I find that interesting. It just goes to show how different installations & combinations of gear / personal tastes can alter the performance and percecption of an individual component. That is why you'll often see me make such disclaimers in many of my posts.
Personally, i have two Forte' 6's and LOVE them, even in stock form. While not "slam masters" by any means, they typically produce a very pleasant, detailed wide soundstage with excellent air and pretty even tonal balance. I have had similar results in three different installations, one of them being my Fathers' system. I temporarily let him use the amp and he did NOT want to give it back. It was by far better than any of the other amps that he had ever used.
The Forte' 3 is very similar sounding but is slightly sweeter / airier but lacks bass "foundation" in comparison. The 4A is kind of a combination of those two. With that in mind, i'll be using two Forte' 3's for my tweeters, two of the Forte 6's for the mids and two Perreaux PMF-3150B's for the woof's. All of the amps have been modified / upgraded with higher quality parts, wiring, etc...
I guess that this just goes to show that one mans' torture is another mans' pleasure : ) Sean
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