milton10

***UPDATE*** Ok, so I went down to check out the 2200 again at the pawn shop and found out why it is only $99 - there is no remote. I had them hook it up and play a CD and a DVD. The unit worked just fine. I then asked about the 2900, and they said that the remote works with either unit (but would only sell the remote with the 2900). I was getting ready to leave and they said that they would drop the price of the 2900 to $200 out the door. Bottom line, I bought the 2900, and think that I got a good deal. The unit is in cleaner shape than the 2200 (the 2200 had some of the silkscreening missing and a few scratches). The 2900 did not even have a scratch. I might just go back and get the 2200 though, and see if it cleans up. Possibly put up on ebay or offer to someone here (if I can get a remote and it cleans up well). Did I do the right thing by spending $100 more for the 2900?

I did not know that the DVD-2900 and 2200 were low line players. I thought they were a cut above mid-fi.

Hi. I could use some advice. My 2 channel setup is currently running a Denon DCM-340 to my Heresy/Sophia Baby tube amp setup. The sound is very nice, but I would like to play SACD and DVD-A on my 2 channel setup as well. Also, my home theater system is using a Denon DVD-1920 for movies, DVD-A, SACD & CD playback. It sounds very nice, especially with DVD-A's and SACD's. Now here is my dilemma - I just saw a couple of nice Denon DVD players at a local Pawn Shop. One of them is a bit pricey at $325 - a DVD-2900. They also have a DVD-2200 for $99. I know both of them use Burr-Brown 24/96 dacs and have a good reputation. I do not know how they compare to my DVD-1920. Should I consider purchasing the DVD-2900 for my home theater system and flip the 1920 over to my 2 channel setup? Or will the 2200 do better there? I guess I want to maximize each system with a player that will fit the best. Lastly, since these are universal players, do they give up anything to my dedicated, but lowly DCM-340 5 disc player. Gurus please chime in. I could really use the advice. Thanks, Milton

I already have a tube based system - my amplifier is a Sophia Electric Baby Amplifier. I was using a SlimDesigns Squeezebox as my front end, but switched back to a Denon CD player when the Squeezebox gave me erratic performance. The Denon is a so-so unit (DCM-340) but sounds fairly nice. Will the tube buffer help if I already have a tube system? By the way, I heard that most tube CD players are just regular CD players with a tube buffer built in. I don't know if there is any truth to that statement. Milton

Well, I am looking for ideas to spruce up my CD player or get a new one. I ran across some raves about "tube buffers" that supposedly improve the sound quality of any CD player. I saw the Yaqin Tube buffer at this site and became interested: http://www.pacificvalve.us/YaqinTB.html Does anyone have any experience with such things? Are they worth it? Thanks.

I know nothing about this sub. It had a rattle in it, but found that a small screw was somehow in the cabinet. I removed it and it sounds great. It has a tiny tear in the surround that I may try to repair with rubber cement. Does anyone know if this is a very good sub? I see them go for about $130 on ebay, so it must be one of their lower offerings. Thanks for the help. Milton

The Cornwall speakers are excellent! At 98.5db they should give plenty of quality sound. IMHO the best overall resonably price Klipsch Heritage.

Thanks, I will contact them to find out.

I was going to hook up my Sunfire sub to my tube/Heresy setup and then I read something in the manual that stopped me in my tracks. It reads "Your amplifier or receiver MUST have common grounded outputs, or it will be damaged if connected to the subwoofers's Speaker Level inputs." What does this mean? I don't want to screw up my amp. Thanks.

Thanks to you both for the responses. I will order another one. Should I get a matched pair?

I am new to tubes so please help me. I just received a Sophia Baby amp about a week ago. The amp sounded great for about 2 days with my Heresy's. Yesterday, when I turned the unit on, the right channel started making scratching sounds (sounds like a noisy pot) and then a squealing sound. I quickly turned the unit off. To make sure that it was not the amp, I switched the tubes around and noticed that the other channel was dead (no sound) and the channel that originally was scrachy was now playing music. When I switched the tubes again the scratchy/squealing sound returned. Looking at the bad tube shows me that the bottom is glowing blue, and the top was not lit at all. Is this normal for the tube to go like this? What could have caused it? Should I return the amp (under its return policy)? Thanks for your help. Milton paniced in Florida

After hearing the difference in my Heresy's I will have to wholehartedly disagree. The difference in ny speakers is obvious. I did not start this thread for a flame war, only to report something that I felt was worthwhile. I am not criticizing the goal, just the technique. If tightening up the horn did not work, you could try a gasket around the mouth flange. If more is still needed, how about a large package of rubber bands to put around the horn? Anything except that nasty rope caulk. Bob Crites. Actually, Bob, that is valuable information. Thanks! I did not know that rope caulk would deteriorate with time (and I plan on keeping my speakers for a long time). I will replace with Dynamat Extreme (the stuff with the silver backing) when I get the chance to do so. The important thing to know is that dampening the metal horns DOES make a difference.

After hearing the difference in my Heresy's I will have to wholehartedly disagree. The difference in ny speakers is obvious. I did not start this thread for a flame war, only to report something that I felt was worthwhile.

I got mine at Walmart. I am sure that any hardware store would have it as well. Just make sure that you get out all the air pockets when you put it on (especially around the edges).

They are circa 1978 Heresy I's

I know this has been discussed before, but I need to discuss this for anyone who has not done this. It is really worth it. Over the last few months, I have noticed that one of my Heresy's midrange seemed to be a bit more "edgy" than the other. The only way that I can describe it is as if one speaker was slighty louder than the other, but not in a good way. Voices seemed to be a bit more shrill, piano notes seemed to blast out in a ragged way. If fact, since the shrill sounding speaker was slightly louder, overpowering the other one, making my system sounded out of balance. I thought to myself - Is it the chair that was nearby? How could that be blocking so much sound? Or maybe my HK-430 is starting to go weak in one channel. Then I realized that I had only caulked one of my squalkers (while cleaning my storage room I found the other boxes unused). Wow, things have been hectic, but how could I forget that! Well, I just caulked the other squalker, and wow, what a difference it makes! The system is balanced and smooth. The shrillness is gone too. I never thought that it would make that much difference. If anyone has poo-pooed the idea of caulking the squalker, I am here to say "Just do it!" The cost is just pennies, and oh what a difference!

You should go for the higher powered versions. The modified crossovers DO change the "average" efficiency by bringing the squawker and tweeter more in line with the 94 dB woofer. Thanks John. Thats what I was looking for. I really want to get a SET amp for my Heresys. Any ideas on a good amp that is powerful enough? How about the ASL Wave 8's?

I have a pair of Heresy's that have Dean's "Cat's Meow" crossover tweak that lowers the squalker/tweeter levels down about 3db. I am currently running about 25wpc solid state watts through them, but am considering getting some sort of low powered SET tubes (I was once considering a huge Kenwood but heard some tubes with my friends Cornwalls and fell in love). Will a flea powered SET be enough to run my Heresy's? I don't know if the drop of 3db lowers the overall efficiency of the speakers or if it is just for the squalker & tweeter. I hope I am making sense. The amps I am looking at are in the 3.5wpc to 10wpc range. What I would really like to get are a set of Paramours. Thanks.

The HK drives them very well. Nice and loud. I was wondering if the extra headroom from the Kenwood would make a difference. I just watched a Sophia Electric EL84 just go for under $500 on ebay - got me drooling. Anyone ever listen to one of these? By the way, I am keeping the HK regardless.

I am currently running a pair of Heresy's with a HK430. The sound is very nice, but I have an opportunity to get a humongo Kenwood KR-9600. Would this make a good combo? Or should I keep the 430? I am tempted with the Kenwood due to the difference in power (160 wpc vs 25 wpc).

I have been listening to the Heresys with the HK430 for a while. I BIG improvement over the Outlaw. I tried a crazy experiment - I hooked up one Heresy to my restored KLH Model 8 tube radio and listened to some FM. Wow! Superb! What is it about tubes that makes these speakers sound so warm yet clear? Now I must start the hunt for a tube amp. Any ideas for something reasonably priced (around $200) or should I consider spending more? Thanks!

Has anyone compared an HK430 to a good tube amp/receiever with Heresys? I currently own a HK430 but have access to a Scott 222 (unrestored). I know that the Heresy's sound much better with the HK than my Outlaw amp, but have not tried the tube amp yet. Thanks for your responses. Milton

I have received a few emails regarding photos. I will try to post them tomorrow after work. Thanks fo all your interest. Milton

After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to sell some of my all Heresy HT system to go with a 2 channel/tubes/Heresy route. What this means is that I will sell off 1 pair of Heresy's and my all Alnico center Heresy. I was originally going to post on eBay, but decided to post them here first. Here are the details: The "Center" Heresy circa 1974 - Type "C" crossover has been reworked with Solen 14 gauge coil on the woofer and Kimber caps for the mid/high. P-Trap on the squalker. The speaker is in good shape and is walnut veneer. The beauty of this speaker is that you can place a television right on top of it without any color distortion - it is self shielded. This speaker blends seamlessly with other Hersey's with an "E" or "C" type network. Asking $200 OBO plus shipping/packing. Pair of Golden Oak circa 1978 Heresy's with Solen 14 ga coil on the woofer and Kimber Caps on the Squalker/Tweeter. P-Traps on Squalkers as well. One tweeter had diaphragm replaced about 1 year ago. These speakers were completely re-veneered in Golden Oak (originally I think they were raw birch painted maroon) and hand rubbed with countless layers of Formby's Tung oil. These speakers show slight signs of use on the veneer, but nothing major at all. Comes complete with slanted risers. Asking $425 OBO plus shipping/packing. I will try to post pictures later this evening or tomorrow. If interested, contact me at milton@hauntedmansion.com Thanks! Milton

Yes, it looks like an Alnico K77 or the Electrovoice T35 equivalent.