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It's a wrap. The same as the cherry wrap as the rest of the RP series. To me, it looks a lot better than the black. I've wanted this since I got some RP speakers to match. Never understood why these weren't offered before with everything else in the RP series offered in black and cherry.
I was wondering if this was a test run to see if there is a market for these. Ive only seen them in the 12" model. The Amazon description said it was first offered 5/31/2017. Maybe if they like the response to these, they will offer in the 10" and 15" models.
It was definitely an impulse buy. Wasn't looking, saw them on prime day with 31minutes left. Need to stay off internet sometimes. But, I'm happy with these. Love cranking it up and watching the copper woofer moving. The cherry with black accents and grill really pops.
Only complaint is the way the grill attaches. It has to be lined up perfectly then tapped on the studs. I would have thought these would have the same magnetic attachment as the rest of the RPSeries. Really a pain to attach.
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1 hour ago, cgolf70 said:
Done??!! haha... After I bought the 280s, I found a pair of Quartets which I bought and then by accident!!?? I found a pair of Fortes which I also bought. Done??!! haha
Let me know how you like the RP-450C. It's great and my 65" tv fits on it great. That's my excuse
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54 minutes ago, cgolf70 said:
Done??!! haha... After I bought the 280s, I found a pair of Quartets which I bought and then by accident!!?? I found a pair of Fortes which I also bought. Done??!! haha
I told a friend I need an intervention. Sounds like you do too
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2 hours ago, cgolf70 said:
I have the RP-280s up front and I'm using a RC-62ii as a center. Only because I got a great deal locally. It sounds great and works fine with 280s. HOWEVER, as has been mentioned, I am constantly thinking and wondering what I am missing by not having the 440 or 450.
Thats why I need to have a fire sale of all the things I've bought over the years and still have. If you're happy with what you have, try not to wonder what you're missing. The issue is where I am, there is no place near to audition things I wonder about what I'm missing. Most everything I've bought has been better, but it's incrementally better after I bought my first Klipsch. Seems like i get something in my mind, find a good price and buy. I wish I would have bought the best first. In my case it all started with some RB-51 II's. They were so much better than anything I had ever heard.
Try to avoid going down the rabbit hole. But it is fun! I had the RP-280's. Sold those for Heresy's. Now I've bought some Forte III's.... this is it......I'm done (I hope)..... what's the over/under on that?
Your RC-62II will be fine ( I have one of those too....arrrgggg)
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Definitely go for the RP-450C. Don't look back. I've heard some of Klipsch 4" speakers that are in the RP-440C. They sound "tinny" to me. I've had the RP-250 and the 450 has a "fuller" sound with the 4 speaker array. PM @MetropolisLakeOutfitters and ask him for a price and what he thinks. He's a distributor with a great knowledge of Klipsch products. He's a member here. I highly recommend him.
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Looks like the wrap that's on my RP-450. Let you know Friday. That's when they are scheduled to be delivered. I like the cherry better. Though I wish it was real wood like the Hersey's.
I'm an old guy, I like the cherry better than the black in the premiere line. Did not know they made subs in cherry. They are not in cherry at Klipsch.com. Amazon says it's a new item, first available on May 31, 2017. I mean in cherry.
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Wanted to share my misery.
i hit buy.
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Everything I have is cherry. My furniture, my center, my back speakers, my Forte III 's coming in. I have an old sw-12 in black. I've wanted cherry since I started on Klipsch. Did not know they made Cherry subs. It's not in cherry on Klipsch.com. All Amazon has is the 12 in cherry.
Finger is over buy buy button now. Why was I bored and looking on Amazon?..
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When did Klipsch start this??? I've been wanting this for years. It's not on Klipsch.com. Today $419 on Amazon prime day.
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Had both. I could definitely tell a difference. The 450 is a "fuller" sound. Don't get me wrong, the 250 sounds good, until you hear the 450.
i know I read somewhere that a pair of the speakers handles different frequencies than the other two.
From AVS Forum: Its a 2.5-way design with a Tractrix tweeter and four 5.25" aluminum woofers. Crossover points are set at 500 Hz and 1500 Hz. Frequency response is spec'd from 58 Hz to 25 kHz (+/-3 dB) with a rated sensitivity of 97 dB/W/m. Each speaker can handle up to 150W of continuous power (600W peak) with 8 ohms nominal impedance.
Plus the 450 holds my tv.
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I'm the one that just ordered a pair of cherries from @MetropolisLakeOutfitters.
Drove 2 hours to his place of business to listen to the Fortes. They sound awesome. He also has a fantastic home theater setup. The finish on the Fortes is just fantastic. Well finished. Gonna say bye to my Heresy's and replace with these Forte's
If you are thinking of ordering anything Klipsch, give Cory a call. I've ordered from several distributors, including one in Las Vegas. Metropolis Lake Outfitters and Cory are the only one I will order from now. Also handles audio electronics. Wish I had discovered him when my addiction started.
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Wish I wouldn't have bought my Heresy III's in November. If I would have known, I would have held off for these. Anyone interested in some cherry Heresy's ?.. Crap
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5 hours ago, Tarheel said:
Deleted, can't post my pic.....jeez
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Just now, RTR said:
I had an RP-280, RP-250, and RP-150 as surrounds with a Yamaha 1050. Got the same reading, went back in and set all speakers to small since I was using a subwoofer. When I got the Denon, it did the same, just set speakers to small after calibration.
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I had an RP-280, RP-250, and used RP-150 system with a Yamaha 1050. Got the same reading, went back in and set all speakers to small since I was using a subwoofer. When I got the Denon, it did the same, just set speakers to small after calibration.
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1 hour ago, jwc said:
I would hate to see the first thread on Forte III be tarnished with arguing.
Maybe the Forte II was -10dB at 32Hz and -3dB at 38Hz. Doesn't matter to me.....just want em'.
Totally Agree. Saving money now. I enjoy chief bonehead giving us bits and pieces. I figure anyone with a screen name of "bonehead" has a personality I understand...
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http://assets.klipsch.com/product-manuals/Reference-Premiere-Speakers-Manual.pdf
The manual says 150 min. crossover. I have mine set to 120Hz. See page 9. On the right side for the RP-140SA
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On 1/31/2017 at 1:12 PM, Grizzog said:
OK, since no one else has, I'll bring up The Sixes.
I'm excited for these and think they'll make a great tabletop/desk setup. I actually preordered a pair for my computer setup. From the pictures, they look great and different from most speakers you see if this size/type.
@Jainbaby I had a few questions if you're able to answer them.
Is the horn the same as used on the RP-160M? Looks to be a different phase plug, but utilizing the horn and titanium diaphragm.
Is the woofer the same as used in the R-26F, but not copper?
How long will the cable be to connect the two speakers?
@grizzog there's a blog post on the sixes at http://www.klipsch.com/blog/sixes-powered-speakers-first-impression/
Beautiful speakers. Says it's a review, however neither the speakers or turntable are hooked up....
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When I bought my first pair of klipsch speakers (RB-51), I was ready to take them back because they didn't sound anything like they did in the store. I read somewhere that speakers needed to be broke in. I sent music thru them at a low volume before I went to work for a couple days. I could tell a difference after the first day, and a lot after the second. Much more fuller and the clarity came out.
i always assumed the surrounds were stiff when new and needed some vibration to loosen them up.
I may be nuts, but I noticed a difference in all the speakers I have bought since then. So happy I didn't return the first set of speakers after hooking them up the first time.
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Many thanks to Jainbaby, Jay L, and Chief Bonehead for answering these questions on the forum on these new speakers. I don't recall so many Klipsch employees on this forum answering questions on new products. Y'all have been asked and answered some of the questions I had too.
The future of Klipsch is to sell these new speakers and this helps. This forum has a lot of questions on older speakers and is much appreciated. However, I want Klipsch to be successful and answering these questions on new products definitely helps with that.
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Mark Henniger of AVS Forums has a playlist on Spotify he used to use to test new speakers and review. Search for "AVS Speaker Playlist". Not so much songs I like, but I read he has these on there due to the changes and twists in the songs and how the speaker responds to these changes.
Its interesting running your speakers thru this playlist.
PS- I also like running Steely Dan thru my speakers.....awesome.
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6 hours ago, LeeW said:
I was told by the local dealer that I could preorder $1800 ea. 50% down/mid May
Patiently waiting on the anouncement @dtel's wife
#1063972 FORTE III MATTE BLACK#1064222 FORTE III STANDARD WALNUT#1064223 FORTE III CHERRY
#1064224 FORTE III CALIFORNIA BLACK WALNUTLee, did your dealer give you an idea of what grill color/material comes with the four finishes listed? Can we pick among several different grills?
There were two different grills shown at CES, and I assume there will be a standard black...
Thanks for the information. I don't have a dealer close to me that handles Klipsch.
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My new Forte . Pictures in the blog. http://www.klipsch.com/blog/klipsch-ces-2017-recap/
Does anyone know if what was shown at CES are anniversary issues with their higher prices? Are the ones shown the standard finishes with $1800 price tag. I can't really go higher price for the finishes shown.
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$549 at Amazon also. Since this is a fulfilled by Amazon, it might not charge you tax, depending on where you're located. He warranty, I don't know. I never buy them. I figure I'm way ahead since I never buy warranties.
Mine came from Huppins ( or I think one call) no taxes.