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Hey Michael, What do you think about pairing the HIP's with a couple of Wharfedale dlx15b 15" passive subs? They are similar to the kp-115sw that Klipsch used to make. They have a range of 38 - 2000 Hz, but they have a passive crossover at 150 Hz that can feed a full range cab from the same amp channel. They run in either 4 or 8 ohms, and they are rated at 700W continuous. They can also be bi-amped. I recently picked up a pair of black painted birch HIP's for $200. I'm also looking at maybe getting one or two used QSC EX1300 amps to drive these. I'm slowly putting together a small PA system to do small gigs and, heck, just to have fun with in the garage! I've run FOH sound for churches and for concert artists for about 25 years now, I still like to play with this old equipment, though! Let me know your opinion on the above setup. Thanks in advance!

Thanks Michael! On a nostalgic note, is anything still made in Hope? I toured the plant back in the late '70's while in college. The old man and I wrote back and forth a few times, and he was supposed to give a friend and me a personal tour. As it turned out, he got called away to something, and an employee took us around. I was in speaker heaven!

Is this for home stereo or PA? How low do you want it to go? This would be used as a PA for small to medium-sized indoor events primarily. Not looking for anything to fill a stadium with.

Thanks Bill. I I have been on the lookout for replies by Michael. I know that the ported Heresy is lighter on bass, but I'm hoping that someone can recommend a relatively small pair of subs that would fill out the bottom nicely with two HIP's. Doesn't the HIP use a heavier-duty bass driver (maybe a K42?) than a standard Heresy?

Hey everybody, I just joined the online Klipsch Community. I own a pair of 1989 Heresy II's (HOL) that grace my home system. The golden oak cabinets look as good as the day I bought them 22 years ago! I'm currently looking at maybe picking up a pair of Heresy HIP's for a small portable PA system that I want to put together. I don't know the age of these, but the serial #s are 3222 and 3223. They are birch with rounded edges and a coat of black paint, they have pole mounts in the bottom, and they must have been flown at one time, because there are small holes drilled into the tops. They appear to be in really good shape. Can you guys tell me what drivers and crossover would typically be installed in the HIP? Also, what would you recommend for subs to complement the HIP's and what amps would you recommend to drive them? Finally, would you recommend replacing the crossover? Thanks!