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Klipsch FII's with mods vs. FIII's

I am not sure if I should buy a pair of Klipsch Forte II's and do a Crites crossover and Ti  tweeter upgrade, or get a used pair of Forte III's. I read that the III's have an upgraded mid horn, has a better crossover and titanium tweeters. It would run about $1600 more for the III's after the FII upgrades. Question is, do I approach the sonic quality of the III's for less money upgrading the II's?  Is it close enough to save the bucks and use elsewhere? I'll be powering them with an integrated Mac 6200 putting out 75w/8 ohms. 
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ozzy62
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Here are the last few speakers i have owned.

GR Reseach Super V
Reference 3a Grand Veena
Cornscala
Tekton Pendragon
Piega P10
Wilson Sophia

I wouldnt say the forte III blows them away, but they are very, very good.

Oz
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ozzy62
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I just took delivery of a pair of forte IIIs a couple of days ago. I have never heard the II, but am very familiar with the original forte with driver upgrades and ALK xovers.

The III is such an improvement that it would be hard to recommend the older version unless $$ is an issue. Buy the III and dont look back, its that good.

Oz
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ozzy62
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Man, that room sucks. Good luck.........
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ozzy62
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I bought them used. You are right, there is nothing better than servo controlled OB bass.

Oz
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ozzy62
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Depends on what was in front of the speakers. They need good quality amplification (think tubes) and a good source. Describe what the ancillaries were.

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ozzy62
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Well it could be that horns are not for you. They arent for everyone.
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