TJIann Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) So, I recently took over the basement in our house to set up a man cave consisting of a lounge room (bar, audio/video equipment. my guitar collection hanging on the wall. etc.) and a separate studio room for amps/instruments/jamming. Right away I knew I wanted the vintage stereo set-up I never had when I was younger (i.e., McIntosh and Klipsch), and I wanted to build a 5.1 system around it. I recently purchased a beautiful set of Cornwall IIs as the mains, and wanted my Heresy speakers to become the surround. Last night I finally got the full system set up. See the list of components below. Spending this morning listening to some SACDs on the system. Just outstanding sounding. I love the Cornwall/Heresy combination. I think to complete it, I may now be in the market for a single Heresy to use for the center and replace the RC-25. Outlaw Audio 975 PreampProject Carbon Debut TurntableOppo BDP-103 Multidisc PlayerNotebook PC w/HD musicMcIntosh MC2105 Stereo (Main) AmpRotel RB-976 6 Channel Amp, Bridged to 3 channels for Centers/RearsKlipsch Cornwall II MainsKlipsch Heresy RearsKlipsch RC-25 CenterKlipsch R-12SW SubSamsung 51" Plasma 3D TV Edited November 2, 2014 by TJIann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Very nice, this is my long term goal. Klipsch and McIntosh, I love the sound of that. We need pictures, congrats on the nice room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Yes pictures! Congrats, sounds like an awesome system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) ebay seller is splitting up his set. keep an eye on the selling price. 1976 build date http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Heresy-Loudspeaker-Systems-Type-HWL-Serial-30P823-Made-in-USA-/291275535420?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item43d15ff43c http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Heresy-Loudspeaker-Systems-Type-HWL-Serial-30P823-Made-in-USA-/291275538264?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item43d15fff58 Edited November 2, 2014 by Budman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 who makes threads like this and does not post pictures... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the nice comments guys. I'm working on getting some photos up. To Schu, get off your high horse. You could have just been nice and asked for pics like others instead of making an arrogant statement. Edited November 2, 2014 by TJIann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) TJ, he's not being arrogant, its a standing joke on this forum about posting pictures. the longer your on here the more you will understand. every post before him they all said the same thing. post pictures. we all want to see your gear another famous saying on here when someone says they bought new speakers/ subs or amps is it didn't happen until you post pictures Edited November 2, 2014 by Budman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) No worries. Pics added to OP. Edited November 2, 2014 by TJIann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 You will definitely like a Heresy center with that beautiful setup. What do you use the laptop for? Do you have a lossless collection of music on top of that huge collection of LP's, CD's, SACD's and DVD-A's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 You will definitely like a Heresy center with that beautiful setup. What do you use the laptop for? Do you have a lossless collection of music on top of that huge collection of LP's, CD's, SACD's and DVD-A's? Yeah, I keep FLAC files on a 2GB external hard drive hooked to the PC and out to my preamp via HDMI cable. Some HD Tracks and shows I download from band websites. I've started uploading my favorite CDs to FLAC as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 OH…awesome pics! I like the sunburst colored guitars, a 4001, Les Paul? (speakers look great too)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That is a very nice system and room. Great job and long live the man cave!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice.....What is the box on top of the speaker????......The thing next to the photo of the fireman??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice.....What is the box on top of the speaker????......The thing next to the photo of the fireman??? That's just a slate candle holder. Nothing sonically-related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just an update. I ended up returning the RC-25 center channel speaker to Best Buy for a refund. Going to put those funds towards a single Heresy for the center. Until I get that, the phantom center will do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa Freak Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very nice setup love the guitars do you play or just collect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa Freak Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very nice setup love the guitars do you play or just collect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just an update. I ended up returning the RC-25 center channel speaker to Best Buy for a refund. Going to put those funds towards a single Heresy for the center. Until I get that, the phantom center will do. I was just going to ask how the RC was playing with Heritage. Soooo, not so well? Also, how did you find an RC-25 at Best Buy? Or is it from the newer Reference/Icon line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just an update. I ended up returning the RC-25 center channel speaker to Best Buy for a refund. Going to put those funds towards a single Heresy for the center. Until I get that, the phantom center will do. I was just going to ask how the RC was playing with Heritage. Soooo, not so well? Also, how did you find an RC-25 at Best Buy? Or is it from the newer Reference/Icon line? Sorry, newer reference line. Just didn't do it for me. Decided that other than the sub, I wanted all Heritage speakers in the mix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very nice setup love the guitars do you play or just collect? I play (just for fun and jamming with friends, not in a band) and collect. I've bought, sold and traded a lot of guitars over the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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