First things first. I am an audio nut, just like you. That's how I journeyed down this particular path. I did a LOT of research before buying Klipsch Fortes. Klipsch fans, this will blow you away. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN MY KLIPSCH SPEAKERS, YOU SHOULD READ THIS TO LEARN WHAT IS POSSIBLE. THAT IS MY GIFT TO AUDIOPHILES AND KLIPSCH FANS. FURTHER, if you contact me I will give you info. on how you may radically improve your Klipsch Forte speakers, though in total it will cost you more than I am asking for this pair. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. About three years ago, I bought a great pair of Klipsch Forte speakers. I loved them. I researched upgrading the crossovers with new caps, which led to a series of "down the rabbit hole" investigations. Then, I learned of the Crites autotransformers and diaphragms. Then, I found out about a way to build a massive outboard crossover. I put all the puzzle pieces together and built what is a fantastic upgraded outboard crossover, including great autotransformers, Crites diaphragms, all new upgraded silver and copper wiring, and more. Point blank if you like the original Forte, this is simply a STAGGERING improvement. The before and after difference is unimaginable. The basic crossover is fairly simple. That means you can focus on truly high end parts rather than sourcing dozens and dozens of different parts to build far superior crossovers than the originals. From Jazz to arena rock these babies are awesome. The midrange is pure; the bass is deep and powerful without any thumpy bass bloat. They sound good at low volume and when cranked they really kick. The Forte's are known for being a great rock speaker, but with these upgrades these really rock with PRAT, groove, dynamics and more volume than I’ll ever need. You will in air guitar heaven. Orchestras sound full and clear and sing with authority. I welcome you to audition them if you are serious. I am assembling my original parts list, which I believe totals around $900. Parts include: Mundorf silver and oil caps, Deulund resistors, huge North Creek Air Core inductors, North Creek Wire, Crites autotransformers and titanium diaphragms. The speakers were $600, the crossover parts were around $900 plus. The last ebay sale that I just saw was $778 for a stock pair of Klipch Forte. I will sell this pair for $1150. I ask you to consider this: If you bought a pair of Fortes for $700 and just did a basic Crites-type crossover upgrade you are looking at around a grand. That won't bring you close to these speakers in value or sound. I know the full before and after effect. You will likely never find something like this again. And, yes that gigantic air core makes a huge difference in the bass. The ¾” MDF crossover board is about 15" square and I built a 3/4" MDF top/side enclosure for it as well. Feel free to ask questions. Pix soon. The speakers are in great condition, some minor veneer damage on ONE side of one speaker BASE, (just the base), but overall excellent condition. Thanks for looking. Feel free to ask questions. I am willing to ship, but that will require a total of 3 boxes and the MDF crossovers are somewhat heavy. “Okay, if they are so great, why are you selling them?” Well, all audiophiles know we have to try new directions from time to time whether we are seeking greener pastures or just different pastures. I am looking at a whole different TYPE of speaker and a different type of amplifier. Since I just upgraded fully my office system (Energy, vintage Sansui, HRT), these will need to be sold to accommodate the new main stereo speakers; otherwise my girlfriend will kick me in the woofers. If I don't sell these, no biggie, I love'em, anyway. I just wish to try something different because I'm an audio nut. I may consider selling the original speakers separately and you can re-install the original crossovers, then some lucky dude can end up buying just the crossovers. However, I have no earthly idea why you would want to buy them without the new crossovers. More pix available on request. Oh, yes, I'll take pix of the speakers themselves; they are in great shape. Thanks. Parts list available. Below is some info. I found on the net about Forte 1 and Forte 2. Here are the changes/ differences between the Forte and Forte II
Forte 12" woofer non vented VC, Forte II 12" woofer vented VC
Forte 12" passive radiator, Forte II 15" passive radiator
Forte traditional exp. mid horn, Forte II Tractrix mid horn
Forte 700 Hz crossover to mid, Forte II 650 Hz crossover to mid
Forte II cabinet is slightly deeper than Forte
Different crossovers for the different crossover freq.
Magnetic grill for forte II vs. peg grill for Forte.
Forte has an angled brace inside cabinet, no brace in Forte II And finally, IMHO, the Forte sounds a little better than the Forte II
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