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Geez, I sold mine in August for less than these. And that was with the Crites titanium updates.

I guess what I’m really asking is having had the Forte II and Chorus II in the past, does the Forte IV bring anything new/different sound-wise to the table or are they upgraded components with the same good old Klipsch sound I’d be used to. I suppose I should just try to audition them but nothing sounds the same in a store as in your living room.

I realize this may be an apples to oranges question, but as someone who had and loved and wished he didn't get rid of his Chorus II's, I'm very curious about the Forte IV. If you HAD to compare the two, what would the major similarities and differences be? For context, I sold my Chorus II's due to room size and once I heard my current Focal speakers, I thought they did everything a little better than the Chorus II's (clearer, more defined, less boomy, wider stage). I, like many who sell their Heritage speakers, am realizing the Chorus's just had a certain special magic to them that I'm now missing. I'm thinking the Forte IV would be a great gateway back from the dark side. Thoughts? And thanks in advance.

Sold to hoboBob86 on the forum! Many years of happy listening!

Speaker 2 Images.

Downsizing and have to let these babies go. Purchased in the Illinois area in fall 2019 from a gentleman who claimed to be the original owner. I've had them as my main speakers in a non-smoking home ever since. As you all know, they sound truly amazing. Oak Oil Sequential Serial #'s Crites Titanium Diaphragm Upgrades (originals included) Appleton/Neenah/Oshkosh area of WI-Willing to drive to meet within reason. Asking $1400 firm In very good shape! Some wood oil would make em even prettier. One of the cones on the passive resisters is pushed in, but I never noticed any negative audible impact. Images of Speaker 1 attached.

That’s what I thought.

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Seems like the 8ohm taps are where mine are staying. The bass sounds a little fuller and the overall sound has a bit more life to it compared to the 4ohm. The only reason I asked was due to the plethora of posts mentioning using 4ohm taps with Tube amps and Klipsch. At least with this particular amp and Chorus II, 8ohm is where they will be. Thanks for the replies all!

Yeah i'm reading a bunch on this and can't find a definite answer. Best i've gathered is just to try it and see if i can tell any difference and that it is really amp dependent. I'm using a budget Yaqin MC84l tube amp. The back of the speakers themselves say 8ohm on the connectors. I've just swapped from the 4 to the 8 ohm taps on the amp and noticed it got louder immediately without adjusting the volume up. Of course louder isn't always better and its not like the 4ohm tap didn't give it more then enough volume control. My ultimate goal is to get the best overall sound at lower listening levels which is my primary listening mode.

Looks like the specs list the Chorus II as 8ohm speakers but I've read some posts that confused me about that. If my amp has taps for 4 or 8, what do you guys recommend in a smaller living room for moderate/quiet listening levels? I did try both and honestly couldn't tell any difference but wasn't sure what sound quality that really impacts. Thanks all!

Again, I appreciate the knowledgeable advice but where did i ever suggest i wouldn't be upgrading the crossovers at some point? I'm not sure what we're arguing about. I'm simply asking for those who've had both types of speakers to discuss their experience in comparing the two. Is your point that my efforts are a waste of time until i upgrade both sets?

Yes, I understand i should replace the crossovers. It is a project for the future and was a given upon purchase but I just don't see its totally relevant here as I've already said how wonderful my Chorus II's sound in general. Are you suggesting you cannot evaluate any vintage speakers until all components are 100% up to date? And to that point, the Forte's are stock as well so it should be a wash as far as upgrades vs not go.

Neenah, which is between Oshkosh/Appleton. I suppose that’s more Northeast WI now that I’m thinking about it.