Vinyl Junkie Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hello, new to community. I picked up a pair of speakers at an estate sale. They looked older, just grabbed them, unsure of what they were due to no badges or spec sheets. I have never owned a pair of Klipsch due to a little pricey for my budget. I have been doing research and I think they are 1980 Klipsch Heresy, S/N imprinted into the wood on the back top of the enclosure. #104U112 #104U113. Am I right about the year? I am going by looks of the speakers to identify. Enclosures have small nicks, scratches, grills are very good, have some fuzz areas on the cloth. I removed the backs that's when I found out they were Klipsch! Woofer is K-22-R, horn is a K-55-V, and tweeter is K-77-M Type E balancing network. I would like help in verifying what I think to be true. Thank you, going to enjoy these, as they sound excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Vinyl Junkie, Welcome to the forum. Great score on a nice pair of Klipsch Heresy I's. Construction of 3/4" plywood and older screw type terminals are the the first clues to their identity. Not sure of the year but there are charts out there that will help you determine that by the serial numbers. The guts(and cabinets) look very clean but due to age you may consider at some time to recap the crossovers. Of course listen to them and enjoy them before making that decision. What are you going to drive these with? Where are you located? I am concerned about one thing, that footprint. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Great find, you'll have a lot of fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 1980 is correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtrp Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 You will love those speakers. I sort of wish I would have kept mine (even without any practical need for them). I can't recommend re capping the XO enough. I used a kit from Bob Crite and did one at a time so I could compare. It will really bring them to life, sounded like a different speaker to my ear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Yeah, nice catch! If yours have solder terminal K-55-Vs, you have the best of the Heresy Is! Those are the decorator model, same as mine, but I had mahogany veneer added and covered the edge plys. Makes them look nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaMike Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Score! With a little work, they can be made to look as great as they sound. My 78's... (they were VERY rough when I picked them up)... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therobbstory Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Nice score! I've got a pair of the same vintage. Pair them with a nice tube amp and you'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaman Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Good Morning or Evening everyone, I saw some vintage Heresy one speakers at a high fi shop. I'm trying to determine manufacture date. The following serial number was on the back. 8427931. Does anyone know how to figure manufacture date from that serial number. ???? Thanks, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaman Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 8/30/2016 at 9:06 AM, BamaMike said: Score! With a little work, they can be made to look as great as they sound. My 78's... (they were VERY rough when I picked them up)... How did you get them looking so awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Subaman said: Good Morning or Evening everyone, I saw some vintage Heresy one speakers at a high fi shop. I'm trying to determine manufacture date. The following serial number was on the back. 8427931. Does anyone know how to figure manufacture date from that serial number. ???? Thanks, Brad In the era yours were made, the first two digits are the manufacture year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I wonder if Vinyl Junkie still has those H1s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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