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That's a good call too, they fit okay but not great. Adding a little extension to the wires would be all I need.

I should clarify- the info I was looking at was over at AK but I thought it was here to, and I posted here because I would prefer the Klipschophiles advice I'll hold off, not looking to spend money needlessly. Thanks @JohnA I am just starting to learn about crossovers, I have the sonicaps from Crites but they are so crammed onto the original PCB I was planning to build a new crossover and reseal the cabinets and gaskets while I'm at it. If I could incorporate a crossover upgrade, great, but not in any rush to.

Are you saying the stock inductor is fine for the crossovers? Thanks for the link, those are still pretty $$. I actually think I was getting more info over at AK and generally following SET12's process. I'm going to build new crossovers just cause they're all crammed into the stock pcb, I depending on the price I might upgrade one of the circuts(?) like a larger air core inductor and capacitor for the woofer.

I'm starting to price out crossover upgrades for a Forte II and seeing a lot of recommendations for 12 or even 10 AWG air coil inductors for the woofer. The largest I can find are 14 AWG, like these: Solen 2.75mH at 14 https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/solen-14-awg-perfect-lay/solen-2.75-mh-perfect-lay-inductors-14-awg/ North Creek's site appears to be down. Would 14 be worth it, or is that not big enough to make much of a difference over stock?

I reached out and got a response later saying they were sold, said it was a great price and they said " Yes I figured that out about 4 minutes after I posted it. Oh well. " I know it's the game but annoying that someone buys them to just flip them. As someone just getting into this hobby it seems like prices are going up like crazy. There's a very nice looking recapped HK730 going for $500 around here too. But hey, it's a great receiver and maybe worth that to someone.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/ele/d/saint-paul-german-made-bookshelves/6922165580.html I guess Klipsch does German...

I also saw the humor Thanks all! I got what I need, 16 AWG pure copper hook up wire it is. Appreciate it!

A painfully basic question I realize but I'm going to make new crossovers for a pair for Forte IIs (very crowded with sonicaps from Crites), can anyone link to a specific wire I should use? I've read 12-16 gauge, larger for woofers. Sometimes people recommend very specific brands, gauges, types, so I'm hoping someone can say 'this here wire is a good 'un.' Not looking to go high end. They will be mounted on wood board very similar to the way you see Crites and most crossovers here. I'll redo wiring for- 1) Internal crossover connections 2) Internal wires to drivers

Haha I'll pass on this one then. If anyone wants it for parts I'd be happy to pick it up and ship.

Looks like an amp of some sort. If it's really cool I call dibs Kidding, but I am looking for a project. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/ele/d/newport-tube-sockets-switches/6898585369.html

Looking for a 655vxi for parts, or a 660 or 665 in any condition. Not sure what the going rate for these is, just a fan of HK stuff! Will be running some forte II's I'm in Saint Paul, heading to Chicago this weekend and Kansas City the following weekend. Thanks! Adding some background - I found a 655vxi that I really like, but can't get the DC offset to stabilize. Still working on it but I'm poking around in the dark at this point. Found one on ebay for about $100 shipped, I could swap parts between them but still a risk that I won't end up with a working amp. With the money I have into it, wondering if it would be better for my sanity to cut my losses and put that $100 towards something else and wanted to see if anyone had something similar. Or potentially another solid integrated, like a Luxman R-115?

I check CL all the time here, can't believe I missed these...

So that's where all the speakers went... 😀 Would be interested to hear what you have for crossovers after the buyer is set up with theirs. Mine are stock with new caps from Crites.

I'll say they are interesting, but that's so much veneer it's a little much for me... I'm trying to think of what I would do but they just scream early 80's and should be sitting on brown shag carpet. The bottoms are cool, but if you tone down the tops they are still overwhelming. Maybe if the stain was darker, or a more subtle grain pattern so it didn't look like a kaleidoscope.

Shoot, that's a little far, would be interested in the TD160. Good luck!

Where are you located?

Congrats! Chiming in to say those look incredible, I love how they make the speaker components a visible statement. You should post more pics!

Also have the SW-10 sub for $125. Look nice. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/klipsch-heresy-ii-speakers/6723773147.html

Had an item posted WTB in the garage sale, got a note from a member that joined 36 minutes before saying he knew someone that had one and gave me their email. Reached out and they asked to pay via western union and ship to a house that's currently for sale... I won't post details in case it turns out to be legit but never seen that before. Mods feel free to move, people might be more savvy than I am but just a friendly reminder to be careful.

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I might! Thank you. I'd like to wait a little and see if anyone has a bronze, although starting to think that's not likely. I'll let you know.

Putting a feeler out to see if anyone has one laying around. Don't mind if it's used, even well used. I have the 2M Red, for the blue I just need the stylus. Feel free to PM if have one. Thanks, Mike

Also had a seller respond to my craigslist post- I have a pair with drivers in excellent condition and fair cosmetic condition on the cabinets. Sides and back are good but tops are not. Everything works perfect. $600 firm. Zimmerman location. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/ele/d/wtb-klipsch-forte-ii/6700850237.htm TV I can put you in touch if you're interested.

No worries, and completely agree about securing the sale and factoring additional costs. I had a line on a set in Iowa through Craigslist, don't know that happened but I had a bad feeling I would drive 5 hours and no one would be home. Would much prefer to buy though someone here if possible.

Noted! I would make that drive for the right pair. I'll come to Wisconsin if you decide to part with the forte's