cyto Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I know this has been beat to death but I wanted some current opinions. Is there a noticeable difference between Forte1 and Forte 2? Particularly with my system (see signature). I know the "spec" differences but that does not always equate to sonic differences. Looking to upgrade soon. Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakmeister Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My opinion will be in the minority, but I have owned and listened to many sets of each. I prefer the forte over the forte II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've owned both. The forte II has a better mid range horn........the Forte is still awesome and sounds great. I didn't notice any difference in the bass between the two. Keep your eye out for a pair, and if the deal is good go get 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyto Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've owned both. The forte II has a better mid range horn........the Forte is still awesome and sounds great. I didn't notice any difference in the bass between the two. Keep your eye out for a pair, and if the deal is good go get 'em. What would be a "fair" price? I see them listed for $400 to $700 a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've owned both. The forte II has a better mid range horn........the Forte is still awesome and sounds great. I didn't notice any difference in the bass between the two. Keep your eye out for a pair, and if the deal is good go get 'em. What would be a "fair" price? I see them listed for $400 to $700 a pair. That's what they seem to go for around here too. I met a really cool guy who sold me his FII's for $350 in mint condition (he knew I stole them) Keep your eye open......don't count out a pair of Chorus's if want to go that vintage. I paid $600 for a pair of mint Chorus I's and they blow the Forte and FII away. "Fair" is up to you. Sorry, I am not much help in the $$$ department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 David, If I had to note any difference between the two, I would say the Fortes are a bit more placement specific. With the Tractrix mid horn, the Forte II's are more forgiving and less directional. Your listening position can be a bit more off-axis and still get full quality sound. Both are fantastic speakers. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've owned both and to my ears the sound is so similar, that for me, either one works as well as the other. I paid $400.00 for very good condition Fortes and $100.00 for the Forte II's in beat up cabinets. I still own the Fortes. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've owned both and to my ears the sound is so similar, that for me, either one works as well as the other.I own both and they both sound awesome, cant go wrong with either one. I picked up both pairs at different times for $400-$450 in good shape. That seems to be the average price on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 David, If I had to note any difference between the two, I would say the Fortes are a bit more placement specific. With the Tractrix mid horn, the Forte II's are more forgiving and less directional. Your listening position can be a bit more off-axis and still get full quality sound. Both are fantastic speakers. Bill Agreed I would also consider the Chorus II. In addition I would spend the money on preimium network components. Origonal Chorus and Forte networks are pretty old in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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