would you recommend that you like better?

Thanks for the heads up!

Jeff, I don't know what you mean by Cornwall vault? Thx. The vaults are specifically designed shipping boxes for Cornwalls. With your 2k price search, I would think La Scalas or even Khorns could be found. You need the help of Opusk2k9, a member here who is "The Man" when it comes to Klipsch speaker acquirements! Good luck. Ceptorman, I did get in contact with Opusk2k9. He has shared some good info/advice. The search continues. Thanks!

Jeff, I don't know what you mean by Cornwall vault? Thx.

Thanks for the 2 cents Randy! I'm also watching for some Chorus 2s. Thx!

I'll try Search Tempest. I'd like to stay as far below max budget as I can but am willing to pay a fair value. I'm planning to keep them a long time. Thank you again!

Thanks Mr. C. I haven't heard the Chorus I or II in person but see they are popular among forum members. They could be an option for me. I'd like to hear them in person. I would love to have some K-Horns but the living room in my house doesn't have two suitable corners so I think they are out. I would also consider La Scalas. I have a powered Klipsch KSW-12 subwoofer with my current system that I could use with them I think. As i watch the various on-line sites I'm looking for all of the above. I'm looking for a pair in nice shape and would like to stay under $2k. As for travel distance, the closer the better but 200-300 mi. from Chicago isn't out of the question. Thank you for your advice--I appreciate it!

I'm looking for fairly priced pair of Cornwalls or perhaps similar. I haven't had too much look searching CL, Audiogon, etc. I saw reference to Klipsch community and thought I'd drop in and ask for some advice and perhaps leads. I moved recently into a house with a 32' X 34' main living room with a 24' high ceiling, so a pretty big room. I'm running a Denon AVR 2802 that does 90w x 6 channels or 135w x 2 channel. For speakers I'm using a more recent Klipsch surround sound system which does ok with movies but isn't cutting it with music. I was knocked out when I heard some friends KHorns and LaScalas. My roomate had Heresy's back in school and I loved the sound of those too. I'm interested is a pair speakers from the heritage line to replace my surround sound set up. They have to be able to fill up the room. And honestly I'm more of a rock/classic rock guy than a classical guy. I'd appreciate any advice or leads. Thank you. Mark Rockford, IL