Klipsch Heritage Forte III Loudspeaker - Black Ash

"The Music Breathes, It Flows, It Moves"

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 Forte III features updated cosmetics and the latest advancements in acoustic engineering while maintaining the original charisma that made the Forte so popular.

"The Forte III is one of the most enjoyable speakers I've had the pleasure of reviewing. It rocked with a vengeance, jazz rhythms lit up my room, and electronica pulsed with rare authority," reports Steve Guttenberg, CNET.com, May 11, 2019. "They unleash music's dynamics with ease, and I'm not just talking about the wham-bam, knock you back in your seat dynamics. No, the Forte III is also a more expressive speaker at late night listening levels. The music breathes, it flows, it moves."

"For sheer elation, for joyous jumps and shouts, for exhilaration of hi-fi enjoyed and music revealed, the Forte III is a one-of-a-kind loudspeaker. It gave me serious bliss and musical insight," notes Ken Micallef in his July 16, 2019 Stereophile review.

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.

Product Features

High efficiency, full-range loudspeaker
Designed and made in the USA with domestic and imported components
15" Passive Radiator for full-range performance
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
Book-Match wood veneer sold as grain-matched pairs - available in Black Ash, American Walnut, American Cherry, Ebony, and Distressed White Oak
Highly durable
Includes New 10-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Product Specs

Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB): 38Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity: 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
Height: 36” (91.4cm)
Width: 16.5” (41.9cm)
Depth: 13” (33cm)
Weight: 72 lbs. (32.7kg)

Product Warranty

10 Years

Parts & Labor

Klipsch Heritage Series Warranty Information

Product Manual

	Klipsch Heritage Forte III Owner's Manual (PDF Format)

	Klipsch Heritage Forte III Specification Sheet (PDF Format)

"For sheer elation, for joyous jumps and shouts, for exhilaration of hi-fi enjoyed and music revealed, the Forte III is a one-of-a-kind loudspeaker. It gave me serious bliss and musical insight."

- Ken Micallef, Stereophile, July 16, 2019>

"The Best Gear for Aspiring Audiophiles" - WIRED Magazine

"...they are perfectly tuned, mid-century–inspired masterpieces. They come with hand-made wooden cabinets and gorgeous horn tweeters, and the 15-inch passive bass radiators on the back of the sealed speakers make them punch deeper and with more authority than a professional boxer. If you're looking for the most fun you've ever had listening to Hendrix at high volume, speakers like these are the way to go."

- Parker Hill, WIRED Magazine, June 5, 2021

"The Forte III is one of the most enjoyable speakers I've had the pleasure of reviewing. It rocked with a vengeance, jazz rhythms lit up my room, and electronica pulsed with rare authority."

"If you've only lived with bookshelf speakers, you'll be in for a shock when you hear the Forte III in your living room. No small speaker, or even the best of them, can match the Forte III's power delivery. They unleash music's dynamics with ease, and I'm not just talking about the wham-bam, knock you back in your seat dynamics. No, the Forte III is also a more expressive speaker at late night listening levels. The music breathes, it flows, it moves."

- Steve Guttenberg, CNET.com, May 11, 2019

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