ChipByrd Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I have been thinking about setting up a HT. (Always been two channel). Locally, a guy is selling 4 Heresys. I was thinking about getting them and find a fifth to set up a 5.2. But I was wondering if anyone has done that? Any thoughts on how it would work? Another possibility would be to use my Fortes for the fronts and three Heresys for LR/RR/CENTER. Or even 7.2 with five Heresys? Thanks, Chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Chip, 5.2 with Heresys would be awesome and completely seamless. Never did it but many have and I have never heard of anyone "regretting" it. With the fortes as fronts would offer more low end "impact" but not be as seamless as 5 H's. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I would run the Fortes as mains. The Heresy will match them just fine. Blindfolded you would never know the center Hersesy was not another Forte. Go with the 7.2 setup. You will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I run 5 Heresy speakers in a 7.2 HT. Couldn't be happier. Heresy + subs is awesome even for music. I cross over at 85Hz from all to subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipByrd Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 I am sort of leaning 7.2, because I can pick up the Emotiva 7.2 power and pro for $1000. BTW, that is my top budget. Generally, I would rather spend on two channel. But are there other sub $1000 setups I should consider? Don't mind used at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Do you have subs now? The UPA-500 would make a nice start for 5.1 Later on you could add 2 more speakers and a UPA-200 (switching the front L/R to the 200) What Emotiva prepro are you considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipByrd Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 I have one sub and will pick up another when I see one for sale. I am thinking about the UPA 7 and the UMC 1 at $950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yes on the UPA-7 No on the UMC-1 The UMC-1 has been a problem child since day one for Emotiva. The sound quality is absolutely fantastic, but there are a number of operational issues. I got one two years ago and returned it during the 30 day trial period. Very slow to switch modes going from HDMI to HDMI. Weird center channel drop outs. Etc. Some on the Emotiva board think the UMC-1 is awesome. Not in my opinion. Unless, you want to quickly move up to the coming XMC-1, 40% discount card with UMC-1, I'd wait for the UMC-100 and I think UMC-500 that are also coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Heresys all around for an HT would be awesome! Like everyone else has said they would blend seamlessly, and with a proper sub be very impressive for music as well. If you are able you should definitely go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Heresys all around for an HT would be awesome! Like everyone else has said they would blend seamlessly, and with a proper sub be very impressive for music as well. If you are able you should definitely go for it! Do not be afraid of a 6.2! The rear speaker is a rear center, and is quite effective in my Lascala system. That way, you are buying Heresy's in pairs to save $$'s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipByrd Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yes on the UPA-7 No on the UMC-1 The UMC-1 has been a problem child since day one for Emotiva. The sound quality is absolutely fantastic, but there are a number of operational issues. I got one two years ago and returned it during the 30 day trial period. Very slow to switch modes going from HDMI to HDMI. Weird center channel drop outs. Etc. Some on the Emotiva board think the UMC-1 is awesome. Not in my opinion. Unless, you want to quickly move up to the coming XMC-1, 40% discount card with UMC-1, I'd wait for the UMC-100 and I think UMC-500 that are also coming soon. Thanks for the info. I am attracted to the Emo's because of cost. In the past year I have spen a good bit on two channel and that's where my passion is. It's just that there are 4 Heresys for sale locally for $350 and it seems a great opportunity to get into HT. So I will likely pick up a used Oppo 93, spend $1000 on pre/pro or av receiver, and be done with it. Are there other $1000 options for pre/power or av receiver you men would suggest? Again, used is ok. BTW, this site has been super helpful and friendly. Chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 4 Heresy speakers for $350!!!!!!!!!!! Get your checkbook in hand and get movin'. I paid around $250 ea for my Heresy Is on E-Bay! If you get a receiver for now be sure it has pre-outs. You will want to add that UPA-700 later!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipByrd Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 I can't pick them up tll Monday. Two of them have some paint on them, but I suspect I can restore them to "presentable." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 27, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2012 If you get a receiver for now be sure it has pre-outs. You will want to add that UPA-700 later!!!! I had a chance to see and hear the UPA-7 with the UMC-1 UPA-700 with the UMC-200 today. You can see tons of pics here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's the UPA-700 and UMC-200. The UMC-200 is not yet released! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 28, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's the UPA-700 and UMC-200. The UMC-200 is not yet released! You are correct...I was referring to the 70 -700 and the UMC-200 (which is sheduled to be released next month). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Are there other $1000 options for pre/power or av receiver you men would suggest? Here is a great deal on an excellent processor a member is selling here in the garage sale section of the forum http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/168337.aspx These are exceptional for both home theater and music and impossible to beat at this price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 ...would blend seamlessly, and with a proper sub be very impressive for music as well.Yes, they blend seamlessly, as long as they are matched. Don't mix late Heresy with K-52K, or Heresy 2, with earlier ones. And yes, a good sub is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs1670 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Youthman..........Where did you get that info on the release of a UMC-200? I don't see it on Emotiva's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Youthman..........Where did you get that info on the release of a UMC-200? I don't see it on Emotiva's website. Emotiva was at the Audioholics 2012 GTG Event in Tarpon Springs, Florida on Oct 26 - 27th. I think it sounded like Youthman was there also and probably got the info there. Something to note Emotiva has a reputation of being very late when it comes to actual release dates of new products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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