# Retro HiFi Speaker Units The Klipsch Forte III Floor Standing Speakers are Stylish and Functional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-standing-speakers References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/klipsch-forte-iii-floorstanding-speakers/) & [klipsch](http://www.klipsch.com/forte-iii) It could be argued by many that the technology of yesteryear is best for enjoying classic mediums like [vinyl records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosystem-3000c), so the Klipsch Forte III Floor Standing Speakers are an example of how it's being brought back. Featuring [titanium compression drivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-speakers) that are reported to provide a powerful yet smooth response, the speakers are available in a number of wood options including cherry, distressed oak, black ash and walnut. The Klipsch Forte III Floor Standing Speakers are priced at $3,600 a pair and are intended to be placed in the home in order to upgrade your listening experience as well as the style within your space. This is thanks to the [retro aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) that make your space look more like a scene out of the 70s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Hifi Speakers:** Modern twists on classic speaker technology - **Vintage Home Decor:** Nostalgic design elements for modern spaces - **Analog Audio:** Reliving the magic of physical sound mediums ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Developing modern products with retro designs - **Home Interior Design:** Incorporating vintage elements into contemporary spaces - **Vinyl Record Sales:** Capitalizing on the renewed interest in analog sound ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Living Space Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-jubilee-floorstanding-speaker.md) - [Elegant At-Home Acoustic Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-one-plus-and-three-plus.md) - [Midcentury Modern Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-heritage-wireless.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Connected Retro Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruark-r140-sound-system.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Collaborative Birch Plywood Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kor1-speaker.md) - [Floor Standing Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef.md)