Derrick Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi, In my area I can pick up a set of Heresy's for $750, a pair of Quartet's for $550 or KG 4s for $400. They are all in good condition. The Quartet's have Crites crossovers and ti tweeters. For a 2 channel system in a medium sized room which do you think would be a better choice given the prices? The music played would mostly be 70's rock. Are these a decent deal or wait for something else? Thanks for the opinions. Derrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Quartets for sure. If you can get them for 450-500 considering the updates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 All are overpriced. Wait for a better deal KG4's $150-$225 tops, Quartet's $250 - $400 range, Heresy's depending on year, finish & condition $250 - $550. YMMV The Quartet's would get my vote as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 17 hours ago, Frzninvt said: All are overpriced. Wait for a better deal KG4's $150-$225 tops, Quartet's $250 - $400 range, Heresy's depending on year, finish & condition $250 - $550. YMMV The Quartet's would get my vote as well. Keep in mind that he stated "in my area"...which means he can do a local pickup instead of needing to pay for shipping...or needing to drive a long way to get them...Shipping can run another 100 bucks to way more than that...and...driving a long distance to get them can be as costly or more than the shipping costs. Also, "in my area" means that he can go look at them/listen to them prior to the purchase commitment. Sometimes it is just BETTER all the way around to suck up the extra item-cost of a local purchase item than it is to wait for a lower price elsewhere. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Regardless of "in his area" ... the heresys are WAY overpriced & usually are. For $750 you can get forte (2) or even chorus (2). & $750 is overpriced for fortes too IMO. Heresys may be nice speakers but are known for lacking bass & just dont compare to the quartet, forte or chorus. My vote from those options would be the quartet, hands down. Its a better speaker all around & cheaper based on the prices listed. But unless you're in a big hurry I would hold out for awhile for fortes, they come up for sale pretty regulalry, just because something is close to you doesnt justify spending hundreds more than what its worth, driving a couple hours wont cost $100 or more than shipping as stated earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 If condition is good, the Quartet's is the best buy. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks for the opinions guys. Much appreciated. I am watching the Quartets which I think are a decent deal if in good shape. I am not in a rush so I'll see what comes available in my area. My area is Ottawa Canada so supply can be tight and it can be a very long drive to go and see items. There is a pair of Chorus 2's in Thunder Bay I would like to see but that would be a 32 hour round trip drive. Needless to say shipping is prohibitively expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 3 hours ago, klipschfancf4 said: Regardless of "in his area" ... the heresys are WAY overpriced & usually are. For $750 you can get forte (2) or even chorus (2). & $750 is overpriced for fortes too IMO. Heresys may be nice speakers but are known for lacking bass & just dont compare to the quartet, forte or chorus. My vote from those options would be the quartet, hands down. Its a better speaker all around & cheaper based on the prices listed. But unless you're in a big hurry I would hold out for awhile for fortes, they come up for sale pretty regulalry, just because something is close to you doesnt justify spending hundreds more than what its worth, driving a couple hours wont cost $100 or more than shipping as stated earlier. It appears the prices he has posted are in CANADIAN dollars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 43 minutes ago, HDBRbuilder said: It appears the prices he has posted are in CANADIAN dollars. Even better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efzauner Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I am in Montreal. Be patient.. something better priced will show up. Someone was selling KLF30s for $500Cnd.. not long after I got my KLF20s. Deals can be had if you wait! I have a pair of Tangent 400s bascially Heresy II in a larger vented cabinet if you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Again....get the Quartets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Quartet are great but do not rule out the Forte I/II's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Seller dropped the quartets to $500. Local too. Might check them out. Anyone know what the bass is like? Would use them in a mid sized room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 They have good bass and good balance. Check them out. 500 is a little high to me, but---over time the extra becomes meaningless. You will not find anything close in new speakers for only 500. What size of a room do you consider "mid?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Most certainly check them out, Quartet's were my first Klipsch speakers back around 1993. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Glad you're moving toward the Quartets. Best of the three options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 With the passives re tuned a set of Quartet will play lower than a Forte ll, I am sure that you will be delighted with the Quartet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 The Quartets seem to be the best deal by far from what you describe, especially considering they already have the Crites updates which would cost you near the asking price alone. The Heresy II's would be my second choice out the three listed but the asking price is just too high in my opinion and you'd likely want to add a sub which would set you back even more. Of course if Chorus II's are in the realm of possibility I'd definitely go that route as they are (in my opinion) the ultimate Rock speaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Man, with all the gushing Quartet comments I think I'll just keep mine. They just sit after stints with KHorns and now Jubes so I'm sure the presentation will be "somewhat" smaller with the Q's. But with all this talk I think I'll have them join the party when I shuffle amps. But if sonic memory serves I do believe the RB75's/sub combo prevailed for my ears. I do know that whenever I mentioned selling them here they went unnoticed even when offering them at Hope. Guess they are already home -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 ^^^^^ Well curiosity got the best me and the Quartets are a playin'. Same 50 watt Peter Daniel gainclone chip amp I was using over the weekend with Jubes. When people speak of "signature or family sound" from a speaker brand it is certainly evident here. No need to describe the obvious physical difference of the Jube / Q or a two vs. three way but the overall sound is remarkably similar. I'm actually shocked how good the Q's sound since I have been listening to KHorns for a couple years and now Jubes. These are stock Quartets, OE crossovers. This is actually kind of crazy --- but no, the Jubes are not for sale! And probably not the Quartets now! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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