Match for Heresy II's

[MNWild]

I’m new here to the forum and want to thank everyone in

advance for their help with my upgrade.

It’s finally time to update my system, I purchased a Panasonic ST30

series Plasma two weeks ago and now want to go surround. I have a pair of

Heresy II’s purchased new in the late 80’s I plan to use for the front

speakers. I would like recommendations

for center, rear speakers and a subwoofer, something that would complement

the Heresy II’s. I have been considering

the Reference series from Klipsch.

Also looking for recommendations for a new A/V receiver and

have been looking at the Yamaha Aventage and Pioneer Elite lines.

My total budget is $1500 - $2000.

[willland]

MNWild,

Welcome to the forum.

It’s finally time to update my system, I purchased a Panasonic ST30 series Plasma

Great TV.

I have a pair of Heresy II’s purchased new in the late 80’s I plan to use for the front speakers. I would like recommendations for center

If you can swing it(placement, cost, etc), a third Heresy II can't be beat to match your fronts. If that won't work, look for an Academy.

rear speakers

More Heresy II's if you have room.

a subwoofer

I like sealed subs and if you want to buy used, look for a Velodyne HGS series or a Paradigm Servo 15. They are flagship models from ten or so years ago.

Are you located in Minnesota?

Bill

[cornfedksboy]

I agree with the above. Pioneer Elite and Yamaha are great! I also always recommend Marantz for Klipsch speakers.

[MNWild]

Bill,

Thanks for the advice. I really like my Heresy's which is why I plan to use them for the front speakers. Unfortunately I don't have the room for more to be used as the rear or center speaker.

Chriss

[MNWild]

I’m been doing more research on my upgrade and have come to
realize that receiver technology has changed in the last 20 years! From what I have gathered, mostly by the
posts on this forum, (there’s a ton of information on here) is that Marantz is
a good choice for Heresy II’s. I’m
curious as to people’s experience with the Marantz SR 6006. I was at the local big box electronics chain over
the weekend and they weren’t able to get it connected and had to have their
tech guys adjust some internal settings.
That sends up a red flag, but it may be a onetime occurrence.

I’ve also realized that if I want the best center speaker match
for the Heresy II’s, I either need more room for another Heresy, or be patient
trying to locate an Academy. Would the
KLF-C7 also be a good match?

Which leads me to my last question, what type of rear
speakers would be a good match? Unfortunately
not enough room for another set of Heresy II’s.

Thanks again!

[mustang guy]

Go to the alerts area of the Garage sale. I found 4 pairs of Forte II's for sale for between $500 and $600/pair. If you are in Ohio or in the DC area, have a look. Fortes play well with Heresy's. I have a 6.2 system utilizing 3 pairs of LaScalas. If you bought 2 pairs of Forte II's for the corners, and used the Heresy II's as the front and rear center, you would have a winner.

[mustang guy]

Bill,

Thanks for the advice. I really like my Heresy's which is why I plan to use them for the front speakers. Unfortunately I don't have the room for more to be used as the rear or center speaker.

Chriss

OOPS! I skimmed over this part! Sorry...

[Arky]

In my experience heritage & reference was not a good match. While not the heritage line, the KG series are on the small side & cheap.

[MNWild]

Yeah I know, I need a larger home. Thanks for the input though.

[MNWild]

In my experience heritage & reference was not a good match. While not the heritage line, the KG series are on the small side & cheap.

I'll look into the KG series, there seem to be more of them available.

[Groomlakearea51]

Heritage have a particular tone/ timbre, etc., While you have indicated you have no room, if at all possible, look at the area in the "center" and consider re-arranging components, using a different "rack" or stand, etc. in order find a way to "insert" a single Heresy-II. It would be worth it.