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New Klipsch Forte III’s

Just got my new Forte III’s in yesterday. I’ve put about 8 hours on them thus far. They sound fantastic, but the bass is a bit anemic, it’s there, and deep enough, but seems turned a few db down relative to the mids and highs. Now I know the room is some of this, since every speaker I’ve used has had the same issue. I have a REL sub, but I’d rather not use it.

Anyone else have these speakers, and does the bass get louder with break in?

Im using a BAT preamp and Parasound A21 amp. Source is NAD M51 DAC or Technics 1200gr TT.
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I have Forte IIIs and have what I consider to be good bass. They're being driven by a Rogers tube amp. I also have a Hsu powered sub, but leave it off most of the time.

Since they have the passive radiator on the rear, they are sensitive to placement. Try moving them in your room (both toward and away from the walls) and see how that impacts bass. 

I bought mine used so I can't provide any insight into break-in. 



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