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I am impressed with the very helpful reponses from all of you folks on this forum, it has helped me reconsider several options for my Hll's not the least of which may include the Hll upgrade kit. ( I must say that looking at the photos from CECAA850, the X-over does look like a LOT of re-thing has gone into it!) I will have an opportunity to hear some Hlll's in the near future and I will let you know how this works out. In the meantime, I have arranged for Bob Crite to replace the x-over caps and send me replacement titanium K-76 diaphragms,as an interim job. I am also reconsidering the foam damping issue and will eventually get round to a partial replacement and (subjective) listening tests over a period of time. Thanks again guys. w

I am very impressed with the result of your Hll to Hlll upgrade. However, can I ask why you decided to add internal foam to the cabs? Did you have cabinet, cone (-or both) spurious resonances to deal with? I am asking because I originally also decided to use a similar (foam damping) solution in my Hll's mainly for better base cone control but realised that it only partly solved that problem and created another. I have now taken all of the foam out and achieve a more 'lively' and open sound. I do believe that damping in these cabs may be beneficial but the damping would be more appropriate applied directly as some form of a high density thick viscous coating to the panels. Your comments would be welcomed w

Hi Bruce and thanks, I am on the Gulf Coast of Florida - Sarasota County, a great place to live but unfortunately, - I swear, nearly everybody in this part of the world uses a Hearing Aid ;-) I have some friends who have Cornwall's that I want to hear but, unfortunately they travel a great deal and I don't expect to see them for a few months. I would also like to hear the LaScalas, so if you do know of any cooperative and like minded 'souls' that would be a good opportunity. (Yes I agree, my Heresy's are also speakers that I will NOT part with.) John

Islander - thanks for the info, I'll give the number a ring. I will also let you know how I get on after my demo' experiences, of the lll's and the Cornwall's. w

OK Islander, I am looking, checking and ....... comparing - fine, but who is selling this kit? Can't find any reference to it on the klipsch 'site. I am also noting many negative responses to Heresy's, maybe I should also listen to the the Cornwall's ? w

Hey, - thanks for the (very) prompt and helpful response. This is a possibility that I had not considered.The upgrade sounds very significant and I am worried about any change to the overall sound, presentation and frequency response. I really like the sound that they have now and I would have to consider that even an upgrade might change my subjective perception, to one that I might not be so pleased with. Maybe I should try and hear a demo of the lll's, that would give me an idea of the sound differences. The update of the crossovers would no doubt usefully upgrade/refresh the electrics however. Thx w

Hello folks, I am new to this forum - ( I did not know of it's existance before now!) and I am hoping that I can obtain advice and information on my Heresy ll speakers. I purchased them in 1988 and they have a serial numbers 8919784 and 8919785. They have travelled with me to several places around the world and I guess I have been very fortunate that they have not been damaged, (the beautiful walnut finish is still immaculate). The really important thing however, is that they still sound great and I do not want to part with them - so should I, or can I do something with them to keep them working well for another 20 years ;-) I would appreciate any advice or help, Thanks w