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  1. I'm a tone control advocate, HOWEVER, I must say that since I purchased the Technics Amp I barely use the controls anymore. I'm not sure if it's because I just like the overall sound, or something else altogether. But, yeah, I could see your point, especially since my amp isn't even in the same ball park of the really great ones.
  2. It sure is, and don't let the low power ratungs fool you, there's plenty of muscle. For what it's worth, I understand that a new "M" version of this amplifier will be avaialble soon. I'd like to compare it to the original.
  3. This is a great thread as I recently discovered a difference myself. Some background first: I'm 54 years old and dabbled in HiFi in the early eighties, but nothing too serious or expensive. Forward to 2018 and I decided to get back into the game, albeit slowly. For reference, I played drums for many years and am well aware of the upgrade bug -- having owned 30+ new kits. ....and don't even get me started on cymbals and snare drums. So, I wanted to proceed cautiously when buying audio gear. Anyhow....back to 2018: I purchased an Outlaw RR2160 because of its bang-for-the-buck price. I soon added a Marantz CD6006 and then Klipsch RP280 speakers. Once I heard the Klipsch I fell in love with the sound, but I wanted MORE. So, I was getting ready to purchase a set of Forte IIIs when all of a sudden, the Forte IVs came out, so I bought those instead (thanks Paducah!) I ran the Forte IV's with the RR2160 for quite some time, but I thought that perhaps I wasn't doing the speakers justice, so I demoed the Technics SU-G700 with them. I didn't know much about the amp other than that it was digital, and I liked Technics back in the day, so why not. I proceeded to A/B the Technics against the Outlaw and could immediately hear a considerable difference. Actually, it was almost a religious experience, lol. I don't know all the audiophile terms, but I would describe the sound from the Technics as cleaner, fuller and much more massive -- and there was definitely a difference in the overall sound. I even let my 18-year-old daughter (and her boyfriend) listen, and they whole heartedly agreed. Afterwards, I purchased the matching CD player and haven't looked back since (Yes, I even heard a difference between the CD players!). Now don't get me wrong, I LOVED the Outlaw and highly recommend it, its just that I preferred the sound of the Technics. Well, that's it! Oh wait, one more thing. I feel funny even mentioning this because I'm aware that it's a volatile topic, but here it goes: For the first three years of owning my new setup I used Crutchfield cables, because as most of you know, expensive cables are nothing but snake oil. Well....a few weeks ago I decide to change my cables, just for fun, so I purchased something a bit more expensive. Not high end by any means, but a bit more costly than what I had. ....and...I heard an immediate difference. I know, I know, but I'm just telling you my experience. They really did make a difference. I still can't believe it, but it is what it is. lol Oh, one last thing. When I returned to audio in 2018 I was STUNNED to learn that tone controls were out of fashion. I was like "really?" Thank God that the Technics unit has bass, treble and MID adjustments, although I hardly use them now. Go figure! (Their LAPC correction is the real deal!)
  4. That's an Outlaw Audio rr2160. I think it sounds fantastic.
  5. That's a good idea, thank you. I have similar padding under my gym equipment, and yep, it has turned my linoleum floor yellow underneath.
  6. Of course. I'm an ex-drummer who has owned many exotic-wood kits costing $$$. I baby my gear and take great care in preventing scratches and the like. I have small, thick rubber pads underneath the lamp bases, and the lamps themselves are very light.
  7. Those are mine. I moved up from the RP-280Fs, and the Forte IVs are the best speakers I have ever owned. However, they bother my ears for some reason -- don't know if it's because they're 3-way, they're pointed more directly at me (as oppossed to the 280's tilt), or something else. Anyhoo...I decided to pull them off CL and work with them some more because I really, really love them. I put up some room treatments, moved my seat back, and decreased the toe in without sacrificing the nice center-imaging that I get. One other thing, I'm not playing them as loud as I normally do. I had to break-up the nice, even triangle I had formed between the speakers and the listening position, but I think it has all has worked.
  8. Yep, I saw that a few days ago, and I appreciate it. I went with the IV's from you guys, and I am so very glad that I did. They are absolutely wonderful -- best I ever had. It was a pleasure dealing with you folks!
  9. The left side of both speakers look like the sides of yours, the right side of both speakers have monster face. Here's the other speaker -- it's not in a corner so it was easier to take a pic. Regardless, someone said earlier in this thread that the Fortes are big and bad, and I have to agree. I haven't heard sound like this since I got out of high-fi in the late eighties. Speaking of which, I was shocked to learn that tone controls are a no-no these days. ...not for me though, I purchased my Outlaw 2160 in part because it has separate bass and treble controls. Now, if only equalizers were back in fashion! :-)
  10. Darkscience, The pattern on the top of my speakers look the same as yours, however, the sides look like a monster's face, lol! I'm pretty OCD, but this doesn't bother me because I don't really see the sides anyways, and the speakers are black to begin with. Here's a pic:
  11. Nope. Two folders, but no feet. The folders (and the manual) are a nice touch though. Very classy. I'll just grab some from Home Depot. Thanks very much for helping out. (By the way, the poster was a nice touch too!)
  12. The Forte IV manual states that they're supplied with self-stick rubber feet, but I cannot locate any in the packaging. Did anyone receive the feet, and if so, where did you find them? Thanks
  13. Ok, so I broke down and played a few minutes of my Van Halen I CD. I like how it's recorded and thought that it would make a good candidate for first impressions since I know the disc fairly well. I placed the speakers in an 8ft equalteral triangle, the same place where I had my RP-280Fs as seen in the pic above. From there I moved them towards the back wall until they were about 6 inches away, and then I played around with towing them in slightly. My first thoughts are that they like being near the wall and that the "center" was decent and present no matter where I placed them. It seems that the "sweet spot" is much wider than I anticipated. I'm probably going to place a few shims under the front to see how they sound pointed upwards towards my ear a little more. Regardless, I could immediately tell that these are capable of far more than my previous speakers -- bass, treble, mids -- everything is fuller and more authoritative if that makes sense. Right now I'm a happy camper and feel that they can only get better.
  14. I JUST received these from Paducah. It was my first time dealing with them, but they now have a life-long customer. I really couldn't decide on a finish, they're all great, so I went with black since it's the most neutral and will go with anything. Also, scratches should be easier to touch-up and/or hide if necessary, not that I plan to have any. I'm coming from RP-280Fs, which were my first Klipsch speakers, and I wanted more...a LOT more. I hope these don't disappoint. As a former drummer I prefer big bass and the high, shimmery sound of crash cymbals, Paiste in particular -- they sound like glass. Anyhoo....I'm letting them acclimnate to the room. (it's 20 here in sunny Buffalo), and then I'm gonna give 'em a try. I'm will reserve judgement until they're broken-in a little. I plan to follow-up with my thoughts if that will be helpful. -Ed
  15. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. One question; for each song, did you begin with the III and then switch to the IV, or vice-versa? I prefer the "brighter" speaker, but I don't know which one it is. Thanks!
  16. Thank you! (Long time lurker/first time poster, etc...). One thing I wanted to add to my response to the OP; the reason why the right speaker is so close to the wall is because the pair is positioned in a 7ft equilateral triangle shared with my listening positon. I found that this is the best setup for my room/listening environment.
  17. Hello, Although I cannot advise about upgrading, I can tell you that my speakers are about a foot from the back wall, and the right speaker is only 1.5 inches from the side wall. Regardless, they sound fantastic to my ears. I was worried about too much bass, but it hasn't been a problem. But even if it was, tone controls could correct it. My speakers are RP-280F's, and are similiar to yours except for the ports on the back -- I think the 8000's have more.
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