Is this Klipsch upgrade worth it?

According to these guys, the difference isn't nearly as great as one might expect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPJevbwL9VU

My supposition is Cornwall would be better in a few ways, slight extension, and a bit tighter imaging. Apply ’slightly better’ to EVERYTHING you listen to, that’s a LOT.

I haven’t heard Klipsch in years.

Cornwall has 15" woofer, front ports, no rear port or radiator.

The Forte has 12" woofer and 15" rear passive radiator.

My speakers are similar to the Cornwall: horns with 15" woofer, (mine: no front or rear port* or passive radiator).

Note the specs for Cornwall bass is a little lower, and the range is tighter +/- 3db, the Forte is +/- 4db.

*I actually have a rear port, now closed, I used it open in another space with no rear wall. Better closed here.

some placement ... info here

https://www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/klipsch-cornwall-iv-speaker-review/

I had the Cornwalls placed about 20" from the front wall. Closer was fine too, but was the placement I found optimal in my room.

Oz

coachpoconnor,

when I demoed the Cornwall IV they were right next to the wall. I pulled them out to roughly 5’ and felt no gain in soundstage and a slight loss of low bass. I ended up demoing them at less than 30” off the front wall and they sounded fine. The Forte placement is a lot tricker with that rearward facing passive radiator. 

I love my Forte IV,  they have a small footprint and huge sound.  I have no plans to replace them anytime soon, or ever maybe.  Lascala if possible,  but that budget would and should include a sub that keep up with them.  

 The Cornwall is the choice though for larger rooms.   If you can afford the Forte you can probably afford the Cornwall, they aren't that much more when you really think about it.    

Forte is the perfect size for my space right now ,   it doesn't look much smaller than Cornwall in a photo but it is.  The CW is WIDE.....