A passive radiator acts like a port, the interactions inside the box with the air pressure is very similar. Instead of air moving in and out of the port though, the pressure moves the cone of the radiator. What this does is give you the benefits of a ported box but without the typical side effects such as chuffing or midrange artifacts coming out of the ports. You can change the weight on the cone in order to tune it to different frequencies. You can actually tune them pretty low and keep the box size down as compared to what you'd have to be at on a ported design. The biggest down size is that it is significantly more expensive to use.
These videos are really great, thank you PHT & Trey! Could you maybe spend one video on explaining with what amplifier you get the most out of these wonderful heritage speakers? And what to consider when purchasing speaker wire? Greetings from a happy CW IV owner in the Netherlands :)
Yeah we have one or two amp videos coming. One of our favorites is the Cary SLI-80 HS. Klipsch actually makes the matching side panels, you can get them in black, walnut, or cherry to match your speakers. Klipsch also had an active hand in voicing it. The reason I like it is that due to the rectification in the power supply, it acts and sounds more like a solid state amp on the bass, it doesn't wimp out on the bass while making the midrange sound overly thick like some tube amps. You can see this amp in some Klipsch stock pictures plus at least before Covid hit they were bringing multiple units to every show such as CEDIA or Rocky Mountain Audio Fest.
Our other favorite if you want a solid state amp is the Parasound Halo series. A HINT6 or P6 plus A23+ works wonderfully with Cornwall 4's and is all you need, I've sent out a ton of them for use in that combination. The top end isn't nearly as bright / harsh as a lot of amps, it's at a great price point, customer service is second to none, just a very good line and company which goes with Klipsch like peas and carrots. :) Look at the stock Klipsch lifestyle pictures of the Cornwall 4 on their site, they use Halo gear, if I remember right it's the P6 and the A23+.
I recently obtained an immaculate set of Forte 2 speakers...where can I find specifications and what amplifier watt power is recommended for optimum performance...thank you...( other insights welcome) 🎸🎧
What I would call build quality is pretty much the same, they come down the same line, same veneer, same people, same techniques, same machines. Sound wise, the Cornwalls have the most midrange detail and slam on the bass. Fortes will probably dig the deepest but doesn't have the same punch, and the low treble may be a little more overzealous to some in an untreated room. RF-7III's have a slightly colored sound where there is plenty of bass, low treble is a little colored, very fun speaker, very nice for home theater use since there are matching speakers, but the Cornwall is more of a serious / flat / accurate audiophile grade speaker. La Scala's have the horn loaded woofer, they don't dig very deep at all but the bass and midbass it does play from like 70 to 250 hz is super clean.
Forte 4 hasn't been out all that long, not sure they're in a hurry to update it. Prices are already higher than people want to pay in this economy, making a more expensive new one isn't going to help anything.
Unfortunately I'm not an engineer and can't say. Could be just new and improved way of doing thing where certain aspects are no longer needed. They do seem incredibly sturdy though. No complaints thus far about anything structural on these units.
I know that the Hope build quality is second to none. But how do you see the overall build quality of the RP8000 II vs. the RF 7III or Heritage series? Or any of the non-Hope made speakers. Did they ever consider making the RP line in Hope?
Honestly build quality is great all around. It's still designed in the states and when build, certain standards need to be followed. Unfortunately if they made other lines in hope, they wouldnt be able to hit the same price points and less people would be able to bring Klipsch into their homes. -Jason
We would have to speak with Roy and find out. After hearing the Jubilees though, I can say, whatever decisions were made in the creation of those beauties...they were the right ones :) -Jason
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Looking forward to the comparisons between the Fortes, Heresy, & Cornwalls. Love my Forte 3.
At this points, we have released all of these compares. Subscribe and comment over there. Let us know what you think!
NICE. would really like to hear your take on placement ,passive toe in etc . i have Forte II.thanks
Great info guys! Well explained Trey!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, I don’t quite understand the science behind the passive radiator. What all does it do? And the benefits of having one?
A passive radiator acts like a port, the interactions inside the box with the air pressure is very similar. Instead of air moving in and out of the port though, the pressure moves the cone of the radiator. What this does is give you the benefits of a ported box but without the typical side effects such as chuffing or midrange artifacts coming out of the ports. You can change the weight on the cone in order to tune it to different frequencies. You can actually tune them pretty low and keep the box size down as compared to what you'd have to be at on a ported design. The biggest down size is that it is significantly more expensive to use.
These videos are really great, thank you PHT & Trey!
Could you maybe spend one video on explaining with what amplifier you get the most out of these wonderful heritage speakers? And what to consider when purchasing speaker wire?
Greetings from a happy CW IV owner in the Netherlands :)
Yeah we have one or two amp videos coming. One of our favorites is the Cary SLI-80 HS. Klipsch actually makes the matching side panels, you can get them in black, walnut, or cherry to match your speakers. Klipsch also had an active hand in voicing it. The reason I like it is that due to the rectification in the power supply, it acts and sounds more like a solid state amp on the bass, it doesn't wimp out on the bass while making the midrange sound overly thick like some tube amps. You can see this amp in some Klipsch stock pictures plus at least before Covid hit they were bringing multiple units to every show such as CEDIA or Rocky Mountain Audio Fest.
Our other favorite if you want a solid state amp is the Parasound Halo series. A HINT6 or P6 plus A23+ works wonderfully with Cornwall 4's and is all you need, I've sent out a ton of them for use in that combination. The top end isn't nearly as bright / harsh as a lot of amps, it's at a great price point, customer service is second to none, just a very good line and company which goes with Klipsch like peas and carrots. :) Look at the stock Klipsch lifestyle pictures of the Cornwall 4 on their site, they use Halo gear, if I remember right it's the P6 and the A23+.
Great information
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I recently obtained an immaculate set of Forte 2 speakers...where can I find specifications and what amplifier watt power is recommended for optimum performance...thank you...( other insights welcome) 🎸🎧
Kindly compare sound and build quality of the cornwalls, forte and la scala’s to the RF 7 III’s
What I would call build quality is pretty much the same, they come down the same line, same veneer, same people, same techniques, same machines. Sound wise, the Cornwalls have the most midrange detail and slam on the bass. Fortes will probably dig the deepest but doesn't have the same punch, and the low treble may be a little more overzealous to some in an untreated room. RF-7III's have a slightly colored sound where there is plenty of bass, low treble is a little colored, very fun speaker, very nice for home theater use since there are matching speakers, but the Cornwall is more of a serious / flat / accurate audiophile grade speaker. La Scala's have the horn loaded woofer, they don't dig very deep at all but the bass and midbass it does play from like 70 to 250 hz is super clean.
Does Klipsch have a roadmap or something? I wonder when the Forte V will come out and what it can do differently. Maybe they will revive the Chorus.
Forte 4 hasn't been out all that long, not sure they're in a hurry to update it. Prices are already higher than people want to pay in this economy, making a more expensive new one isn't going to help anything.
Love my Forte IIIs, any thoughts on why these cabinets aren't braced more?
Unfortunately I'm not an engineer and can't say. Could be just new and improved way of doing thing where certain aspects are no longer needed. They do seem incredibly sturdy though. No complaints thus far about anything structural on these units.
I know that the Hope build quality is second to none. But how do you see the overall build quality of the RP8000 II vs. the RF 7III or Heritage series? Or any of the non-Hope made speakers. Did they ever consider making the RP line in Hope?
Honestly build quality is great all around. It's still designed in the states and when build, certain standards need to be followed. Unfortunately if they made other lines in hope, they wouldnt be able to hit the same price points and less people would be able to bring Klipsch into their homes.
-Jason
Why was it given the name Forte’?
Is there a store at the plant in Hope Ar. ?
Unfortunately no, there is not. You can, however, use the dealer locator tool on Klipsch's website to find the showroom closest to you.
We’re mumps considered on the jubilees?
We would have to speak with Roy and find out. After hearing the Jubilees though, I can say, whatever decisions were made in the creation of those beauties...they were the right ones :)
-Jason