Stu Pidass Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 I'm a rookie with this home theatre stuff. My setup consists of heritage Cornwalls for mains and paradigm cinema series surrounds. Currently I'm simply using the prologic decoder that's built into my 53' Hitachi RPTV. I'm also utilizing the TV itself as the center channel (it has 60 watts of power). The TV also powers the surround speakers which are hooked directly to the back of the TV. The TV's audio out RCA jacks run to my existing integrated 2 channel amplifier which allows me to seperately control the volume of the main speakers (Cornwalls). A little tweaking so the centre is not overpowered by the mains and the system is pretty impressive (That is until I heard a 5.1 system). After hearing a true 5.1 setup I have become obsessed with upgrading my home theatre. It was a Harmon Cardon AVR300 5.1 receiver with B&W speakers all around including a powered subwoofer. Now I have no doubt that my Cornwalls are the base to blow away this B & W system but I just can't go out and spend thousands of dollars. Instead I'll take it one step at a time. Starting with a center channel. Now I realize this is a Klipsch BB and I myself am the proud long time owner of heritage Cornwalls BUT is it possible that another brand might be as good or evan a (dare I say) better match for my mains? Any suggestions on what to look for when "matching" the center channel? Is sensitivity important or can this somehow be balanced with seperate volume controls for each channel? (I know next to nothing about the receivers and how they power each channel). The Energy AC300 has some spectacular reviews but it may not, for whatever reason, "match" my Cornwalls. If not, why? If Klipsch is "the way" then which one? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 stu, the match you're looking for is a tonal match. you'd definitely want to match horns w/ horns. wouldn't mess w/ another co. for a center. though klipsch chart recommends the klf c-7, i would think a heresy II would be better. i'd say it's between those 2. Boa "wish I could put my corns in front" H. ------------------ RF-3 (front), RC-3, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub Monsterbass 400 sub cables & Monster Z-12 wire Sony de935 a/v receiver Sony DVP-C650D dvdp Sony Trinitron 27" tv Technics dual cassette deck Technics direct drive turntable Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 oh, sorry but I believe the heresy II only come new in pairs. maybe not or u can split a pair w/ someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 I think you can get a single Heresy if you order it new from a dealer. They generally don't stock them and have to order from Klipsch so they won't have to worry about having an broken set. A friend of mine recently bought 3 Heresy's for his front and center speakers this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 Doug is right,you can get just one. That would be the best match.Should be a perfict tonal match. Might sound strange,but put it upside down on your TV.It gets the tweeter to a closer plane. That's the way mine is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 I use an Academy. If you can find one, it works very well. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT_Andy Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 Ordering 3 Heresy's is a good idea, using two for surrounds and one for center. If funds are limited, buy a used pair of Heresy's off ebay - as well as a KLF-C7. I use a KLF-C7 center & it sounds great with Heritage line. Also the C7 speakers are shielded for use next to TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Pidass Posted March 9, 2001 Author Share Posted March 9, 2001 It's my understanding that Klipsch no longer manufacturs the KLF C-7 due to lagging sales (not sure if this is actually true). In that event, is there another current Klipsch model that would be a suitable centre for my Cornwalls or should I simply search for a used C-7 which could be very hard to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted March 10, 2001 Share Posted March 10, 2001 You can still get new KLF-C7's. Saw 'em on the production line last month during "the visit." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikjohn Posted March 10, 2001 Share Posted March 10, 2001 Stupidass, I have the corns on the front with a pair of Heresey I's on top of the 36". The sound is seamless with the right amp. EJ Yamaha 5250 Receiver Cornwall Mains Heresey's Centers KSF 8.5's Rears KSW 12 Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted March 10, 2001 Share Posted March 10, 2001 Stu, Do I know you? Seems I've heard the name before. Dum Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Pidass Posted March 12, 2001 Author Share Posted March 12, 2001 Dum Bass: I think we met at that thar convention for the mentally challenged. My think muscle just can't quite remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted March 21, 2001 Share Posted March 21, 2001 wonder if the new rc-7 will be a match w/ cornwalls. i'd like to have a center I could someday maybe put w/ my cornwalls if i decide to get the rf-7 & rc-7 to replace the current rf-3 & rc-3. guess, as klipsch still seems to be doing the voicing work, we'll see. ------------------ RF-3 (front), RC-3, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub Monsterbass 400 sub interconnects & Monster Z-12 cable Sony de935 a/v receiver Sony DVP-C650D dvdp Sony Trinitron 27" tv Technics dual cassette deck Technics direct drive turntable Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 nevermind the rc-7. now that i've found more space, i'm going to upgrade the reference for legends: klf-30 & c-7. much better match for the cornwalls (still in the rear though). guess i better hurry on those legends Boa "turncoat" H. ------------------ Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 subwoofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnects & Monster Z-12 cable Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Sony DVP-C650D cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Technics direct drive turntable Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 boa12, just wondering why the sudden change from Reference to Legends?Remember my wifely comments? Keith P.S.- will that Sony drive those 30's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 ttk, one word: space. i know i'm picky (anal), but this actually makes great sense to me. i would have went w/ the klf-30 in a heartbeat but they wouldn't fit in the front of room. found some modular furniture though that solved it, & hey i'm single (though the girlfriend is starting to complain ) the ref i think are not really timbre matched w/ the corns & the legends are (well at least more so). if i can ever get the corns in front the c-7 is a good match there too. actually the 30s (@102db) may be even better in front - guess i'll find out. the sony's not real high amperage but is 110WX5 & those more efficient legends should work even better w/ it. of course the next step will be probably be a marantz or denon receiver. but not so fast hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Pidass Posted July 31, 2001 Author Share Posted July 31, 2001 I would think a Heresy 1 would be a better match than a Heresy 11 as the drivers should be identical (except the woofer). Am I missing something here? Regards, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Stu,you are not missing anything. Heresy with metal horns is the way to go.The drivers are all the same except as you said the woofer.The mid horn is just a little bit smaller(K-700 compared to K-600) and crossed over a only 100Hz higher.600/6000;Cornwall.700/6000;Heresy. Finding one,you know ebay has one once and a while. I used a stock Heresy with my K-Horns till I found a K-401 horn and changed the Heresy E network to an AA network. Heresy would be near perfict,Cornwall would be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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