upscaleaudio.c... There's no better way to feel like you're 16 again! The Forte IV uses an all-new K-702 midrange compression driver for exceptional detail and dynamics.
I bought the original Forté when they came out. Had them for over 30 years. They were fantastic back then and I loved their sound. Thanks Kevin for reminding me why I bought them in the first place.
You are absolutely correct! I got a pair of these last fall and am driving them with a hand made (including hand-wound output transformers) SE 300-b amplifier with Western Electric tubes obtained through Upscale Audio, and I could not be more pleased with the sound. The bottom end is full and meaty, midrange is liquid magic, and highs are crystal clear with no fatigue whatsoever. Judicious supplementation of the very bottom octave is accomplished with an SVS-2000 employing Emotiva's XSP-1, although probably not even required. To dial in the very lowest notes, all the way down to 20Hz I listened to Pete Belasco's "Deeper." Thanks for all your superb research, expertise, and engaging commentary.
I make speakers as a hobby. I bought the same drivers as l used in some previous broken in speakers l made. If l "hand pump" the broken in drivers they "pump" easily. But NOT the new ones, they are really tight. So there is my objective evidence that speakers need to be broken in before they have the best sound.
@@Sloimer Probably doesn't have his system running 12 hours a day like mine. I make speakers and they still take a while, though. Brad new drivers are really stiff when you hand "pump" them but ran in (exact same) drivers "pump" easily. So more bass after a long time. lol And better bass cos it runs with the signal easier.
Great content as always but it is dark. I've been loving my Wharfedale Lintons and I purchased from Upscale about a month ago. Fantastic. Hopefully I'll be the proud owner of a Prima Luna Evo 100 sometime this spring. Thanks Kevin!
Jeez Kevin, You sell exactly the way you did in 1985! I need to upgrade my Klipsch KG's to these! Would love to meet MS Laura some day, sounds like one of the old crew.
All about 'atmospherics', I love that low light and how the speaker picks up the hightlights from the side lighting to the right, here is also some overhead - in ceiling stuff going on as well (O:
They look nice, unfortunately for those of us living in Australia the U.S. dollar price here is over $7200 per pair. It makes me wonder if Klipsch actually want to sell speakers in Australia.
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@Dash Diego i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Hi Kevin. Really enjoy viewing your entertaining channel. I'm sorry to say I'm not keen on the new video format though. For me, the dark image makes it less inviting to watch, and the 'off camera' angles appear staged and interrupt your natural and endearing presentation. Thanks for all the fun, enthusiastic and informative reviews. Cheers, Paul.
Hello Kevin, Dig the in depth reviews. Would you please do one on your Unison Research Unico series including the internals, wiring, parts etc. Your review is the only one I really trust😊
the production quality may be "better" now, but I like the old way better, especially looking directly into the camera (at us), rather than sort of oddly off to the left at no one in particular...
I love my cheap HS8 monitors for record listening too (not just for critical, flat, neutral studio use)… but dream of Klipsch one day. Would Forte or Cornwall be a considerable upgrade, difference, change for the better?
3/2024: Good Day from the Future: Most Enjoyable. I really have decided to buy a pair, when my wife lets me. My old Polk TSi500 speakers with two Polk 12' powered subs are fine, but I do want the Forte IV. Thank You Today's Price: $4,998.00 pair at Crutchfield & Elsewhere.
Why is everyone all 'hung up' on the lighting?? Did you even notice that Kev and Forte' are the MAIN feature here and NOT standing behind the demo rack/table ? SHEESH !
@C K Yes, ok, I watched again on a different laptop, and I believe that his exposure setting was set a bit on the low side. I had to crank my monitor up to max bright. Well, I think this is only the first time. I am sure Kevin will catch this and make the proper adjustments for the next one (O:
You think he’s kidding. My brother bought his Heresy’s back in 1979 when he was shopping at pacific stereo and saw them being demoed with a new product called “Walkman”. Said he couldn’t believe how good they sounded and that they could play with so little power.
Turning to 11 May not be best. Instead use all that power as backup for unlimited dynamic range. I'm planning on using the new Schiit monoblocks as soon as they come out. 200watts rms each $3000 per pair. 600 voltage amp transformers in each monoblock. Jason Stoddard showed them off in an interview. Full sized 40 lb units each.
I'm gonna get a pair of these and power them with a Naim Uniti Atom. That's the plan. I'd buy them from you but I'm from Germany and import fees would kill me :D
I’m a faithful customer and I watch your videos all of the time but I really dislike the new videographer’s style. The videos are difficult to watch. The constant switching from front view to side view is uncomfortable to watch. Why so much panning?! Kevin, you need to be in bright light looking us square in the eye IMHO. Not this.
Lmao 😂 this guy is funny, BTW I got my Heresy iV from y’all and the more I use it the better they sound, also I can use them at low volume at night and they still sound great 👍
Nice Review Kevin and The Stereo Bargain file backs you up 100 on speaker break in as aleays Thanks Kevin 'But Pep listen up just because a speaker sounds brighter than others does not mean it sounds worse normally you get better detail and better Air with speakers on the bright side of netural so tired of pep thinking bright speakers suck they don't ! Hell KEF/Triangle/JBL/monitor audio/Focal/ect ect sound 'lively' bright in the top end
I'm in the vibe all over this until....100's hours of break in needed. Really? It's a speaker made of man made materials which will become 'compliant' in use in a very short time. Myth. Unscientific. Awesome, awesome speaker and thank for reviewing.
Hello Kevin, Audiophile from India, would love to work for you for minimum wage plz, I watch a lot of your vids, you won't regret it I swear to God, this is my passion
They are amazing but waaaaay too expensive! The drivers, the crossover, the cabinet design are nothing special exotic, or groundbreaking. These should be 3-4000 instead of almost 6000 euro a pair. Just look at the KLH Model 5, Wharfdale Linton, Harbeth Super HL5 Plus which are better builr and come in at way less.
@@sergeflores560 I honestly couldn't say, having not heard the Linton in a proper listening enviroment. But the Forte IV does not sound 5 times better haha
Maybe get yourself some Bose Acoustimass to satisfy you. This is how speakers should look. Real walnut veneers and timeless design, not like a vacuum cleaner