Klipsch Forte IV Loudspeaker Review w/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal
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There's no better way to feel like you're 16 again! The Forte IV uses an all-new K-702 midrange compression driver for exceptional detail and dynamics.
I bought the original Forté when they came out. Had them for over 30 years. They were fantastic back then and I loved their sound. Thanks Kevin for reminding me why I bought them in the first place.
Ditto- still have my original Forte’s- some day Cornwall’s- maybe.
Kevin, love your reviews. TURN THE LIGHTS ON
When Kevin says "Listen to what I'm gonna tell you" I sit up
You are absolutely correct! I got a pair of these last fall and am driving them with a hand made (including hand-wound output transformers) SE 300-b amplifier with Western Electric tubes obtained through Upscale Audio, and I could not be more pleased with the sound. The bottom end is full and meaty, midrange is liquid magic, and highs are crystal clear with no fatigue whatsoever. Judicious supplementation of the very bottom octave is accomplished with an SVS-2000 employing Emotiva's XSP-1, although probably not even required. To dial in the very lowest notes, all the way down to 20Hz I listened to Pete Belasco's "Deeper." Thanks for all your superb research, expertise, and engaging commentary.
Jeez Kevin, You sell exactly the way you did in 1985! I need to upgrade my Klipsch KG's to these!
Would love to meet MS Laura some day, sounds like one of the old crew.
I have the Forte III and they sound great. It has taken almost three years to get them broken in and I am very happy with them.
... 3 years to get them broken in? lol ok.
I make speakers as a hobby. I bought the same drivers as l used in some previous broken in speakers l made. If l "hand pump" the broken in drivers they "pump" easily. But NOT the new ones, they are really tight. So there is my objective evidence that speakers need to be broken in before they have the best sound.
@@Sloimer Probably doesn't have his system running 12 hours a day like mine. I make speakers and they still take a while, though. Brad new drivers are really stiff when you hand "pump" them but ran in (exact same) drivers "pump" easily. So more bass after a long time. lol And better bass cos it runs with the signal easier.
Who turned out the light?
Great content as always but it is dark. I've been loving my Wharfedale Lintons and I purchased from Upscale about a month ago. Fantastic. Hopefully I'll be the proud owner of a Prima Luna Evo 100 sometime this spring. Thanks Kevin!
Hi Kevin. Really enjoy viewing your entertaining channel. I'm sorry to say I'm not keen on the new video format though. For me, the dark image makes it less inviting to watch, and the 'off camera' angles appear staged and interrupt your natural and endearing presentation. Thanks for all the fun, enthusiastic and informative reviews. Cheers, Paul.
Excellent video about the speaker, but it seems a bit devoid of light.?..?
All about 'atmospherics', I love that low light and how the speaker picks up the hightlights from the side lighting to the right, here is also some overhead - in ceiling stuff going on as well (O:
I like the atmosphere a lot, maybe a tad more light
They are not very light either.
I love this lighting🤩
They look nice, unfortunately for those of us living in Australia the U.S. dollar price here is over $7200 per pair. It makes me wonder if Klipsch actually want to sell speakers in Australia.
Mate, can you please let me know where I can get them for $7200. My last price check was $12k...ouch
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Why are you standing in the dark?
I love my cheap HS8 monitors for record listening too (not just for critical, flat, neutral studio use)… but dream of Klipsch one day.
Would Forte or Cornwall be a considerable upgrade, difference, change for the better?
What's with the Dim Lights Already ????????????????
thinking of getting a pair to go with my Decware "Rachel" amp. not sure about a push/pull design being a "favorite" :)
Hello Kevin, Dig the in depth reviews. Would you please do one on your Unison Research Unico series including the internals, wiring, parts etc. Your review is the only one I really trust😊
the production quality may be "better" now, but I like the old way better, especially looking directly into the camera (at us), rather than sort of oddly off to the left at no one in particular...
And ya, I agree, too dark.
Getting a bit too fancy with the "mood lighting" from the new guy. Dude, bro.... where's Mr. FourTwenty???
"Run them with a Walkman" 😄😄😄
😆😆😆😆😂
You think he’s kidding. My brother bought his Heresy’s back in 1979 when he was shopping at pacific stereo and saw them being demoed with a new product called “Walkman”. Said he couldn’t believe how good they sounded and that they could play with so little power.
@@SPEEDOFDOG I haven't listened to Klipsch speakers, but I know they're legendary for efficiency.
Why is everyone all 'hung up' on the lighting?? Did you even notice that Kev and Forte' are the MAIN feature here and NOT standing behind the demo rack/table ? SHEESH !
@C K Yes, ok, I watched again on a different laptop, and I believe that his exposure setting was set a bit on the low side. I had to crank my monitor up to max bright. Well, I think this is only the first time. I am sure Kevin will catch this and make the proper adjustments for the next one (O:
@C K LOL, you could be right..
Love Tull....I'm with ya on that Kevin!
Need to pay your power bill... kinda dark...
Lol
Uncle Kevvy, Klipsch upgraded the wiring inside the CW4, is the wiring inside the Forte 4 also contain the Audioquest internal wiring? Thanks!
A great review! I must say the video is quite dark. Is your videographer going for a soap opera look? Nailed it! Let's see you store.
Miss the old lighting. Feels weird now
I like the darker lighting.
Lmao 😂 this guy is funny, BTW I got my Heresy iV from y’all and the more I use it the better they sound, also I can use them at low volume at night and they still sound great 👍
4:57 What’s a great amp/preamp (tube) that you recommend for the forte IV?
UpScale is saving money on the electric bill or Klipsch atmosphere? Music sets the mood --- getting lost in the darkness...............
Love Klipsch Forte!!! I miss mine. Why oh why did I replace them with another brand speaker? Self flagellation is called for.😊
mine sound fantastic right out of the box
Lighting and Focus......I thought is was viewing a Peep Show. What are we talking about today?
I got a 200w per channel MOSFET amp. What would happen if l hooked it up to the Klipsch Forte speakers and cranked it?
Turning to 11 May not be best. Instead use all that power as backup for unlimited dynamic range. I'm planning on using the new Schiit monoblocks as soon as they come out. 200watts rms each $3000 per pair. 600 voltage amp transformers in each monoblock. Jason Stoddard showed them off in an interview. Full sized 40 lb units each.
They love power even though they are efficient.
I’m a faithful customer and I watch your videos all of the time but I really dislike the new videographer’s style. The videos are difficult to watch. The constant switching from front view to side view is uncomfortable to watch. Why so much panning?! Kevin, you need to be in bright light looking us square in the eye IMHO. Not this.
Amen, agreed. New videos are too dark and almost make you sea sick!
True 👍✔
Wow...the lighting is horrible...great content...
Can you make a comparison to Harbeth? Are they completely different speakers in terms of sound?
3/2024: Good Day from the Future: Most Enjoyable. I really have decided to buy a pair, when my wife lets me. My old Polk TSi500 speakers with two Polk 12' powered subs are fine, but I do want the Forte IV.
Thank You
Today's Price: $4,998.00 pair at Crutchfield & Elsewhere.
hello! please tell me (recommend) an acoustic cable cable t to klipsh forte 4. sincerely, Vladimir.
I'm gonna get a pair of these and power them with a Naim Uniti Atom. That's the plan. I'd buy them from you but I'm from Germany and import fees would kill me :D
The naim seems like itd be noisy
They sound better in subdued lighting.
Sansui 1000a in the background? I assume the 1000a would sound incredible through the fortes?
What is your favorite amp for the Forte IV?
Vincent SVK mkii hybrid is best I've heard with them.
Unimpressive lighting.
Great salesman. 👍
Bring back Mr 420.
Kevin, listen to your viewers, not your new videographer! Sort the lighting!
The lighting is great, dude.
no it isn't....the idea is fine but you can barely see the speaker.
@@FelixtheMetalcat also red lighting was used to illuminate the speaker.. That's wrong for a start.
Agreed
@@FelixtheMetalcat I can see it just fine. Maybe you need to get your vision checked.
You are a funny man, Kevin Deal.
Your favorite amp? Did you say (Eel 34 push pull? )
EL34 push pull are the kind of *tube* amps he likes. He’s not saying any particular manufacturer or model though.
Nice Review Kevin and The Stereo Bargain file backs you up 100 on speaker break in as aleays Thanks Kevin
'But Pep listen up just because a speaker sounds brighter than others does not mean it sounds worse normally you get better detail and better Air with speakers on the bright side of netural so tired of pep thinking bright speakers suck they don't ! Hell KEF/Triangle/JBL/monitor audio/Focal/ect ect sound 'lively' bright in the top end
* if a speaker ACTUALLY needs break in ........ only takes several hours ... NOT hundreds ! And the " break-in " is actually YOUR EARS !
I'm in the vibe all over this until....100's hours of break in needed. Really? It's a speaker made of man made materials which will become 'compliant' in use in a very short time. Myth. Unscientific. Awesome, awesome speaker and thank for reviewing.
"Delicous midrange"..."meat on the bone"..I thought he was talking about a restaurant for a moment.
Awesome
they are now $5k
Send em to G.R. research ?
Have my 5.5s for 27 years
“My God” by Tull. That song logged serious mileage on my turntable.
Lighting looks great. Has some style. Not just generic even lighting that lazy people throw on videos. People just don't like change.
This guy's a weird but I dig his videos.
Hello Kevin,
Audiophile from India, would love to work for you for minimum wage plz, I watch a lot of your vids, you won't regret it I swear to God, this is my passion
You come off sounding pretty desperate mate. You can work for me at my restaurant for $9/hour
@@quantumdecoherence1289 haha 😂 wasn't expecting a reply, anways I don't live in America anymore have gone back to India, thankz for replying tho.
Eat Me lol!
I don’t like a loud mouth Sales month
Please go back to the old camera person - the constantly changing camera angles are infuriating & are completely unnecessary.
They are amazing but waaaaay too expensive! The drivers, the crossover, the cabinet design are nothing special exotic, or groundbreaking. These should be 3-4000 instead of almost 6000 euro a pair. Just look at the KLH Model 5, Wharfdale Linton, Harbeth Super HL5 Plus which are better builr and come in at way less.
Pricey for sure! How do you think they compare versus the Linton's?
@@sergeflores560 I honestly couldn't say, having not heard the Linton in a proper listening enviroment. But the Forte IV does not sound 5 times better haha
Less talking and more playing of the speaker is very much needed. Talking means nothing without the sound of the speaker.... Just saying
Tow-in? Sure. "Break-in?" Nope.
No, it's coke. That's what makes you feel like that.
How can you call this a review? 😂 it is more like an “informercial”
Hell Kevin loves everything he sells, but he is funny.
Am I the only one who thinks 90% of speakers look ugly? If I'm paying that much, they better look pretty. These are not.
Maybe get yourself some Bose Acoustimass to satisfy you. This is how speakers should look. Real walnut veneers and timeless design, not like a vacuum cleaner
Eat me Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!
I'm pretty sure the lighting is intentional so we can't see how ugly those Forte's actually are.
Then why TF are you here watching?
@@quantumdecoherence1289 Then why are you reading my comment?