Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III

Trouble with the CF-4 is it’s double 12" two way, that horn has to handle both mids and highs more colouration’s and the 12" bass units are crossed over at 1500hz to the horn which is well into the mids, not good for 2 x 12" to handle mids also more colouration’s again. The CF-1 would be the go 2 x 6.5" to the same horn, it would be far less coloured in the lower mids, still has the problem with mids to highs though with that single horn.

The Forte was thought out better in regards to colouration’s.

Cheers George

Hi George,
I hear what you're saying, but with the Forte comes the complications of being a 3 way, as well as a much smaller mid horn. In actual use, I don't hear the lower mid colorations that you mention, but the coherence of the mids and treble being produced by one 2 inch horn loaded dome is on full display, and I think it is the speakers greatest strength.
Have you actually heard the CF-4? (version1)
John  

(((what is it with Sound Anchors?  I have not had the advantages of the dynamics of stands explained to me. "Is it real, or Memorex?")))

 The Sound Anchors when properly snugged up and tilted as in instructions manual which I highly suggest you read will take the speaker to another level by keeping the speaker from moving,.
 improving total performance solidity and clarity.
 Best JohnnyR 

The Vandie’s are more musically correct, the Klipsch Forte III are the best musical speaker Klipsch made, not as good as the Vandie’s, but the Forte III can be powered almost by rubbing two sticks together.

George,

Have you or roxy even heard the Forte III, or are you going on memory about the earlier versions? Different animals to be sure......

Oz

Yes, while not completely fossilized, I remember the cassette advertisement- although with a Tandberg ( off topic but a Dragon killer ) I would never use Memorex.....

ya sound anchors will rock solid couple to floor and make micrometer ( near) tilt adjustment possible....