Klipsch forte II what league are they in?

I like mine well enough… I have speakers by B&W (600 series) and Martin Logan (SL3) as well… for Rock and Loud music the Forte IIs are awesome and beat the others in my list… and do not need much power… great if you are on a budget (but DO use a high current amp)… SO I would say they are major league players… but need the right amp… (not an expensive one)… bang for the buck they can't be beat. The Martin Logans are better for Jazz and vocals… but can't play as loud… and need a MUCH better amp… both high current and wattage to sound good and that is a tough combo… and room size and placement is a bigger issue with the MLs… Klipsch seem happy in the corners and not too fussy otherwise…

09-09-14: Vernneal
"POS Lo Fi"

Now that's funny.

That's right, they don't cost enogh.

Bill

My very first pair of speakers, 40 years ago, were horn loaded, and were Speakerlab K. They were very efficient and I enjoyed the bass, but my ears could not take the rest of the setup. They screeeeeeched and fizzed and sizzled. Ten years later, I discovered tube amplification. The compact disc that was just starting out sounded terrible on my solid state equipment, but very much improved and listenable with my tube amps. So I started enjoying music again. I revisited Klipsch speakers with the purchase of a pair of Chorus II speakers about 4 years ago. The main reason was because some of my tube amps were very low power, and Klipsch speakers are very efficient, will get loud with just a few watts. Just as they are, the Chorus sound good, but really benefit from crossover upgrades and tweeks. I am keeping mine. I also have a pair of the Fortes, and while I see potential, to me they are unlistenable right now. I have no doubt they can and will sound good, with some modifications. I am keeping those as well, but for now they are downstairs in a corner.