bijaker1 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/2898501990.html What do you guys think? I have KG 5.2's to compare them to, will I notice a big difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Don't know about the comparison, but the price on these is about as low as you'll find for average to good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I think they are probably sold by now. If you have the cash, I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bijaker1 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ok great, they are not yet sold, I will be making an appointment to audition them this weekend hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [Y] Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Melton Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I have both and you'll lose a lot of bass with the heresys. If you have a sub you'll like them a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bijaker1 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I have both and you'll lose a lot of bass with the heresys. If you have a sub you'll like them a lot. That's a shame, I do not have a sub up to par with the Heresys, although I've never been much of a bass-head. Assuming I do get a good sub, how would you compare the speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 They look to be in good shape. Worth $300 for sure. Yes you'll notice quite a difference between the two. The KGs have more low end and the Heresy brings out the midrange (voices). This is a great opportunity to compare. With no subwoofer involved, bass hungry listeners would go with the KG, IMHO. In your case......tell us what you think. Paul (superedge88) was in a similar situation last November and got some opinions. Here is the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Melton Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 For me that's a tough one. I really like the kgs because of the hit you in the chest low end that they have. The Heresy's have a really nice midrange and to me have a little more of that sound like you would hear at a live show. I've found that the kg's sound pretty decent with any equipment that they're hooked up to and I had to do a little searching to find something to really get the sound I was looking for out of the Heresy's. I first ran the Heresy's through a Adcom preamp hooked up to my Sunfire amp and the sound wasn't all that impressive. So I took a Concept 11.0 and used it as a preamp hooked to the Sunfire and they really came alive and had much more bass. Since then I've hooked them up with several vintage receivers and several new receivers and the Heresy's really favor the vintage equipment, but that's just my opinion. I've sure that everyone here will give you different opinions of them, that just my two scent's worth. What kind of music do you listen to? For loud rock and roll I'd probably stick with the KG's, with acoustic music I'd pick the Heresy's. I guess that's why I've still got both sets, lol. Cornwalls are the best of both worlds for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Here is another recent thread comparing Heresy and KG 5.5 (newer version of the 5.2). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Cornwalls are the best of both worlds for me. Heee, here is where the bug strikes! Beware bijaker1, the Heresy pair could make you curious of other models. [] The Forte II and Chorus II have the midrange AND the bass to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Melton Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 You have that right......sure would like to find a set of La Scala's and a set of Klipschorns![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bijaker1 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks for the advice Rivernuggets and Rusty Melton. I listen to artists like R.E.M., Elton John, and Madonna, and also some modern electronic music. The electronic music would definitely suffer without healthy lows, although I do think bands like R.E.M. would sound great on HII's based on what you and others have told me. After reading the threads (superedge88's and Texas Bone Crusher's) I think I'm going to have to pass on the HII's. I have a SS Yamaha htr-6030 receiver, which I'm afraid may not play well with the HII's and I didn't take into account the cost of stands nor a good sub. The KGs will have to do for my modest dorm setup. I may still audition them, although I'd feel a little bad having the seller set them up when I am unlikely (as of now anyways) to buy them. Who knows, maybe they'll persuade me. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 All you can do is listen and decide for yourself. Heritage speakers have a sound of their own. Just make sure to bring your own music, something you are very familiar with. I wouldn't be surprised if the Heresys ended up in your dorm right next to the KGs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It's a virus!!! First the Kg's, then Heresy's, then, then, then...... [Y][Y][Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 You're killin' me! Go buy 'em if they are in decent shape! They should sound great with Elton and REM! Later, when you get a bigger place you can sell them for what you have in them and get some Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I think I'm going to have to pass on the HII's. The Force is strong in this one...... If Fortes, Chorus, or Cornwalls come up for sale locally, be sure and check them out. Or even KLF-20s or 30s....they are also a three way design and give excellent bass. Happy listening. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadHahn Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I had a pair of the first generation of Heresies and only rarely missed the bass. Every once in a while, I would think that the music could go lower, but most of the time I was fine with how they sounded. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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