WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I want to buy my Fortes now. I want them in perfect condition. Anybody know where I can get a pair???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istari Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Where are you located? How much are you willing to spend? Would you be interested in a pair of Forte II's and a matching Academy? All three are in Walnut Oil finish. They are in A+ shape, physically and sonically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 You might be able to find some here on the forum, like istari's. Otherwise, since Klipsch isn't making them any more, your best source is eBay, www.audiogon.com, or your local want-ads. Mint condition will probably run you somewhere between $500-750, depending on location for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 WOW are you serious!!! That would make me so happy. I will pay any price. Whats your lowest???? E-mail me a Lil_Slugg0@hotmail.com . Im located in Maryland but I will pay for ALL shipping costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 Oh....Forte II's.....Whats the difference???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Where in MD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 about 30 minutes away from the PA line and about 50 minutes from the Baltimore convention center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 You're way up there. I'm just south of Baltimore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I hope I don't get slapped for saying this, but I think the Forte IIs are a better speaker than the originals. I think I would have to go with the passive radiator and tractrix horn of the Forte II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 Thanks AK-4 for some reassurance lol. Now I just need to know Forte II or Chorus II......Remember my room size and my amp.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Actually, I just found out I was only half right. Both have passive radiators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 No your right, only the Forte 2 has a tratix horn, and the 2 has a bigger subwoofer (15" vs 12") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Well, I listen to Klipschorns in a 12x12x12 triangle -- I don't have a wall behind my head though. Looks like you have an opportunity to pick up some near mint Forte IIs NOW. It might be months before a set of Chorus IIs come up in the condition you're looking for. Besides, the Forte IIs will do very well in that room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 But. Ill always be thinking, man what do the Chorus II's sound like..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I do know from experience that the chorus2 sound better than the forte2, I have had both. I am a klipschorn man, but when my home will not permit khorns, I always find a set of chorus2s, I am on my 2nd set of them, this is the 2nd time in my life that I have moved into a house that dosent have corners for k-horns,I have had 2 sets of them also. I have tried the forte2, and missed the chorus2.I am interested in trying the belle, anyone compare to chorus2s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 "Actually, I just found out I was only half right. Both have passive radiators." And I thought you were an "experienced" heritage owner, Dean. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istari Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 AintJoM0mma, Sounds like you are fairly close. B'more is around two hours from here. I live in Martinsburg, WV, just off of I-81. I just resold a pair of Cornwalls to "Cornwwalled" yesterday. I bought them from him over a year ago with the intention of refinishing them but never got around to it. Anyway they are back "home" with Cornwalled in Stroudsburg, PA. The Forte IIs were purchased in 93 and were originally intended as rear surrounds for my K-horns. They haven't seen much use, about as much as the Academy which I used as a center for the K-horns. I need to talk to the wife and see what the cost will be. Really don't want to Ebay them if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoozYoDaddy Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 Do they have ANY scratches at all? If not theyre perfect, though id like to see some pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Gosh no Neo, my Classic Klipsch knowledge is really poor. If it wasn't for the likes of Bob Crites, AL K, John Albright, Tom Mobley, and some others here -- I would still be in grade school. As it is, I'm finally in junior high!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I would agree with radiob-I have both Forte II and Chorus II. I started with the Forte II in my HT, and lived with them for nearly 8 years. Then I heard a pair of Chorus IIs and knew I had to get them. As much as I like the Forte IIs, great upper end and fabulous bass, the Chorus IIs have an even smoother upper end, even though you give up a bit of bass. I compensate for that with my sub, but I still have the Forte IIs; they are my surrounds. You can't go wrong with either set. Chorus II is about 3-4" bigger in all dimensions than the Forte II, and has a 15" woofer and passive, whereas the Forte II has a 12" woofer with the 15" passive. It would be a tough choice...for HT, if you had a sub, I would not hesitate to go Chorus II. If it were HT w/o a sub, I think I'd lean towards the Forte II. If it were 2-ch...tough choice. Slightly better highs with the Chorus II, but slightly better bass with the Forte II. See if you can audition one or either pair first and then make a decision on your tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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