adam2434 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Based on a little research, $400-500 appears to be the typical price range for a pair of Forte in working condition. Does this sound about right for a pair in working condition with some moderate cabinet and grill wear and tear? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Yes. $400-500 is a fair price. George, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2434 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 OK, thanks. Might take a look at a pair today, although I need more speakers like I need a hole in the head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The original forte's seem to sell for a little lower, I'd say $350-$450 for the condition you describe. The forte II seem to command a bit more, $450-$550? Of course condition and location play major factors in price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, jjptkd said: The original forte's seem to sell for a little lower, I'd say $350-$450 for the condition you describe. The forte II seem to command a bit more, $450-$550? Of course condition and location play major factors in price. Sound like jjptkd wants to buy them......I still say $400.00 to 500.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, jjptkd said: The original forte's seem to sell for a little lower, I'd say $350-$450 for the condition you describe. The forte II seem to command a bit more, $450-$550? Of course condition and location play major factors in price. Is that right? I've been seeing Forte's for 500+ and Forte II's for 700+ and Chorus II for 1k+ and yet I always read about all these great deals through internet searches and these forums. I feel like if I made an offer of $550 for the Forte II, they won't even bother responding due to low ball as they list 700-800 range. I guess only one way to find out. I'll make the low range offer first of $450, then go up to $550 max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 What's a fair offer for a good condition Chorus II? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, Maximus89 said: What's a "fair" offer for a good condition Chorus II? Again, based on location, $750 to $900.00. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Let's be realistic here, one person's excellent is another person's good, etc, etc, etc. Sure, cosmetic condition is one part of the equation, but so is functional condition, updates, location, willingness to meet. If you can physically see and hear the unit, then great, if not, well, you need to trust the seller, see lots of photos, and generally feel very comfortable before you send off a bunch of money. Making a "fair" offer is dependent on the above, plus "reading" the situation and the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2434 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I picked up the pair of Forte's this evening. They are in good working order. Paid $425, but the guy included some 80's electronics (which I have no use for) - an Onkyo Pro Logic receiver, Sony CD changer, and Sony tape deck. Maybe I can get around $40-50 for the electronics, which would make the investment around $380. They guy was obviously stand-up and said that 2 other guys were interested, so I jumped on them. He listed them yesterday. They are black and have some scratches and nicks - nothing major. Grills are nice and there are no dents in the woofer and PR dust caps. So, I'm wondering if folks have recos for touching up the scratches. I know a sharpie will do ok, but wondering if there is a better option. I'll see if a hardware store has a black stain stick, or something of the like. I'll test these in the unfinished portion of our basement, where I am currently running JBL LS80's, which retailed for $3000/pair in 2008, but sold for $1000/pair recently on Amazon, which is when I snagged a pair. Curious about how folks feel about the Forte's vs. RF-7 II (which I also own). In today's dollars, Forte's would be around $2,400/pair, so significantly less than RF-7 II retail price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Congrats on the purchase! I love my Forte's(might get another pair soon since I can't find a decently priced Forte II or Chorus II in WO to match my WO Fortes). At first, it took me some time, though. I experimented with corner placement but ultimately ended up with facing directly forward 1.5' from the rear and side walls via this review recommendation http://www.soundstage.com/greg01.htm...distance between the speakers being the same distance from my seat. The Crites Titanium diaphragm upgrade is a must IMO. I left the mid horn diaphragm stock, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2434 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Got the Forte's set up this morning. Color me impressed so far! They make me want to push the volume because they sound so clean and balanced. They are in a "bad" room - the large, unfinished portion of our basement where we have exercise equipment, storage, etc. They are on 31" platforms that I built when I got the JBL's mentioned above. The platforms put the JBL tweeters at ear level when I'm standing. The Forte's tweeters are about 8" below my ears when standing. I may add around 8" to the platforms if the Forte's end up displacing the JBL's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm late to the party. According to my numbers: Avg price for Forte is $480. High $650 low $350. Forte II avg price is $525. High $650, low $350. +++ 21 hours ago, Maximus89 said: What's a fair offer for a good condition Chorus II? I have $535 for the C2. Low $350, high $577. I only had two samples for Chorus I so the average sell price of $650 is not reliable. High $800, low $500. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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