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    KPT-1260H center channel for Forte III?

    in Klipsch Pro Audio

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    Good evening all.  So I've finally pulled myself away enjoying my system long enough to write up a little review of the Klipsch 1260H from their pro line with info and pictures.

     

    For those who just wanted the bottom-line, the 1260H matches great with the Forte III!  Tone and dynamics are very similar in large part due to the common drivers.   Forte III has a bit more high end being a three way but the 1260H does will extending up to 20k hz and down to 50 hz where it starts rolling off..  It makes a great center.  I put it on a little 9" stand and used rubber wedges to tilt it back as it tilts down 8 degrees out of the box.  Seeing it's enclosure is made of plastics, that is ABS + 10% glass, it resonates too much.  Perhaps it would resonate less if it was wall mounted.  Seeing it's not I opened it up and used "Sonic Barrier 1-1/4" 3-Layer Acoustic Sound Damping Material" from Parts Express to damp it more.  It tightened up the enclosure a great deal and really helped male vocals.

     

    There was a little quality control issue with the speaker as some plastic sheeting they used between the horn and the compress driver wasn't trimmed back properly.  I was able to get it to lay down nicely and didn't need to cut it.

     

    Here are a few pictures.

     

    Over all I'm happy to finally have completed my system!

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    KPT-1260H center channel for Forte III?

    in Klipsch Pro Audio

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    13 hours ago, Bubo said:

    5 matching forts would be nice, center would be tough since I like the screen centered at eye level like driving a car

     

    Think about a Heresy any vintage in the center, you cant go wrong, you could also use two for the rears. Voice on these is good

     

    If you score a pair, you could use two side by side as the center with a Y cable feeding a dedicated amp out of the center pre amp. It would rock. 2 12 in woofers. It's on my list of things to try......someday

     

    PS put a location on you Avatar, doesn't have to be too specific

    Interesting idea around two Heresy's as centers! That would be epic but I've never heard of anyone doing it before.  

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    KPT-1260H center channel for Forte III?

    in Klipsch Pro Audio

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    I've been in love with my Forte IIIs for the last two months.  Now I just need to find a center that will work well with the Fortes.

     

    People have thrown out various options but upon looking closely at the drivers/horns used on the Fortes and the KPT-1260H they seem to match. 

    The biggest difference is of course 3 way vs 2 way.

     

    Fortes midrange is : K-70 1.75" titanium compression on K-703-M horn

     

    KPT-1260H tweeter/ midrange:

    K-70-G 1.75" titanium compression on K-703-M horn

     

    Forte Woofer : 

    K-281 12"

     

    KPT-1260H woofer:

    K-281-ST 12"

     

    Based on the similar drivers how well of a match will they be?

     

    Any sonic reasons not to use the KPT-1260H up front in my system? 

     

    Paul

    RC-64 II vs RC-64 III

    in Home Theater

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    10 hours ago, wuzzzer said:

     

    Don't forget about a third forte center...

    Yah I seriously consider one but it's the most expensive solution as well would make me redo my whole entertainment center costing even more money (to make it fit).  I'm seriously considering a Pro KPT-1260H. Same woofer and midrange as the Forte III. Also way cheaper! It's unreal how cheap the Pro line can be from the right dealer! I can get the new Pro speaker for only $50 more then a used RC-64 II!

    RC-64 II vs RC-64 III

    in Home Theater

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    2 hours ago, tubetwister said:


    Not a deal breaker, as it is easy to repair. Just order a replacement speaker from Klipsch. I did this myself many years ago with a Klipsch CC.

     

    Of course, make the owner cover the repairs. No big deal.

     

    Or just pony up the $1499 for a III.

    Agreed, I just didn't want to buy a damaged speaker. He's going to fix it and I can perform a full test at  that point (unless I break down and get something else).  I'm looking at everything Klipsch has to offer now from their THX line, to the Heresy III or IV, and the Pro line.  There are a lot of good options. 

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    RC-64 II vs RC-64 III

    in Home Theater

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    So I just went to check out the RC-64 II. I checked out each of the woofers and one of them was blown.  He said he's going to try and fix it but needless to say I didn't pick it up. I just didn't want to roll the dice. RC-64 III is back on the table.

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    RC-64 II vs RC-64 III

    in Home Theater

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    3 hours ago, wuzzzer said:

     

    If you want the best sound there's always a way to do it.  When I finally put my Heresy LCR together it was unbelievably better than any 'traditional' center I had ever tried before. 

    I'm also kicking around the idea of getting a single Heresy which I could make fit easier. 

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    RC-64 II vs RC-64 III

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    For those who have experience with both these centers can you please share your listening impressions? I'm strongly debating between the two, a used RC-64 II for half the price of a new RC-64 III.

    I'd be using them with my Forte IIIs.

     

    I'm wondering if the RC-64 III improvements are significant enough to warrant twice the cost. 

     

    Paul

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