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While cleaning out the garage I made some risers. Bass did improve some but the whole sound stage dropped also. It hurts the bass, but I kinda like them on the taller stands. I also put a 10 ohm resistor across one of the mids. I'll have to play with that. I like it a little lower but I think its pulled down a bit too much. Should have some 5 ohm resistors somewhere. system before the risers: height comparison:

Whether there is an audible difference between caps is an old controversy. I believe PWK wrote an article about it being possible to make caps out of whiskey bottles. I was hoping to avoid the age old controversy of which caps are better and do they make a sonic difference... that's another topic beyond this.

I flipped over to a different browser that I wasn't logged into the forum on and I can view the gallery... Still can't view it while logged in though. Not a huge deal.

thanks for the input. The stands were originally made for some speakers that were placed in front of some in wall registers (were the only place to put the speakers at the time) so I had to raise them above the vents. I do agree those are a little too high for bass (you can tell a difference by moving them on the floor) though I do like having them closer to ear level when sitting on the couch. Building regular risers for them is on the list of stuff to do before it gets too cold to work outside (garage isn't well heated.) Unfortunately the way the room is set up, putting them in the corner isn't an option. There's a door in two corners and a wood stove in a third. The boxes are pretty well sealed with foam tape. No noticeable air leaks have been found. They've been recapped using some Dayton caps. I've played around using different brands of caps on other speakers but can't say I've noticed any difference so I went with what I already had on hand rather than order some (replacing them with better caps is an option in the future if it would make a difference.) I've got the speakers hooked up on a vintage solid state McIntosh system (C26, MC2105.) I've also got an MQ-101 environmental EQ hooked up for some McIntosh speakers and that really helps on the low end too. I've hooked them up on my tube system but honestly, the tube system is so detailed on the highs & mids when combined with the Heresys its almost too much. But you can hear hints of very deep bass on that system you don't get on the McIntosh, but its in a different room set up all together and they are in corners there... Edit: I opened one up tonight and noticed I used Jantzens not Daytons, not that it really matters.

He probably gets the "you don't have permission for that" deal I've always gotbingo that would be it...

Is there some restrictions as to who can view the gallery? I signed up the other day partially to view the gallery. I've emailed the admin but no response so far...

Pro-Cinema_Head: I stand corrected & edited the post. RIght now, the speakers are on stands about 8" off the floor, slightly tilted back. They were stands I made for some other speakers that seem to work fine with these for now. I plan on making a set of risers (factory dimensions) and see how that sounds.

Hi. I've had newer sets of Klipsch go in & out of the listening room (RB-81, KG 4.5, RF-5) and now have a set of '82 Heresy's I've restored am looking to mod. For starters, I've recapped the crossovers with stock value parts & reveneered the cabinets. Other than lack of bass (which I know is one of the main complaints on the Heresy) I have few issues. I do have some questions on what might be some good mods: 1. How much of a difference would it make to put in Crites titanium diaphrams? 2. I've read about a few mods to make with the existing crossovers involving reversing the polarity of the mid and tweeter. What benefits would that do? I've also seen where its been recommended using different taps on the autoformers that both use as well. What is the purpose of that?