IMO, for that price difference, Forte IIs are a no brainer. Don't rule out klipsch pro gear. Kp 250 plus a pair of subs to sit on top of would dominate both of those setups IMO. Kp302 with no sub would be even better. More food for thought, not easy to find per se. Chorus IIs do better as volume increases due to the pro woofer. Chorus I excel at low volumes. Depends on your listening preferences.