PrestonTom Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Congratulations to Roy and the folks at Klipsch ! The newest version of the Forte was listed as a finalist for both Stereophile's Speaker of the year and also as Editor's Choice for Component of the Year. In looking at the reviews and the competitors' prices, It might make sense for Klipsch to raise their prices to something astronomical. Congratulations to all .... -Tom https://www.stereophile.com/content/stereophiles-products-2021-component-year 9 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I think we all should give Roy tomorrow off. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Coytee said: I think we all should give Roy tomorrow off. and Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grindstone Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Coytee said: I think we all should give Roy tomorrow off. Hey I'm all for it. I also have to believe that such recognition may well be (a) meaningless or (b) fighting words to a fine and proper Engineer... It's the only real speaker in there fercryinoutloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Stereophile's Products of 2022 Component of the Year will be the new Klipsch Jubilee ....no doubts .. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Maybe Micallef and Reichert should have reviewed the Klipschorn A6 for Stereophile. At least they might have not raised up the Khorn on a dolly, outside in a driveway to measure it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 5 hours ago, MicroMara said: Stereophile's Products of 2022 Component of the Year will be the new Klipsch Jubilee ....no doubts .. I think the Jubilee is destined to really stir things up in the audio world starting next year, this is going to get interesting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Congratulations on a Job Well done , the Best is yet to come ,- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, RandyH said: @Trey Cannon Does anyone have pictures , or the specs sheet , or the Thiele TS parameters of the K-281 12” Fiber-composite cone woofer - The woofer is used in the Forte III-Forte IV and the Klipsch Heritage Jubilee Hey Guys, Why not focus this thread on congratulating Roy and the folks at Klipsch on the well-deserved recognition they are getting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 9:22 PM, PrestonTom said: Hey Guys, Why not focus this thread on congratulating Roy and the folks at Klipsch on the well-deserved recognition they are getting. Sorry Tom , was just kidding , will do -tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixspeed Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, garyrc said: Maybe Micallef and Reichert should have reviewed the Klipschorn A6 for Stereophile. At least they might have not raised up the Khorn on a dolly, outside in a driveway to measure it. I agree. That guy that did the KHorn AK6 "review" for them was a joke. Yeah let's put the biggest elitist measurements snob who has a bias against horns, perpetuates the same tired stereotypes about them and only listens to audiophile BS to review Klipsch's latest iteration of their timeless classic. Seems legit 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Kudos to Roy and Co. The Forte IV are so good !!!! I just replaced my preamp with a Zesto Leto and my system sounds incredible. If you're not familiar with Zesto , check them out . This preamp elevated my system to a level of performance that is jaw dropping. An incredible preamp, it has everything you could want for ins and outs and the sound is beyond reproach. The best thing about the Forte IV is that they really show off any changes to your system. The difference in the Zesto and my CJ Classic was staggering . Mind blown.... my brother was over the night I set it up and he just stood there with a stupid look on his face.... these speakers are worthy of top notch electronics. I am having a Toolshed 300b amp built which should mesh well with the Zesto.... Thanks Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 1:22 PM, PrestonTom said: In looking at the reviews and the competitors' prices, It might make sense for Klipsch to raise their prices to something astronomical. I just spit coffee on my keyboard. I then realized that you were probably being unintentionally funny. People here almost universally agree that these publications are a joke, but then give a standing ovation when they tip their cap to a Klipsch product. So everyone knows the parts in these cost considerable less money than the parts they used to use, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted November 30, 2021 Klipsch Employees Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Deang said: I just spit coffee on my keyboard. I then realized that you were probably being unintentionally funny. People here almost universally agree that these publications are a joke, but then give a standing ovation when they tip their cap to a Klipsch product. So everyone knows the parts in these cost considerable less money than the parts they used to use, right? What exactly is your point deano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Congrats...☕ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 11/30/2021 at 8:06 AM, Deang said: I just spit coffee on my keyboard. I then realized that you were probably being unintentionally funny. People here almost universally agree that these publications are a joke, but then give a standing ovation when they tip their cap to a Klipsch product. So everyone knows the parts in these cost considerable less money than the parts they used to use, right? The Integrative Sum is always greater than the total of it's parts. All of the, so called, "HiFi" publications have been historically pooh poohed by Klipscheads because they have always REFUSED to acknowledge the transient IMPACT (dynamics), Micro Detail, and Low Distortion of Fully Horn Loaded Systems and overall Superior REALISM when set up correctly. A standing ovation is warranted for them to finally give Horns their Overdue accolades in the "Lay Press" (PWK Term). 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, ClaudeJ1 said: The Integrative Sum is always greater than the total of it's parts. All of the, so called, "HiFi" publications have been historically pooh poohed by Klipscheads because they have always REFUSED to acknowledge the transient IMPACT (dynamics), Micro Detail, and Low Distortion of Fully Horn Loaded Systems and overall Superior REALISM when set up correctly. A standing ovation is warranted for them to finally give Horns their Overdue accolades in the "Lay Press" (PWK Term). Well said! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I still think they should be shunned. We never cared what these people think, so why start now. There was also an obvious relationship between advertising dollars and the review products. Is Klipsch advertising with them now - just curious. It wasn't my intent to crap on the accomplishment. My comment regarding cost has to do with the several price increases over the last couple of years while the parts cost in the speakers are seemingly going down. Of course I'm not the one building these, and since I don't have access to all of the information, I probably just should have kept my mouth shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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