telemike Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Picked these up from https://paducahhometheater.com/ at a great discount. About $3500 to my door. So far, the sound has impressed me. I do like the metal grill as that makes them cat proof. Edited September 13, 2023 by telemike 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 limited series at a bargain price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Sweet! That is a great price for those. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemike Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) I wonder how many sets were made? Edited September 13, 2023 by telemike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I purchased my Forte IVs from https://paducahhometheater.com/ and saved over $2,000 off list. Speakers arrived within a couple of days in perfect condition reflecting great customer service. I also purchased lambswool grills to complete the look I desired. If I was in the market for any heritage speaker I would look no farther than https://paducahhometheater.com/. The deal you got on those mclaren fortes is incredible. 👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Agreed. My former Cornwall IVs were purchased from @Paducah Home Theater , the price and the experience were great. Nothing but good things to say about those guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Fantastic deal! The bass will really fill out after a few hundred hours of use. After owning forte II for 30 years, then buying the forte IV I was very impressed with how much better the IV's are. Enjoy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, telemike said: Picked these up from https://paducahhometheater.com/ at a great discount. About $3500 to my door. So far, the sound has impressed me. I do like the metal grill as that makes them cat proof. Not that it really matters, because one would have to do something really stupid to have to exercise, but did you also get the 10-year warranty with the discounted pricing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, John Chi-town said: The bass will really fill out after a few hundred hours of use. I have never noticed much difference after the first 10 minutes Might You describe what changes evidenced themselves after all that time ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 As good as the bass is with the Forte IVs the addition of the REL S812 fills in the lower registers the Forte IVs can’t reach. In addition the REL helps the Fortes mid bass sound even stronger. I have never heard any of my friends systems sound better or as good as my setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas and Blow Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, the real Duke Spinner said: I have never noticed much difference after the first 10 minutes Might You describe what changes evidenced themselves after all that time ?? I have broken in a new pair of H IV's and my beloved Forte IV's. The bass character changed dramatically. The midrange was the last thing to open up on both speakers at about 100 hours. I had to move my Forte's more than a foot further from the back wall once the woofers loosened up. The midrange changed the most on the Heresys. To be honest a touch more forward that I prefer but they still sounded wonderful. They didn't have enough bass for my medium sized room so I kept the Fortes. They are the best speaker I've ever owned by a good margin. Not the most expensive though. If you don't believe in break in, I'm not going to change your mind. But the sound change wasn't subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Bananas and Blow said: I have broken in a new pair of H IV's and my beloved Forte IV's. The bass character changed dramatically. The midrange was the last thing to open up on both speakers at about 100 hours. klipsch capacitors also break-in at around 100 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemike Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 I may put my sub back in the system, was hoping to not need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 When they finally break in and you have them ~8-10 inches from the wall behind them, you might be surprised at the bass output. But if your room is on the large size and you have a steady diet of bass heavy material, you might still find you need the sub. Edit I just looked at your pics again. It's doubtful you'll want a sub once fully broken in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 As good as the Forte IVs are at generating punchy bass they still can’t play below 35 hz. In my mind a properly setup sub that easily digs down below 20 hz adds that bottom octave that takes the Forte IVs to another level. I can’t imagine any main speakers that couldn’t benefit from a well integrated subwoofer. In my room the REL S812 was a great addition to my Fortes and I wouldn’t want to live without it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemike Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 I'll hook up my old Infinity BU-2 sub tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 47 minutes ago, telemike said: I'll hook up my old Infinity BU-2 sub tonight I bet you will love the Infinity alongside your new mclaren Fortes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, telemike said: I'll hook up my old Infinity BU-2 sub tonight klipsch are coming out with horn loaded subs , compatible with the Forte by mid 2024 . small 21 32 18 27hz med 26 37 21 24hz large 34 42 28. 18hz xlarge 47 45 30 14-15 hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, OO1 said: klipsch are coming out with horn loaded subs , compatible with the Forte by mid 2024 . small 21 32 18 27hz med 26 37 21 24hz large 34 42 28. 18hz xlarge 47 45 30 14-15 hz Any "Ball Park" pricing yet? Not exactly small in size either! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 5 hours ago, John Chi-town said: Any "Ball Park" pricing yet? Not exactly small in size either! 😁 .....nothin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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