jhawk92 Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Ok all you classic Klipsch owners, time to toot your horns! I am interested in the differences between the Chorus I and II. I know the I is ported in front, vice the 15" passive rear woofer on the II. But, does one go "lower" than the other, or any other sonic differences? I am looking to match up with Forte IIs and Academy center, for an incredible HT/music system. Any thoughts would be most appreciated. Thanks! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Rob, See the IM I just sent you... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 jhawk, I have not heard the Chorus II's, but the Klipsch specs say they go lower than my Chorus I's. I believe it is 45 Hz to 39 Hz in favor of the II's. I'm not sure if you'll miss 5-6Hz, but you may. The other glaring differences are the I's exponential horns vs. the II's tractix, the I's ported enclosure, the II's have PRs...etc. The Chorus I's sound great to my ears and from what I have learned the II's sound very similar. I have the Chorus/ForteII/Academy setup you are looking for and I love it dearly. 5-Channel stereo is sheer bliss, with the Forte's adding to the overall enjoyment. I don't think you can go wrong either way. You are in for a treat Speed ------------------ Klipsch Chorus I Mains Klipsch Academy Center Klipsch Forte II surrounds Marantz SR19EX Receiver Yamaha 5 CD Changer Mitsubishi WS-55807 55" HDTV Playstation 2 for games/DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Hey Mike L - You didn't cheat us out of reading your opinion on this by PM'ing Rob, did ya? Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowooo Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 I agree...come on Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted March 18, 2002 Author Share Posted March 18, 2002 Guys- Mike basically discussed the difference in frequency response; II's extend down a little further (39 hz) than the I's (45 hz), and squawker horn. He might be able to elaborate a bit more. I'm just kicking around the thought of getting a pair of IIs and using them as my mains and move my Forte IIs to surrounds. Should be a sweet set-up. I just need to audition the Chorus IIs again, as it has been about 8 years since I have heard them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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