Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted November 16, 2022 Klipsch Employees Share Posted November 16, 2022 In the spirit of Paul W Klipsch, we are offering an upgrade kit for forte iii’s to forte iv’s. Each kit will cost $399 so $798 to do a pair. The part number is 1070334. Use this part number when calling customer service to order the kit. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 That is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxvtx1800 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 What do you get in this upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 16, 2022 Moderators Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Silverfoxvtx1800 said: What do you get in this upgrade? I assume everything in a IV that wasn’t in the III. A lot of people are going to be very happy about this. Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Any plans for a LS II to AL5 upgrade? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwjones Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: Any plans for a LS II to AL5 upgrade? It will be a bit more expensive as it includes new cabinetry.. 😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, michaelwjones said: It will be a bit more expensive as it includes new cabinetry.. 😂😂 Other than the removable front grill, I thought the cabinetry was the same between the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I stand corrected. Guess I'll continue to save for AL5s.............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam S. Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 13 hours ago, Chief bonehead said: In the spirit of Paul W Klipsch, we are offering an upgrade kit for forte iii’s to forte iv’s. The kit will cost $399. The part number is 1070334. Use this part number when calling customer service to order the kit. Good news for us iii owners. Thanks for posting. Can you verify what’s in the kit, and how easy or difficult it is to make the changes/upgrade? Eg - can it be done with simple tools - screwdriver? Or more complex instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilk Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Is the kit for a pair of III's? Assuming xover changes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 15 hours ago, Chief bonehead said: In the spirit of Paul W Klipsch, we are offering an upgrade kit for forte iii’s to forte iv’s. The kit will cost $399. The part number is 1070334. Use this part number when calling customer service to order the kit. Very happy that this philosophy is still alive and well at Klipsch. It honors Mr. Klipsch and respects the loyalty of customers with a real and important benefit. Thanks to all who made this happen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted November 16, 2022 Author Klipsch Employees Share Posted November 16, 2022 16 hours ago, Silverfoxvtx1800 said: What do you get in this upgrade? You a tweeter assy consisting of the horn, wide dispersion phase plug, tweeter driver, a midrange driver and network. There will be an instruction sheet as well just like all the upgrade kits we offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted November 16, 2022 Author Klipsch Employees Share Posted November 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Pilk said: Is the kit for a pair of III's? Assuming xover changes.. sorry. The kit is for one speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted November 16, 2022 Author Klipsch Employees Share Posted November 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Sam S. said: Good news for us iii owners. Thanks for posting. Can you verify what’s in the kit, and how easy or difficult it is to make the changes/upgrade? Eg - can it be done with simple tools - screwdriver? Or more complex instructions? Just like our other upgrade kits, it will have an instruction sheet and can be done with simple tools. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 What other upgrade kits are available? I’ve never seen them listed. Just curious. Thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I do not see why it would not enhance the forte 1 & 2 line as well. Especially if the forte 1, or II series has titanium tweeter diaphragms that have been installed. Also, does the forte III have a titanium diaphragm in the mid-range squawker? Since the IV does not, does the kit come with a new midrange squawker diaphragm as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Islander said: What other upgrade kits are available? AL-4 , AK-5 , Heresy III 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thanks, Randy! Hmm, I wonder whether the AL-4 upgrade would be applicable and useful for 1974 AA models? Would there be gains in sound quality and sensitivity? One could be increased; the other would be more of a challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Pat , the kit upgrades previous AL speakers to AL-4 , the kit would sound equal or better than your LS II depending on the AL network you currently have ......... PM @Trey Cannon for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilk Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 4:29 PM, Chief bonehead said: sorry. The kit is for one speaker. Still...not a bad upgrade price given the glowing reviews on the IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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