maxg Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I notice the specifications for the Heritage line of speakers seems to have changed on this site. It seems that the Heresy 2 now only goes down to 63 Hz (was 50) and even more surprisingly that the LaScala only goes down to 53 Hz. Hardly the bassy beast of yore... ------------------ My System: http://aca.gr/pop_maxg.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I bet theyjust changed their measurement specifications. As in they were like that all along. ------------------ Receiver: Sony STR-DE675 CD player: Sony CDP-CX300 Turntable: Technics SL-J3 with Audio-Technica TR485U Speakers: JBL HLS-610 Subwoofer: JBL 4648A-8 Sub amp: Parts Express 180 watt Center/surrounds: Teac 3-way bookshelfs Yes, it sucks, but better to come. KLIPSCH soon! My computer is better than my stereo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Hi Max, I think the situation is a little like what we went through in the States with car engine power. They changed the testing procedure and the horsepower looks a lot smaller. Still, a 260 HP '02 Mustang will run faster in a 1/4 mile than the '69 Mach 1 Mustang that was supposed to have 335 HP. I believe the new ratings are more indicative of what you'll get at home. There have been some changes. The new squawker and tweeter in the KH/LS/B both have a little less output, but are said to be smoother. The crossovers have been tweeked accordingly. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted May 28, 2002 Author Share Posted May 28, 2002 John, I discounted the possibility of this being what you get at home on the basis that I get down to 47 Hz on my Heresy's (acording to the test DVD I borrowed and the cross-over point I set up on the sub). On the other hand this was with my tubes - when I setup the Accuphase it did only go down to 63 Hz. Weird huh!! I suppose my question is really - do the new Heritage speakers (will the new...) sound the same as the old one? I am planning to upgrade from Heresy's to LaScala's at sometime in the near future. If they have changed I will probably want to get a second hand pair as that was the sound I fell in love with. Actually I really fell for the Belles but the price difference is too much for the difference in sound (if there is any). ------------------ My System: http://aca.gr/pop_maxg.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 I haven't heard them, but I'm told they sound a little warmer. The difference in the drivers is only 1.5 dB. The new drivers are the "same" as the ones used before 1982, but tweaked to be smoother and less 1.5 dB. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 John, Are you saying they have gone back to a 'new' Alnico magnet K-77? Enquiring minds want to know.... Stig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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