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New Klipsch Forte III’s

Just got my new Forte III’s in yesterday. I’ve put about 8 hours on them thus far. They sound fantastic, but the bass is a bit anemic, it’s there, and deep enough, but seems turned a few db down relative to the mids and highs. Now I know the room is some of this, since every speaker I’ve used has had the same issue. I have a REL sub, but I’d rather not use it.

Anyone else have these speakers, and does the bass get louder with break in?

Im using a BAT preamp and Parasound A21 amp. Source is NAD M51 DAC or Technics 1200gr TT.
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jayrossi13
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I have Forte IIIs and have what I consider to be good bass. They're being driven by a Rogers tube amp. I also have a Hsu powered sub, but leave it off most of the time.

Since they have the passive radiator on the rear, they are sensitive to placement. Try moving them in your room (both toward and away from the walls) and see how that impacts bass. 

I bought mine used so I can't provide any insight into break-in. 



dadork
632 posts
 
If you have the REL why wouldn't you use it? I think if properly integrated it will give you what you need.

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twoleftears
5,317 posts
 
Buy a second REL.
jmolsberg's avatar
jmolsberg
467 posts
 
certainly not known for huge bass but the bass should really blossom in a few months. let it ride and report back 
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hificrazed
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Have the Forte 3 as well. I found the best bass response when positioned closer to corners and a foot away from the walls behind and beside. Also I personally find the Forte 3 performs better using SS amps vs Tubes. The extra power gets the cones to really move and do the job these big woofers were intended to. More bass to ya! 👍
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