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    Klipsch® Heritage Matte Black Forte® III Special Edition Floor Standing Speakers


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    Forte III - Special Edition

    At a Glance

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

    As part of the re-introduction of the Forte III, Klipsch will memorialize the launch by offering two special edition versions using high end finishes and custom grille treatments. Only 70 pairs will be made of this special edition Forte featuring an exotic wood veneer in California Black Walnut and a Lambswool grille cloth.Read More

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    $4,398.00

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    Product Overview

    Product Overview

    As part of the re-introduction of the Forte III, Klipsch will memorialize the launch by offering two special edition versions using high end finishes and custom grille treatments. Only 70 pairs will be made of this special edition Forte featuring an exotic wood veneer in California Black Walnut and a Lambswool grille cloth. 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. 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.

    High efficiency, full range loudspeaker

    Limited-edition Matte Black finish and Silver Luster grille cloth

    Only 70 pairs made

    Special edition plaque hand-signed by the craftsmen

    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

    Built to last

    Limited Edition

    This will be a limited production run. Each speaker will feature a small special edition plaque, located on the back of the enclosure, and is hand-signed by the craftsman.

    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.

    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.

    Quality Assurance

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

    Specifications

    General Specs

    Product Weight (lbs.)72
    MPN1063972
    Color Finish NameMatte Black
    Manufacturer Warranty10 Year
    RMS Power Handling (Watts)400
    ColorBlack
    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
    FinishMatte Black Finish with Silver Luster Grille Cloth

    WarningProposition 65 Warning for California Residents