jjptkd Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 I guess I have to upload one at a time? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 27 minutes ago, jjptkd said: They arrived a day early I sat and listened to them for a few hours last night. So what are your first impressions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Out of the box they sound very similar to the 362's- After listening for a bit they are more detailed, refined. Bass is lower but not as impactful but they only have a few hours on them. Certain "bassy" songs really came through though and reminded me of my Chorus II cabinets with the enveloping bass growl / rumble. I suspect the differences I'm hearing is probably very similar to what the forte III people experience installing the forte IV kit, or at least I imagine it so. No doubt the forte IV's are very nice sounding speakers but to me, at least so far the 362's aren't that far behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I'm sure they will fill in with more hours. My old CW IVs improved quite a bit with break in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, jjptkd said: I tried posting a couple and they wouldn't upload, I'll try again here. Are you using the tube amp and fan to help heat your house? 😅 The Forte was one of the few pair of speakers that I could make the speakers disappear and produce a soundstage. It took a little moving them this way and that, but they vanished, even with my eyes open. It's the perfect time of year for staying in, too. Again, congrats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 On 1/23/2024 at 3:26 AM, Shakeydeal said: I'm sure they will fill in with more hours. My old CW IVs improved quite a bit with break in. Been listening to these things as much as possible and they are breaking in quite nicely. I can say the Chief hit this one out of the park they are filling out to a much bigger and deeper sound and bass is getting crazy good. The slight brightness has gone away- very smooth and detailed and did I mention the bass? I'm not sure I'd have this much improvement in the bass with an added subwoofer they will knock things down in my room. The bass reminds me a lot of the Chorus II bass but tighter and cleaner while still having that enveloping sensation. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 too bad , that the Forte series does not have a 15 inch woofer option , call it a Forte IV Plus or X , but please , give us a bigger woofer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 34 minutes ago, OO1 said: too bad , that the Forte series does not have a 15 inch woofer option , call it a Forte IV Plus or X , but please , give us a bigger woofer That’s what the Cornwall is for. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, OO1 said: too bad , that the Forte series does not have a 15 inch woofer option , call it a Forte IV Plus or X , but please , give us a bigger woofer I know I've wanted to see (along with many others) a new Chorus model for a long time now but these new forte's seem to combine the best attributes of the older Chorus / forte line. To me, the forte II was a little dark with recessed mids, bass was lower and more present at lower volume but a little boomy as compared to the Chorus II. These new forte's have a very balanced sound top to bottom, very smooth with lots of very tight bass. I think the Chief did these guys right, about the only thing that could be gained by a larger 15" version would be higher output? Maybe a little larger voicing with the bigger mid horn and woofer? I believe the forte IV does this line justice the Chief really did do a fantastic job with these. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, OO1 said: too bad , that the Forte series does not have a 15 inch woofer option , call it a Forte IV Plus or X , but please , give us a bigger woofer Chorus III! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, CWOReilly said: Chorus III! Yes...may as well let Roy go ahead with the 3. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 minutes ago, billybob said: Yes...may as well let Roy go ahead with the 3. Skip the 3 and go straight to the Chorus IV. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 hours ago, jjptkd said: Been listening to these things as much as possible and they are breaking in quite nicely. I can say the Chief hit this one out of the park they are filling out to a much bigger and deeper sound and bass is getting crazy good. The slight brightness has gone away- very smooth and detailed and did I mention the bass? I'm not sure I'd have this much improvement in the bass with an added subwoofer they will knock things down in my room. The bass reminds me a lot of the Chorus II bass but tighter and cleaner while still having that enveloping sensation. But, but…..speakers don’t break in….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Pulled the passive to see if it would fit in my Chorus II, took a few pics of the insides. The crossover is huge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Crossover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfoxvtx1800 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Edit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, Silverfoxvtx1800 said: my wife keep complaining she didn’t want tube stuff and worried me being 70 and her a lot younger figuring I would bite it first…and most likely I will..lol Why do men die before their wives? Because we want to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 hours ago, OO1 said: too bad , that the Forte series does not have a 15 inch woofer option , call it a Forte IV Plus or X , but please , give us a bigger woofer Would you run out and buy a pair? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWelsh Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 On 1/18/2024 at 5:31 PM, jjptkd said: Well a deal came up I couldn't pass up on a brand new pair they shipped out today. I've wanted a pair since they were introduced but waited patiently for the right deal. Should be interesting to compare them to the new 362's and others I have sitting around. Congratulations! Those look exactly like my Forte IIIs and I have the upgrade kits on my radar. I'm glad to hear you like the sound so much. I don't have the ideal set up in my listening space and I still want to do a little tinkering with placement, but I'm still thrilled with mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Fantastic. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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