Forum members,
Great input on this site. I've been a Klipsch fan since 1980. Unfortunately - never took the plunge and purchased.
That's changing NOW.
I'm in the midst of renovating my Great Room (15'w x 25'l x 18'h). Seating will be 11'-12' from new Samsung HL-P6163W HDTV monitor in a 10'w wall unit/cabinet (on short wall). I want to mount my front, left, and right speakers within this wall unit, and place equivalent speakers on the opposite end of the room. I will be sitting directly in the middle of the room/rectangle.
My brother has had multiple Klipsch models (Quartets, Belle's, Fortes, LaScalas, Khorns, Heresy's), and that's where I got the fever.
I'm shopping for Klipsch speakers and I've been targeting Heresys. Does any of the new stuff measure up to the famed Klipsch quality that hooked me originally?
I've been seeing information on RBs, RCs, RFs, reference, pro, bookshelves, etc.
What I want is intense sound, fine detail, sharpness, clarity, and punch. Loud or soft, I want it clean and crisp.
My target is a 5.1 speaker configuration, but a 7.1 AVR for a dual-zoned listening configuration.
So, for you experienced HT gurus, what say you when comparing Heresys to the new stuff (RFs, RBs, etc.) Do I go old or new? Will I get the same legendary sound from the new stuff that I've heard from the Heresys?
Any input is appreciated, especially from accomplished audiophiles.
P.S. I'm evaluating Receivers also. From what I've read, I need to investigate the Marantz, Pioneer, Rotel, and Denon offerings.
thx in advance...
texican58