Fido Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I love everything about the Forte IVs but lately have spent a lot of time listening at very low volume levels. They are very dynamic no matter the volume but the way they scale up and down as volume changes is superb. To me it’s critical that low volume level listening retains all the dynamics of louder volume. Of course cranked they ROCK! They blend incredibly well with my REL s812s and the Primaluna EVO 400 is a great match with them. Synergy! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Same with my Cornwall IVs. Very good at lower volumes as well as loud. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Evans Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 That’s one of the indications of good speakers. Enjoy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 To my ears they are much more enjoyable at low volumes than my Forte 1s are. I enjoy them very much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Yes, the Forte IV is a great speaker at lower volumes . I think I had one of the first pairs along with Fido and after a year and a half I am still loving them. They sound great with any good amp and phenomenal if the components paired with them are of high quality. Could this be my last speaker? Possibly, they are that good. I just retired my Quicksilver Mid Monos and am driving them with a Toolshed 300b and is sounds amazing. Not that it didn’t before, but with WE 300b there are layers of detail that were masked before. These speakers are awesome with the right amp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Steve. said: Yes, the Forte IV is a great speaker at lower volumes . I think I had one of the first pairs along with Fido and after a year and a half I am still loving them. They sound great with any good amp and phenomenal if the components paired with them are of high quality. Could this be my last speaker? Possibly, they are that good. I just retired my Quicksilver Mid Monos and am driving them with a Toolshed 300b and is sounds amazing. Not that it didn’t before, but with WE 300b there are layers of detail that were masked before. These speakers are awesome with the right amp. That Toolshed amp looks amazing and I bet it sounds as good as it looks. I bet it brings all the best out of your Forte IVs. I moved from a McIntosh hybrid integrated to the Primaluna and that combo was the hot ticket to my ears. Several months ago I switched out my HSU sub for a REL and it blends perfectly with my Fortes. I can't stop listening! I can't imagine the music sounding any better than it does now - Congrats on your new Toolshed amp/ forte IV combo!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Thanks ! Matt really delivered as promised. It has amazing clarity and transparency. Bass is much better than I expected, it feels lower than my QS through the Forte , has great slam and dynamics for its 7 or so watts with a speaker like the Forte . Such a great match with my Zesto preamp. I think I am done with hardware. (At least amps and pre). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Um, just for reference sake, what is low volume ? What is normal volume ? What is loud or medium loud volume ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, Racer X said: Um, just for reference sake, what is low volume ? What is normal volume ? What is loud or medium loud volume ? Low volume is approx 38 db - medium Loud is closer to 75 db 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Fido said: Low volume is approx 38 db - medium Loud is closer to 75 db WHAT? I'm between 75 and 85 db. But I have all horns and I can resist anything but Temptation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 The db meter app I use looks like a tachometer with a redline at 80db. I like to bounce it off the redline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 minute ago, ClaudeJ1 said: WHAT? I'm between 75 and 85 db. But I have all horns and I can resist anything but Temptation! You are a maniac that much is clear. At least you don’t take pictures of naked women while blasting that loud music. Lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Fido said: You are a maniac that much is clear. At least you don’t take pictures of naked women while blasting that loud music. Lol But I could. Although it's only the 50 year olds that can afford the Photo Album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Why is she looking at me like that ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Racer X said: Um, just for reference sake, what is low volume ? What is normal volume ? What is loud or medium loud volume ? You need to look at OSHA standards, which have been revised. When I worked at a Chrysler factory after high school, we had a constant high noise level in the factory. OSHA standards used to say 90 db for 8 hours..................it has been revised to 85 db for 8 hours maximum exposure. Reference standard is 83 db for home theater, which is my standard for speaker setup and some listening tied to how much wine is consumed in the process. Listener fatigue sets in depending on type of music and how much distortion of any kind we can tolerate over time. Modern, highly compressed rock music is the WORST! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Fido said: You are a maniac that much is clear. At least you don’t take pictures of naked women while blasting that loud music. Lol A maniac to a "horn guy" is a compliment in the highest order! Thank you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I mostly listen between 65-75db avg on my phone meter. If 85 for 8 hrs is actually safe that’s plenty loud to enjoy music. 75 is decently stimulating. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Klipschtastic said: I mostly listen between 65-75db avg on my phone meter. If 85 for 8 hrs is actually safe that’s plenty loud to enjoy music. 75 is decently stimulating. Yes 88 db is too loud for me to enjoy. I prefer under 75 db 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Listening right now at 65 db or so. These new Heritage speakers are lifetime keepers! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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