kink56
Active Member
Okay so here's the deal. I REALLY like my Forte Is with the Ti tweeter diaphragm and Crites crossover upgrade. I have a pair of Heresy IIIs that I also like very much. I have been trying to get an even sweeter midrange and the Forte II with the tractrix horn is noted for that. And with the reviews of the Forte III, I decided to go ahead with a new set of those instead of going with the Forte II based on the sound of the Heresy IIIs.
So, the Forte III sound too harsh in the midrange for my tastes. The bass is tighter and more defined than my Forte I and the highs are as good or better than my Forte I, but the midrange is grainy and electronic sounding, not human.
I do not want to get in a long discussion on room placement, electronics, "hey you need a SET 5 watt amp" etc, etc etc. I am wondering if there is a phenolic midrange diaphragm I can swap the Ti diaphragm out with for the Forte III driver? Or better yet, is there a better driver that will fit on the Forte III midrange horn? At this point if I can get the Forte III midrange to sound more like the Forte I midrange, I will consider that a great success. (because I like the bass on the Forte III better anyway).
In the meantime, a healthy wad of cotton in the throat in each midrange horn is helping a bit.
So, the Forte III sound too harsh in the midrange for my tastes. The bass is tighter and more defined than my Forte I and the highs are as good or better than my Forte I, but the midrange is grainy and electronic sounding, not human.
I do not want to get in a long discussion on room placement, electronics, "hey you need a SET 5 watt amp" etc, etc etc. I am wondering if there is a phenolic midrange diaphragm I can swap the Ti diaphragm out with for the Forte III driver? Or better yet, is there a better driver that will fit on the Forte III midrange horn? At this point if I can get the Forte III midrange to sound more like the Forte I midrange, I will consider that a great success. (because I like the bass on the Forte III better anyway).
In the meantime, a healthy wad of cotton in the throat in each midrange horn is helping a bit.