jdbeachbum Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hello, can anyone tell me what the cost of Forte speakers were when they were new back in the mid 80's? I have repeatedly seen $1200 but is that for one speaker or a pair? Also, what was the out the door prices at stores since no one pays MSRP? Thanks, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlw7 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 They were about $1100 a pair in the late 80's.A fine bagain for such a great speaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Back in 1986 the Forte's were listed at $1,100 for the pair. I can't comment about the out the door price since I bought mine used several years ago. Keep in mind I am refering to the original Forte's not the Forte II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanO55 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I paid approx. $800 something at the annual Sight and Sounds sale at Camp Butler, Okinawa Japan. Special deal I believe for G.Is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I bought a brand new pair of Walnut Forte's in 1989 from Hillcrest HiFidelity here in Dallas... cost was $1189. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftgokie Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I bought my Forte 1 at Rhein Main AFB in Aug 1988. I paid $850 for mine. Still have the speakers and they still look brand new. I am 55yrs old now and they will go to my son when I pass away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Mine were $1180 in 1988 - I think the Mrs. was aghast at paying that much, but not as much as when I bought my Italian road bike a few years ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I believe I paid $850 Al long time ago Should Speakers actually appreciate ??? Prices are a free for all these days driven by ESpay Sales information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 So about 3k in todays money. CPI Calc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.