Hi, I'm an old Klipsch fan. But due to cost, I bought a set of Crites B. I Clear coated them and have nice grills but never put them on. Birch plywood with no bracing or deading. I think they sound better than Cornwall but I use subs. Everything I make an improvement, to filters, electronics, isolation, etc. The speakers keep getting better. The tweeter is very good. There is a different horn. The dimensions are almost identical. My room is 12 ft wide. That is about the minimum. I have them 8 ft apart and about 3ft from the back wall. They are aimed to intersect behind my head. I have sound panels. This helps with imaging which is better than i hear in most systems. I figured by the time I veneered them the price would go up. I am not sure i could do a passable job. There are other people who make crossovers using high end parts. DeanG on Facebook. He quoted me a price a couple years ago, but I didn't have cash at the time. The crossover is 500 for mids.. Some change it to 600. I tried to maintain a neutral sounding system. There are newer used and B stock Cornwalls for 4-5000. Crites is 3000 assembled. Crites are about 100 dB efficiency wise.
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Likely going to purchase Klipsch Forte IV. Would opt for Cornwall IV but space may or may not be a factor. If not, then it’s the Corns.
Two part question: if I have to opt for the Forte IV I’ll be happy. Question is: how many folks out there find placing these 1’ or less from the front wall satisfying? I’ve seen a ton of YouTube videos and most people claim they had to pull them out a good 3-4 ft out; however, the majority of those reviewers had bare wood floors, no wonder, the bass must have very boomy. I have thick carpet so I know it will tame it down significantly. I prefer to set them up along the long wall so I have little wiggle room to pull them out; on the other hand, placing them along the short wall will give me 3-4 ft of play from the rear wall.
Question two; The Cornwall IV. I can get these only if I opt for my system and tv along the short wall. What say anyone regarding Klipsch Cornwall vs Crites Speaker CS Style B Cornwalls? I’ve got no problem putting wood veneer on them myself. The Crites crossovers look impressive and higher end than Klipsch (sorry Klipsch, but it does). Thoughts welcome. Cheers and thanks.
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