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Heresy parts in DIY Forte II cabs?


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First off,  just want to say that I am not far from having all the components lying around to build Heresies. So that is what I have to work with. Secondly, I am a carpenter so building cabs is not going to be an issue for me. Neither are tools and material. Here is my query. Has anyone tried using the k-77/ k-55v/ k-22 in a bigger cabinet the size of a Forte with a 15" passive. Ideally, I'd like to use the same E-2 crossover. I guess a Herete? I absolutely love my Forte 2s. I'd dare say more than my Cornwalls and Belles. They just seem more composed and balanced with equal bass impact.. at 1/3 the size. Anyone ever attempted this with good results or is the K-22 not up to the task of pushing a 15" passive? Thanks in advance.

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Yes, I did see the Tangent series was a compatible upgrade. But I'm really trying to duplicate Fortes with the passive. Something magic there... but I will admit I've never heard or seen a pair of Tangents. So no idea how the sound compares to Fortes.

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Well, the new Forte III has the latest and greatest mid horn and the 15" passive where the original Forte had a 12" passive and smaller mid horn (like Heresy) then the Forte II went to the newer horn (at the time) with a 15" passive.  Forte II used the K-25-K and Tangent's had either the K-24-K or K-28-K, IIRC.  None of those ever used the K-77 tweeters, either.  That would make your upper end a little lacking in comparison to the K-75-K & K-76-K tweeters that were used in Fortes and Tangents.  But I guess it could work.  Do you already have the passives?

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