sensationalgravityboy Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I have a basic Klipsch KV-1 center channel now, but I’d like a newer center with a tractrix horn (the KV-1 has a dhorm tweeter). Any advice on matching it up with my Forte IIs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 6 hours ago, sensationalgravityboy said: I have a basic Klipsch KV-1 center channel now, but I’d like a newer center with a tractrix horn (the KV-1 has a dhorm tweeter). Any advice on matching it up with my Forte IIs? How about a KV-4? As for newer, take your pick. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 The best would be a forte II. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 If you can accommodate it in vertical orientation, a Heresy II (or later) would probably be the best "smallish" match. Having a 3-way center means having a similar "horn-to-direct radiator" crossover point as the mains and more of the midrange covered by a horn-loaded driver. Therefore, it will have similar midrange clarity with the mains. I used a Heresy II as the center for original Forte and later KLF-30. It was a great match. If you can't accommodate it, then I'd recommend a KLF-C7 (or perhaps the similar KV-4, although I've never heard one to confirm). It's about the closest match to the 3-way Klipsch for horizontal 2-way center that I've heard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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