buckaroo

I have messaged Chad but he has not replied. Most other forums I am on seem to have a quicker response time to such queries. Hmmm...

Chad if you read this how can I make my old account part of my new one.....?

last one for the posting quota....

another for the quota....

more for the quota...

Thanks for the replies. I will post a few more times to this thread to hit my quota....hopefully :)

I had not posted to the Klipsch forum in awhile but had been able to login in a view. I was unaware things had changed! My former screen name was "buckaroo". In order to access the forum I had to create a new account and it was a bit of a pain in the ***. But here I am...again. So my new name is "buckowens59". Same user as before but now with a "forced" new user ID. No hard feelings as to the change...but a bit frustrated. How do I find my old posts/ threads???? Cheers, Buck

The above post is the same update referenced in the thread in my previous post. The update works, but most users report making multiple efforts before success. Make sure there are no other files on your flash drive other than the three (.bin) files yielded from the extraction of the zip. They should not be in a separate folder on your flash drive. View the video (referenced in the linked thread above) to watch the correct light display that a successful install looks like....that was helpful for me.

Here is a thread dealing with the topic: The update works but there is a "patience" element required in getting it to deploy...

I recently acquired The Fives powered speakers. I have updated the software to the latest v 5.8.0 released on 06.11.2021. This allows the so called "3 blink" bass cut. In experimenting with the bass cut options, and the positioning of the speaker's rear ports in relation to the back wall, I recognize that another way to reduce bass is to plug one end of an RCA cable into the sub out port on the back of The Fives primary speaker. The other end of the RCA cable is not connected to anything...just dangles in the air. It sounds as though the bass output is reduced further, thus further enhancing the clarity / imaging of the powered speaker pair. Here are my questions: Is there any reason, electronically, that this should not be done? In other words, does it create any impedance, heat build up or strain to just insert the cable into the sub out jack and not have the other end plugged in to a sub or a dummy load? I like the sound this way, but I do not want to damage The Fives by running them this way. My sense is that because the sub out jack is intended to be used with a powered sub woofer, it should be safe using it the way I described. I suspect plugging the RCA into this sub out jack reduces bass by deploying a crossover...intended for the powered sub. So I am really using it as a trick (by not connecting a real powered sub to the other end of the RCA cable) to further adjust the EQ of the powered stereo pair. Will this harm the powered speaker pair?

just got The Fives today and connected them to an LG C8 television set. I use the HDMI ARC (audio return channel) out on the LG into The Fives HDMI input. Works perfect. HDMI is very different than HDMI ARC. For success one must clearly understand that difference... The Fives sound best to me after about 6 hours of constant audio signal break in and with the Klipsch default Dynamic Bass EQ disabled. This feature is enabled from Klipsch by default but the instruction manual clearly explains how to disable it...I think many will prefer it disabled for TV listening. The hardest part setting these up is, when unboxing, removing the battery cover from the remote (without breaking it) to install the supplied batteries! Beyond that unneeded challenge (45 minutes of wasted time IMO), I like The Fives for TV for $800. Better than a sound bar, IMO, and the stereo is so refreshing (spatially) compared to all the other home theater solutions that are out there today. Very simple, very elegant. Good sound. For me The Fives replaces a replaces a (Sonus arc) soundbar and sub and no regrets whatsoever. In the future The Fives should have more "on board" EQ control; at least a scooped mid and treble boost option. They do not lack bass when the dynamic bass EQ is enabled. When the Dynamic bass is disabled it sounds more natural and still has enough bass in a mid sized room about 1 foot from the back wall (position from the back wall to sonic preference). Klipsch should pay the same attention to user controlled mids and treble adjustments; and maybe just a tad more clarity with spatial imaging...all that would compel me to spend double...for the next gen of this product. My advice, buy this product and connect the HDMI arc as per Klipsch direction. Enjoy the simple elegance of the sound. Buck

I just got The Fives today and connected them to an LG C8 television set. I use the HDMI ARC (audio return channel) out on the LG into The Fives HDMI input. Works perfect. HDMI is very different than HDMI ARC. For success one must clearly understand the that difference...as the poster just above articulated so well! The Fives sound best to me after about 6 hours of constant audio signal break in and with the Klipsch default Dynamic Bass EQ disabled. This feature is enabled from Klipsch by default but the instruction manual clearly explains how to disable it...I think many will prefer it disabled for TV listening. The hardest part setting these up is, when unboxing, removing the battery cover from the remote (without breaking it) to install the supplied batteries! Beyond that unneeded challenge (45 minutes of wasted time IMO), I like The Fives for TV for $800. Better than a sound bar, IMO, and the stereo is so refreshing (spatially) compared to all the other home theater solutions that are out there today. Very simple, very elegant. Good sound. For me The Fives replaces a replaces a (Sonus arc) soundbar and sub and no regrets whatsoever. In the future The Fives should have more "on board" EQ control; at least a scooped mid and treble boost option. They do not lack bass when the dynamic bass EQ is enabled. When the Dynamic bass is disabled it sounds more natural and still has enough bass in a mid sized room about 1 foot from the back wall (position from the back wall to sonic preference). Klipsch should pay the same attention to user controlled mids and treble adjustments; and maybe just a tad more clarity with spatial imaging...all that would compel me to spend double...for the next gen of this product. My advice, buy this product and connect the HDMI arc as per Klipsch direction. Enjoy the simple elegance of the sound. Buck

Just my opinion. The stereo integrated Denon amps (made in Japan) from the early and mid 1990's are actually not bad amps at all. They are constructed well, reliable and have a good sound; especially compared to similarly priced peer brand offerings from that time period. No they are not exotic or tube based, but they good work horses for sure. Buck

I listen to my Heresy III pair placed an equilateral triangle, the distance of each side is 8 feet. My room is 14 ft by 16 feet with a 10 foot ceiling. Two corners of the triangle have a speaker and the third has my chair. It works great for my room. The speakers are about 1.5 feet in front of the wall. If I move them closer to the wall there is a slight increase in perceived bass. So there is a subjective element related to "what you like" when considering placement overall. My room also has a large area rug on the floor. Buck

I first heard Klipsch speakers in a dealer showroom in the mid 1980's. A pair of Brand new LaScala pair. Wow! At that time I ended up purchasing DCM Time Window pair. My first Klisch pair was the modest KG 2.2 model in the mid 1990's. Then I spent several years using various high end "studio monitors. In 2014 I bought a Heresy III pair. I have not changed out speakers since buying the Heresy III model...but I still love the sound of the LaScala the best. Buck

My unsolicited $0.02: No disrespect is intended so please take none. IMO....First rule of buying gear. Any gear. Buy what you can afford. Buy what you can afford to sell. I would pay about 10K for a brand new A stock pair. If I can't find a stocking dealer for that...well I know I can. In the end enjoy what you have and ditch the overpay concern. You have wonderful speakers for the rest of your life. Focus on that. Buck

I am the OP of this thread. I just saw on the Klipsch web site the 25% off sale. Does this ever extend to the Heritage line? Buck

I like the video review. Many thanks! Buck

Thank you for this perspective.

Partial quote above. I agree with this perspective. I believe most buyers would have a similar philosophy. I hope this doesn't devolve into what port stuffing materials effect what frequencies. Bear in mind, Klipsch does not supply port stuffing with the speaker; no doubt a reflection of confidence in the new speaker's engineering and how it should be used. No offense to anyone by my remarks. But, the OP (me) solicited informed opine regarding direct comparisons H3 versus H4. Let's stay on topic for the benefit of the product and the future reader. If there is a need to continue the merit of port stuffing, perhaps those folks should start a dedicated thread about their views. In kindness and redirection, Buck

That is interesting. My first thought is that many people using a new H IV in their home would likely have the speaker placed closer to a wall or corner...not having the spatial luxury to move the speaker farther away from a rear facing surface.

They were 10 feet or 10 inches from the back wall...seeking clarity just to be sure I understand. Buck

Why buy a rear ported speaker if you intend to stuff that port? I am unable to follow the “purchase logic” of such a transaction...just for the record. If I purchased H IV’s, it would be because I preferred the rear port. I would bet that is the logic most buyers would employ. Respectfully to all, the technical argument about what happens when the port is stuffed seems academic, and not the point of the thread. The point of the thread is to read user reviews, hopefully done comparing both models. Buck

I have played H III's, and several other Klipsch models, through McIntosh and Marantz integrated amps and have no complaints. I prefer the newer McIntosh and (upper end) Marantz integrated amps to the "classic" integrated models made in the 1970's and 1980's, though those brand's older amps can sound really good too! The choice is a subjective one. The Marantz integrated amps made today in the Japan factory are great amps. And though new McIntosh models cost a considerable premium price, the sound is as good as integrated amps get IMO. Worth the price if you can afford it. Buck

Yes indeed, it is the rear fire port that makes me hesitate on the Heresy IV. I have owned several different rear fire ports in the past and their placement is not as "forgiving" as a sealed box or a front fired port IMO. So I am curious to learn from those who have done comparisons between these two. I suppose in the end I should take my H III's along with me to a dealer that has H IV's and compare myself. I would also like to hear the Cornwall IV. The alternative is to buy H IV's / Cornwall IV's from an authorized dealer, with a verifiable liberal return policy; in short, a demo in my home. I hate Klipsch fever sometimes...Klipsch Acquisition Syndrome (KAS)! But it would be worse to be without Klipsch speakers by far!!!! Buck