billybob1 Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Yes, the forte' are likely considered a work of art by many, along with many who reflect on the musical instrument, which it is. Beauty again, in the eye of the beholder. Utilitarian object can be art. Like wall art, the beauty of women can be captured in a time and place. Would I have dated Whistler's mother? It all depends... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 We gotta talk. @billybob1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 25 Moderators Share Posted September 25 Another view point. From what I know about plywood (which isn't much) I'm not sure if he is correct about Baltic Birch, Plywood grades. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 Gentleman talking speaks of birch, not Baltic birch , which think read a litbit higher.in price and what Klipsch has used in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 On 9/23/2024 at 5:46 PM, CWelsh said: It's the collaboration with a designer without audio engineering credentials to produce a speaker that is more about looks/style at a "luxury" price point than it is about quality sound. The Chief razzes dude for going with a bi-radial horn in the video, says that's where people start from until they understand how horns work and pointed out that Klipsch used them 70 years ago.. but hey, they look cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 12 hours ago, Travis In Austin said: Another view point. From what I know about plywood (which isn't much) I'm not sure if he is correct about Baltic Birch, Plywood grades. He sounds like somebody who has never tried to build anything out of the plywoods mentioned. If weight isn’t an issue I would much rather build using Baltic Birch. I could be wrong but I think the internal resonant frequency of the Baltic Birch is higher as well which helps make the individual cabinet panels less sympathetic to frequencies coming from the woofer. oh, and I think the front baffle on my KP-250s is 1” thick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Since I've lived with 15"s for a while now... I couldn't go back to my F3s even if I could get them back without being shot! The bigger the Klipsch the better! & like others have said, $$ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 58 minutes ago, JohnJ said: Since I've lived with 15"s for a while now... I couldn't go back to my F3s even if I could get them back without being shot! The bigger the Klipsch the better! & like others have said, $$ I absolutely agree with this observation. Hearing is believing. I recently sold a pair of KP-301s to a gentleman that was on his way next to pick up a pair of H4s. In a follow up conversation he mentioned the H4s were "very smooth and a real pleasure to listen to, but do not have the scale of the 301s, not even close". My first pair of Forte 2s were purchased from a gentleman that was also selling Belles (way above my paygrade then). He had the Belles playing when I arrived and when he switched to the Forte 2s my heart sank, lol. They were wonderful speakers in my price range, but they weren't Belles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom05 Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Ive always been a fan of whistlers granddaughter , very sharp. I cropped the picture to get it under 2MB . She’s listening to the new Ojas , sweet 🤓 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 2 minutes ago, Tom05 said: Ive always been a fan of whistlers granddaughter , very sharp. I cropped the picture to get it under 2MB , but she’s listening to a new set of Ojas speakers, sweet 🤓 A work of art... thanks!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 25 Moderators Share Posted September 25 16 hours ago, billybob1 said: Gentleman talking speaks of birch, not Baltic birch , which think read a lit bit higher.in price and what Klipsch has used in the past. @billybob1 yes, initially he says "birch plywood" a few times. Then he starts using the term "Baltic birch" and "Grade A" and that he thinks Grade BB/BBB is highest grade. That's the part that was confusing to me. It starts at 8:20 mark of the video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 7 minutes ago, Travis In Austin said: @billybob1 yes, initially he says "birch plywood" a few times. Then he starts using the term "Baltic birch" and "Grade A" and that he thinks Grade BB/BBB is highest grade. That's the part that was confusing to me. It starts at 8:20 mark of the video. Yes, I watched the rest and heard that later. Grade A is likely decent enough. Went on to talk about marine ply. Cannot see advantage in that. Out of my understanding. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 25 Moderators Share Posted September 25 8 minutes ago, billybob1 said: Yes, I watched the rest and heard that later. Grade A is likely decent enough. Went on to talk about marine ply. Cannot see advantage in that. Out of my understanding. Thanks! I think he is confused about that, Okoume plywood is desirable for it's appearance. Grade A/A can be finished without any veneer. It is void free This is Okoume plywood with marine grade varnish: 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEON2021 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 this would be fine if retailers are allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivi Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 9/19/2024 at 11:35 AM, Schu said: So Is Klipsch manufacturing facilities going to a 'Jobber shop' as a way to keep employees busy and fully staffed? I think there are several designers that would be willing to use Klipsch as a manufacturer. Maybe the should design 'flat packs' as a way to sell and ship to DYIers. :rollseyes: Definitely don't need this level of malice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted Wednesday at 12:51 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 12:51 PM On 9/26/2024 at 11:55 AM, DEON2021 said: this would be fine if retailers are allowed Understand that they are. Likely limited in number as edition. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted Wednesday at 12:52 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 12:52 PM 6 hours ago, Vivi said: Definitely don't need this level of malice How are things going down your way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted Thursday at 04:36 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 04:36 PM Yes Travis, may be one a super thump at 117 db...a bumper. Behold me r&r...🫡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted Thursday at 06:26 PM Moderators Share Posted Thursday at 06:26 PM Two retailers in the US, 50 pairs for USA, 25 pairs for Asia, 25 pairs for Europe is what I heard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted Saturday at 10:26 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 10:26 AM Horn of Plenty!: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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