Shakeydeal Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hello all. I haven''t been around here much since selling my Cornscalas a few years ago. I have had a couple different pairs of very good speakers since then, but considering a pair of Forte IIIs. Right now I have a buddy's pair of Forte Is in my room. These have the upgraded titanium diaphragms and Crites xovers. They sound very good and fill my 26 x 15 room very nicely. My current speakers are a pair of Danny Ritchie's Super V OB speakers. They are very good in their own right. But there is always something special about a well set up pair of horns. So I said all that to bring me to my question, and I know it's been speculated on in the past, but no definitive answer that I've been able to find. How much better is the Forte III than a tricked out pair of original Fortes? I borrowed this pair just to get a feel for what to expect in my room, but wonder if I would get more with the III, and if so, how much more? I would appreciate any and all input. Thanks Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 25 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said: Hello all. I haven''t been around here much I would say. Welcome back. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've owned both and currently have the Forte III. The Forte III will blow the Forte I out of the water. Better midrange, better bass, more detailed highs. It really is a completely different speaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The magic is in the new mid horn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Don't know the price difference but you might also look at the KP-396 Might not be as pretty but I've heard some nice reviews on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hey Shakey! Seems I recall you having a voice of reason here... hope you hang around again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Thanks for all the responses. I was actually thinking of buying that pair of F IIIs that were listed here about a month ago. I contacted the guy through Audiomart and he initially responded. Since then he has completely disappeared and will not respond to any emails. I should know after this weekend what I will do. Thanks again, Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Just ordered a pair of Forte IIIs in distressed oak. Looking forward.......... Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kink56 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I have Forte I with Crites X-overs and Ti tweeters. I recently had Heresy II with the same mod, sold them. I very recently bought Heresy IIIs. And if the Forte III are as much as an improvement over the Forte I as the Heresy IIIs are over the Heresy IIs. Then they will be fantastic. I am temped to get some Forte IIIs myself. I will wait for used however. I am also interested in the RF7-IIIs. But I never have had a modern set of Klipsch speakers other than my SB-3 cheapos (which are not all that great). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Well from what I heard in the dealer showroom, the III is going to be very tasty. I don't think I'm a customer for any of the "modern" klipsch models. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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