Klipsch Forte II (1989–1996)

A floorstanding three-way horn speaker system produced from 1989 to 1996.

Overview

The Klipsch Forte II is a floorstanding three-way horn speaker system made by Klipsch. It was produced from 1989 to 1996 and features a horn tweeter, tractrix horn midrange, a 12-inch woofer, and a 15-inch passive radiator. With a sensitivity of 99dB, it is designed for high-efficiency audio reproduction. The Forte II is considered the middle model in a family that includes the Quartet and Chorus II.

Specifications

Production years	1989 to 1996
Price	$1000/pair
Drivers	Horn Tweeter, Tractrix Horn Midrange, 12 inch woofer, 15 inch passive radiator
Crossover points	650hz and 7Khz
Sensitivity	99dB

Context

The Klipsch Forte II is positioned as the middle child in a family that includes the Quartet and Chorus II. One owner notes it offers the most balanced sound among the three.

Market

A pair of Klipsch Forte II speakers was purchased for $150, according to a user report. Another listing shows a current asking price of $1,099.00 for a specific pair. Owners commonly upgrade the crossovers, with mentions of using Bob Crites upgraded versions.