Sjsooner Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) So my wife has agreed for me to save up for a year to buy new speakers. We live in a condo and I currently have RF 82s hooked up with a Anthem 2 Channel(MCA 225) with a Rogue Audio Magnum 99 preamp. I am interested in music only, so home theater is not a concern. I have some 1985 Cornwall II’s in the closet because of the condo thing(no space). I love them and they aren’t going anywhere(I got the crossovers changed and the tweeter diaphragms from Bob Crites). I would like to upgrade the RF 82’s and I love how the RF 7II’s look with the wood veneer on the front. I also love the classic Klipsch sound and have never thought of the “brightness” as being a negative. They also are significantly cheaper. I know no one has heard the RF 7 III’s yet(and I do have a year obviously to save up and hear them), but I do like the upgrades in theory but I’m not sure about the tweeter dampening. Last would be the Forte III which I have seen nothing but rave reviews for. The only thing that makes me hesitant on them is I already have the Cornwall IIs and I’m telling myself, and more importantly my wife that I won’t need anymore floor standing speakers after this purchase. Also we will be moving to a house within the next 2 years. Anyway I love the forum and Klipsch, but thought I would get everyone’s opinion on it as I fret about something a year away😊Thankyou Edited November 23, 2017 by Sjsooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_kc Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Welcome, Sjsooner. What types of music do you listen to? How loud? How large is your listening room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjsooner Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I listen to mainly rock, but also alt country, classic country, and a little jazz, and everything else. Currently I just have our condo front room as my shared music/entertainment room. When we get a house I will have a music room probably in the basement. I love loud music but because of my current situation in the condo, I am only listening at low volumes ,which I still enjoy. Thank you 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 If going to be 2 channel only I would say Fortes. But I think they are pretty high priced you could always buy Forte ll that would save some money for better electronics. But if you really want the loud part you have to go LaScalas...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I have to agree, music should get the 3-way forte's as they will be more detailed with the horn loaded mid. Maybe by the time you're ready to buy prices will have come down some a bit, I've already seen f-III's sell for $2500 on eBay with slight shipping damage. There's an "open box" pair on eBay right now for $2800 or $1000 off retail: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Forte-III-Distressed-White-Oak-Pair-Tower-Speakers-Open-Box/172974032400?hash=item28460e4610:g:X4QAAOSwTm9aBhCm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 See if you can find some Palladium P37s for a decent price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjsooner Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks everybody, I think I’m leaning towards the Fortes III too. I have been a long time reader on the forum and this is the first time I’ve posted something. I’m 54 and I was introduced to Klipsch when my older brother bought some Heresys in the early 70s. Later in the early 80s I bought my own pair of Heresys and then later my Cornwall’s. I love Klipsch and really appreciate everyone’s opinion. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I've owned the RF-7II and currently have the Forte III. Forte III all day, every day, and twice on Sunday. Midrange is so much better, more detail, and overall much more balanced sound. No harshness whatsoever and you can listen to them all day long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 5 hours ago, wstrickland1 said: See if you can find some Palladium P37s for a decent price. Excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Grizzog said: I've owned the RF-7II and currently have the Forte III. Forte III all day, every day, and twice on Sunday. Midrange is so much better, more detail, and overall much more balanced sound. No harshness whatsoever and you can listen to them all day long. Have you had a chance to hear RF-7lll and compare to Forte lll? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Tarheel said: Have you had a chance to hear RF-7lll and compare to Forte lll? I haven't heard the 7III yet but @MetropolisLakeOutfitters has. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Tarheel said: Have you had a chance to hear RF-7lll and compare to Forte lll? Yeah mon. RF-7III's truly surprised me, I actually pefer it for rock music, kick drums are super nice. The fortes really sing in the upper midrange though, blues guitar and female voices is hard to beat. Buy both! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever55 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Not to Hi Jack but.... any rumors to Chrous III's ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 34 minutes ago, whatever55 said: Not to Hi Jack but.... any rumors to Chrous III's ??? That's what the Cornwall III is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever55 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: That's what the Cornwall III is for. From bits and pieces I have read... not The F III's are supposed to sound better. No passive on the Corn III either. Just what I have been reading. On another note how do you like your 70" Sharp ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, whatever55 said: From bits and pieces I have read... not The F III's are supposed to sound better. No passive on the Corn III either. Just what I have been reading. On another note how do you like your 70" Sharp ? Absolutely love it. Awesome picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjsooner Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) I would love to get both, but I probably would be looking for a new wife and home 😂 Edited November 23, 2017 by Sjsooner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 53 minutes ago, Sjsooner said: I would love to get both, but I probably would be looking new wife and home 😂 Yea but you would have some awesome speakers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjsooner Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Very true 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprowland Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I guess it goes to show you that speakers need to be heard for one's self. Based on the forums here alone, I would have EASILY bought the Forte III's over the RF-7 II's. I just got back(10 minutes ago) from listening to both the Forte III's and the RF-7 II's. Both speakers were on quality tube pre-amp/amps. There were 3 of us listening and all 3 of of us picked the RF-7 II's...hands down. The Forte's sounded good, but not nearly as good as the RF-7 II's AND the Forte's were $1000 more! When it up comes to the upper echelon of Klipsch, convincing someone that one is better than the other is like trying to convince someone that vanilla ice cream is better than chocolate. I would be happy with either though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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