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    Klipsch® Heritage American Walnut Forte® III Floorstanding Speaker Pair


    Model #:

    Forte III -Walnut

    Model #: Forte III -Walnut
    875145
    Klipsch
    $4,398.00

    At a Glance

    Product Dimensions 36"h x 16.5"w x 13"d

    First introduced in 1985, the Forte quickly established itself as the most popular Klipsch model. The elegant design and outstanding performance made the Forte a standout among its competitors. In 2017, Klipsch re-introduced the Forte as part of the Heritage speaker series. The new Forte III features updated cosmetics and the latest advancements in acoustic engineering while maintaining the original charisma that made the Forte so popular.Read More

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    Product Overview

    Product Overview

    High efficiency, full range loudspeaker

    Designed and made in the USA with domestic and imported components

    15" Passive Radiator for full range performance

    Book-Match wood veneer sold as grain-matched pairs

    Highly durable

    High Efficiency + High Performance

    The Forte III hosts a three-way design utilizing a 12” woofer and horn-loaded midrange and tweeter. The new Forte III utilizes all new state of the art drivers including midrange and tweeter titanium compression drivers for a smooth and powerful response. The Forte III’s new midrange horn utilizes patented technology to improve coverage and control of the key mid-frequency band.

    New Patented Midrange

    The Forte III’s new midrange horn utilizes patented technology to improve coverage and control of the key mid-frequency band. There's no listening experience like it on earth.

    Designed and Made in the USA. Using Domestic and Imported Components

    Don’t mess with perfection. We’ve made some important upgrades to the Forte III, but it remains relatively unchanged since its inception. Remember great sound? We do, too. The Forte III enclosure is still made in the USA, by proud craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas. Just like Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) intended.

    15" Passive Radiator. Yields Full Range Performance

    In the back of the cabinet the Forte III has a secret. The Forte III’s well-extended bass is found in the use of a rear-mounted passive radiator. A mammoth 15” (38 cm) in size, this sub-bass radiator operates on acoustic pressure generated by the woofer for greater bass output and extension.

    Book-Matched Wood Veneer

    Klipsch only uses book-matched wood veneers for the Heritage series. The veneer leaves are kept in order as they are delicately sliced from the timber and precisely arranged to provide a mirror image at the splice joint — like turning the pages of a book. This gives each speaker a more aesthetically appealing and consistent appearance that is treasured more than any other cut of wood veneer.

    Perfection at The Granular Level

    Each pair of Forte III loudspeakers is grain-matched using wood veneer panels that come from the same timber. Each cabinet is carefully matched so that each speaker in the pair is practically indistinguishable from the other. The speakers move seamlessly together through the factory. Each finished product is inspected and labeled with sequential serial numbers, ensuring that each pair of speakers leave the factory as a meticulously crafted set.

    Built to Last

    No detail goes unnoticed. Klipsch speakers are built to rock the house and stand the test of time. The Forte III is meticulously handcrafted and assembled using the finest quality materials, even down to the highest-grade adhesives and fasteners. This is a speaker that will be handed down for generations to come.

    More Depth - Less Deep

    The Forte III is designed to fill large rooms with amazing sound without sacrificing too much floor space. At a mere 13" (33cm) deep, the Forte III is the thinner than any Heritage Series or Reference Premiere floor standing speaker - yet still able to deliver incredible, robust acoustics.

    Finish in Style

    The Forte III real-wood veneer comes in four distinct finishes including Distressed Oak, Cherry, Black Ash and Walnut - all designed to blend into your home's décor.

    Quality Assurance

    We built the Forte III with high-quality, heavy-duty bi-wire capable input terminals to cater to your desired audio preference.

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    Specifications

    General Specs

    Product Weight (lbs.)72
    MPN1064222
    Color Finish NameWalnut
    Manufacturer Warranty10 Year
    RMS Power Handling (Watts)400
    ColorBrown
    Impedance8 ohms
    Number of Speakers2
    Speaker TypeFloor-Standing Speakers
    Depth (in.)13
    Height (in.)36
    Width (in.)16.5

    General

    Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB)38Hz – 20kHz
    Sensitivity99dB @ 2.83V / 1m
    Power Handling (Cont/Peak)100W / 400W
    Maximum SPL116dB Continuous
    Nominal Impedance8 Ohms Compatible
    Crossover FrequencyHF: 5.2kHz; MF: 650Hz
    High Frequency DriverK-100-TI 1” (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver on a K-79T horn
    MidrangeK-70 1.75” (4.45cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver on a K-703-M horn
    Low Frequency DriverK-281 12” (30.48cm) Fiber-composite cone woofer, KD-15 15” (38.1cm) Passive cone radiator
    Enclosure Material3/4” MDF
    InputsDual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp

    Grille Options

    Black Knit Grille ClothAmerican Walnut, Natural Cherry, Black Ash Finishes
    Lambswool Grille ClothDistressed Oak Finish

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