dbomberger Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Courtesy of a Forum Member, I was fortunate enough to listen to Forte III's yesterday. I really was impressed to say the least. I currently listen to 77' Cornwalls which I love. However the Forte III's seem to have something special about them in comparison. When I returned home I listened to some of the same music and could immediately tell that I heard things on the Forte III's that I was not hearing on my Cornwalls. The wife would much appreciate the footprint of the Forte III's over the current Cornwalls, but then it dawned on me that maybe I would like the Cornwall III's even more the the Fortes. After all sound trumps everything else (to me-maybe not to the wife). If anyone has heard both Forte III's and Cornwall III's, I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Forte III's all day long.....Heard them both in Hope, and although the CW III's sound good, the F3's IMHO are superior. Much nicer midrange, better balance, all around superb. But.....I still liked the La Scala II's even better, but that's just me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks; That's the kind of info I find valuable! Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The Forte IIIs have greater resolution and high frequency detail than the earlier cornwalls and fortes. I think that's what you are hearing. Can't speak to the CW III. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 hour ago, dbomberger said: Courtesy of a Forum Member, I was fortunate enough to listen to Forte III's yesterday. I really was impressed to say the least. I currently listen to 77' Cornwalls which I love. However the Forte III's seem to have something special about them in comparison. When I returned home I listened to some of the same music and could immediately tell that I heard things on the Forte III's that I was not hearing on my Cornwalls. The wife would much appreciate the footprint of the Forte III's over the current Cornwalls, but then it dawned on me that maybe I would like the Cornwall III's even more the the Fortes. After all sound trumps everything else (to me-maybe not to the wife). If anyone has heard both Forte III's and Cornwall III's, I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. The original Forte was PWK's favorite speaker that wasn't a Klipschorn, of which, the Jubilee was the top. I had Forte and Forte II, and I like better than my cornwalls but not as much at the Chorus II. So I imagine the Forte III is super tweaked with all the latest research in addition to the, basically Heresy footprint. Can't go wrong with the Forte III. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks! I have a special place in my heart for Chorus II's also. So until they make Chorus III's (and I'm not holding my breath)... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Tagged. I am Def interesting in this discussion. I just bought the Cornwall III and love them. I find them quite balanced, but they are large and I have a small room. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The new mumped midrange horn in the F3 is where the magic lies for me. I think Roy will eventually use that technology in pretty much everything he designs from here on out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I listened to some Forte III and then a pair of Cornwall III at opposite ends of the same room, each set using similar amps. I prefer the sound of the F III mid range horn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 36 minutes ago, dbomberger said: I have a special place in my heart for Chorus II's also. Same here. Chorus IIs are my desert island (with electricity) speakers. Haven't heard Forte IIIs yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Coming soon.....Fortwalls😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Listened extensively to both, in the same room, on the same day. To my ears, the Cornwall III’s sounded better. Better resolution, greater dynamics, greater bass extension, and the added bonus of higher efficiency. I also felt the Cornwall’s look better - specifically, the way the grills are recessed rather than stick out - but that is also quite subjective. The Cornwall’s are also significantly more expensive so keep that in mind. I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with either. The forte iiis Are great speakers. If you are space constrained or budget constrained, they are probably the better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The Cornwall III completely trumps the all Crites modded khorns that I had, same amp, same room. But I know that the khorns didn't have the proper space they needed. Dynamics, bass punch and extension l, imaging and uniformity of the sound out of these Cornwalls is damn impressive. I really would like to hear the Forte III for comparison. Loved my Forte I pair I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 hour ago, dbomberger said: Thanks! I have a special place in my heart for Chorus II's also. So until they make Chorus III's (and I'm not holding my breath)... That will not happen. the Chorus was meant to replace the Cornwall, and the widespread protest brought the Cornwall back and killed the Chorus. BTW, we have to give credit to Gary Gillum for the passive radiator direction taken by Klipsch, starting with the KG line. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Forte III's all day long.....Heard them both in Hope, and although the CW III's sound good, the F3's IMHO are superior. Much nicer midrange, better balance, all around superb. But.....I still liked the La Scala II's even better, but that's just me.... Nah, it's not just you..........................it's just HORNS top to bottom!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I love the sound of LA scalas. If I had the room, a pair of the LA scala II and a pair of 18" JBL SRX subs would Def be the end of my journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 31, 2018 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2018 Like Michael Colter use to say, "there a set, collect them all" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 5 hours ago, ODS123 said: Listened extensively to both, in the same room, on the same day. To my ears, the Cornwall III’s sounded better. Better resolution, greater dynamics, greater bass extension, and the added bonus of higher efficiency. I also felt the Cornwall’s look better - specifically, the way the grills are recessed rather than stick out - but that is also quite subjective. The Cornwall’s are also significantly more expensive so keep that in mind. I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with either. The forte iiis Are great speakers. If you are space constrained or budget constrained, they are probably the better choice. Already have Cornwall's from '77-wife thinks we are space constrained and budget constrained-but the good news is that I don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 If I had the money, I would definitely be buying a pair of Forte IIIs. Roy did a very nice job with those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Now I need to hear a pair of these. Most seem to agree that they are well rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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