tarche Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thinking about picking up a pair of black KLF-10's to replace my Forte II's. Three reasons -- I'm running a KLF-C7 center, black is easier to match vs. oiled oak should I get a new non-oak wall unit, and KLF-10s seem readily available at very reasonable prices. That last reason is the kicker as there are currently two 'for sale' offers within driving distance. Will the sound be better -- considering the matching C7, comparable, or woefully inferior to my Forte II's that I purchased new in 1994? Any opinions you can provide would be most welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Don't do it. The KLF-C7 is actually a very good match to the Forte II. KLF-10s would work well as surrounds however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarche Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks. We've been doing a lot of remodeling/upgrading lately and the 10-year-old oak wall unit is looking dated. The wife would like something more cherry should we replace it, hence my investigation of non-oak Klipsch's on the secondary market. Suppose I could also look for black fortes, but the KLF-10s are considerably cheaper and available locally. I'll probably pass on the local KLF-10's, but if a pair of black 20's or 30's become available, ...decisions, decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I owned KLF 20s and now own Fortes and the Fortes and C7 should work great! The KLF 10s and 20s are very good speakers but it is not a upgrade sound wise over the Forte IIs. If black speakers are a must do to WAF then post on the upgrade section of the forum about how to paint your Forte II in black or even cherry veneer. There are a lot of great people that can help. If you don't want to paint them then check Craigslist, Audiogon, and the Garage sale section on this forum and a pair of Black Forte IIs will show up eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon summit Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 The thought of painting my OO Forte IIs is about enought to bring tears to my eyes! [:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon summit Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I guess the crying smiley doesn't work. [:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I also said "or even cherry veneer" which may be too much work and buying some cherry Forte IIs may be better if willing to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarche Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks for the replies. Painting - not gonna happen. I really like the Forte's and wouldn't want to (and definitely would) mess them up. I'll still keep my eyes out for some 20's or 30's if the price is right, but I guess I'm good for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusingisthedawn Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I live 2 miles from PA. If you sell those forte II's, I'll buy them! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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