Klipsch Forte II (1989–1996)
A floorstanding three-way horn speaker system produced from 1989 to 1996.
Overview
The Klipsch Forte II is a floorstanding three-way horn speaker system. Klipsch built it from 1989 to 1996. It has a horn tweeter, a tractrix horn midrange, a 12-inch woofer and a 15-inch passive radiator. Sensitivity is 99dB, so it is built for high efficiency. It is the middle model in a family with the Quartet and Chorus II.
Specifications
| Production years | 1989 to 1996 |
| Price | $1000/pair |
| Drivers | Horn Tweeter, Tractrix Horn Midrange, 12 inch woofer, 15 inch passive radiator |
| Crossover points | 650hz and 7Khz |
| Sensitivity | 99dB |
Context
The Forte II sits in the middle of a family that includes the Quartet and Chorus II. One owner says it has the most balanced sound of the three.
Market
One user report says a pair of Klipsch Forte II speakers was bought for $150. Another listing asks $1,099.00 for a specific pair. Owners commonly upgrade the crossovers, and Bob Crites upgraded versions get mentioned.
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