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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@redwoodaudio  Interesting. I have to say, I'm using a tube amp with my Forte III's and I can't completely rule out that the less-than-optimal bass is due to the tubes/transformers which may be challenged. In any event, the HSU completely filled n what I was missing and the mids/highs are glorious.
I have a pair of Forte III's in a 2nd system and I agree, the Forte III's don't produce enough bass as they only go down to 38Hz.  I added a HSU ULS-15MK2 sub and the sound is perfect, filling in that low foundation and improving every aspect of the entire range. I don't think you'll get that much improvement from break-in alone.