The Forte I or Forte II will give up little to the Forte III, and at a lower cost. Replacement titanium tweeter diaphragms smooth them out and matched capacitors for a xover recap are very affordable from Bob Crites in Arkanasas. A little dynamat on the horn bodies/woofer struts and cabinet bracing, both very easy, and you get even better. Not a hard job.
I heard a number of high-end speakers at an audio meet-up last year. The Forte easily hangs with them. Just as good as the costlier speakers I demo’ed, but a different flavor. If you like dynamic, Forte all day. If you want more laid back, I’d go with something else.
Alternate might be A/D/S speakers. They are great bang for the buck. ADS 1090, 810, might be a good option. Excellent, although no longer in business. A local search might turn some up.
I cannot speak to the Tekton, but I’ve heard only good things and would love to try them myself. You’d be out shipping if you returned them, I’d be surprised if you did given what I’ve heard.
As for efficiency and and gain, a couple of attenuators in line would do the trick a lot simpler than changing amps.
I heard a number of high-end speakers at an audio meet-up last year. The Forte easily hangs with them. Just as good as the costlier speakers I demo’ed, but a different flavor. If you like dynamic, Forte all day. If you want more laid back, I’d go with something else.
Alternate might be A/D/S speakers. They are great bang for the buck. ADS 1090, 810, might be a good option. Excellent, although no longer in business. A local search might turn some up.
I cannot speak to the Tekton, but I’ve heard only good things and would love to try them myself. You’d be out shipping if you returned them, I’d be surprised if you did given what I’ve heard.
As for efficiency and and gain, a couple of attenuators in line would do the trick a lot simpler than changing amps.