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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.
last_lemming
twoleftears's avatar
twoleftears
5,318 posts
 
Buy a second REL.
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jmolsberg
467 posts
 
certainly not known for huge bass but the bass should really blossom in a few months. let it ride and report back 
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hificrazed
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Have the Forte 3 as well. I found the best bass response when positioned closer to corners and a foot away from the walls behind and beside. Also I personally find the Forte 3 performs better using SS amps vs Tubes. The extra power gets the cones to really move and do the job these big woofers were intended to. More bass to ya! 👍
last_lemming OP
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Thanks for all the responses. I will ride it out a few months and check back. I have nothing specific against using the REL other than I like the idea of all the sound coming from one source. 
I will tell you I am loving the big sound these speakers give. 
Though I’m not a classical music guy, it gives you the feeling you are definitely there if you know what I mean. 
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