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After reading about the Heresy and Heresy II speakers, I've concluded that to get the bass that say, the Cornwalls can produce, a sub is necessary. Does this apply to the newer Heresy III? If so, what Klipsch subs "seamlessly integrate" with the Heresy IIIs? Right now, space is an issue, and the Heresy III might be an obvious solution. I am also considering an "all in one box" solution, namely a Linn Classik based upon five or six years of top notch reviews. I figure once I buy a house, I can use the Linn as a bedroom system. They say the amp is wimpy, but Heresy IIIs are easy to drive. I just hope that I can figure out how to hook up a powered sub to the Classik. I am not a tweaker. So many damn options out there...I'd hate to buy the wrong stuff!

That era had some great metal. Too bad a lot of it was poorly recorded. Horrible, really horrible.... Call me 'old school' if you like, but at least British rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Bad Company, ELP, Yes- all had severe musical chops. Much of what qualifies as 'music' today are a bunch of guys who barely have command of their instruments. And if they're speed rockers like Yngwie or Vai, it's all flash and no soul as far as I'm concerned. Give me some melody, some meaning, some vocals all in the same key please. The rest is noise imho. Now I'm not closed minded. Turn me on to a recent band like Green Day who know how to write a catchy tune, can play their instruments not only in traditional but new and musical ways, can actually sing instead of just yell and growl and who are more interested in life and love than death and horror and I'll be glad to listen. Michael Are you saying Judas Priest have no chops? That's absurd. KK Downing and Glenn Tipton can play with the best of them, Halford's voice is legendary, and their drummer is simply badass. Judas Priest are one of the most important metal bands ever.

That era had some great metal. Too bad a lot of it was poorly recorded.

Pro: Power, clarity, don't need a monstrous amp, lasts a long friggin time (15 years with my dinky 2.2kgs, and they still kick ***), good for all types of music, used Heritage usually a great value that can't be touched. Con: They can be BIG - a la Khorns and Cornwalls, new top of the line models are kinda pricey, Synergy series cheapened the name, Klipsch spending too much time and energy on HT (my opinion), some people run great Klipsch speakers with lesser components like HK, Onkyo, etc. (again, my opinion).

Buckethead is sick!!! This guy can shred like a mofo.

I like Fender tube amps for more mellow stuff. I have a Peavey 5150 Van Halen model combo for the death metal stuff. I still have the orignal thermos!

Hip hop doesn't suck, at least not the older stuff - IMHO. A Tribe Called Quest, back in their heyday, were way ahead of everybody, not just the rap community. Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Digable Planets, The Pharcyde - all were breaking new ground in the early 1990's before Death Row and Sean Combs screwed it all up. And now? I don't even care.

Stereo Review was good. I used to read it when I was in junior high school at the school library. It pointed me in the right direction. I don't trust John Atkinson or his rag Stereophile. I get most of my info from the internet, forums from other stereo geeks like myself. Save yer money - get a subscripton to something good like Playboy or National Geographic.

All I know is that Klipsch speakers - kgs in my case - rock! I've been a metal fan for about 25 years - I had a KISS lunchbox in kindergarten. Favorite newer band is Opeth, all time fav is still old school Metallica. I got my eye on a pair of RF83s and NAD separates - no, I won't be buying the new Diana Krall CD anytime soon! I also like the Dead, Bob Marley, jazz, and prog rock. Long live Klipsch!

How much does it retail for in the USA?

I was looking at the Rega Apollo, but that's a bit out of my price range. So, I did some internet investigating, and found four options: Music Hall CD25.2 <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> NAD C542 Arcam DiVA CD73T Rotel RCD 1072 All were highly regarded by various magazines, etc. I will be using RF 83s (hell yeah!) in the future, but now will use KG 2.2s. Amp is still undecided, but solid state, at least 100 watts, 2 channel only. Keep 2 channel stereo alive, brothers and sisters!

Well, I am looking at both the Rega Brio or Mira amp, both newer models. I heard that the bass of the Klipsch RF-83 is excellent. How does the Cornwall III compare in regards to bass? Of course, I plan on getting the Apollo CD player. The more I learn about Rega, the more I like them. Reasonable prices, high quality, and all they do is home audio. Did I mention turntables?!

My quest for my next stereo system continues. I was thinking about an Arcam Solo, but I read some customer reviews which revealed the Solo's glitches. So, after some internet research, I THINK I have a winner in mind: Rega Mira 3 integrated amp, Rega Apollo CD player, Rega turntable. Rega has a good reputation, and I was wondering how the Rega stuff would pair with Klipsch speakers - either Cornwall IIIs or RF 83s. I like Rega because the prices seem good, and they seem to focus on 2 channel stereo audio, not multi-channel home theater stuff. Now I just have to find a dealer to take a listen.

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I am about to move to a new house, and am turning the basement into my listening room. I just have to buy a pair of Cornwalls (the new ones) ASAP. I have been a Klipsch owner for close to 16 years, and I have been happy with my 2.2kgs. Time to upgrade! Keep in mind, I am into enjoying stereo music, but I am not an audiophile - I would never buy an opera CD, or anything by Diana Krall. Or purchase Shakti stones. Nope, not today. Not ever. My cheapo Monster Cable is fine. No interconnects on the Solo! I also don't give a darn about home theater either. 2 channel stereo all the way, but keep it honest! I am impressed by the Arcam Solo. I haven't heard it yet, but it's highly touted, and a "bargain" to boot. I plan to plug in the TV (Sony Bravia 32" LCD) and later an Arcam DiVa DVD player (intro model that plays HDCDs) into the Solo. Again, I don't care about multi-channel stuff. Has anyone heard the Solo yet? Anyone impressed? How will it sound through Cornwalls? I know everyone says that small tube amps are the way to go, but I like convenience better. I plan to compare the Solo with Linn's Classik, and spend a measly $1,600 or so to get NEAR "audiophile" sound, whatever the heck that means?

Selling cheap, Chinese made speakers at Best Buy may have saved the Klipsch company financially. It hurt the company's reputation, and rightfully so. Also, selling plastic computer and iPod speakers didn't help. The Reference Series are a different breed. Higher end, made in USA (?), etc.

In defense of The Simpsons, remember the writers of the show took the emphasis off Bart and focused on Homer, with great results. Of course there is hope for the show: get new writers, or get new ideas. If you're still into animation, check out the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. "Metalocalypse" forever!

Wow, you can hear the difference between different speaker cable brands? Maybe you should write for Audiophile. My best friend has a PhD in physics from the University of Chicago, and currently teaches at Brown. Flat out genius. He told me that there is no noticeable difference in sound quality between the cheap stuff and the overpriced stuff. It's just marketed to different groups of people. I used to think he was wrong. Not anymore. Save your money. Buy your cables at Radio Shack. You will not hear a difference. None. Not now, not ever.

Thanks for the reply. I visited the Timber Nation website, and his work looks solid. His audio racks look great, but are still expensive, but still cheaper than Mapleshade racks. I was thinking about faxing Chris a photo and the dimensions of the Mapleshade stands to see if he can make them and sell them cheaper than Mapleshade. Perhaps Chris could be me risers similar to what the Heresy IIIs come with, but with the brass feet attached to the bottoms of the risers. I was also looking at some audio component stands online. I like the Salamander website, but for a small rack (solid wood, with solid wood door) they are pricey! Again, I might fax Chris the specs to see if he can do better.

Thank you for the info.

I always had my 2.2kgs on top of two wood nightstands (furniture doing double duty!), and never bothered to buy stands. I am setting up my listening room, and I plan to have 2 sets of speakers - the kgs and some new Heresy IIIs. I will NOT run them at the same time, as one forum member pointed out the sensitivity differences between the two speakers, and I don't want to ruin my 15 year old kgs! I got a Mapleshade catalog, and their 2 inch maple speaker "stands" look interesting. On the bottom of the stands are three large brass footers (2-3 inches, I believe) for uncarpeted sources, and another large brass spiked footer to put under the speaker to rise it up at an angle, with the sharp part touching the stand. Of course, the catalog went on and on about how much of a difference these stands make - a "dramatic" difference in both bass and treble. In fact, the literature hints that these stands make such an increase in bass that a subwoofer is no longer needed. Snake oil, as another forum member said? Does ANYONE here have these Mapleshade stands? They cost well over $300. Do any other speaker stand companies make angled stands so the speaker tilts back a bit? I experimented lifting my 2.2 kgs back a bit (jammed a few old magazines under each speaker), and it did sound nicer to my ears.

I am the proud owner of a pair of Klipsch kg 2.2s from around 1991-92. They sound great with my current system - Onkyo stereo receiver and an old Onkyo CD player from the late 1980's. Garbage, but I had to get something quick and super cheap after my Yamaha receiver and CD player died. I plan on upgrading to a full NAD system - HDCD, phono, receiver. I also plan on getting a pair of Heresy III's ASAP! I plan on keeping the kg 2.2 speakers and run them as "speaker B." Maybe use them to add a little bass (with Mapleshade stands). Can NAD receivers allow both pairs of speakers to run at the same time? Speakers "A" and "B" run simultaneously? More importantly, how will the NAD system sound with the Heresey IIIs? The listening room is a small bedroom with wooden floors, no carpeting. Any suggestions are appreciated.