Ironsave Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I believe I have an active post about this..... but...... I love my HERESIES..... and I am beginning to love my newly refurbished KG 5.2s. I have been running the 5.2s for a day now...... Last night we watched "The Book Of Eli".... No sub. The fight/ gun scenes.... They OWNED!!!!!!!! It was as if HT was elevated to another level. It was. 2 channel..... Certain songs sounded nasal.... and you could hear the X over point; this was today........ Here I am 6 beers later and having BLASTED these at 90% of full power.... and I had to pick up my jaw. My Heresies never did THAT so loud. they are clearer and more defined at lower volumes; but at high; really high volumes..... these equalled in every way. They trumped in bass....... MY ISSUE IS I HAVE NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR BOTH.... Please do not respond saying keep both or store one set. Someone should enjoy one of these sets of amazing (for different reasons) speakers..... How do I accurately quantify which set is better and which set stays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 You seem to prefer the KG ones Just do what sounds best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 You seem to prefer the KG ones Just do what sounds best to you. I have to agree, it sounds like you already made up your mind about which one you like best. Don't think about it any more and just move forward with your decision. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newkman Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I agree with cut & james, make your choice & move on. Just because a speaker is said to be "the best", doesn't mean it is for you. What do you do more,listen to music or watch movies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 HOLD THE BOAT!!!!!!!!!!!! [^o)] How old are the HERESIES? Have you ever updated the crossovers? If your running 30 year old or original crossovers, then the caps are probably dried out and not doing what they are supposed to do. I have never heard either of these speakers and I would not even try to attempt to tell you which is best for you. But if the HERESIES have never been updated, you are comparing apples to grapes. Just a thought, Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Best way to solve this is to crate those puppies up and send them to me. If you regret the decision later, you'll know you've made the wrong one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I agree with Dennie... It is worth looking into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Buy a 12 pack this time and start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artarama Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I agree with Dennie and Jacksonbart. There is no end to the colorations of hops, or the clarity of caps. Enjoy the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 30, 2010 Moderators Share Posted June 30, 2010 Onkyo TX SR702 Receiver Mains: 1980 Heresy HWOs; With Crites sonicaps. (Thanks Bob!) Soon to be 2 Channel.... Tubes; Here I come? HT Mains: KG 5.2s Center: Klipsch KV3 Surrounds: Klipsch SS-3s Surrounds: KG 1.5s Sub: KSW 10 I can see you don't have the original caps, that's good, listen a few more times and go with what "you" think sounds best. You said 6 beers, how did they compare with just 4 beers,[:|] or 8, even 10 ? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Buy a 12 pack this time and start over. Even better answer than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmako Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 What a wonderful dilmma. Make your ears happy and keep the KGs. They're harder to find and you really seem to love them. You can always pick up some Heresies (or Fortes, Cornwalls, K-Horns, Bells etc) later. I have to say, my brother got a MINT pair of KG 5.2s on CL for 40 bucks and they are amazing speaks. The clarity is stunning. So, my guess is that the 5.5s are pretty schweet as well. Its your domo. To hell with what we think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 See what both sets sound like with other receivers/amps you have laying around. One pair might be less picky than the other. This may help (or complicate!) with who stays and who goes. I agree with the others saying 'go with your gut'. Seems the KGs are winning........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I have never heard either of these speakers and I would not even try to attempt to tell you which is best for you. But if the HERESIES have never been updated, you are comparing apples to grapes. No matter what it is still comparing apples to grapes, not the same design and overall function. They are two totally different speakers. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 If you have a significant other...............ask them for their imput. Myself- I would keep the Heresys which I think look and sound better than the KG series............but that is just me. Or You could go with the style idea..............which set looks better in your room................. Ahhhhhhhhhh the choices............... One last thing. Try listening WITHOUT the Beers and see how they sound...........[:^)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Another "think outside the box" idea.... Which one's sound better the next morning after 12 beers [6] [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Another "think outside the box" idea.... Which one's sound better the next morning after 12 beers I guess to really depends on how early the next morning... [] James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 ...as a long time owner of Heresys (updated crossovers) and KG 5.5s (slightly newer and more efficient KG 5.2s) I prefer the sound from Klipsch Heritage...and extended Heritage...BUT...the KG 5.5s (I use mine hooked up tot he TV through a HT receiver) have HUGE bass the Heresys could never hope to match...I would keep my Heresys (using mine in a real HT setting) though...again...I prefer the 3 way Heritage to any 2 way KG or Reference (but perhaps not the 2 way Jubilee)...more grist for the mill... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 upgrade the hereseys to new stuff before you do anything Or sell both sets and buy some bigger heritage[6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 I thank each and every one for their responses.... Yes, I did the caps on the Heresies about 7 months ago.... The 5.2s definitely surpise me; because I too prefer 3 way speakers. The Heresies are not capable of the bass the 5.2s produce. They have a bit more depth and clarity at low to medium volumes; but when matched up against the 5.2s at high volumes; the 5.2s throw a bigger stage. (tractix horns), and the overall sound is more encompassing (the bass is amazing). The 5.2s are rare; so I am still torn. I will continue to listen to these for now and then switch back to the Heresies later. I could always set up a dedicated 2 channel in the back porch I suppose..... The reality is I can not listen to either of these that loud often; apartment living sucks in that respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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