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I just realised something off putting about the speakers. The center cones on the woofers are wildly different sized. Does this mean that one of them was likely replaced? Would this scare anyone off from buying them?

I mean to test them when I go to check them out tomorrow, but the gentleman doesn't have a stereo so I'll be bringing some of my own equipment to test. Any suggestions on how to test that the woofers, mid-range and tweeters are in decent shape? I'll obviously be checking the cones for any tearing and the same for the foam. If there are other good simple ways to test them, I'm all ears.

I believe they are the original Heresy. Woodgrain boxes, but the rear stickers do not say the model (was this normal under any circumstances?)

I should add that the turntable is a Thorens TD 145 with an Ortofon 2M Red, and the amplifier is paired with a Marantz 2110 receiver (with scope!). If I do purchase the Heresy's, I'll post a photo so you can all tell me that it's a lovely set up and that my speaker placement is too close to my turntable, lol. I've heard it said that Heresy's pair better with Tube amps instead of Solid State amps, and that it might be screechy or shrill with a solid state amp. Has anyone else had that experience?

I have a lovely Marantz 1152Dc amplifier that I'm looking to pair with my Thorens turntable and some nicer speakers. Currently I have everything paired with some Technics sb-4500a model speakers, but they've been the obvious weak point in an otherwise (I believe) very nice stereo. My father has a pair of Heresy II's that I've always loved, and I have a a chance to buy a vintage set of woodgrain Heresy speakers tomorrow. I wanted to know if anyone thought they would pair well with the components that I have, or if it sounds like a bad match? I should add that I've been building my hi fi stereo on a shoestring for quite some time, so Klipsch have always been out of reach. I'm excited to have a chance to buy a nice pair finally, and would appreciate any advice. I don't know much about them but I've heard that recapping them and perhaps filling the cabinets with insolation padding is a good inexpensive way to improve them? Thoughts and advice appreciated