MrMonster Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hello, I am new here, and need some information on a pair of Early Heresy speakers. I bought a pair of Klipsh speakers at an estate sale last mont, and need some information. They are marked on their paer tag on the back as model H OW 1.2 I was told they were purchased in the 60's , and are a matched pair with serial numbers 8C72 and 8C73. They have the woven cane speaker grilles. Grills are perfect and cabinets only show minimal wear. The owner was a classical music buff and took very good care of his equipment. Any help for info on these is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Donald Bowman Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Welcome to the forums! The C in the serial # indicate they were made in 1964. I believe the OW indicates Oiled Walnut. If you'd like to bring the speakers up to like new specs, contact DeanG or BEC (members of the forum). They can walk you through refurbishing the crossover network components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 welcome to the forum Donald, and congrats. what you have is one of the earliest heresy speakers on the planet. Pictures-Pictures and more Pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hello, Thanks for the replies and the information. Thiey arefrom a living estate sale, and they are one and original owner, nonsmoker. The grills are about perfect, and the cabinets have only light wear and some light dents from something sitting on top. They even have the original registration cards stapled on the back. How do I add photos to a reply? as I took a few to show. Anyone know what they are valued at? Thanks,Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace168516 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Old Heresy's with consecutive serials = GOOD Old Heresy's with consecutive serials in great condition = GREAT Old Heresy's with consecutive serials in great condition w/ cane = AWESOME Old Heresy's with consecutive serials in great condition w/ original cane = SALIVATE To post pictures, you click on reply (not quick reply, but the one at the top) there is a tab to attach a file or photo. You also need to type atleast one word. As for value, didn't HudsonValleyNoah recently sell a very old pair of Heresy's in great condition with original boxes...he may be able to tell you how the market was to him. Congrats on a great score. ACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Here is a photo of the Heresy badge, more to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 The last photo is the only bad spot on the cabinets. heres the top of the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Heres the back, I will open the back later today and send a photo. That's the registration card still stapled to the back. Thanks, Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I think they will sound better if they are place upright and not on their sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Here a shot inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Poor shot of tweeter horn. Hard to see as it is tucke in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hey, I'll give you $100 for them and you can go get some new speakers. What are you gonna do with those old antiques? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I think they will sound better if they are place upright and not on their sides. Thanks for the reply, but please note that it is the photo that is turned on it's side, not the speaker. I was 16 when these were built, so I think I know how to use speakers. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Another photo You could try to restore those old plastic badges, or you could remove and store them and replace them with the new metal ones, called "Jubilee logos", which are available from Klipsch parts for a small price. They come with a peel-and-stick backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hey, I'll give you $100 for them and you can go get some new speakers. What are you gonna do with those old antiques? Wow! a $100.00!! I have a pair of Klipsch KG 5.2 that I use for my front speakers on my Home theater, and I bought these to add to my 70's receiver collection. They sound great, but not as good as my JBL L100 or Pioneer HPM 100 on my solid state gear. I tested them on a friends tube amp, and they were fabulous, a very rich and warm bass and clean treble. So I may end up selling on Ebay as their sound doesn't translate as well as I had hoped on my solid state gear. Thank you all very much for the help and input. Donald Bowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Pioneer HPM 100? You must be crazier than a whoot owl. I was kidding in my first post. Those are nice. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 As for value, didn't HudsonValleyNoah recently sell a very old pair of Heresy's in great condition with original boxes...he may be able to tell you how the market was to him... Hi New Heresy owner! I agree with Ace and the others about the excitement about those old model H's. Very Cool! As to the pair of Minty old Heresy's I sold on eBay a few months ago, times have changed and I would not expect to get as much today. If you can hold off on selling them for 6 months or so, you might get twice as much as you could today. Yours are truly collectors items and should bring extra based on that. It's a shame that you can't keep, update and enjoy those Heresy's but, they deserve to be with someone who will love them. You need a real Klipsch aficionado (with some disposable assets...) Good luck with those sweethearts, what ever you decide! Noah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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