mpurvis

This forum has really opened my eyes. I always knew I had a great pair of speakers but I had not realized how much value they still had. I think that it would be foolish to build new boxes since they would no longer be a true Klipsch. Instead, I think that I will build a slip-on outer case using 1/4" cabinet grade plywood. This way I can improve the appearance, match my other furniture and still keep the original boxes intact and protected from further damage.

It would appear that I have the HWL model. They have mitered corners, lacqered black walnut finish and an inset black motorboard. I am quite curious about the lack of damping material which is commonly used in sealed boxes and also the fact that the speakers are mounted to the back of the motorboard. The motorboard creates an abrupt transition from the nice curve of the horn to the right angle edge of the wood. Do you know what they were built this why. I noticed that the magnet and diaphragm part of the speakers are too big to go through the opening in the motorboard.

Thanks for the info. When I saw how the horns and woofer were mounted, I had wondered if they were a true Klipsch or whether someone had built them and used Klipsch speakers. Glad to hear that the speakers are supposed to be mounted this way.

Can you date my Heresy by the serial number as well? 141X826

I have had a set of Klipsch speakers for many years but I am not sure of the model. I think that they are Heresy. The box is not vented, 15.5" x 21.25" x 13.25" (wxhxd), and contains the K-77M tweeter, the K-52H midrange and the K-22E woofer. Interestly, there is no damping material in the box and the drivers themselves are mounted on the back of the speaker panel which I have read is not the preferred method of mounting. The boxes are showing their age and I was toying with the idea of building new boxes but I don't know whether to duplicate the existing ones or maybe use a different design. Can anyone help me with the model number or suggestions for the boxes?