Stevie Cee Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi, does anyone know if a pair of vintage heresy speakers would be suitable for DJ use at a very small venue (max 80 capacity)? I mainly play old soul, funk and jazz music from vinyl and I want to try and make the event as 'audiophile' as possible. I did read somewhere that Heresys are a bit lightweight on bass, but I don't know how true that is? I also wondered what the best overall set-up would work best? Perhaps Klipsch Forte might be better? If anyone has any experience, ideas or opinions about this I would love to hear what you have to say. I live in the UK (London) - not sure how relevant that is! Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Steve, yes there are Pro Models made for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Stevie Cee, Welcome to the forum. Hi, does anyone know if a pair of vintage heresy speakers would be suitable for DJ use at a very small venue (max 80 capacity)? I have heard that Heresys are often used in those applications, especially the pro versions. This link may help in that matter. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/142445-professional-equivalent-to-the-heresy/ I did read somewhere that Heresys are a bit lightweight on bass, but I don't know how true that is? No lightweight on bass, just lightweight on low bass(- 50Hz). The Heresys midbass punch is highly regarded for it's speed and accuracy. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 For live performance, the pro version of the Heresy would do quite nicely. For party music they might be a bit too revealing. Also the low end extension would be missed. A subwoofer could be a solution for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A subwoofer could be a solution for this. x2. The Heresy will fill the room with sound but if you want to get people on their feet you'll need a sub for that extra bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) +3 on the Heresy with a sub, sub must have its own amp with electronic crossover. You will also need tweeter protectors, zeners for the K77, or 211-2 lamps for the K76. Edited August 6, 2014 by djk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFord Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 If they are the normal home versions the chances of them being damaged from moving or use are high. Room, music, and type of event will be big factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 What are these tweeter protectors? To protect from physical damage? Or from too much power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 On my KP-201's, the literature describes the KLIP circuit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi, does anyone know if a pair of vintage heresy speakers would be suitable for DJ use do you trust DJ with them? If you do, then have him bring a sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The KP-201 has the protection circuit. Here is the schematic for that network, which is a Heresy II network with that added: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 A Heresy based system would be excellent for DJ use in industrial livery. I would recommend the KLIP protection and using an excellent subwoofer system for bass below 50 Hertz with them. A radio station I engineered for used a single Heresy for remote broadcasts powered by a Gates tube mono amplifier coupled with a Russco turntable console with a mixer and two Russco Cue Master turntables with Gray 108 tonearms and Stanton 500 AL cartridges, Tapecaster Cart machines and an Ampex 600 reel to reel machine. This remote rig sounded great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I used to attend a drama camp where there were night dances with very loud, clear sound. They used two Heresies to fill a huge hall. Crossing over to a good sub -- or pair of subs -- at about 80 Hz would help the dancers feel the beat more. Some bass (kick) drums have a lot of output as low as 60 Hz, where the Heresey gets iffy. In a SFSU recording class we could strengthen the bass drive with boost as low as 40 Hz. There used to be a loft in NYC with a Klipschorn in each of 4 corners, with McIntosh amplification. Incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I'll add to the general answer which seems to be they will be very challenged without a sub and some protection. Years ago I had an ear opening experience. I took some non-Klipsch speakers which were about the size of Heresy (but no horns) to a school cafeteria. In a living room they were fine, but in a larger room they were anemic. The club room you're talking about is probably equivalent to five domestic living rooms, if I had to guess. So that is a challenge. Part of it is size (cubic feet) and part of it is just the range to the listener. You'll have to get them up on stands and that will kill bass. Modern pop music really demands a lot of power and bass. Assuming the audience is drinking they tend to get loud and then you'll wind up with quite a noise floor to get over. Maybe things in London are not the same as here is Chicago (ahem) but I think you'll find that if you get powered up above the crowd's level of "conversation" they just talk louder. I will guess that Forte will be a little better but there are still the issues above. WMcD Edited August 9, 2014 by William F. Gil McDermott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) " I would recommend the KLIP protection and using an excellent subwoofer system for bass below 50 Hertz with them." The KLIP will work better with a 211-2 bulb instead of the 200Ω resistor, and it will not protect the K77 tweeters, only the newer ones. 100hz~150hz works much better for a crossover point, 50 hz is too low. Edited August 9, 2014 by djk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Good points made, and practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody_Mack Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi, does anyone know if a pair of vintage heresy speakers would be suitable for DJ use at a very small venue (max 80 capacity)? I mainly play old soul, funk and jazz music from vinyl and I want to try and make the event as 'audiophile' as possible. I did read somewhere that Heresys are a bit lightweight on bass, but I don't know how true that is? I also wondered what the best overall set-up would work best? Perhaps Klipsch Forte might be better? If anyone has any experience, ideas or opinions about this I would love to hear what you have to say. I live in the UK (London) - not sure how relevant that is! Steve. Yes indeed! https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/122518-using-my-la-scala-for-school-holiday-party/#entry1354136 https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/122518-using-my-la-scala-for-school-holiday-party/#entry1354141 Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdross1 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 You will also find as the crowd starts getting more comfortable the volume will need attention to cover the background noise. Keep in mind your amps reserve you could start clipping the signal before your hear it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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