Klipsch Chorus I vs Forte I

[JonF]

I have a choice between a pair of Klipsch Forte I or Klipsch Chorus I Speakers. The Chorus I's were modified with Bob Crites upgraded crossovers and titanium
diaphragms. The diaphragms on the midrange were not modified based on the advise of Mike Crites. The Chorus are in good condition with some nicks and damage to the front of one of the speakers which doesn't affect the sound of that speaker. The Forte's are original with the Phenolic tweeters. They are in excellent condition.
The Chorus speakers are $750 higher than the Forte so there is plenty of room to do a Crites crossover upgrade and leave the original -phenolic tweeters in place in the Forte. The speakers will be run with a McIntosh 4100 receiver (75wpc). Music will be vinyl records 60-70's classic rock and folk. The system will be placed in a large living room with no sound baffling (little furniture, hard wood floors and no window coverings). Thanks for your thoughts.

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[GXAlan]

Based upon these measurements, the Chorus looks a bit better although the bass is deeper on the Forte. The bigger difference is the front versus rear port.

 

[norman bates]

From ears I trust.........

Why do I like the sound of Chorus Is better than my Forte IIs?

So after having my $50 craigslist Chorus Is as my main speakers for almost a week, I've decided that they will become the main speakers in my setup. $50, torn but repaired woofer, scratched up cabinets, completely stock. As you can see in my signature below, my Fortes are pretty heavily modified ...

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The original forte smoked the original chorus hands down, I demonstrated this to the klipsch factory rep at the time.
Klipsch then changed both speakers, and the chorus II then sounded better than the forte ii. (Djk)

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[JonF]

From ears I trust.........

Why do I like the sound of Chorus Is better than my Forte IIs?

So after having my $50 craigslist Chorus Is as my main speakers for almost a week, I've decided that they will become the main speakers in my setup. $50, torn but repaired woofer, scratched up cabinets, completely stock. As you can see in my signature below, my Fortes are pretty heavily modified ...

community.klipsch.com

The original forte smoked the original chorus hands down, I demonstrated this to the klipsch factory rep at the time.
Klipsch then changed both speakers, and the chorus II then sounded better than the forte ii. (Djk)

Re: Klipsch Chorus II v. KG4 - djk - Speaker Asylum

Re: Klipsch Chorus II v. KG4 - djk - Speaker Asylum

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(As of 2006)

Very cool that your input had such an impact. Thanks

 

[norman bates]

Nope, not me.

He went by Djk (r.i.p.)