Natertotts

New price: $275 + shipping

Still got ‘em.

Also, it may be worth noting that on some earlier Heritage models, the front covers are not removable. I am not sure which models and years this is true but the grill on my 1970 Cornwalls is not removable but it was on a version 1 pair of Cornwall’s that were built in the early 80’s. I say this because it is always a good idea to visually inspect the drivers but on certain models you won’t be able to unless you open up the cabinet.

I feel that there are some basic questions that are useful to ask anytime you are buying something used. 1) how long have you owned it? 2) why are you selling? 3) is everything original? 4) if no to #3, what was changed (was it an intentional modification or a repair), why was it changed, who did the work, and what parts were used. More specific: 1) Listen to all the drivers and make sure they work 2) if you have any concerns, ask the seller to open the cabinet and check that the drivers are correct. The second post in this thread has a list of the stock drivers for all the heritage speakers: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/212916-klipsch-heritage-series-historical-reference-data-v4-–-27-january-2016-by-groomlakearea51-with-additional-information-from-the-historian/ There are a few, well known sources for Klipsch OEM and aftermarket parts including JEM Performance Audio (the only Klipsch approved source for new capacitors), Crites Speakers (aftermarket), and ALK (aftermarket). If someone says they have parts from any of these sources, I wouldn’t be concerned about it. Like buying anything used, you kind of have to size up the seller. If they seem legit and the speakers check out, it really comes down to price. Price varies widely based on condition, what model you are buying, what version you are buying, and where you are buying. Heresys will be a fraction of the cost of Klipschorns. Original Heresy’s will be significantly cheaper than Heresy III’s. However, there shouldn’t be much price difference within the same version of speakers. For example, a Cornwall made in 1960 and one made in 1980 are both version 1. They have slightly different drivers, because Klipsch made some minor changes over time, but if the condition is similar price should be similar. Hope this is some help.

I thought about the risk of the post being a scam of some type before posting here. Hopefully anyone who looks into a purchase will do so with the appropriate amount of caution.

There is a listing for Heresy II’s on eBay with a buy it now price of $500. Claims to have Crites’ crossover and tweeters. Pick up only in San Fransisco. No affiliation. https://www.ebay.com/itm/226021753074?itmmeta=01HQR6QYRVHJGGB3EKZY471KYD&hash=item349ff240f2:g:zp0AAOSwe3Zl3TeE&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4BoPXTot8Uiw1qLJEqQ%2FceqMeg6wlpK0fnmbEn451oCj8YXg59AkzcwLeMmfBzGc1CKz%2F7O0vHQ6mixKecxvRupQftHHK5FjFSJky9rzKA7XeRA6DqPpe9TQ8fXlOuLlMIMDhduY6aMbI1bIvnlHmPiDAkUeQmtVNUc3ztiCkS4cvVDiTTQFn1kImObqi0NFOW5g%2F9l9XYWahle%2Fnx0rp3OUb%2BgaT59l7L%2F6%2Bsv5zxhYGjyeIPG%2BFb1tC3SllaOnl%2BLIbQmKl7qqGU2syZ9y6oaAVtO1P7Zjf7d1lEmYiX47|tkp%3ABk9SR8Ds34a-Yw

As above, the home theater forum may be better suited for this question. That said, I have read that a good center channel will have the same “voicing” as the main left and right. This often can be aided/accomplished by using the same tweeter and midrange driver. The Forte and Klipschorn use different tweeter and midrange drivers whereas certain Cornwall-I and Heresy-I models use the same mid and tweeter as the K-horn. However, even when the drivers are the same, the horns are different. Also, just because the drivers are different, it doesn’t mean the Forte’s will not match well. I think it just means good comparability is less certain. Hopefully someone with actually useful information will chime in.

What is your budget? Are you looking at new or used?

Thanks. I wish you were closer too

Glad you got them up and running. I imagine they are a pretty sweet sounding set of 2.2 at this point!

Wish I wasn’t on the other side of the country!