I purchased a pair of Forte IIIs about a month ago. Maybe I can offer a little advice to those of you contemplating them. I found break-in to be at least as important as with any of the many floorstanders I own.
Bass improved considerably and the horns seemed to go through a settling process. The improvement at fifty hours was very noticeable and as I pass one hundred there are further gains to be had. At this point I'm quite pleased with my decision. I think they're the best looking speakers I've ever had, but I was born in the mid forties so that may account for my taste. (distressed oak with the light tan wool and linen grills)
I been running them with a high quality solid state amp, but after the summer heat departs I look forward to putting them together with my Rogue Stereo 100 tube amp. Although, I don't think they need tubes as the sound seems to be just fine with SS.
