skywave-rider

Gorgeous! Man, I wish I could get a set of those in my studio apt! : )

I would like to thank all who responded with generous food for thought. This group is exceptional. I am inclined to think that the mind is the most malleable and subject to break-in regarding instances like this, relative to components. But it is reasonable to assume a change was really there manifested in sound I actually heard after the re-cap. I measured the old and new caps. They are pretty close on a meter. Even the original 33uf electrolytics. However, I know that under dynamic use, the values may shift. And the old ones may shift more under operating voltage swings. That I cannot see that with my meter. I measured the impedance of both monitors before and after the work. Before, one was 8 Ohms on the nose the other was a little more than .5 Ohm below that. I thought that was pretty darn good considering the age of the Heresys. Now they are both exactly 8 Ohms. About the sound, well, I really love these speakers. I am keeping them. They work well with my little tube amps. One interesting thing about my perception of the old sound is that I remember them as having more highs. That may have something to do with having more mid horn now, what I initially called a harder sound. What I might do: I would like to get some non polarized electrolytics and put them in the woofer circuit with a switch, allowing a relatively quick change between the Solens and the electros. Of course Ill have to allow time to screw on/off the back panels -- in these kind of tests speed is the only way to go, as within seconds, higher brain functions augment your memory. I could extend leads from the switches to the outside, but that would break the cabinet seal. And the woofer will not perform as intended.Unfortunately I start teaching tomorrow, so my time will be limited and I may not actually be able to do this for a long time, or not at all. But Id like to. (Alas, no endless Summer....) If anyone has impressions regarding the specific caps I used in similar monitors, Id love to read your thoughts. Thank you all kindly! Vincent

Well, I recently got a set of 84 Heresys and I could not wait to get the recapping over with. But let me start from the beginning: From the moment I first brought them home, I was having so much fun with the sound! They even had more bass then expected. Great speakers. So after research done on this forum, I ordered parts for the E-2 network: 2 2uf 200v Audiocap Thetas and one 33uf 400v Solen per speaker. Got the parts today and put them in. Good news goes first: Much more solid, stable center image. HOWEVER -- less bass and bass extension. They also sound less exciting somehow. : ( So. Is this due to the requisite cap break in period? Or do my ears have to break in to the different sound the speakers now have? I saved the original 2uf caps, I guess I could put them back. The small 33uf electrolytics had their leads cut to nothing, so those are gone 4 ever. What do you guys think? I didnt cheap-out on the caps. Could that huge 400v Solen somehow just be wrong in this application? I knew that one was not too critical, but I wanted to go better than a run of the mill electrolytic. If you could offer any advice, or perhaps console me through this trauma, it would be greatly appreciated....

Thank you, Mathew. The 12 hour drive (sum of both ways) was so worth it. Stephanie and myself greatly appreciated your hospitality and I loved hearing the Cornwalls. The Heresy speakers are a great match to my old Magnavox 15 watt PP 6v6 amp! It really is startling and lovely. Even the bass is decent. I am soooo happy. All the best to you and thanks for making my birthday eventful!!! Yours, Vincent

I am interested depending on condition and whether or not I can organize transport. Tell me what the "HWO" is all about, and are these Is IIs or something else? Thanks, Vincent