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. With the help of someone at Audiokarma, 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 be 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. I will sell this pair for $999 FIRM. Update:
October 23. I will let these go for $950. I ask you to consider this: If you bought a stock pair of Fortes for $600 to $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 [width of the speaker itself, so it sits directly behind it]. 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), and a few minor imperfections. Yes, I mean minor. Seriously, overall these are in excellent condition. Thanks for looking. Feel free to ask questions. I am willing to ship.
The crossovers have 3/4 mdf "covers," too. Very solid.
Note: I was asked if I am willing to sell the crossovers themselves, so you can utilize them for YOUR existing Forte speakers. I see the value in the package, but I'll sell the crossovers for $700.
I would prefer local pick-up, but just want these in a good home. I am willing to ship, but buyer pays for materials and actual shipping cost. It will take me at least two hours to box these properly. Location: North Carolina.
I have great feedback on Audiogon, just ask me for it.
I will upload pix tonight or in the AM.
