Owner's Manual

DESIGNED AND MADE IN THE USA
USING DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED COMPONENTS
HIGH EFFICIENCY, HIGH PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKER
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.
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.
MATCHED PAIRS
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (+/- 3 dB) 38Hz – 20kHz
SENSITIVITY
1
99dB @ 2.83V / 1m
POWER HANDLING (CONT/PEAK)
100W / 400W
MAXIMUM SPL
116dB Continuous
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
8 ohms Compatible
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
HF: 5.2kHz
MF: 650Hz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER
K-100-TI 1” (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm
compression driver on a K-79T horn
MIDRANGE
K-70 1.75” (4.45cm) Titanium diaphragm
compression driver on a K-703-M horn
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER
K-281 12” (30.48cm) Fiber-composite cone
woofer, KD-15 15” (38.1cm) Passive cone radiator
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL
3/4” MDF
INPUTS
Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
HEIGHT
36” (91.4cm)
WIDTH
16.5” (41.9cm)
DEPTH
13” (33cm)
WEIGHT
72lbs (32.7kg)
FINISH OPTIONS
American Walnut
Black knit grille cloth
Natural Cherry
Black knit grille cloth
Black Ash
Black knit grille cloth
Distressed Oak
Lambswool grille cloth
FEATURES
HIGH PERFORMANCE IS OUR FORTE
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.
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.
1 Sensitivity in average listening room
FORTE
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III
FORTE III SPEC SHEET | V05 | 06.08.17
All specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2016 Klipsch Group, Inc. Klipsch and Tractrix are registered trademarks of Klipsch Group, Inc. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Voxx International Corporation.
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