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Are these Forte's too expensive?


MikeSt

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In my area (Southeast Ohio) that would be high unless upgraded with Crites crossovers etc., but prices do vary depending on where you are. A lot of military guys in San Antonio, so I would think there would be a lot of Klipsch on the used market. They were sold for really great deals at the BX back in the 80s and 90s.

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I think he is asking too much. Also if it were me I would be looking for Forte IIs or even Chorus IIs. 5 years ago I bought mint pair of IIs (as in they looked and sounded brand new in every way packed in the original boxes) for $550 off Ebay. I have also passed on a $600 set of minty Chorus IIs for sale locally to me. Be patient.

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Unless Fortes have skyrocketed in price over the last two years, somewhere closer to the $500 range sounds more reasonable. If you are buying them without hearing them, bear in mind that crossovers and horn drivers, diaphragms, etc. may need refreshing or replacement. Local with chance to audition is a plus.

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Thanks everyone, I waited and got a set of stock Forte 1s for $400. They're better for rock music than the KLFs imo. The Fortes are more alive sounding and the midrange for guitars is not as pushed back in the mix as the KLFs. I'd like there to be even more midrange personally, maybe because I play guitar. The KLFs had a stronger and tighter low end but I don't miss it. <_<

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