Darkscience Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just wanted to share a picture if my system. Got these Forte III Ebony edition and they are a killer upgrade to complete my system. These speakers sound crystal clean and have so much detail. They do give that live sound feel and with this amp the bass kicks hard. I listen to everything but love metal, metal sounds perfect here. Classical/80's Synth Club type music/Jazz it all sounds amazing to me. Does anyone know if the veneer on these is real Ebony wood? It looks like it, they look stunning in person. They have a fine instrument level of detail and finish to them.Thanks for checking it out! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I'm sure someone knows as a matter of fact, but a close up showing the grain would be nice. Sweet system, I would recommend more separation between the speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Welcome to the forum! Congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 From the picture I found on the website, the grain looks like oak, with what they call an "ebony finish." Inquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Thanks for the tip, not an ideal room but I do plan to experiment some more after I get more use to the sound.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 From the picture I found on the website, the grain looks like oak, with what they call an "ebony finish." Inquiring minds want to know.After looking up oak from your suggestion it does look like that. That may well be what it is. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 I will take a shot when I get back home.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 I think it is oakSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Looks like it, and a nice finish. You should get many years of enjoyment. I have had forte II's since 1989, and now have 3 pair. They are a well balanced and versatile speaker, the only caveat is they will sound best with proper room placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Moved the speakers closer the corners of the room and the bass got deeper and punchier. Thanks for the advice. They sound incredible, I know haventhe Klipsch bug. I am torn on returning them for the Forte IV and am even thinking about Cornwall IV, my electronics are pairing nice. I believe they sound a bit broken in now but im not a huge beleiver in that, but man moving them closer to the corner made them so punchy. Im just so happy.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Spinning some Kraftwerk, sounds so good. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, Darkscience said: Forte IV and am even thinking about Cornwall IV, Several here can tell you about the CW4, particularly @Shakeydeal. Don't think you will see Forte IV anytime soon. And if you don't mind a little hint.....you could use a nice big thick rug. Will make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 6 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Several here can tell you about the CW4, particularly @Shakeydeal. Don't think you will see Forte IV anytime soon. And if you don't mind a little hint.....you could use a nice big thick rug. Will make a difference. Some curtains on those windows wouldn’t hurt either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Guys I cranked these, with some Blackened by Metallica. I was there at the concert, what a glorious experience. I want more, I think I need Cornwalls. These went loud and stayed crystal clean, the detail and texture never went away. It got just a hair boomy because I had them tuned for a lower volume, If I pull them from the corner they get less bass. They pair amazing with SS, I keep reading that you need a tube amp, I disagree, you need a cleat spounding well made amp. Anyways catch ya later.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Well good on ya. But have you ever heard them with tubes? Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkscience Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 No, but I am going to try it out sometime. I will likely get a local shop to make me one.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Darkscience said: I will likely get a local shop to make me one. watch the ads in the garage sale section on this forum , there are a lot of tube amp that pop in from time to time -------checkout @joessportster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 @Darkscience when you get your tube love going and want to sell your AHB2 please let us (me) know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 27 minutes ago, babadono said: @Darkscience when you get your tube love going and want to sell your AHB2 please let us (me) know. Second dibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I have a friend who is demoing an AHB2 right now with a pair of focals. Says he loves it. I might have to give it a spin. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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