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Yes, I still have these. I am in Southern Nevada.
Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on the forum in a while.
I also have some RF3 II in black
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Thanks for the plug Bobby. I'm enjoying the Chorus I got from you with the Fisher tube amp more than I can say.
I hope you and your family are doing well, I remember you were having some difficulty. Crazy times.
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Selling my KLF-20 speakers in light oak. Crites Ti tweeter diaphragms installed. Crites crossover rebuild kit installed. Each speaker has a little blem on the tops, one a small chip on the rear corner, and one with a dark mark toward the front top. Cabinet condition is how I bought them. I installed the Crites upgrades in 2018 when I bought them. No issues that I know of except the cabinet blems. $750.
I bought a pair of Chorus advertised here so I don't need the extra set of speakers.
No shipping unless buyer arranges it and has them picked up.
I had my Chorus picked up by Sara and can recommend her services.
https://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/way-rad-private-service.955079/#post-14732078
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I don't think Al has anything for Chorus speakers. So Crites or JEM commercially.
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I hope it's OK to post this from another forum. I have personally used this service and had very good experience.
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On 3/17/2021 at 6:38 AM, Madman1 said:
How are these getting to Nevada?
Just curious.
Used a private courier.
baco99 on another forum was offering pony express for basically a coast to coast, both ways, run. Everything came together on this better than we could have planned.
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I think these were listed for $2k each the first time
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I've been smilin since Bobby2xs and I spoke. The wife and I have already re-arranged some furniture so they will fit. Needless to say I'm very excited. I can't wait till they get here.
Also wishing Bobby a speedy and full recovery from his surgery. My wife had a similar fusion done several years ago and it was a pretty rough time for both of us.
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Ditto, nice guy though.
gone in a few hours
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If you were closer to Nevada, I'd be your guy
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He doesn't respond to calls or emails
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6 minutes ago, jjptkd said:
Its in the surround, they are inverted rubber on this model.
That makes sense to me now. There are some scratches, cup stains, and chips on both. Looking at the fronts, almost appears to have different colors, like maybe a re-veneer. Might be camera, I haven't personally looked at them. Long distance.
side and front of the pair.
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Thanks. I have looked at some of the repair threads, but not having seen these, or passives, I was unsure if it was in the cone or surround. It's not too clear of a picture for me the way the shadow is on the picture.
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This is a passive on a Forte I. It looks to have a tear in the bottom left of the surround/cone. The dust cap is pushed as well, but my concern is the tear in the lower left. I only have the one picture, but is this in the surround? It looks kinda like the area is tucked under or something. I have not physically looked at these, was looking to purchase some Forte I's but I don't know if I want to buy a close to perfect set, or do some work.
Could someone kinda clarify this for me. I have contacted Klipsch on a KD-13 replacement, but have just made that request.
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I was wondering when the Forte I's went to a rectangular speaker terminal on the back? I've seen both the round and square and was wondering what year, and perhaps if the round ones have the crossover built onto the terminal block and not on a board mounted to it?
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RIP Bob, condolences to the family. Will be greatly missed.
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I thank you all for the responses. They have led me to waiting until I can, if ever this virus thing disappears, get to listen to the Heresy IV and the Forte III for a comparison.
I would like to say that the KLF's didn't sound that good when I bought them and that's when I decided that if I bought them at reasonable price, I would do the Crites upgrades to them. After that they sounded better, I think the last guy in didn't get the polarization correct as they sounded much better, but not as awesome as I thought they should be.
In preparation for the Fisher, I removed the PD277 and put my JVC QL-Y66F on line and put a new Nagaoka MP200 on it. Well, much to my surprise, the KLF's came to life for me. Now, I had a Denon DL110 and a Sony XL-MC1 on the PD277 at some time with the Denon in place last, and while I thought they were doing the job, I find that evidently I don't know how to set up the TT, or there are some problems with cartridge compatibility or both. Most likely me. The KLF's now sound better than I have heard them.
I think I may still at some time hear the other 2 speakers mentioned, but it seems a lower priority now.
This is why I visit the forums. I get some great advise, and it also acts as a needed buffer from a seat of the pants purchase.
Thanks again to all.
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1 hour ago, pzannucci said:
Why would you think any of them would be an upgrade over KLF-20s? Said nicely, a "not too smart" move would be to get rid of the 20s, other than maybe for aesthetics.
Now if you are playing with tubes and you like tight tuneful bass , if the amps are not of very high power and damping factor, the KLFs may be tough to drive. If you are not worried about it then the KLF20/30 are one of the tough to beat Klipsch speakers.
I really don't know if they would be an upgrade, or even a lateral move, that's kinda why I'm asking. The first set of let's say real speakers I've owned were the RF3 II's, and I thought they were outstanding, still do. A coupla years later I bought the KLF's, did the Crites updates, and they had a different sound, a little more bass to them I think, but sound nice as well and that's what I am listening to now.
The Fisher Amp has about 18 WPC, I have not got it back yet, and I haven't had or heard any tube equipment other than the Fisher about 30 years ago, and my memory is not that good. I would imagine it should drive any of the speakers in this discussion as they are have great sensitivity.
The Heresy IV new line is ported at the rear, previous versions weren't, so I imagine there is a little more bass than the originals? They also look great.
The Forte III went to a 15" passive radiator at the rear while the earlier versions had a 12". Again a little more bass? I really don't understand how the passive radiator works. But also these are great looking speakers. But, the RF3 and KLF are nice looking as well although don't have the retro look.
Going from the 8" RF3 to the 10" KLF seemed to have gained a fuller sound, so I guess my line of thinking that the 12" on the Heresy and the Forte would also up the fullness, if that's the right terminology.
Thank you for the response, I kinda depend on the audio forums to keep me in an informed state, and have in the past avoided making some, lets say, sudden purchases on a whim.
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3 hours ago, Alexander said:
The power rating differences should not be a factor unless you are trying to entertain your neighborhood.
Have you considered going to the a55g mid range driver offered by Crites? I was very pleased when I did this in a pair of klf-30s.
No...😃...I don't want to rock the neighborhood, I'm in the "If it's too loud, you're too old"...I'm in the too old stage I guess. The only real comparison is a pair of Cerwin Vega AT-12 my nephew has, and kinda liked the way they sounded. Not really apples to apples comparison though.
Thanks,
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3 hours ago, ricktate said:
Keep the KLFs better to keep them than to wish you had them back. Find someone close see if you can hear different ones. Im close to KC MO if your in the area.
Thank you for the offer. Wish I was closer, I'm in Southern Nevada.
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These are very nice cabinets, sturdy and well built. I paid more for mine used 3 years ago, and I had to buy the wheels at an xtra cost.