The Most Cohesive forte IV Review I Have Heard. Review Is Spot On INMHO

[jjptkd]

 After living with the Forte IV's awhile I tend to agree with the first video review- they are magnificent speakers. When I introduced my Carver RAM 285 to the system the amount of low volume detail was brought to a whole new level, just incredible. When he speaks of harshness on lesser quality recordings I found the forte's to be much more forgiving than my custom KPT-335's. The forte IV's have set a new standard of excellence in my listening room.

[Marvel]

I want to get a pair of the Forte IV! What a great review, too. I pretty much felt the same about my La Scalas, but the Fortes would fit better in my house (says the the guy who had MWMs and LS in the same room).

 

Still, one of the best reviews of a set of speakers I have ever watched. Nicely done.

[Viola22]

On 3/21/2023 at 8:47 PM, John Chi-town said:

Enjoy.....

 

Klipsch Forte IV Loudspeaker – A Video Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Thanks for the review.  I totally agree that the Forte IV review is spot on. I’ve owned them for about six months, and the sound stage is just incredible—super cohesive. But when I was researching speakers, I found it helpful to check out customer feedback from other products as well, not just speaker reviews. For example, when I was considering options for furniture and other audio gear, I relied heavily on platforms that provided some reviews on paper 24 for honest customer experiences. It’s always good to see how products hold up over time and what the general feedback is before making big purchases.

Edited October 15, 2024 by Viola22

[Kev23]

On 4/6/2024 at 6:30 AM, RobMarshall said:

There is certainly a lot of charts and graphs. One problem though, is the set up. The wrong placement was used for both the listener and the speakers. The manual says to start with the listening point on axis, then move around until you find the sweet spot. That wasn't done.  No one does that. That's like putting a bull horn up to your ear lobe. The ideal spot, most experienced horn aficionados agree, for the listener is  2 or 3 feet in back of the axis point. Do that and an entirely new and warranted world of sound appears.  Secondly, rather than have the speakers set up in a corner or even near a wall, they are in the open somewhat.  That isn't recommended in the manual.  Not following the OEM manual and not following the position of the majority of experienced Klipsch owners, immediately runs afoul of the ANSI standards for home stereo testing; and general scientific procedures. Science is only science if agreed on standards, OEM recommendations, and the scientific process is followed.  Another interesting point to me, is that the conclusions are opinions, and not supported by the data.  Again, from a science perspective...that's neither help nor useful.  It's also misleading.  There appears to be a measure of confirmation biases going on and likely why the test set up was the way it was. The set up presents the speakers at their worst position. Makes no sense unless that is the intent.  Thankfully, one test is only one test.  It does not even come close to....let's say....explaining why millions of owners love the sound; let alone offering anything useful when understanding the horn sound.  Notice too, the tester has taken contrarian views on several controversial speakers. From a business perspective...that may be smart.  You create the event (in this case posting radical test results), and then lead folks to visit your website.  Getting them to your site brings you clicks and visitors. That's business.  No matter how you get them there, your site value goes up and the more money you make.  Expect more controversial test results in the future. Remember,  complexity isn't accuracy.  Fancy charts and graphs founded on the wrong test set up are meaningless. 

 

Would any one buy the newest item on the Taco Bell menu, knowing that it had undergone one and only one test buy a guy in his garage?   Hmmm.

I totally agree with the review of the Forte IV. The soundstage is impressive, and it feels like you're in the middle of a live performance. It’s clear that attention to detail is key with these speakers. Speaking of detail, I’ve been deep into research on audio lately, and if anyone’s working on academic projects or papers related to audio engineering or acoustics, you might want to check out this best essay writing service. They helped me with some technical writing, and the results were solid. Anyway, back to the Forte IV – they’re definitely a great investment for those who appreciate high-end, cohesive sound quality.

My two cents. 

Agree!

Edited October 22, 2024 by Kev23