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To all Klipsch Heritage fans

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. 

octobertime
kingdeezie
99 posts
 

Why come on a thread asking for Klipsch Heritage fans to trash the speakers? 

If your hearing is so fine-tuned that you can hear cabinet resonances (isolated from every other mechanism in a room that could create issues) over a YouTube recording, then Klipsch isn't for you. You can create a thread about all of the speakers that you enjoy. 

Like, stop having fun guys, those speakers actually suck. 

Does anyone really think that someone with a pair of Klipsch La Scalas has never heard or owned another pair of "audiophile" speakers? Come on. 

Go ahead and enjoy your Ascend, BMR, or whatever else. Some of us have been there, done that, never found satisfaction, and enjoy the uniqueness of the Heritage line. 

With the exception of physical space requirements, I can't find a single reason to replace my AL5s. 

 

 

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mapman
23,600 posts
 

Cornwall for close to wall, Forte for further out due to rear passive radiator.  
 

octobertime OP
6 posts
 

To everyone who was so kind to respond to my post: To All Klipsch Heritage Fans, Thank You.

I didn't realize this subject matter was going to account for numerous responses, way too many to personally address one on one so I thought to add this general, thank you all for your ideas and support both positive and so called negative, all good. 

Forgive me, but I am still new to posting stuff, so I hope this response reaches or addresses everyone equally. Watch out for Part ll of the To All Klipsch Heritage Fans for another question.

Cheers

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ditusa
2,408 posts
 

@kingdeezie, +10

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