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I currently have (or have owned) most of the ones you've asked about. I currently have a pair of the KP201 version 1 in my living room (along with a pair of SVS subs) and love them. My favorite version of the Heresy and I've had most over the years. Much preferred for indoor use over the KP250s, which to me are an outdoor speaker to be used with a subwoofer. I also have a pair of the KP301 version 1 and love them as well in a "short throw" environment, as they do not have the Tractrix horns Mike refers to in the later version which gives them more dispersion. The KP301s (either version) are a fantastic pair of overall speakers for either home or small to medium size party or "industrial" use. Much more of a "full" sound due to cabinet volume and woofer size out of the KP301s than you'll ever see out of any version of the Heresy.

Hello Ara, sorry I spaced out and didn't recognize you as the purveyor of my fine KP250s. Loving those. I am actually having a pair of Bill Fitzmaurice Titan 48s built by a local friend with better carpentry skills and more spare time than I have. Will post a few pics once they're done. Mike

Nice job! I have some 2 piece LSIs with new metal trim that I am planning to restore soon. Will try and post some similar pics.

Location? And is carpet all full of beer and cat urine, or in reasonable shape? []

Cane grilles make the best cat scratching posts ever!!!!! Just wait and see...............................

I see the comment above about American Cinema Equipment. I can vouch for their fast, efficient service on anything "Pro". I think most of us have found that a lot of Klipsch dealers seem to be barely interested in selling the Heritage line these days, much less dealing with getting Cinema or "business line" speakers.

I had a pair of these (with the optional crossover within the sub box input panel). If yours do have the crossovers in the subs, allows you to run the whole setup easily with one amp. I'm not an expert on "Pro" amps, but I bought a QSC GX5 due to the flexibility and a friend who owns a music store recommending that as the best bang for the buck. That one amp (I think I paid $400-450) had the system cranking loud and clear as it needed to be. I'm sure other would recommned bi-amping, getting higher quality/cost amp like a Crown---- just saying I thought I had what I thought was fantastic sound going the "bargain" amp route and still own the QSC and very happy with it for the price.

The "factory direct" way that SVS operates probably means you can easily stay under your $2k budget as you don't have an audio dealer (nothing against them by the way) making a 50% or more markup on a sub that you get from SVS for $1600. That same sub if purchased through a dealer network might be $2500.

I'll second the SVS suggestion. Best bang for the buck out there from both the research I did and the satisfaction level of both myself and everyone I know who owns one. Top notch build quality and components--and BEAUTIFUL.

I had a pair. Thought they sounded fine given that I got them cheap. But I paid $75 for them, so not sure how much the pair you're looking at is going to cost you, or what your intended application is. I'd say if you're getting them for under $100 or so in good conditon, they're a good all around 2 way speaker. I used them as shop speakers, so never got into how truly "musical" they were as there were usually power tools running in the background they were competing with for sound.............

Cool snag. Haven't ever seen any of those for sale used. Please post finished project pics

Steve, not to jump on you, but have to agree with Mike (Fritz). This thread has been kind of confusing from the get go as to what is actually currently for sale and for what price. That said, really enjoying the HI-SMs!!!

I think it is Tractrix horns. At least that is what I've been told about my KP 301s and KP201s. I also have a pair of the KP250 IIs. Also think you may get Neutrik NL4 connectors rather than 1/4" locking Neutrik connectors on the original versions. But like most stuff I post on here, I'm certainly subject to being told I'm wrong...........................

Thanks Mike. Seems as though many people favor the orginal version rather than the IIs, but I'm very happy with the sound I'm getting from these. And putting a slight radius on all the edges to remove a few nicks and dents, three coats of Durabond clear laquer and adding slant risers. As a general rule, what is the age at which you should consider recapping the crossovers? And is it age combined with use, or simply age? I have some mint KP301s that sat in dry storage for many years and saw very little use, so wondering whether that has any bearing on recapping?

I recently picked up a very nice pair of KP201s in raw birch with cloth grilles. Am curious as to when they were built. The S/Ns are 8764106 and 8764109. I know what that should mean as have all the data sheets that should help me figure this out---- but these have the NL4 speakon connectors rather than the 1/4" jacks that I thought only came on the newer models made in more recent years. Is this another famous case of the Industrial line not having serial numbers sequences that really mean anything logical, or am I missing something here? I am quite sure from looking at the input plates on both sides that the NL4s were installed at factory and not added after production.

AWESOME!!!!

Then I certainly stand corrected. Guess I was thinking more about the tweeters I've looked into where they call for a 1 1/2 amp and the mids where they call for a 3 amp. And KP 4000 subs called for a 4 amp.

I just got my 8th pair of Pro speakers that have fuses. Thought I'd post a quick "word to the wise" as every single pair I've gotten (from dedicated Klipsch nuts to people who had no idea what the speakers were) have had the 20 amp test fuses that were factory installed in them. From split LSIs to KP3002s to KP301s, KP 250s, you name it, EVERY single speaker has come with a 20 amp factory test fuse. I'm no expert on what fuse goes in what cabinet, but think there isn't much below MCMs that calls for more than a 4 amp fuse. And I'm no electronics expert, many of you post things that are WAY over my head. But I know one thing----fuses cost far less than drivers. So if you're buying pro gear, even stuff 20+ years old, do not assume someone else ever changed out the fuses to be correct for the drivers.

Hey Mike, the HI-SMs are on their way to Maine. Hope all is well.

Interested in the HSMs, don't see a price listed. Thanks

Oh man, I thought this was all about the BASS, and I was just getting ready to chime in about getting a subwoofer. Now we've got tweeters that go way beyond what my last hearing test says I'll ever hear again!!!! I've read the thread until now, but I just have to give up............... Antone, glad you're having a good time tweaking these and keeping everyone posted.

I asked the seller a few questions 3 days ago and haven't received a reply and they are still up there with no bids. Also, seller has no feedback as a seller. This one seems to smell a bit.............................

Bill, congrats on finding a pair of split LSIs! Molaw, please stick around----Bill is correct that the Klipsch bug is a good one to catch

Offer a good deal on shipping to Ontario and you may have a deal..................................

I paid (probably overpaid) $600 for a pair recently because they were truly like new (had sat in a dry attic for years) and came with padded Tuki covers. I totally love the sound. Colter says they are some of the best one man portable speakers Klipsch ever made. My guess is that $400 is a great deal for the buyer, $600 is top dollar. That being said, most of us have seen Pro stuff go for crazy low money and crazy high money.