Khornukopia Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Khornukopia Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I like them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The Forte IIIs on display at CES were the Matte Black finish with the 70th Anniversary grill cloth, and the California Black Walnut with Lambswool Linen grills. Both were very attractive in person, and sounded really good. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critiqal Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 What about new subwoofers? Any info about them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Critiqal said: What about new subwoofers? Any info about them? Only that there were new sub(s) coming with real a wood finish to match the RF 7 iii. Not shown at CES but mentioned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 The RF-7 III has Tractrix flare bass reflex ports and an internal baffle creating two independent woofer chambers. Smooth powerful bass response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I have demoed the RF7 I and II in a store. They are a great speaker. I really don't like the looks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calhockey10 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 36 minutes ago, Khornukopia said: The RF-7 III has Tractrix flare bass reflex ports and an internal baffle creating two independent woofer chambers. Smooth powerful bass response. already a big scratch on the RF7 III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 21 minutes ago, calhockey10 said: already a big scratch on the RF7 III That's to be expected when you are demoing to the general public, unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hey, put your dibs on those, claim "B" stock. Be the first to have a pair in your home. It's on the back anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgdawsonco Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Wow! I am impressed. Especially the Forte III's. Love the one with the anniversary (light) colored grill. And those 15's with the dark strip down the middle is gorgeous. I bought Forte II's new back in the day. Eventually sold them when I had just too many Klipsch speakers (yes it is possible). Then a couple years later, went back to the guy a sold them to and bought them back and gave them to my son. I'm trying to teach these millennials how to do audio right. Gave my son-in-law my KLF-20's when I bought the Palladiums. I'm just a Klipsch 3-way lover, but don't have the space for the heritage series. Have long hoped to see something like Forte again. Yeah! The other day I was reminding my son about those Forte's, "Now son, take care of those, they are special." He says, "Dad, I know. I'm a Klipsch man." Nuff said. Congratulations Klipsch, I love what you've done with the place! Very smart, very smart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calhockey10 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 just saw the email in which I assume is the new subwoofers they were mentioning. hoping they would be like the old rsw monsters. sadly mistaken just moving more to wireless speakers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, calhockey10 said: just saw the email in which I assume is the new subwoofers they were mentioning. hoping they would be like the old rsw monsters. sadly mistaken just moving more to wireless speakers These were not the ones I saw mentioned, so others are still coming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 11, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 11, 2017 My understanding is they are going to R115SW and add real wood veneer and maybe some other features. Sadly, I don't think they have plans yet to replace the RSW-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 On 1/9/2017 at 0:24 AM, Khornukopia said: I recall badges on these speakers in the video because the one on the right was crooked...who keeps pinching the pie slice logos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I recall badges on these speakers in the video because the one on the right was crooked...who keeps pinching the pie slice logos?Heisenberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The uncertainty principle? Sorry, I like Breaking Bad, and it's a great show. But every time I watch it I always think it's Malcolm's dad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 10:03 AM, Grizzog said: I will also be in line for the Forte III. What do other companies have available at that price point that will come anywhere near the forte performance? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm sure people will be comparing them to internet direct manufacturers like Tekton and Zu Audio. The problem with those two is that their speakers aren't as efficient as they state. They always test around 93db. Pretty good for dynamic drivers but they also don't really measure that well and are built more like DIY speakers. Really though, there is nothing that will compare to these Forte 3 at 3800.00. At 98db and a solid 30hz-20khz response they will own their spot in the market place. That doesn't even take into account their attractiveness and the inherent "Wife Acceptance Factor". These look to be a real winner. Can't wait to hear them. That 1000 dollar integrated looks interesting too. I'll definitely be grabbing one of The Three for the kitchen and maybe a pair of The Six for bedroom duty. This is the best line up I've seen from Klipsch since the Chorus 2 came out. Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping the sound of the Forte 3s live up to expectations because I have never had this hard a time picking between finishes of a speaker. That California Walnut finish with the light colored grill vs the black with anniversary grills is going to keep me up at night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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