hopcam Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Looking for a good set of Heresy II or IIIs somewhat close to Indianapolis. I could also be talked into something similar... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 30, 2015 You may want to message Colterphoto. He's a member here. I don't know if he currently has anything for sale, but he just might!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopcam Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 I'll do that.. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 30, 2015 You are welcome I hope he can help you, if not he may be able to direct to someone he knows that may be selling. Let him know you may be interested in Heresies or something similar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I would look for a Forte or Forte II, about the same footprint (~1" wider, ~1" shallower), but they have a lot more bass to them. Also, in the Chicago area they are about the same price as a pair of Heresy I/II. They are a lot cheaper than Heresy III. I think Colter has a pair, maybe he will let you have a listen. Edited May 30, 2015 by opusk2k9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I think Colter has a pair, maybe he will let you have a listen. Just be warned....if you go to Colter's aka "The House of Klipsch", you will then be entering..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Just be warned....if you go to Colter's aka "The House of Klipsch" It can be a turning point in your sanity. I only had a few pair when I went to his house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 30, 2015 I would look for a Forte or Forte II, about the same footprint (~1" wider, ~1" shallower), but they have a lot more bass to them. Also, in the Chicago area they are about the same price as a pair of Heresy I/II. They are a lot cheaper than Heresy III. I think Colter has a pair, maybe he will let you have a listen. Hmmm....I'm not sure if Colter has Fortes or Forte IIs...I'll have to ask him next time I talk to him! For some reason....I'm thinking he doesn't....but yes, he does have quite a vast collection....should be called the "Klipsch Zone"! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 He's got Forte II's in his office. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I would look for a Forte or Forte II, about the same footprint (~1" wider, ~1" shallower), but they have a lot more bass to them. Also, in the Chicago area they are about the same price as a pair of Heresy I/II. They are a lot cheaper than Heresy III. I think Colter has a pair, maybe he will let you have a listen. I agree 100% with Opus's advice. Forte II INMHO has a better midrange with the tractrix horn. I have owned mine for close to 25 years. Allows for a wider soundstage, and less off axis listening. Unless you have a subwoofer in the equation, you will probably be disappointed in the lack of bass with any Heresy version. I am not a bass head by any means. Ray Delguado, excuse spelling of Rays last name if I butcherd; was the head engineer on the extended Heritage line that the Quartet, Forte, and Chorus line fall into. Ray is one very respected engineer. You owe yourself a listen to the forte II and chorus II versions before pulling the trigger on the Heresy. If nothing else it will only validate your decision to purchase the Heresy. Best regards, John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwells Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I have a VERY nice pair of Quartets that I may consider letting go off. I'm a little north of Marion. I'm at work right now and can't upload pics but they can be seen in this thread at AK. I still have the black grills but they currently have linen grills on them that look very nice IMHO. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=633705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Hey, why you guys so down on Heresy's(HII's or HIII's)? Now don't get me wrong, I loved my fortes and two pairs of Quartets but I kept my HI's and HII's. Why did I make that decision, because in there prospective rooms they sound awesome with plenty of tight and punchy "accurate" bass. Not the lowest of lows but in the "right" room with ideal placement, you can get some lower extension with boundary gain. With all that said, HI's, HII's, Quartets, and forte II's would all be awesome choices in a similar price range with similar footprints. Bill Edited May 31, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hmmm...I'm not down on anything Klipsch. We have three pair of Forte IIs doing surround sound duty for our home theater( our first pair did 2 channel duty for a while). A pair of Cornwall IIIs in our master bedroom. A pair of Heresy IIs in my grandson's bedroom. A pair of RB 75s in my daughters bedroom, a pair of Heresys in our tiki bar. In ceiling Klipsch speakers in my home based work studio.......and my favorite, double MWM bass bins in each corner of our living room topped with 402s for 2 channel......so, I love them all! I will say for the dollar,the Forte IIs are probably the best value of them all for the sound! If you are on a limited budget I would seriously consider them....same footprint as a Heresy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2015 He's got Forte II's in his office. It's been a few years since we have been up that way....he usually comes down here twice a year! I completely forgot he picked up on a pair of Forte IIs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hmmm...I'm not down on anything Klipsch. I know, I just wanted to stick up for the "lowly" Heresy. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hmmm...I'm not down on anything Klipsch. I know, I just wanted to stick up for the "lowly" Heresy. Bill Actually, the tiki bar is probably our favorite hangout....yep, powered by those lowly Heresies!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopcam Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thank you for all of the info. Some info that I should probably provide (probably should have been in a different forum) my listening room is 16x17. I have 2 receivers that could power these speakers, a Pioneer SX-880 and a Pioneer SX-980. MWells those are beautiful quartets.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have a bunch of vintage Pioneer receivers, and I can tell you from lots of experience that they will lend some low end to the Heresy's that other amps might not. Also will depend on the music you listen to most, and the speaker that will suit that genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Ya know I love my little Hersey's......they live right next to there big brothers....ChorusII's.... When someone new comes to the house....it doesn't take them long to say something like "dude what's up with all the speakers" So I tell them it's what I do....so I ask them if they want to listen to them.....most of the time it's hell yea.... I tell them alittle about the speakers and amps, I'll ask them what kind of music they like so they can enjoy the music. I will start of with those little Hersey's.....most of the time there eyes will pop open....cuz they can't belive all that sound is coming out of those speakers. Then we might jump into the LaScala's with a sub or two......then there hooked.....after that I might say are you ready for the BIG sounds......they look at me like....are you for real....... The ChorusII's are called upon powerd by big Carver TFM55x and some other subs might be powerd up....After the jams they say I have never heard and felt music like that..... But it all starts with those little Hersey's......they are a great little speaker for sure..... Now go get ya some Klipsch.....lol lol MKP :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thank you for all of the info. Some info that I should probably provide (probably should have been in a different forum) my listening room is 16x17. I have 2 receivers that could power these speakers, a Pioneer SX-880 and a Pioneer SX-980. MWells those are beautiful quartets.. While Heresies would work....I think there are some other Klipsch speakers out there that would "fill that room"!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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