Center Channel Recommendation � Forte�s

[SJR]

New to the forum. I have original 87 Forte’s and am looking for a HT center speaker. Upgrading cabinet and center space limitation will exist (9” High). Yes, I've read the forum's many recommendations (1) Another Forte (2) Academy and (3) Quartet – unfortunately ALL too large for cabinet.

Is an RC-62 compatible with the original Fortes? Or what Center speaker does the forum recommend rather than find another cabinet?

[dtel]

Welcome

Your right 1 2 3, I was lucky I had room for 1.

A RC- anything is not a perfect match, BUT if you really need a center it could work.

Let me ask how far apart is the forte's ? Depending or room size, if there not really far apart no center would be needed, just set the receiver to phantom center or just turn it off depending on the receiver.

That would send the info for the center to the forte's, when listening in 2 Ch if the speakers are set up correctly it would sound like the music is from the center, same thing.

[cornfedksboy]

If you do get a center, an RC-3, RC-62, or RC-64 would all be the right height. I can't think of anything I would recommend over one of those that you didn't already mention.

Good luck!

[aleximas]

That would send the info for the center to the forte's, when listening in 2 Ch if the speakers are set up correctly it would sound like the music is from the center, same thing.

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[RichardP]

Several have used the KG 2.2 or 2.5 as a center for Fortes. It's not a perfect match, but is of the same vintage, and perhaps the size you need. There are usually some available on the main auction sites.

[t-man]

Don't forget the KV3. Easy to find on the cheap (around $100) and will fit in your space. My KV3 sounds really good with my Quartets on the front array.

[dtel]

That would send the info for the center to the forte's, when listening in 2 Ch if the speakers are set up correctly it would sound like the music is from the center, same thing.

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[chisoxpurdue]

I agree that the KV3 could work in your situation. Where are you located?

[moray james]

Welcome to the forum. Have you considered getting parts from a Heresy ll? The Heresy ll uses the exact same mid horn and tweeter horn that you have in your Forte so you will have perfect timbre match and identical dispersion. Combine with a couple of 6.5 or 8 inch mid bass drivers with an efficiency of 94 -93 db and you have the perfect centre channel. MCM have excellent prices on great drivers all you need to do is to build the box. Crossovers are available on ebay for a Heresy ll or you can build them as they are not complicated. This will give you the ultimate matching centre channel speaker for your Forte (short of another Forte). Good luck and keep up posted as to your results

[moray james]

Here is a link to a forum member who has built his own centre chanel with Heresy parts.Best regards Moray James.

http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/147584.aspx

[Danzo]

I can also recommend KV3, it's a decent speaker with Fortes.

[t-man]

I can also recommend KV3, it's a decent speaker with Fortes.

And it fits nicecly in your 9" high cabinet space. It's also front ported, so no problem in the cabinet. I think you will be pleased with a KV3 considering your needs.

[Audio Flynn]

I use an RC-3 in the past with Chorus II and notice no objectionable issues.

I would go larger RC or KLF C7 if you can find the space.

[chisoxpurdue]

I would go larger RC or KLF C7 if you can find the space.

If the academy does not fit, neither will the KLF C7 as it is larger if I recall correctly.