Klipsch Forte IV Floorstanding Speaker (Distressed Oak)
$2,499.00
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Description
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HIGH PERFORMANCE IS OUR FORTE
First introduced in 1985, the Forte quickly established
itself as the most popular Klipsch model. The elegant design and outstanding
performance made the Forte a standout among its competitors. In 2017, Klipsch
re-introduced the Forte as part of the Heritage speaker series. The new Forte
IV features updated cosmetics and the latest advancements in acoustic
engineering, while maintaining the original charisma that made the Forte so
popular.
DESIGNED AND MADE IN THE USA USING DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED
COMPONENTS
Don’t mess with perfection. We’ve made some important
upgrades to the Forte IV, but it remains relatively unchanged since its inception.
Remember great sound? We do, too. The Forte IV enclosure is still made in the
USA, by proud craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas. Just like Paul W. Klipsch (PWK)
intended.
HIGH EFFICIENCY, HIGH PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKER
The Forte IV hosts a three-way design utilizing a 12” woofer
and horn-loaded midrange and tweeter. The Forte IV incorporates an all-new
K-702 midrange compression driver, featuring a polyimide diaphragm for
exceptional detail and dynamics. The K-702 midrange is mated to a modified
Tractrix® horn — featuring our patented Mumps technology for even polar
response of mid frequencies, giving you more consistent sound throughout the
listening area. The titanium diaphragm high-frequency driver has an all-new
wide dispersion phase plug for providing exceptionally even high-frequency dispersion
for a wider, more accurate sweet spot.
PASSIVE RADIATOR YIELDS FULL RANGE PERFORMANCE
The Forte IV’s well-extended bass is found in the use of a
rear-mounted passive radiator. A mammoth 15” (38 cm) in size, this sub-bass
radiator operates on acoustic pressure generated by the active woofer for
greater bass output and extension.
NETWORK
The Forte IV has been completely revoiced from its
predecessor, utilizing premium componentry in an all-new high-fidelity network
— minimizing electrical degradation throughout the circuitry — for truer to
life sound with best-in-class efficiency and power handling. The new network
draws from the classic three-way steep slope design of the legendary Klipschorn
and La Scala speakers.
BI-AMP INPUT PANEL AND BINDING POSTS
The Forte’s premium, aluminum input panel accommodates
large, high-quality speaker cables. Strong, versatile and quality binding posts
provide the capability for bi-wiring or bi-amping.
BOOK-MATCHED WOOD VENEER
Klipsch only uses book-matched wood veneers for the Heritage
series. The veneer leaves are kept in order as they are delicately sliced from
the timber and precisely arranged to provide a mirror image at the splice joint
— like turning the pages of a book. This gives each speaker an aesthetically
appealing and consistent appearance that is treasured more than any other cut
of wood veneer.
MATCHED PAIRS
Every pair of Heritage series loudspeakers are grain-matched
using wood veneer panels that come from the same timber. Each cabinet is
carefully matched so that each speaker in the pair is practically
indistinguishable from the other. The speakers move seamlessly together through
the factory, and each finished product is inspected and labeled with sequential
serial numbers, ensuring that your Heritage series speakers leave the factory
as a meticulously crafted set.
BUILT TO LAST
While each and every component of the Forte IV is built to
last, Klipsch has always recognized the unique and critical role of a
loudspeaker’s cabinet in the sound reproduction process. From the craftsmen in
Hope, AR to the engineers in Indianapolis, IN, Klipsch has always put an extraordinary
emphasis on cabinet design. The Forte enclosure is assembled using only the
highest-grade adhesives and fasteners. This is a speaker you will hand down
from generation to generation.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (+/- 3 dB) 38Hz – 20kHz
SENSITIVITY1 99dB @ 2.83V / 1m
POWER HANDLING (CONT/PEAK) 100W / 400W
MAXIMUM SPL 116dB Continuous
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms Compatible
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY HF: 5.2kHz
MF: 650Hz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER K-100-TI 1” (2.54cm) Titanium
diaphragm compression driver on a K-79T horn
MIDRANGE K-702 1.75” (4.45cm) Polyimide Compression Driver
mated to a K-703-M horn
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER K-281 12” (30.48cm)
Fiber-composite cone woofer, KD-15 15” (38.1cm) Passive cone radiator
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL 3/4” MDF
INPUTS Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
HEIGHT 35.75” (90.81cm)
WIDTH 16.63” (42.24cm)
DEPTH 13” (33cm)
WEIGHT 72
lbs (32.7kg)
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Joe –
Get you some Man speakers!
Forget the dinky towers with 6-8" woofers! The fortes are what you want!
Get the fortes set up right and just sit back and say why did I wait! These are not horns like you have ever heard before! Absolutely immersive and pack powerful chest punching dynamics with your favorite rock and roll or sit back to sweet sounds of Norah Robert’s and let her put you to heavenly sleep..
Finally, after MANY speakers, I have speakers that are killer for HT and Music!
My only gripe is I wish I got the salt and pepper grills instead of the linen to match my decor better!