pat_in_dfw Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) I've read posts here on this forum claiming that the HIPs are the best sounding Heresy ever made. This is the original Heresy HIP with the black textured finish. Sound is great, the finish needs a bit of touch-up paint, but nothing that can't be fixed with some paint. I recently bought some LaScalas and don't have anything left to play these on or a room where I could set them up. I really don't want to sell them because they sound FANTASTIC - just not as good as the LaScalas. My wife says I have the speakers I want in the media room (LaScalas) and bedroom (Chorus), but the living room is forced to use a lesser speaker that doesn't sound as good because the looks blend into the decor better. As great as these sound, "blending in" aesthetically is not one of the strong attributes of these. Asking $700 for the pair. Located in Dallas area.Specs:Frequency Response: 90 - 17,000 +-5 dbMaximum Input Power: 125 wattsDrivers:Woofer: Klipsch 12" K-42Mid: Klipsch K-55V on K-700 hornTweeter: Klipsch K-77 horn tweeterCrossover: Type HIE (edit - corrected from my original copy/paste of specs I found on the internet)Dimensions: 21 3/8"H x 15 1/2" W x 13 1/8" DWeight: 54 lbs Edited December 14, 2016 by pat_in_dfw corrected crossover type mentioned in original post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 You might change the title of the thread to HIP. Good luck with the sale!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Yes, these are HIP's and mighty fine speakers! It would help to know which drivers are actually inside, might want to remove the back covers and take pictures. I know there are a few different sets of drivers used in this model, I've seen the standard, single phase plug k-55v with the push pin connectors, the dual phase plug soldered connector k-55v's, I've seen the k-55m's and even the k-52's. Also, the early models had the k-42 EV (Electro-Voice,) which is more desirable than the later k-42 Eminence driver. Also, I've never heard of the AA-H crossover, is that the same as the HIE? Anyway, good luck with your sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_in_dfw Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 21 hours ago, CECAA850 said: You might change the title of the thread to HIP. Good luck with the sale!! Yes - thanks - typo on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_in_dfw Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 19 hours ago, jjptkd said: Yes, these are HIP's and mighty fine speakers! It would help to know which drivers are actually inside, might want to remove the back covers and take pictures. I know there are a few different sets of drivers used in this model, I've seen the standard, single phase plug k-55v with the push pin connectors, the dual phase plug soldered connector k-55v's, I've seen the k-55m's and even the k-52's. Also, the early models had the k-42 EV (Electro-Voice,) which is more desirable than the later k-42 Eminence driver. Also, I've never heard of the AA-H crossover, is that the same as the HIE? Anyway, good luck with your sale! Thanks for the comment and request. I'll open them up later this evening and take a look at the exact drivers and post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_in_dfw Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 On 12/12/2016 at 0:00 PM, jjptkd said: Yes, these are HIP's and mighty fine speakers! It would help to know which drivers are actually inside, might want to remove the back covers and take pictures. I know there are a few different sets of drivers used in this model, I've seen the standard, single phase plug k-55v with the push pin connectors, the dual phase plug soldered connector k-55v's, I've seen the k-55m's and even the k-52's. Also, the early models had the k-42 EV (Electro-Voice,) which is more desirable than the later k-42 Eminence driver. Also, I've never heard of the AA-H crossover, is that the same as the HIE? Anyway, good luck with your sale! I edited the crossover type - it was the HIE. I copied / pasted the specs from something I found on the internet. It is the K42-E driver. Pics attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looks like the k-55m mid driver as well, not the k-55v 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looks like the zener diodes are the only real difference between the HIE and a standard E network don't think the capacitor values are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 19 minutes ago, Frzninvt said: Looks like the zener diodes are the only real difference between the HIE and a standard E network don't think the capacitor values are different. They are quite different....look here: first page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 They are excellent PA speakers, but not the best sounding Heresies. Yours look to be at least 2nd generation, with K-55-Ms and stamped frame woofer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Did these ever sell? And you don't mind me asking, for how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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