Center Channel and Surround Opinion/Questions!

[jfjacques]

Hi all - 

 

Fairly new member - My living room setup has been a pair of KG5.5 (w Crities tweeters), KV3 (w/ Crities tweeter), and RS 41ii surrounds. 

I recently acquired a pair of Forte (1) in Oiled Walnut - they are near mint, after hooking them up I even had a vote from the wife as to how much better they sounded over the KG5.5. 

 

The rest of my L.R. equipment is a NAD T748 and Paradigm PS1000 sub. 

 

I'd like some opinions on a couple of things...

 

1. Center channel - I Have a chance at an academy center - is this a preferable match center to the Fortes over the KV3? 

2. Surrounds - the RS41 are nice, but they've always struggled to keep up wiht the 5.5's - I fear they will have the same issue wiht the Fortes - what are smaller or mid sized surrounds that would be a good match? I was thinking something like the RS-35 or RS-3ii would have an edge just because of the greater efficiency? 

Would love some opinions! 

 

I know people here like the equipment as much as I do as well - so here is some other goods I have..

 

Thanks! James

 

 

[BusaDude]

Yes, the Academy is the closest match to the Forte I and should do a better job compared to the KV3. The KLF-C7 is another center that would be an upgrade, but it is a closer match to the Forte II.

I'm not familiar with the RS surrounds, so I can't tell you how they might match up with the Fortes. But if you want something that will keep up, then you'll probably want something bigger or more efficient.

Personally, I'd just move the KG 5.5's to surround duty (if you have the room) and call it a day. I have some KG 2.5's and they would also do a great job as surrounds with the Forte's (just my opinion).