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To those running Klipsch Forte IIIs...

What is your setup?
What have you learned?
What loudspeaker did you come from? 
Have you experimented with placement, sources, cables, etc.? 

The Forte IIIs are such a keeper.  I've enjoyed the journey with them and before I move on I'll exhaust possibilities with them first. 

Let your thoughts run...
128x128jbhiller
dromme
28 posts
 
BTW , I assumed the same , you were moving away from Klipsch for a possible greener pasture
canibefrank
406 posts
 
'move on'? I thought he meant move on to Cleveland. I think Klipsch need special permission to operate there. 
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tomic601
13,017 posts
 
the mistake by the lake, the river than burned ? who would ever move away ?????
tablejockey
3,945 posts
 
I have heard the Forte's in different setups and they all were positive. They gave me the "transport to a different time" feeling.

That feeling is being in an audio store as a teenager in the 70's,and being wowed by everything.

The only thing  I can't get over(which would prevent me from buying a pair) is their traditional looks. Aesthetically, kinda tired in appearance(just a personal thing), but great sounding speakers. 

The distressed white oak finish would be my choice,if my arm were twisted.

It appears you like them a lot. I would just maximize positioning and room treatment. After that, sit back with a cold one and turn it up. Other than that, it's time to move up the food chain and get the the Cornwall/ La Scala's or something in that league.
big_katydid
50 posts
 

@dromme

I see you changed? from klipsch to harbeth compact 7. I have the C7es3 and appreciate their dark? and unfatiguing character, I really like how they work with film and tv shows giving a natural presentation for voices and ambient sounds, however....with music sometimes I want a larger than life or PA presentation briefly for the thrill, I wonder if klipsch heresy iii/forte can do this in addition to the harbeths. I would not change the harbeths but add a second pair for an opposite experience. Do you feel both speakers are worth keeping in your case or are the habeths redundant?


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