I have heard the Forte's in different setups and they all were positive. They gave me the "transport to a different time" feeling.
That feeling is being in an audio store as a teenager in the 70's,and being wowed by everything.
The only thing I can't get over(which would prevent me from buying a pair) is their traditional looks. Aesthetically, kinda tired in appearance(just a personal thing), but great sounding speakers.
The distressed white oak finish would be my choice,if my arm were twisted.
It appears you like them a lot. I would just maximize positioning and room treatment. After that, sit back with a cold one and turn it up. Other than that, it's time to move up the food chain and get the the Cornwall/ La Scala's or something in that league.
That feeling is being in an audio store as a teenager in the 70's,and being wowed by everything.
The only thing I can't get over(which would prevent me from buying a pair) is their traditional looks. Aesthetically, kinda tired in appearance(just a personal thing), but great sounding speakers.
The distressed white oak finish would be my choice,if my arm were twisted.
It appears you like them a lot. I would just maximize positioning and room treatment. After that, sit back with a cold one and turn it up. Other than that, it's time to move up the food chain and get the the Cornwall/ La Scala's or something in that league.