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I bought one of these kits from Bob and it worked great on my 1977 Heresy I's. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rebuild-Kit-Klipsch-Type-E-Crossover-Network-Sonicaps_W0QQitemZ120300457638QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120300457638&_trkparms=72%3A1071%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

There are so many choices! How do I decide? Yamaha, Onkyo, Denon, Outlaw, Marantz, HK, Pioneer, etc. I'm sure some of these sound better than others with Heresy III's. I'm guessing not many people with H III's have directly compared the sound on these different brands. I would like the new sound codecs for True HD and DTS Master for use on blu ray - PS3. Yes, I'm picking up my new Epik Knight monster of a sub directly from Epik next week and I'm so excited. Chad is fantastic and he said his subs blend perfectly with Klipsch speakers. http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/KnightOverview.html

Hey guys, I'm looking for the best AVR for my new home theater. I have 3 Heresy III's incoming to be used as front/center and will move my 2 Heresy I's to surrounds. I'm looking for an AVR in the $500-$1000 price range with the new sound codecs (True HD, DTS Master, etc - I have blu ray) that will sound the best with these new Heresy III's. I could spend a little more if the return justifies a higher price. I am currently using a 2002 Onkyo HTIB AVR with100 watt/ch. I am willing to wait until the fall if there are some hot new models coming out. I spoke with a dealer today and he said Harmon Kardon is the best with Heresy's, but he owns 25 year old speakers and my front 3 will be the new H III's. He mentioned that Japanese brands sound bad with Heritage products. Any ideas? Thanks.

I bought a pair of Klipsch Heresy III's from a forum member today. Looking forward to the power lineup with 3 Heresy III's up front and 2 Heresy I's in surround. I noticed they have an option to bi-wire. How much of a sound improvement would I get bi-wiring? I was planning to use some $100 cables I bought from Tweeter in 2002. I can't remember the brand, but they are thick and grey..maybe DMX. If bi-wiring is better, can someone provide a link to cables. Thanks for all the advice.

How much of a difference in sound quality would I get from these set ups: 3 Heresy III's up front, 2 Heresy I's in surround 1 Heresy III Center, 2 Heresy I's in front + 2 Heresy I's in surround. 5 Heresy I's. Are the Heresy I's a close enough or decent match for a Heresy III center? If so, I could save some serious cash to put towards an HDMI receiver with the new sound codecs. I would like a Heresy III in the center for better quality vocals/dialogue as I watch a ton of HD TV, movies, blu ray, DVD concerts, 5.1, DTS, etc. However, they are so much more expensive than the Heresy I's. I'm not sure if the sound improvement justifies the money for all three Heresy III's in front. Thanks.

I've heard the Heresy III's are a major upgrade over the Heresy I and II. Therefore, I at least want a Heresy III in the center for my home theater. My big question is will the Heresy III in the center match two Heresy I's in the front. If not, I'll have to buy 3 Heresy III's for the fronts/center and move the Heresy I's to the surround.

If you can swing an extra $100, I highly recommend the Epik Knight with the 15 inch driver and larger cabinet. Epik amps are based on a different ohm scale than ED so you get more power for the same advertised watts. If not, the A3-300 should be great too.

Are you using 3 Heresy III's as the fronts/center? Or are you using a Heresy III in the center with the Heresy II's as the mains? I own 1977 Heresy I's and was thinking of moving them to surround and getting 3 new Heresy III's in the front/center. However, if I can just buy one Heresy III for the center and leave the Heresy I's up front, I would save a bundle if they are an acceptable match.

Hi guys, I finally made it out to audition some new Reference and Heritage Klipsch speakers side by side yesterday. I was directly comparing Heresy III's and RF-83's for 90 minutes with 2 chanel audio CD's constantly switching back and forth. I liked the Heresy III's much better than the RF 83's for music based on several different types of demos. The RF-83's were harsh and lacking midrage and presence. They seemed to have more bass, but were clearly inferior in all other aspects to the H III's. I am buying a real nice sub so that is not an issue. The Heresy III's filled the room much better with a fuller sound as well. I watch alot of movies in DVD, blu ray, HD TV, etc. Unfortunately, I was unable to test the Heresy III as a center speaker for movies. Has anyone compared the sound of a Heresy III to a RC-64, RC-7 in a home theater for movies? I've heard the RC-7 is fantastic and also popular. I listen to a 80/20 split between HT and music...mostly HT. My room is 3500 cubic feet, but open to foyer and kitchen, which puts it over 6200 if you consider all open space on my lower level. Finally, I will move my 1977 Heresy's to the surround position, whichever way I go with the fronts/center. Here are some options for the front line-up: What is the best solution here for HT and specifically the center channel? Thanks. 1. 3 Heresy III's 2. RC-7, RF-7's 3. RC-64, RF- 63's or 83's 4. RC-7, Heresy III's 5. RC-64, Heresy III's

I emailed him stating I want to buy ASAP for $500. How can I tell if the drivers are in good shape? Is there anything in particular I should listen for?

I emailed the guy with questions and here was the response. Looks like they are from 1975 if the Cornwall code scheme is the same as Heresy. I have no idea how much the unfinished cabinets reduces the value. What about the woofer replacement? Are these still worth $500? 1) The serial numbers are 7N816 and 7N817 2) The speakers are of the unfinished variety. You can see the plywood edges and the stain on the speakers was NOT factory applied. There are a couple of small scratches on each speaker and a couple of chips near the bottom. 3) All of the components are Klipsch. Due to a factory defect, one of the woofers was replaced very early in the life of these speakers. It was replaced with a Klipsch woofer. 4) I am out of town and unable to send pics. I will try to upload some this weekend. Final note. As I said, these speakers are acoustically superior. If you are looking for A+ cosmetics, these speakers are not for you. However, if you invest a couple of weekends into refinishing the cabinets, they will look better than new. And they are a steal at the listed price.

Thx Dave. My room is 24x16 with 9 ft. celings so I figured the Cornwalls would help fill the room. What is a fair price for 1979 Cornwalls in decent-good condition? He is asking $500.

Hey guys, I've been using a pair of 1977 Heresy's for my fronts with a Polk center and junk surrounds. I was planning on building a matching five Heresy 5.1 set for my home theater. I just heard about Cornwalls this morning. A guy is selling a pair of 1979 Cornwalls about 20 minutes from my house. How would the 79 Cornwalls sound as the fronts, with 77 Heresy's as surrounds?....and a 3rd Heresy in the Center? Better than five Heresy's? I ordered an ED A2-300 sub, but it has not shipped yet so I could cancel that order if necessary If I went with the Cornwalls as fronts, would I still need the big sub? Do the Cornwalls match perfectly with the Heresy's? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! P.S. I mainly use the system for movies, concerts, HD TV, etc. Most everything is in 5.1 or DTS.

Yeah thx! I'm so glad you told me about replacing the capacitors and directing me to this forum.

I'm thrilled to hear it works well as a center with no mods!. I have a completely empty cabinet in the bottom of my entertainment center that will hold a Heresy with no problem. I'll probably just buy another pair and sell one off. Thx guys.