Klipsch forte II what league are they in?

Several years ago a coworker brought over his newly purchased pair of Fortes to see what they would sound like on a high-end system and in a dedicated treated sound room. We set them up and played around with positioning to give them their best shot. We were amazed at how crappy they sounded compared to my 8" 2-ways. Very boxey sound with bass all bunched up around 50Hz. Sizzly highs, vague imaging...just a disaster. No they are not in the same league as the other speakers listed in your post - don't bother. Sure they could "boogie", but as far as acuaracy and involvement, they failed miserably.

If you can get a pair in nice condition that hasn't been abused,they are quite good.Very easy to Drive too..Can sound a little boomy and round if not brought out into the room..Sound great with tubes and Vintage elelctronics..I ran a nice pair of Forte 2 with a Vintage Sansui Au 517 Integrated Amp and worked very well..Not the best imaging but has great "Boogy Factor".. Sound great with Blues,Jazz and Rock........

About 20 years ago I used to dream of owning them one day. I used to go the local Good Guys electronics store a couple of times a month just to look at them. Never heard them outside of the store...they were driven by Adcom electronics at the store. They sounded very good to me then. I have no idea what I'd think of them today.....my ears have become a lot more discriminating since then.