Sepen Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Long time lurker here. I just picked up a Academy speaker and now need either Fortes or Chorus IIs or?? My room is not a dedicated HT but it is nice, and big, around 3300 cu ft. I do have two ported 15" subs as well. Never have heard Klipsch speakers (please don't chastise me) but am going out on a limb here, will be for HT only. Want dynamics, soundstage and be able to clearly hear (clarity?) dialog (Academy) Getting on in the years and hearing isn't what it used to be. Looking at sizes the Fortes would probably be best but the Chorus would probably be ok as well. Any info or advice would certainly be most appreciated. I want this setup to last me for the rest of my lifetime, hence, I would probably be throwing some upgrades into them (Crites). And I can't be talked out of it, so don't even try. Thanks to any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sepen, Welcome to the forum. Never have heard Klipsch speakers (please don't chastise me) No need to worry yourself about that. Want dynamics, soundstage and be able to clearly hear (clarity?) dialog (Academy) Great start with the Academy and a pair of forte's(I or II) or Chorus'(I or II) will give you all you are asking for and them some. I want this setup to last me for the rest of my lifetime, hence, I would probably be throwing some upgrades into them (Crites). Klipsch are built to last. And I can't be talked out of it, so don't even try. You will fit in just fine here. This is not the place to cure any audio addictions. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themrclean Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Well put Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 You have a much much better chance at being talked into something than talked out of anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepen Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Bill, Thanks for the great reply. I am already thinking of getting some goodies for the Academy, have tried to call Bob Crites but every time I call, the number is busy. He is either busy or I have bad luck. I will email him next. Would anyone know what I should get that will give me the best price/performance ratio on the Academy? I assume it would be the crossover? Maybe a titanium diaphragm? Thanks again. Edit: I did get a hold of Bob, nice gentleman, who recommended the titanium diaphragm right up front. Secondary the crossovers. As soon as I get my Academy and Fortes that is what I will do. Feels like Xmas to/for me. Sepen, Welcome to the forum. Never have heard Klipsch speakers (please don't chastise me) No need to worry yourself about that. Want dynamics, soundstage and be able to clearly hear (clarity?) dialog (Academy) Great start with the Academy and a pair of forte's(I or II) or Chorus'(I or II) will give you all you are asking for and them some. I want this setup to last me for the rest of my lifetime, hence, I would probably be throwing some upgrades into them (Crites). Klipsch are built to last. And I can't be talked out of it, so don't even try. You will fit in just fine here. This is not the place to cure any audio addictions. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Your in good hands with Bob Crites , I've dealt with him many times , I have 9 of his crossovers,10 of his woofers I have all my drivers that are currently being used in my 9.2 have all Crites parts he has helped me build 2 sets of HT speakers & I'm on my 3rd set every time it's a joy to work with him . with the crossovers being rebuilt & the diaphragms replaced they will sound Better than new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepen Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks for the reply and info Fast. I was going between the Sho-10's and the ED Cinemas, and even the CS 1.5 and matching center, but I kept coming back to the older Klipsch. I am excited to say the least. The wife isn't going to be happy, but I don't care. I buy her all her toys, and it is about time I get some of my own. Like that 80" Sharp that I picked up two months ago. I can't take it with me...so..... Your in good hands with Bob Crites , I've dealt with him many times , I have 9 of his crossovers,10 of his woofers I have all my drivers that are currently being used in my 9.2 have all Crites parts he has helped me build 2 sets of HT speakers & I'm on my 3rd set every time it's a joy to work with him . with the crossovers being rebuilt & the diaphragms replaced they will sound Better than new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 that CS-1.5 works great as a center that's what I use right now & an building a CornScala 2 way system that will have a CornScala as a center I have a 80" Sharp as well Love It !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepen Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 I saw a pair of Fortes in nice condition. The seller has pictures and the terminal cup is round and says nominal impedance 4 ohms. He has them listed as 8 ohm. I inquired about it and he said no, they are 8 ohm and linked to the Klipsch Forte tech specs. Weren't there 4 and 8 ohm versions? And am I right? I would prefer 8 ohm versions, I think, as I have an Onkyo 809. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I would bet they are Fort'e 1s, the 4 vs 8 ohm thing... at what freq? There is as good as no difference really between them I have a pair of F1s and run them at 8 ohm with no problems. I have run them on my tube 2ch tube setup as both 4 and 8 ohm and there was no difference to my ears. My HT setup is all SS, not tube. Quartets make a great match also for the Acadmey, likely better than the F1s. I have cycled the quartets and the F1s through the HT and I kept the Quartets in the system. The Fort'e 1s are in the TV room with a SC1 center which I think makes a better sonic match to the Fort'e 1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Academy w/ Quartets, Fortes, or Chorus' make for a FINE listening experience....... I have been listening to these for YEARS and have absolutely NO desire to "upgrade". I'm not bias...really, I'm not. [] Sepen, you will be very pleased with that set-up. [][Y] Let us know what you think when you have everything dialed in... and WELCOME to the forum. Take care, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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