wnabphil78@gmail Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I had the option of getting a pair of the Forte ii or the Conrwalls in a trade, to much debate I decided on the Cornwall’s, Better value in the long run and seems to be a better and louder speaker with more bass and not efficient. I hope I made the right choice going to do the trade tonight! Any thought me let me know thanks Tom 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, wnabphil78@gmail said: I had the option of getting a pair of the Forte ii or the Conrwalls in a trade, to much debate I decided on the Cornwall’s, Better value in the long run and seems to be a better and louder speaker with more bass and not efficient. I hope I made the right choice going to do the trade tonight! Any thought me let me know thanks Tom The Cornwalls are efficient...maybee you mis-spoke...they should satisfy your demands after playing around with smaller...go for it... of course... depending upon working condition not needing overhaul and value depending upon what you are trading... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, billybob said: The Cornwalls are efficient...maybee you mis-spoke...they should satisfy your demands after playing around with smaller...go for it... of course... depending upon working condition not needing overhaul and value depending upon what you are trading... The trade is in my favor I juts wanted to know if I should have got the Forte ii or the Cornwall’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Had both ... now only have the Cornwall's left. Guess that answers your question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, wnabphil78@gmail said: The trade is in my favor I juts wanted to know if I should have got the Forte ii or the Cornwall’s. Answered...lol ..you said it yourself... more bang for the buck...as well as your continued search for satisfaction...ForteII is no slouch however... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, wnabphil78@gmail said: The trade is in my favor I juts wanted to know if I should have got the Forte ii or the Cornwall’s. Just a matter of time anyway when you're going to want a pair. Of either one or both... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 57 minutes ago, wnabphil78@gmail said: going to do the trade tonight! Haha ... good luck! I will congratulate you AFTER you get them home FYI, most people will recommend a capacitor overhaul. But ... did it on mine (actually, got new boards from Bob Crites), but could NOT hear a difference. Cheers, Emile Add-on ... Actually liked my Forte's also ... but, was trying to use them as a bass bin with a K-510 horn ... did not work 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, Emile said: Haha ... good luck! I will congratulate you AFTER you get them home FYI, most people will recommend a capacitor overhaul. But ... did it on mine (actually, got new boards from Bob Crites), but could NOT hear a difference. Cheers, Emile Always rec anymore that new owner listen for awhile before a refresh...also sometimes a seller may bot be aware if has been done anyway... always like that being able to listen to a difference. Some refresh right off the bat... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I'd at least sneak a peek at the caps to ascertain their age, right off the bat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, billybob said: Always rec anymore that new owner listen for awhile before a refresh Good advise I listened to mine for a while before I got new xovers last year. Haha; listened over 30 years as I got them new 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, glens said: I'd at least sneak a peek at the caps to ascertain their age, right off the bat. Couldn't hurt... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 I’ll be pushing them with my Luxman r115 hope that’s enough juice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 hours ago, glens said: I'd at least sneak a peek at the caps to ascertain their age, right off the bat. They are 100% original 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 And while you've got the box open, break wiggle and remake all screwed connections on the crossover board. And the inside of the external feed terminals too, if that's not soldered together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, glens said: And while you've got the box open, break wiggle and remake all screwed connections on the crossover board. And the inside of the external feed terminals too, if that's not soldered together. Ok will do, I plan to do the Crites upgrades soon when I get the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just got them home Jesus they are huge!! Hoping up tomorrow see if they live up to the hype!!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, wnabphil78@gmail said: I’ll be pushing them with my Luxman r115 hope that’s enough juice! You've got 70wpc ... will be just fine Using my Cornwall's as rear speakers with a 35wpc vintage Yamaha ... still will blow me out of the room 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Emile said: You've got 70wpc ... will be just fine Using my Cornwall's as rear speakers with a 35wpc vintage Yamaha ... still will blow me out of the room Rears? Jesus what are your mains ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Now you can see what your Luxman can really do... enjoy! And congrats... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, billybob said: Now you can see what your Luxman can really do... enjoy! And congrats... Thanks !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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