YK Thom

Randhy, You may have mistaken my desire for a better sounding speaker the wrong way. There is no doubt they are very detailed- all Klipsch are, which is why we purchase and enjoy them. There is however always room to build upon past successes and develop improvements. My point and post is theoretical, I feel that the heresy could be reimagined and improved. No disparagement on the original, it is just not to my personal tastes.

you said it in the first post. its called the p-17b. they are fantastic. best bookshelves i have ever heard or had the pleasure of owning. They are the speakers on my horizon- had hoped for them earlier this year but had some unexpected expenses pop up. Later this or early next.You are right probably the best sounding stand mount out there. As to my original thought, something with palladium engineeringing in a Heresy style tilted floor mount could be an instant classic.

Sorry to say but they sounded thin and somewhat screechy. Not as refined in my opinion as a Reference tweeter. I would not expect the original to be changed or dropped ( too many fans), but rather a new model based on the Herseys but with modern characteristics.

I don't wish to sound like a heretic ....but I having recently spent time with a friends Heresey set up, I was underwhelmed. Always liked the look, concept, size and history of the model but... They just seem lacking. In a perfect world (any Klipsch wigs reading?), I'd love to see a 21rst century reimagining of the model. A three way design has in my opinion always produced the smoothest sound. A rethought Heresey of roughly the same height and width but perhaps twice as deep (or more to fill in the missing bass), with a modern cermatillic woofer and a Reference tweeter would be just the ticket. Something to bridge the gap between bookshelf and floorstander. Sort of a Heresy Millenium/palladium. Just sayin'

Most definitely. Horns in general tend to be more directional. Just do it incrementally you will know when you hit the sweet spot. I find the modern Klipsch still require toe in but sound better off axis than the Heritage models.

Thanks Chris A, some great information. I had a friend years ago who had the KHorns - magnificent - but they were in a very large room. With the information you have provided, it appears the Heritage products will not be the best fit for my needs and environment. This was my big concern. It looks like I'll be making the Palladium plunge at some point this year.

I think you are right.

After a many year abscence I have returned to home audio. Have put together a nice sounding system to get the ball rolling ( to my ears and budget). I have four rb 61 IIs with matching centre and sub. Always liked the Klipsch sound and do very much enjoy the modern models. I am considering upgrading my front mains to P17-Bs for two channel weekend music or perhaps a pair of long wished for Heritage (KHorns or Lascala). Concern is room size - I live in a high rise condo so realism is the order of the day. My gut tells me Palladiums are the way to go, but a thirty year itch for Heritage is still there. What would be minimum size room requirements for these lines?