Rob_A Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi Klipschers, Please excuse multiple posts. I'm not sure where the best forum is for this... I recently became the owner of a pair of heresy speakers. From reading before asking I think I figured out that they are circa 1974 or 5. They are HDB - 12's (Heresy Decorator 12" woofer, right?). Both inspected by Lester Boyd and tested by WM Bradford. Serial #'s are 10M723 & 10M724. They are flat black with heavy duty grills only over the woofers. They have metal "L brackets" on the corners which do not appear to be stock to my eye. The cabinets are beat up a bit but holy smokes do they ROCK. Questions are : what did I get right or wrong? what else is there to be learned from the labels? how much are they worth to a Klipsch fan? Also interested in learning more about the history. Right now, however I would really appreciate some quick advice. I don't currently have adequate housing for a real audio setup, but I do have some old Cambridge Soundworks and other fairly high end vintage equipment stored away. Trying to decide what to do with all of it. Thanks, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 welcome to the forum Heresy Decorator Black 12" woofer M = 1974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Your use of the search functions already separates you from most newbies. Focus on this forum going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_A Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks Budman. Here's a couple pics to keep the ball rolling. I've had some interest on a for-sale post I submitted, but I need some better intel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_A Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks DizRotus, I have experience being on your side of the forum so I know how annoying newbies can be. Trying not to be "that guy". More pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 These are the Alicia Keys no makeup version of Heresy speakers, although she looks better. The appearance won't affect the sound, but it will seriously affect the price. If they were mine, I'd use them as they are, such as in a garage system, or sell them as is, or part them out. If you want to keep them with makeup, make new cabinets and refresh the crossovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The grilles over the woofers were added post-production. Klipsch never used that type of grilles back in that time period. You could use bondo to make cabinet repairs. Be sure to drill into (but not THROUGH!) the wood to have something for the bondo to "root" itself into prior to application of the bondo. Also, you can use some taped-together cardboard to help the bondo be retained prior to its setting up. Then just take a sanding block with some 80-grit and work it down ALMOST flush to the wood around it. Then spread some filler over any un-filled areas, let it set-up, and work it down flush with 180-grit sandpaper. Then repaint the cabinets. Keep in mind that bondo is easily crushed on corners if those corners get bumped...so the addition of corner protectors is advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_A Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 So what do you guys think they are worth to someone who wants them for the way they sound or for parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 since you asked i think you'd be lucky to get $200 - $250 tops in their condition a lot of work to dismantle them and take pictures plus shipping and ebay fees. if you broke them down from prices on ebay and have checked that all components work and showed pictures with a meter the K-77 tweets @ $50 - $100 pair K-55V's @ $150 pair K-22's in mint condition @ roughly $100 pair crossovers $50+ below is ebays completed item page. the price in green means they sold http://www.ebay.com/sch/Consumer-Electronics/293/i.html?_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&_nkw=klipsch+heresy&_sop=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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