jimjimbo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, jjptkd said: It is in my opinion that "most people" would, "without a doubt" prefer the sound from an original Cornwall over a Heresy III. I base this on my own personal experience and from what I've gathered from other people's opinions about the two models over the years. Does that clear things up? Sure, it clears it up, that it's your opinion, and your own supposed personal experience (have you listened to a pair of Heresy III's? Ever owned a pair of Cornwalls?), and from "what you've gathered".....Absolutely that makes it "without a doubt"....I find it really odd that you would want to steer a new person on this forum toward a product based on a comparison that you say is "without a doubt", yet in fact, you don't really know. Are you the self appointed "most people" opinion on this forum? No, and neither am I, but I try to ask questions, get information about a particular situation, listening habits, etc, before suggesting what might or might not fit. I'm not saying that Cornwalls, or Khorns, or Heresy III's or anything else would sound better in Scott's listening space, but how about we listen first and provide guidance second. People come here for help. Not off the cuff suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, ricktate said: My guess is you will get the Cornwalls and listen to them on your current set up and be happy as can be....then later maybe crossover upgrade. You do not NEED tubes.....but you just may want tubes. Not my place to say ,,,I would give your Nad a chance before throwing it out the back door. You did not mention what you have now for speakers???? I'm running an NAD C315 over a pair of B&W 602 S2 with an Oppo 83se and Linn LP12 with an Ortofon OM20. It's a nice unobtrusive, small system. In fact my turntable hasn't been set up in 4 years but recently we decided I could get a good set up with a nice rack of gear and some great sound. P.S. Phonostage is an older Lehmann Black Cube. Edited February 14, 2017 by ScottR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Sure, it clears it up, that it's your opinion, and your own supposed personal experience (have you listened to a pair of Heresy III's? Ever owned a pair of Cornwalls?), and from "what you've gathered".....Absolutely that makes it "without a doubt"....I find it really odd that you would want to steer a new person on this forum toward a product based on a comparison that you say is "without a doubt", yet in fact, you don't really know. Are you the self appointed "most people" opinion on this forum? No, and neither am I, but I try to ask questions, get information about a particular situation, listening habits, etc, before suggesting what might or might not fit. I'm not saying that Cornwalls, or Khorns, or Heresy III's or anything else would sound better in Scott's listening space, but how about we listen first and provide guidance second. People come here for help. Not off the cuff suggestions. Last I checked I was entitled to and free to share my opinion. The OP asked for opinions and I gave him mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 11 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Sure, it clears it up, that it's your opinion, and your own supposed personal experience (have you listened to a pair of Heresy III's? Ever owned a pair of Cornwalls?), and from "what you've gathered".....Absolutely that makes it "without a doubt"....I find it really odd that you would want to steer a new person on this forum toward a product based on a comparison that you say is "without a doubt", yet in fact, you don't really know. Are you the self appointed "most people" opinion on this forum? No, and neither am I, but I try to ask questions, get information about a particular situation, listening habits, etc, before suggesting what might or might not fit. I'm not saying that Cornwalls, or Khorns, or Heresy III's or anything else would sound better in Scott's listening space, but how about we listen first and provide guidance second. People come here for help. Not off the cuff suggestions. You're just being a jerk, nobody could possibly "know" which speaker this guy would prefer. He asked for opinions on these two specific models and yes I have owned both and preferred the Cornwall's by a large margin and would recommend them over the H-III's to anyone who has the room for the larger speakers any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 ...and welcome Scott to this family 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 13 minutes ago, jjptkd said: You're just being a jerk, nobody could possibly "know" which speaker this guy would prefer. He asked for opinions on these two specific models and yes I have owned both and preferred the Cornwall's by a large margin and would recommend them over the H-III's to anyone who has the room for the larger speakers any day of the week. Absolutely correct. Thanks for clearing that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Check the Klipsch "Map," I believe there was general consensus on the pecking order listed here and the Cornwall is two rungs up from the Heresy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 The "pecking order"? Really? That's the product of one person, and is absolutely no indication of the relative "worth" or sound quality of any given speaker. That's simply a chart, and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 The Heresy IIIs sound really good, but for 2 channel music without a subwoofer, the Cornwalls will produce more bass and sound fuller. Klipschorns will fit nicely on the long wall of an 18' x 14' room, take just a little corner space and sound the most impressive of the three choices, if the room is good for the corner horn layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted February 14, 2017 Moderators Share Posted February 14, 2017 What are the probabilities? Probably will greatly prefer Khorns over Cornwalls and will probably prefer CWS over HIIIs. You are going from very good low sensitive speakers to very good, low distortion, high sensitivity speakers. The horn loaded bass in the Khorns is what sets those apart from anything you have ever heard before. Those on your long wall will soind mightily impressive, they will look great to. What kinds of music do you generally listen to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Kind of on the high side but these look awesome. http://www.klipsch.com/products/heresy-iii-special-edition?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Shop Now&utm_content=SPECIAL EDITION HERESY III | Limited Run Vintage Hi-Fi&utm_campaign=021317 WproJR Limited Edition Heresy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toz Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I think the Cornwall appeals to first time Klipsch people due to it's warmer tonal balance. I have 1981's with the early B2. I had some old Heresy but didn't really like the balance, but the III should be better, I've heard them but not in a good set up. I agree with earlier post that K horns fit in a room much better that Cornwall. Lots of speakers have come and gone at my place, but the corner horns stay until my kids clear the place out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 15 hours ago, dwilawyer said: What are the probabilities? Probably will greatly prefer Khorns over Cornwalls and will probably prefer CWS over HIIIs. You are going from very good low sensitive speakers to very good, low distortion, high sensitivity speakers. The horn loaded bass in the Khorns is what sets those apart from anything you have ever heard before. Those on your long wall will soind mightily impressive, they will look great to. What kinds of music do you generally listen to? Lots of classic and 80s rock. Jimmy Buffett to the Rolling Stones. Soundtrack LPs like Camelot and just about everything. Jazz and Spanish Guitar, Albums like Ella Fitzgerald Song Book and Al Di Meola. Even some classic music. I have quite a few original pressings of the RCA Living Stereo series. I just ordered the new pressing of Stevie Ray Vaughan The Sky is Crying from Acoustic Sounds. I'm really liking the looks of the Khorns and am entertaining the idea of making a push to get a pair but despite wanting a pair will probably end up with the Cornwalls. The new Forte 3 also looked pretty nice. Any idea when they are coming out? How they'll sound compared to a pair of Cornwalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, ScottR said: I'm really liking the looks of the Khorns and am entertaining the idea of making a push to get a pair but despite wanting a pair will probably end up with the Cornwalls. Push harder.....once she hears them, it's all gravy.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainz Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I wanted Hiii's - couldn't rationalize the ~$2k last fall - my RB-81ii's, an Emotiva A-100 BAS-X 50 Wpc amp, and an Onkyo C-7030 CDP would have to suffice for my 11' x 12' x 9' office. Then I found a decent pair of '77 vintage Heresys on Craig's List. Topped the Jeep up and was off to get them. I happily paid him his $375 price - and briefly entertained the thought of buying his K-horns for $2k - a deal - but I came for Heresys. Christmas would have been sparse for my grandkids, had I sprung for the K-horns - I made the right choice - for me - love the Heresys. My original Emotiva a-100 mini-X amp is upstairs with the RB-81ii's and another C-7030 CDP. The newer Emo 50 Wpc amp has >110 dB S/N - and a headphone jack. The Heresys sound full - and have a musical bass - great for everything from Adele to Bonnie Raitt to HVK & Berlin Phil. playing Tchaikovsky... even Marc Cohn - sounds better than ever to my 68 year old ears. Scott - just get a pair of Klipsch 'Heritage' speakers that you can afford and enjoy them! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted February 15, 2017 4 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Push harder.....once she hears them, it's all gravy.... And see's how they fit in the corner and do not look like a speaker, but furniture instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've been thru Heresy / Quartets / Forte / Chorus / [LaScala / Cornwall / Belle] / Klipschorns. Please do yourself a favor and if your room even semi-matches the requirements go KHorns. If you do not have perfect 90 degree corners with a 17 x whatever room, investigate (with help here) what can be done with enclosed backs or false corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 16 hours ago, dtel said: And see's how they fit in the corner and do not look like a speaker, but furniture instead. Don't forget: a great large plant stand! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted February 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, ScottR said: Lots of classic and 80s rock. Jimmy Buffett to the Rolling Stones. Soundtrack LPs like Camelot and just about everything. Jazz and Spanish Guitar, Albums like Ella Fitzgerald Song Book and Al Di Meola. Even some classic music. I have quite a few original pressings of the RCA Living Stereo series. I just ordered the new pressing of Stevie Ray Vaughan The Sky is Crying from Acoustic Sounds. I'm really liking the looks of the Khorns and am entertaining the idea of making a push to get a pair but despite wanting a pair will probably end up with the Cornwalls. The new Forte 3 also looked pretty nice. Any idea when they are coming out? How they'll sound compared to a pair of Cornwalls? We have pretty similar musical tastes. The Forte III I have not heard personally, but some close friends have, they have CW3s at home. You can ask @dtel or Christy and ask what they thought. They listened to close to final prototypes of Forte III and they said they loved them However, I didn't ask them how they compared to their Cornwalls. I am sure Dtel will add what he can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 10 hours ago, dwilawyer said: We have pretty similar musical tastes. The Forte III I have not heard personally, but some close friends have, they have CW3s at home. You can ask @dtel or Christy and ask what they thought. They listened to close to final prototypes of Forte III and they said they loved them However, I didn't ask them how they compared to their Cornwalls. I am sure Dtel will add what he can. I am definitely gonna look at the Forte 3 when it comes out. I'm going on Friday to look at the Cornwalls. They want 800 for the pair. Mostly they just want them out of the house I think. I am bringing my NAD and Oppo to listen with since their son took all the electronics. Is there anything specific I should look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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