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    Upgraded Forte III to Forte IV - wow!

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    1 hour ago, djcindc said:

    For anyone out there losing sleep over my upgrade woes (I'm sure that is absolutely no one) ... sleep well tonight. I don't know if it was break-in (I let them run for two full days) or changes I made to my room treatments, but all is now good. More than good. The nasally, bullhorn-ish sound I was getting is gone, and I can second the original poster's rave review. I absolutely loved my IIIs and only upgraded because I can't resist the possibility of eking out just that little bit more from my system. This upgrade gave me much more than just a little bit more. The bass punch and finesse, and the depth and layers (it's the layers more than anything!) that I'm now hearing in the soundstage are just amazing. The Decware/Forte IV combo really might have me at the end of my search. I can't see myself wanting to upgrade either amp or speakers anytime soon, if ever.

     

    Omg you sound like Steve Huff with his never ending best ever reference system. Then next week the next best thing comes along. Lol

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    Receiver Advice (Marantz NR1200) Negative Review for Heresy IVs

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    56 minutes ago, OO1 said:

    none of these amps rival The Yamaha A-S1200  since it is a proven HIFI amp for the Heresy IV ,with lots of forum members  currently using the amp  with fabulous results  on the Heresy-Forte and Cornwall IV  ,the Heresy IV requires a very low distortion amp ,  with higher damping factor and the highest quality components , the A-S 1200 is basically a vintage Japanese 70's amp with a superb preamp Made in 2024  with the latest parts available , it's on par with the Hegel amps worth 5k$ .

     

     

    Would I be wrong to assume you own a Yamaha as1200? Possibly a Yamaha fanboy.

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    Receiver Advice (Marantz NR1200) Negative Review for Heresy IVs

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    37 minutes ago, Cacti said:

    What do people think about these amps?

     

    Cayin A-50T MKII - If I can find a 120v version

     

    Rogue Audio Sphinx V3

     

    PrimaLuna EVO 100 Stereo Tube Integrated Amplifier

     

    Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34

     

    NAD C 3050

    I have an EVO 400 and love it with my Forte IVs. It pulls me deeper and deeper into the music every time I listen to it. I have listened to it daily for several years now

    KEF LS50 W for Sale

    in Garage Sale

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    I am replacing my current office speakers with a pair of Buchardt A10s. Just for a change of pace. I love my KEF LS50s but I have the itch to try something different.

     

    Msrp was over $2,000 - I am asking $1200 or best offer for the pair

     

    Local pickup in OC California preferred

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    My new McLaren Forte IV

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by Fido

    11 hours ago, Chaplir said:

    So you got them for $3,000 ?   We’re they “B” stock ?   What finish ?

    I got them for $3200 delivered no tax - They are A stock, Cherry Finish! I love the Forte IVs and the sound signature they present. 
     

    I do a lot of low level listening early morning and these speakers are very dynamic sounding even down to 30 dbs at my listening position. Of course they rock like crazy as the volume increases.

    Cornwall IVs

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    6 minutes ago, 82 Cornwalls said:

     

    Whatever 🙄

    I'm a forum veteran for whatever that is worth and as far as I know don't have much in common with PWK.

    At least you stopped posting 20 million videos every night.

    You need to post almost constantly to get to over 71,000 posts. And now we know the motivation - @oo1 wants to have 20 million posts with thousands of videos having nothing to do with Klipsch or audio.

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    My new McLaren Forte IV

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Much of the music I listen to doesn't need speakers to go down to 20 Hz but I listen to Lady Gaga, Rhianon, Arianna Grande, David Gueitta and many other genres like EDM. The deep bass the REL Subwoofer supplies below the bass the Fortes can't possibly deliver make the sound very life and extremely dynamic. Yes the Forte IVs have very punchy bass but they dont have the deep bass that many genres of music thrive with.

     

    I am always baffled with people that enjoy music and great sound systems and yet so many here bad mouth Subwoofers.

    My new McLaren Forte IV

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    As good as the Forte IVs are at generating punchy bass they still can’t play below 35 hz. In my mind a properly setup sub that easily digs down below 20 hz adds that bottom octave that takes the Forte IVs to another level. I can’t imagine any main speakers that couldn’t benefit from a well integrated subwoofer. In my room the REL S812 was a great addition to my Fortes and I wouldn’t want to live without it.

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    My new McLaren Forte IV

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    As good as the bass is with the Forte IVs the addition of the REL S812 fills in the lower registers the Forte IVs can’t reach. In addition the REL helps the Fortes mid bass sound even stronger. 

     

     I have never heard any of my friends systems sound better or as good  as my setup.

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    My new McLaren Forte IV

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    I purchased my Forte IVs from https://paducahhometheater.com/ and saved over $2,000 off list. Speakers arrived within a couple of days in perfect condition reflecting great customer service. I also purchased lambswool grills to complete the look I desired. If I was in the market for any heritage speaker I would look no farther than https://paducahhometheater.com/. The deal you got on those mclaren fortes is incredible. 👏 

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    Different amps. I Can’t really tell differences

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    This is an interesting conversation. I can’t articulate what is the most important single component in my audio equipment setup. Is it the amp, turntable, speakers, streamer, DAC, subwoofer or?? When my father passed away I inherited his Forte 1s and they were my main speakers for over 20 years. I Love these speakers but eventually replaced them as my mains a couple of years ago with Forte IVs. Moved the Forte 1s to my back surrounds. Along the way I changed out my amps from a Yamaha AVR to a McIntosh hybrid integrated and then  replaced the McIntosh with my current amp a 100% tube Integrated Primaluna EVO 400. I have no clue if the PL sounds better than the McIntosh or better than my Yamaha AVR or if the REL Sub is better than my HSU Sub or my Venus DAC better than the DAC in my Node 2i. Bottom line is I enjoy the journey and I can enjoy system tweaks over time without over analyzing the life out of it. Does the music sound good? Hell yes it does. for me that’s what matters most. It’s ok to enjoy cool electronic gear which I do.

    Different amps. I Can’t really tell differences

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    I love music and also enjoy the pursuit of hearing it in the comfort of my own home with my highly resolving and engaging audio gear. For me its not just the music or some awesome sounding speakers or great sounding amp etc etc... Synergy and personal taste are most important for me. Years of having Klipsch speakers from my Forte 1s to my Forte IVs I am used to their sound signature and love them. I likely will never be done changing out gear but I don't need to AB every component ever made to enjoy them. 

     

     I am very happy with the music playing in our home.

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