popbumper Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 ....which is what I am seriously thinking about buiding. After "revisiting" my L & R Forte's last night (having put Cornwalls in their place for a while), I was again elated to hear the sweetness of the Forte mid and tweeter, BUT, with a lack of bass. SO - next speaker project - pull together the Forte mid/tweet with the Cornwall bass bin and see what happens. Why not? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 CW with Forte mid horn and updated tweet would be the ticket, here's one a guy tried. Forget who.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Michael: Thanks for sharing! Updated tweet? Would the K79 from the Forte be inappropriate? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I don't understand why you would get a lack of bass with a Forte or Forte II, unless it was a placement issue. The characteristics of the bass you get are a little different between the Cornwall and the Forte's, but there should be no lack of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Would it be an issue of coupling the cabinet to the floor for bass enhancement? Right now I have the Fortes on top of the Corns......about 20" off the wall..... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Never tried them on top of Corns, could be a possibility. A definite possibility is 20" from the wall. I get the best bass when they are near corners and the passive woofer is about 12" from the wall. Oddly enough, that is what Klipsch recommended too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I was thinking along these lines....so let me know your thoughts: Use the Cornwall's as flankers and toe in 30 degrees (separated 15-20 ft apart, and 18" from wall) and hang the Forte's horizontal (1 foot from ceiling, 6" from wall). I would think the height would be phenomenal depending on you acoustical environment. Anything to improve imaging (testing, etc. as suggested earlier) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Never tried them on top of Corns, could be a possibility. A definite possibility is 20" from the wall. I get the best bass when they are near corners and the passive woofer is about 12" from the wall. Oddly enough, that is what Klipsch recommended too. Interested in the source of that info- is that from owners manual or Forum advice? I followed a formula given here on the forum and got a dimension of 3-5" from rear corner of cabinet to wall when Forte's were at 45 degree angle in the corner. I think that works out the same as about 12" to the corner, measured on axis with the speakers. For best stereo imaging- ONE pair of speakers will always be best. Competing drivers can lead to comb filtering, phase problems, and blurring of the soundstage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Colter....U just saved me a GRAND Many thanks.....yeah, too much can create alot of cancellation and confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Michael, I think it was from the owner's manual. It will take some time to confirm that. I measure the woofer (passive) from the wall to the nearest edge when taking into consideration toe in. This measurement is after I hear the best in my situation. I move the speakers around, find the best spot, then measure. Usually it comes to about 12" this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Colter....U just saved me a GRAND Many thanks.....yeah, too much can create alot of cancellation and confusion. No prob. It's all ina day's work. Noticed someone abbreviated your name K/Y- you might look into that! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 K/Y......lmao, I'm not that anal[] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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