oldred Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Got to work today ........a guy showed me a phone shot about a up coming Forte III. Is this for real? George, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen60 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 RETURN ENGAGEMENT Back by popular demand, the Klipsch Forté III delivers classic Heritage performance with new retro-cool styling. Hand-made in Hope, AR, this sonic marvel packs a punch while providing clear, multi-dimensional sound. Forté’s narrow profile and clean lines harbor a wealth of advanced acoustic technology. As the first truly full-range speaker in the Heritage lineup, audiophiles will be impressed by Forté’s highly-efficient horn loaded tweeter and updated larger mid-range driver – both with new titanium diaphragms for a smoother response. The slim design houses a powerful 12” woofer and 15” passive radiator for jaw-dropping tight, enveloping bass. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 This is an excellent speaker to bring back. Like gymnastic, this could be Klipsch all around winner! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswhotakesphotos Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'm looking forward to hearing more about it, definitely an exciting and unexpected re-release. They really did a great job owning the modern-retro look with that cabinet and grille combination too, they should commission matching furniture! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Love my forte II, excited for the forte III. They just need to bring back it's bigger brother, the chorus III now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Wow, this is incredible! My heart fluttered a little when I first read this. I wonder which mid horn they will use? Hopefully not the same 701 as in the new Cornwall & Heresy as that would be taking a step back from the forte II. Exciting times we live in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, dtr20 said: Love my forte II, excited for the forte III. They just need to bring back it's bigger brother, the chorus III now. With out a doubt!! The Chorus is one of the best Klipsch has ever made.....IMHO They put out music that few speakers can match in there foot print. Chorus III, Chorus III, Chorus III I would really consider buying a Chorus III MKP :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I am overly excited for the Forte III. I also own the Chorus II and love them. I doubt the Chorus III would ever show up. The Chorus was meant to be the replacement for the Cornwall, but the purists complained and the Cornwall was brought back and Chorus removed. Since Klipsch has the Cornwall, I don't think there's a slot for the Chorus III. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen60 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 This is the info from Rogelio Delgado Jr. that was posted from another forum QUOTE...... The tweeter is the same as the one in heresy and Cornwall. The mid is a 1.75" diap that has a phase plug I designed. The horn is my latest greatest tractrix used in some commercial product. And the voicing is....like it's supposed to be. Think ki 396..... The bass is tighter and more excursion. It has all the latest I have been taught and have learned. Come to the pilgrimage. I will have a surprise for all. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Yes, sad about not bringing back a Chorus III but it would be too similar to the Cornwall III and would probably easily best it at a lower price. After looking through the pictures I'm betting the new forte III has the same mid horn as the new "15" model. Looks like it would fit and can't really see Klipsch designing two completely new horns so similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dBspl Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Here's the demo pair of Forte III's setup in the Klipsch booth. We've already had great feedback and the show hasn't even officially opened yet! I'll grab a better picture of the Forte III in California Black Walnut (also on display) and post it when I get a chance. Kerry 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istics Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 wow those look great !!!! cant wait to hear em....also wonder what the price tag will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen60 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, jjptkd said: 5 minutes ago, istics said: wow those look great !!!! cant wait to hear em....also wonder what the price tag will be? Those are really nice looking!! I'm guessing price will be between 2900.00 to 3300.00 Edited January 5, 2017 by agreen60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 15 minutes ago, dBspl said: Here's the demo pair of Forte III's setup in the Klipsch booth. We've already had great feedback and the show hasn't even officially opened yet! I'll grab a better picture of the Forte III in California Black Walnut (also on display) and post it when I get a chance. Kerry Very nice, thanks for sharing! Any chance you could take a picture with the grill covers off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswhotakesphotos Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 They look phenomenal! You can definitely see the big mid-horn through the grilles there, I thought it was visible in the press photo but it's for certain now. Very excited about these. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'm very intrigued with this new Forte. Do we have confirmation that the midhorn is a newer tractrix variation of Roy's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richieb Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 1 hour ago, agreen60 said: This is the info from Rogelio Delgado Jr. that was posted from another forum QUOTE...... The tweeter is the same as the one in heresy and Cornwall. The mid is a 1.75" diap that has a phase plug I designed. The horn is my latest greatest tractrix used in some commercial product. And the voicing is....like it's supposed to be. Think ki 396..... The bass is tighter and more excursion. It has all the latest I have been taught and have learned. Come to the pilgrimage. I will have a surprise for all. With this quote from Chief Bonehead I'm a bit surprised the "lll" didn't follow the 396 and for that matter the re-designed KHorn (Jubilee) as a 2-way design. Although with obvious intention to follow past design criteria a new Forte would "need" to be 3-way much like the CWlll. The 2017 Pilgrammage might well be an eye opener. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istics Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 48 minutes ago, agreen60 said: know the question is sell my modified forte ii's and get some iii's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 2 hours ago, jjptkd said: Yes, sad about not bringing back a Chorus III but it would be too similar to the Cornwall III and would probably easily best it at a lower price. After looking through the pictures I'm betting the new forte III has the same mid horn as the new "15" model. Looks like it would fit and can't really see Klipsch designing two completely new horns so similar. Yes, I understand the Chorus III would be similar to the Cornwall III. But imho the Chorus has always blown away the the Cornwall. I liked my Cornwalls when I had them and still think there a great speaker but they just can't hang with the Chorus. and.......I am not complaning Klipsch has brought back the Forte`, I think it's great MKP :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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