These speakers totally bring me back to my college days. My friend had a pair of Forte speakers with Adcom amps and a Sony CD player in his dorm room! Their sound was totally addictive. Big, bold and effortless. I'm so glad Klipsch decided to re-launch this amazing speaker.
@Novilicious3 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to buy these! This will be my next upgrade! Heresy’s are just a bit too small and Cornwall’s are a bit too big! The Forte’s are just right in the “Goldilocks zone”. Great review!
@kentonkirkpatrick52253 жыл бұрын
You could say the Forte IVs are "Just right!".
@gdwlaw55493 жыл бұрын
I’m on a journey here! I’ve owned the RP-600 M’s for a year and looking forward to upgrading in the near future. I have had many brands before including DALI, Monitor Audio and find something quite unique with KLIPSCH. I listen to vinyl and stream too. Brand loyalty does exist !
@SpaghettiKillah3 жыл бұрын
Speakers are like wine. Everyone has a different taste.
@DougEvans3 жыл бұрын
I still have my original fortes, still rock, still sound great! I listen to them every single day. However, I am itching to upgrade to the forte IV. I believe in a every 35 year upgrade path. ;) many thanks for this review, perfectly done.
@dlcphoto3 жыл бұрын
The Klipschorns were among the first speakers that got my attention when I first became interested in home audio. The Forte IV looks to provide most of the things that attracted me back then, while taking up a fraction of the space. Great review.
@eddents3 жыл бұрын
These Klipsch "legacy" speakers are legendary, as are all the models. First heard Klipsch in the mid1970' and when I saw them in a hall, auditorium or club ever since knowing of them, I knew the sound was going to be spectacular. These Forte's would do justice to any living space. These look like the perfect "mama bear" size of Klipsch speakers for the home. Need help spouse convincing? Suggesting dancing lessons to go along with a new set of speakers has worked for me in the past. Fingers crossed for this time! Thanks for the comprehensive review Audio Advice!
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't like to dance to the music!
@cpg80003 жыл бұрын
Reviews just don’t get better than this! Focused, articulate, and answers the questions we all seem to have. Thank you so much!
@danshupack10843 жыл бұрын
Seems like the price increase from the Forte III's is justified, given the improvements to the midrange driver, tweeter and crossover. I had been eyeballing the III's for a long time, but looks like I will finally pull the trigger on the IV's. Can't wait to hear 'em!
@KlipschHead2813 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@Sloimer2 жыл бұрын
The IV’s are a step back TBH.
@ivanhalbach40763 жыл бұрын
Considering how solid the Forte 3's were already, the 4's will take the lineup to new heights.
@heathermcmillen3 жыл бұрын
Love the new base that makes the speakers appear to be floating!
@danshupack10843 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it had to do with the veneer on the Forte III base being really susceptible to damage when the speaker gets moved around? Either way, I agree it looks better!
@rogerleathers13883 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested to hear a comparison after a few months once the IV's break in some. I just purchased the Heritage Forte IV's last Friday 2/5/21 and have been happily listening to them everyday since. This is my first pair of Klipsch speakers so I don't have a III vs. IV comparison for anyone. I owned Duevel speakers prior to the Forte. However, I did demo the III's and they really impressed me. My set-up is an Audio Research VSi60 tube amp paired with an Audio Research PH6 phono preamp and a Michell TecnoDec turntable. I listen to mostly vinyl. After set-up and positioning, the speakers immediately jumped out at me with an increase to my sound stage (18ft X 16ft room). They produce an inspiring live music quality and have superb sonic versatility. It's fun to own speakers that will play any genre of music and not lack in performance. Thus far, that's got me very excited because I truly enjoy a wide range of music. Overall, I'm very pleased and feel these are a solid choice especially when you start comparing speaker quality vs. price. I now understand why the Forte's receive great feedback in high fidelity world.
@jtee95483 жыл бұрын
Thank you, a speaker comparison with the speakers arranged correctly, finally someone gets it.
@naturalverities3 жыл бұрын
Not "polymide", but "polyimide" (Kapton) as opposed to "polyamide" (nylon).
@chadl11423 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to give them an audition!
@GeirRssaak4 ай бұрын
You really are an interior expert!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@nick182233 жыл бұрын
I guess you could call them the FOURte's...I'm sorry.
@billmay73642 жыл бұрын
Had both Heresy and Forte back in the day. Heresy have that history. Like those small glorious Fender Tweed Amps. Another story. But those Forte sit in the sweetspot. Forte iv will sit nicely in my living room. It's a hard choice. Those Heresy pull on my heart strings. Klispch did good to bring back those Classics with reboot. Klispch are like a Harley really. Big and Bold but love those imperfections.
@AudioAdvice2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, yes, they can rock. If you can swing it, go for the Forte- you might be interested to know we are running a sale on the Forte III, www.audioadvice.com/klipsch-forte-iii-floor-standing-speaker+color-White~Oak Not much more than the current price on Heresy. We have several finishes in stock. Thanks for watching
@tomwebb70912 жыл бұрын
While the Corns tempted me being not much dearer, the size and maneuverability along with the better audio of the Forte in a 4x5m attic room means i made the right choice!
@AudioAdvice2 жыл бұрын
Nice move! Thanks for sharing
@lesmatthews4593 жыл бұрын
Just fluked across your video. You have a new subscriber!! Excellent presentation and facts!!
@grandviewlodge37313 жыл бұрын
This looks like a speaker that can rock the house
@kentwood29143 жыл бұрын
"...it appears that Klipsch tried to improve the crossover to try to match aftermarket crossover versions that so easily made cheap Klipsch crossover parts apparent." Is that what he said?
@domingobermudez67803 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about selling my RF-7II’s n buying the forte’s.
@randomtube82263 жыл бұрын
Who knew as Napoleon Dynamite got older that he was an audiophile 😂
@Pirhana-A3 жыл бұрын
Why does USA $500 increase becomes $1200 increase in Europe, please? they are sold at more than $6000 here... I understand VAT and expensive export shipping, but come on, it's absolutely not justified!
@robertsamson46103 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. ^^
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@taylorrasmus19053 жыл бұрын
Really excited about these...I'm ready to piss off my neighbors :)
@FrankySilverFace3 жыл бұрын
I hope I'm not your neighbour. Lol
@cool289903 жыл бұрын
Oi, watch it you.
@mikecelent20153 жыл бұрын
One issue..Heritage series started earlier than 2016...my Heresy III hail from 2012.
@a3marketing991 Жыл бұрын
I own an NAD M23 amplifier and not sure the Forte IV is the right speaker. Don't the Klipsch Heritage speakers do better with low watt amplifiers?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice on the Klipsch speakers. Since they are so easy to drive, you do not need a big power amp, but any high-quality amp like your NAD will work well with them. Thank you for watching.
@chrisgargiulo3043 жыл бұрын
Powerful sound, classic look!
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
The main thing that changed is the price, and there's no way it's justified. I got pretty turned off to this Heritage price gouging when I ordered a pair of Klipsch AL5's and opened the box upside, exposing the base of the speaker and one of the parts was marked for assemble with someone's name spray painted on... "Becky" I think it was. Unacceptable for any speaker, let alone something Klipsch charges $12,000 for lol.
@tylercontarino35233 жыл бұрын
Beautiful speakers
@chrisbullock64773 жыл бұрын
Marvin Gaye Live and Bill Withers Live Albums are easily some are the best all around sound testing albums I've every heard...
@klepp19 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible down the road swap in the La Scala tweeter compression driver into the Forte IV since they are both 1 inch?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Probably not a great idea. Thanks for watching
@shanejohnson4953 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@robertsamson46103 жыл бұрын
Do you sell your Forte IV's thru Amazon or would I need to order directly from you?
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
You are much better off buying directly from Audio Advice--the price is the same everywhere. There are several reasons why. First, you can talk to our team on the phone and coordinate everything from delivery to making sure you have the right color, etc. Second, you can be 100% sure they are authentic and you are getting the authorized warranty. Third, they get shipped in a way that totally protects them. Finally, you get lifetime support. So when you receive them and have a question, we are there to answer as you set them up and if you ever move them. There is no one to call at Amazon and you run the risk of receiving comingled product (which often is what happens when you either get product that is not authentic or has been opened or used, etc.). Here is the link to get them on the Audio Advice site: www.audioadvice.com/klipsch-forte-iv-floorstanding-speakers-pair+color-American~Walnut. If you have any questions, just chat or give us a call at www.audioadvice.com.
@sergeysmelnik3 жыл бұрын
Why are they lower? Shouldnt they be higher? The mid and tweeter in the forte aim at the listeners chest when sitting on a standard height couch. Why isnt klipsch selling 10" stands to bring the mid up to ear level? I just bought a pair of forte i and love them but I believe klipsch made a huge mistake by not selling factory matching stands. Now Im forced to build some or spend a few hundred dollars with another company when klipsch could have gotten that cash.
@robertsamson46103 жыл бұрын
Want a good solid base?...Try using cement wall blocks for your stands. Cover the top with a piece of cardboard or carpet to keep from scratching the bottom of the speakers. I use this very set up...works great. ^^
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
Seems like the main thing that changed was the price.
@quantumdecoherence12893 жыл бұрын
two new drivers upper ranges and new crossover/better components isn't worth something? whether that's $5oo is debatable.
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
@@quantumdecoherence1289 it’s a negligible Difference and clearly an excuse to align the ‘IV’ and overall aesthetic with other heritage speakers
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
@@quantumdecoherence1289 btw you know crossover parts literally cost like a couple bucks max and there were already ridiculous margins on the Forte’s, right? This is much more of an “upgrade” for Klipsch than for the consumer - now the price of entry is $4,500. It’s not as though you have a choice between a standard forte and an upgraded forte dude lol
@quantumdecoherence12893 жыл бұрын
@@Sloimer Chill man, no one's forcing you to buy them. But you do have a choice to still buy the III, retailers still stock them or used.
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
@@quantumdecoherence1289 I’m just stating facts buddy. Lol. Go pay $5k for some wood boxes with 2 cent transistors in them - I don’t care
@rickr21433 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering how the Cornwallis and Forte would be for home theater
@Sloimer2 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@eastgreenlander50163 жыл бұрын
Same midrange as cornwalls 👌🏽👍🏽
@jconde53 жыл бұрын
Please compare the forte I’ve to the Cornwall iv
@danedewaard82153 жыл бұрын
Don't you just want to trash your 3s and get the 4s????
@colinmckenzie20643 жыл бұрын
Certainly dont mean to be rude but I wish you would keep your hands still
@GeirRssaak4 ай бұрын
What will be the price in europe?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Sorry, we do not know, but thanks for watching
@saml28792 жыл бұрын
is it $2,500 aud better??? in AU iii is $9.5K vs iv is $12.5K.....big jump
@sonicyouth293 жыл бұрын
will the price be the same as the Forte iii's
@Pirhana-A3 жыл бұрын
@Matt H $500 for USA, but in Europe it's more like $1200 increase... I don't understand why... :-(
@drfubars3 жыл бұрын
The base is less elegant and looks less supportive, like it may tilt over. I'm sure it sounds better, but it looks worse.
@user-mk5cd8ko3w3 жыл бұрын
你不必在乎它显示什么, 但关心它听起来。
@Sloimer2 жыл бұрын
Are you planning on tackling the speaker?
@mmdusa3 жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of Forté the first year they came out. Had them for 30+ years. They were amazing. At that time they were $1500. Now they are $4500. Which is $500 more than last model. Come on Klipsch. That's getting a bit greedy. Your parent company (Voxx International) is jacking up prices left and right. Not cool.
@ayubeamiruddin25263 жыл бұрын
It's actually $80 cheaper than when you bought one 30 years ago.
@jon6387 Жыл бұрын
Someone doesn't understand the concept of inflation obviously ...
@kentonkirkpatrick52252 жыл бұрын
The speaker wire binding post assembly limits the performance of the Forte 4s dramatically. Specifically, if using spade lugs to connect the speaker wire, anything more than finger-tight will cause the posts to auto-loosen which compromises the contact of the internal connections. Also, my Forte 4 used thin stainless-steel straps (two thousandths of an inch thick) to pass the signal to the crossover feed wire. I replaced these straps (8 total) with much thicker solid-copper equivalents which radically opened up the soundstage and fleshed everything out (these parts are inside the speaker and part of the binding post assembly). BTW, one of my speakers was assembled with the woofer bi-wire posts wired out of phase with the positive wire on the negative terminal. Finally, Klipsch cheaped out by using the 5-cent pound-in steel floor protectors instead of screw-in rubber feet or spikes. I installed some spikes and now have actual high-end speakers. Lord, save us from the bean counters.
@AudioAdvice2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. When we tested these as with all of the speakers in our showroom we use banana plugs but we understand exactly what you mean about posts that can self loosen. It appears Klipsch took this to heart as the new RP MkIi series has better binding posts and actual speaker wire for the jumpers. Thanks very much for sharing what you found and we will pass this on to the Klipsch engineers.
@steventsimtsos40292 жыл бұрын
Does not appear the quality is great in the crossover according to GR Research's video. Not sure how much that improves the sound of these babies.
@Sloimer2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t matter. Let your ears tell you what’s good. These guys trying to sell you a perfectly flat frequency response are either missing the point or being disingenuous. The coloration and voicing on these speakers is intentional - speakers without coloration, bloom, and cabinet interaction simply sound different and it’s a matter of what you prefer.
@Teachering3 жыл бұрын
What is the price difference between the III and IV?
@patrikbjorling43913 жыл бұрын
500?
@Teachering3 жыл бұрын
@@patrikbjorling4391 Yes. I have since discovered that you are probably correct. About 500 dollars USD above the Forte III.
@stephenmorrissey12543 жыл бұрын
This video sounds like the Rockwell Retro Encabulator.
@AudioElectronicsChicago3 жыл бұрын
The famous Fortes
@ErnieChartier3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha873 жыл бұрын
Audio Advice 👍
@astrocomical71593 жыл бұрын
They need to get RID of that recessed base and bring it out like the original Klipsch and raise the height slightly more. It looks UGHLEE like that.
@jaytorr67013 жыл бұрын
I like klipsch but have to admit something. The parts are cheap. If this was made in China it would be 2500 dollar the most....
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
I own the III's. They're my favorite speaker I've owned, but no way they're worth $3K let alone $4,500. These speakers should be $1,999 max. I prefer their sound over speakers that are $10,000+, but from the standpoint of build complexity and quality, they're cheap speakers - basically just drivers in a basic wooden box.
@IcyDeath913 жыл бұрын
@@Sloimer prices aren't based on cost. They're based on demand.
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
@@IcyDeath91 we aren’t talking about whether or not the price will be validated demand, we’re talking as consumers about whether or not they’re worth the price set by Klipsch. They’re not.
@IcyDeath913 жыл бұрын
@@Sloimer ya but you're basing your argument on the cost of the raw inputs. Which economically makes no sense.
@Sloimer3 жыл бұрын
@@IcyDeath91 I’m telling you as a consumer that the speaker is not worth the price and the improvements are marginal at best. That’s it.
@mikrophonie56333 жыл бұрын
The 70s called, they want their hairdo back.
@edwardpotasznyk16912 жыл бұрын
the bass driver is the cheapest stamp frame eminence driver you can get
@commane213 жыл бұрын
That hair tho’
@phnelson0333 жыл бұрын
Danny Partridge called...
@Sloimer2 жыл бұрын
@@phnelson033 yo mama called….
@patrikbjorling43913 жыл бұрын
😱😱😱😱
@s.swanky18093 жыл бұрын
Review? Paid advertisement.
@themastroiannis3 жыл бұрын
wow.... yummy!
@6394263 жыл бұрын
That room really echoes ALOT!!!
@elderinmoi15713 жыл бұрын
Bla bla bla. Even for an advertise ...
@myplacerighthear36912 ай бұрын
I'm not really sure what the big deal is all about the forte model 3s. Give a huge presence in a large room. . Mid-range is perfect very easily understood and listened to with steps A recently obtained two full grade A pair of the 1403 new in the box never used never opened.. in a warehouse sale about 8 months ago.. I did listen to the 14 model 4.. upgrade.. if you use a decent sound processor ..😊 what's the difference between the model 3 and the model 4 will disappear.. for some it's all about the cost of upgrade.. saving coin is an absolute in this economy.. beyond the hunt for prices on the model 3 new in the box and if they're used negotiate the price and make absolutely sure that the model 3s are no older with a manufactured date of 2017 .. get the serial numbers for both right and left channel speaker in advance of paying for them and then contact Klipsch to give you the original sale date or even the supplier date to the retailer.. they do keep these records and everybody needs to know exactly what they're buying . What's being stated in this post is a very important thing to remember.. I've enjoyed Klipsch for many decades and know the heritage series very very well... 😊😊😊😊😊
@AudioAdvice2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 😁
@myplacerighthear369118 күн бұрын
Please do yourself a favor and listen to the Alan Parsons project tales of mystery and imagination in the forte 3 and 4 if you can at the same time. Switching between periodically to prove to yourself that there is literally no real difference between the 43 and the 4.. OMG guys at 95 DB or better you will never tell the difference between the two as well as when you run both speakers model 3 and model 4 let's say 60 DB or less the imaging is approximately the same with that particular Alan Parsons project album Having owned the Klipsch 14 model 3 number approximately 10 years I'd never change them out there's no reason to.. they will rock your house your ears and your smile will be always very enjoyable ones so enjoy
@AudioAdvice17 күн бұрын
We are glad you are enjoying your speakers. We did have them symmetrically side by side and preferred the new ones but to each his own. Thanks for watching.