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Thanks everyone - now I just have to find time to make the trip!

thanks for the prompt reply! Ok - when looking at used Heresy's (70's vintage), what are some common problems to look for? thanks.

I am looking at a pair of 70's Heresy's in raw birch that have the Crites tweeters and I have a couple of questions.... 1) I know I will have to replace the crossover caps, but are the Crites tweeters a drop-in replacement for the Heresy or do I have to add something to the crossover to match it. 2) what else should I look for with the Heresy's? Thanks!

I do have a subwoofer and will use it with any of the Reference line. From what I am getting, you're saying I will probably be disappointed with bookshelf-sized speakers... true?

Thanks for the replies and my apologies for my vagueness - I think that may be because I don't know which direction to go... Is there any way you can fit "Heritage" speakers in your room? I think you'll be much happier with the "known" Heritage sound that you loved, over the Reference series. Not that the Reference series is bad, it is just different. I'm thinking that even the Heresy's would be too big, maybe I'll make a cardboard version and find out, but I'm not very confident... I'm really stuck size-wise. Ultimately, making my own Cornscalas would be a hoot, but not in the plan..maybe making my own Heritage bookshelf.. hmm... any thoughts on this? OK, -how- are the Heritage and Reference different in sound? ...budget would be the first place to start $3000 would be top end, would like to stay under $2000, which means getting the electronics used. I prefer to minimize the components, that's why I am looking at integrated amps. I still have my modded Phase Linear P3800 preamp (mods: all amplification is now FET, polyprop. film caps in the signal path, etc.,) it does not have a remote but it does have a nifty 3-band parametric equalizer. I'm liking the reviews on the Roksan Kandy, anybody using one? thanks for continuing to indulge my lack of direction...

....from Klipsch my story - I once had Klipschorns, but was forced to sell them over 6 years ago, along with tube monoblocks, a McIntosh SS amp, a Thorens turntable w/SME Series III tonearm, etc... (all very sad, trust me, I know) anyways.... Currently I have a cheapie Onkyo HT receiver and a mainstream Inifinity HT speaker setup, currently setup in a 2.1. I miss the dynamics and accuracy of Klipsch speakers! Technical stuff: Room specs 14x22x8, speakers on short wall, listening position 12' , I mostly listen to rock and jazz/blues, some classical, I prefer live performances. I don't crank the tunes anymore like in my youth, so 110+db sound level is not a requirement. My post has two parts: 1) speakers 2) electronics 1) I am thinking of setting up a 2.1 system for about 70%/30% movies/music. The way the room is layed out, I am limited to having bookshelf-sized speakers in corners mounted about 5 feet from floor level and I was thinking of the RB-81 II speakers with a subwoofer. I've never heard the 81's, So... a) how will the 81's fare with movies (w/subwoofer of course) with music, will the 81's give me the dynamics and accuracy that Klipsch is known for c) how will the 81's work in corners (the whole room should act like the horn, right d) I know the little bookshelfs won't compare to K-horns, but for their size, will they perform within reasonable expectations? d) any other ideas/comments? 2) Electronics - my only requirements were 4 line level inputs, remote and subwoofer/preamp out and preferably, an MP3 input, I was thinking of these: a) Roksan kandy Musical Fidelity A5 c) NAD M3 -I think this is the most expensive on the list d) Outlaw RR2150 - a receiver and the cheapest e) Jolida JD1501 BRC Any experience/comments good/bad on any of the above - any other ideas? thanks!

My Klipschorns are still available. PM me if interested. thanks, Jeff

Walnut Oil finish, AK-2 crossover. I am the original owner purchased 5/13/86 Bass bin s/n 8509302 & 04 Top bin s/n 8509301 & 03 Elk Grove, CA area (just south of Sacramento.) Pickup only. $2000 cash and carry. PM me if interested/questions. Can email pics. Thanks, Jeff

This last weekend I went out and purchased the 52" Mitsubishi 1080p DLP TV set and a Sony upscaler DVD player. So far I like it although I am limited to 480p until my HDMI cable arrives, but so far looks like it is a nice TV. and also arriving were Led Zep 2 DVD set and the Velvet Underground '93 reunion DVD. Also kindda figured out a way to make my Khorns fit my new house, although I loose my front window in the living room (wife didn;t like that but it is something she will have to deal with...) When I get the TV stand and rip out the window seat (so the TV can go in its proper place), I'll take pictures, looks like it will be a nice little movie area.

ttt. trying this again, this time with pics.

I have moved & the Khorns are just too big! [] Walnut Oil finish, some minor blemishes. AK-2 crossover. I am the original owner purchased 5/13/86 Bass bin s/n 8509302 & 04 Top bin s/n 8509301 & 03 Elk Grove, CA area (just south of Sacramento.) Pickup only. $2000 cash and carry. PM me if interested/questions. Also selling my ASL Wave 8 amps - $200 for the pair Jeff

I've been 2.0 for many, many years (if you play it loud enough it should bounce off the back walls anyways, right?) Although I have been considering building a dedicated 5.1 movie room with inwalls, etc.

Thanks for the replies. I never thought in-wall speakers could be of the "Oh MY GOD!" quality. I was more under the impression they make noise and save on floorspace. I'll have to investigate the poduct catalog further... Thanks again, Jeff

Hi, I'm thinking about putting together a surround sound system using in-wall speakers. Are the Klipsch in-walls any good? Would I be better going with JBL or something else? Thanks! Jeff

Thanks for the replies!

I'm thinking about trying one of those B&K amps everybody raves about.... Are there any preferred models and/or any models that should be avoided? thanks! Jeff

If they are in good condition, Khorns all the way!

I almost bought a pair of these one time... but I figured the Khorns were big enough. It was very tempting though, especially at $4000.

I once had a McIntosh 2200 (220w/ch) for my Khorns and if you want to play'em really loud, they'll take it (sometimes 100 watts just ain't enough!) the Mac 2200 is my recommendation for chest pounding music! Jeff

I haven't posted here in a while, but I just wanted to add that the flagship (high-end) models (these are HT, I don;t think high-end receivers are made anymore from the mass marketers) run $2-3000 and for that amount of $$$, there are definitely better choices. I used to have the McIntosh 2200 powering my Khorns but I needed money so I had to sell it. I bought some Onkyo HT receiver, it still sits in the closet, pure junk. I replaced it with the inexpensive Wave 8's. If I were to go back to SS, it would only be McIntosh. JMO.

I think the real question is do they come in assorted colors?

OK, I noticed no difference!

Yes, I do have the AK-2 xovers, but considering changing them to AK-3's I have already replaced the woofer coil with the Erse Super Q coils, I didn't notice much of a difference. My question was just a thought on lowering the woofer shunt capacitance and the effect thereof.

I had the MC2200 amp w/Khorns and it was a wonderful, non-fatigueing sound. I'd still have it if at the time I sold it, I did not desperately need the money. I have also had a Phase Linear amp and thought it was cold and sterile, at times edgy on the top end, and definitely lacked the bass punch a McIntosh can provide. Now I have tubes...

On the AK-3 xover w/ the 2 50uF caps in the woofer section, how would it change if one of those 50uF caps were disconnected?