Jim Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Selling my Klipsch forte II's that have the Crites crossovers and titanium tweeter diaphrams. They also have the original diaphrams and crossovers. I will also throw in the Brazilian Rosewood veneer I purchased for them to redo the cabinets. The cabinets are in fair condition with some water damage done to the tops and on one of the risers from the prior owner putting plants on them. No issues with any of the drivers or horns,they play as they should. The veneer alone was $175.00 and everyone knows the cost of the Crites upgrades. No shipping unless buyer takes it on their own to contact shipping company and sets up for them to package them. I will drop off locally and bubble wrap them if needed. If using paypal please add on the 3% fee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoker2c Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Nice price with the upgrades. These would last an hour on the market here in Toronto. GLWS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deol33 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Dear Jim, Very Very interested by the deal (you may have seen my WTB Forte II just near your post title), but as I am living in Cambodia, I have to find out first a shipping solution to not bother you for nothing, I will let you know asap, I hope these will not disappear before I find out something ... ;-) Bests . Andeol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 That's a great deal on some amazing sounding speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 What speakers will replace your fortes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 7 hours ago, Fido said: What speakers will replace your fortes? I'm looking at either Vandersteens or Maggies. I may wind up just finishing these off and putting them into my bedroom for my HT/TV purposes and just sell the KG 4.2's. I'm going to give it 2 weeks total and if they don't sell may just pull them and put up the KG's. Both sets were done with the Crites crossovers,but the forte II's have the titanium diaphrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 These are very tempting. I'd actually want to keep them black but not sure how much work it may be to make that happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Wow Jim so you are going a totally different direction with the Electrostatic style speakers. The electrostatics I have heard are very accurate and if I listened to jazz or classical I'd be tempted. I'm a classic rock addict so the Klipsche are perfect for what I listen to and I did the Crites mods and it really helped as did adding the HSU sub to fill in that bottom end. Someone should scoop your Fortes up - just a great rock speaker set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Grizzog said: These are very tempting. I'd actually want to keep them black but not sure how much work it may be to make that happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Grizzog, It's more the tops that are the issue, I was going to just redo them in black as well, and sanding them to be flat isn't an issue, because all you'd have to di is lay down a piece of veneer on the tops if you sanded through the original veneer. The bottom most likely can be turned to the back, or redone over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Fido said: Wow Jim so you are going a totally different direction with the Electrostatic style speakers. The electrostatics I have heard are very accurate and if I listened to jazz or classical I'd be tempted. I'm a classic rock addict so the Klipsche are perfect for what I listen to and I did the Crites mods and it really helped as did adding the HSU sub to fill in that bottom end. Someone should scoop your Fortes up - just a great rock speaker set I'm more classic rock, but also mixed as well besides the jazz/rap, so they fill that spectrum nice. But I can't place them where I want with how I'm looking to set up my room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Jim - the existing space plays a huge factor in what speakers work for you. My setup has limited options in my living space. My equipment is limited to what I can and can't fit while making our space totally liveable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 The only thing I have going for me is that I can do whatever I want in my family room as it's my home office/man cave.I'm the only one who uses it. So I can experiment with things more,hence being able to use the cardas method of speaker placement and bringing them out into the room. Otherwise, they'd be like everything in the living room and bedroom. Stationary against the walls for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 my limited space helps me limit my audio spending - lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 I just try to make sure I only spend old money after selling something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 8 hours ago, Jim said: Grizzog, It's more the tops that are the issue, I was going to just redo them in black as well, and sanding them to be flat isn't an issue, because all you'd have to di is lay down a piece of veneer on the tops if you sanded through the original veneer. The bottom most likely can be turned to the back, or redone over. With all the extras you are giving ....it seems like a nice project for someone. Wish I lived closer to NJ. Somebody PLEASE rescue these!!!! G.E.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morguns1cam Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Would you be interested it selling the Rosewood Veneer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Actually yes, it seems most people don't want to take on the project, so yes I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I bet those would look gorgeous with that rosewood veneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morguns1cam Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 What are the specifics on the Veneer? size thickness. raw or backing ect, pics would be nice too! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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