Some of these horn speakers are not kind to older or poorer recordings. I have lots in my collection, and prefer more forgiving speakers. However, for the right kind of music, I bet they sound great. They look nice too. The loose binding posts is more common occurrence than you think. Had to do the same on my wharfedale 225's...on the Tannoys, no such issue, you can crank on them all day long and they do not loosen. 

True one of the things I noticed auditioning the newer Fortes was poorer recordings  were laid quite bare while good ones sounded good,   More of a difference than usual I would say. 

The forte iii I own need to be placed within a foot from wall and will give you tight feelings your body bass I ha e them on 8 inch base make a huge difference