I think if I had more width available in my room, I may have preferred the Forte IIIs WITH SUBS. Without, Cornwall IIIs all day long. Same room indeed, MY room, preferences and electronics. The Cornwalls were the low volume kings. The lowest of volumes in fact. Can't say the same about the Forte IIIs... I still liked them, don't get me wrong. Foudn their positioning a PITA and the need to be fired straight ahead in my room and careful positioning from back wall. Cornwalls? Guess what? Stuff them in the corner and enjoy.