Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 Headed to hook them up now. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Those look really nice! Will there be a Youthman deal story upcoming? Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thanks Tas. I LOVE the cherry finish. I've always been fond of it. The Heresy III have a dark, beautiful finish. I've only seen / heard one or two pair of Heresy's over the years (version I or II) and I totally forgot how small they were. I just remember they lack a lot in the bottom end but the RT-12D should have no problem helping them out. Oh there's always a story when I buy some new toys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Would be interesting to put them on a couple of ladders and A/B against the RS-62's. Wonder if they would blend better with the trio up front? I love to instigate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I look forward to my next visit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Yeah, for the diminutive size of the Heresies they sure do pack a punch....especially when paired with a sub or two to round out the low end. Congrats on your new additions! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 They sure do look pretty, hope you like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Looking forward to your impressions and comparisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Tasdom said: Would be interesting to put them on a couple of ladders and A/B against the RS-62's. Wonder if they would blend better with the trio up front? I love to instigate... Oh that's just wrong...so wrong. LOL. I'm not sure there is a way to make them look even remotely descent on my walls. That would be cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 The wife went to bed just as I was hooking them up so testing will begin tomorrow morning when she heads to the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswhotakesphotos Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Very cool! They look great set up there. I'd be curious to hear about the sub too, I forgot about those oddball passive radiator subwoofers but they do look cool. Must play pretty loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thanks Chris. I love the look of the RT-12D. I used to have these two RT-10D in Cherry They looked gorgeous! They also sounded great but as I shared in this Dual RT-10D vs RSW-15 Thread, the RSW-15 outperformed the Dual RT-10D so I kept it and eventually purchased 3 more RSW-15's. The one thing that I noticed about the RT-10D is that they "walked" on hardwood floor. I'm hoping with the added weight of the RT-12D, it will not move. I asked the wife to wake me up this morning when she got up. I figured while she was at the gym, I could get some good quality listening in. I didn't realize her gym apt isn't until 11am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakeJunkie Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Those version 3's look fantastic. i would expect the 12d to be a good addition to them. That is a great setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thanks bro. So far, I've listened to the HIII without the sub. They sound VERY nice but definitely need a sub. I'm going to listen to them with a totally open mind and truly seek which sounds better for 2ch in MY living room. When I had the RF-83's I wonder if my opinion was somewhat bias towards the RF-83 as they were my first high end Klipsch speakers and they were brand new. It's difficult to consider selling them and keeping a used pair of speakers. They were my "first love" in audio so to speak. I know I can't keep both. If the Heresy's end up sounding better for music, I will give my son the RF-7ii to match his RC-64ii and sell his RF-7's. I know he has always said I should have given him the RF-7ii. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 Oh my, these Heresy III's have really surprised me. They indeed sound fantastic for 2ch. I just started a free trial of Spotify Premium to help me hear specific songs. Back to listening.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I had a 10-d that walked on hardwood floor. Cut a piece of yoga mat to triangular size and you should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2017 Ok, so I spent an hour or so doing some A/B comparison. As I've always stated, I am in no way an audiophile, merely an audio hobbyist and I do not consider myself to have what others call "critical ears". With that said, here are the notes I took during my first listening session from the Heresy III vs RF7ii. Most of the songs below I would listen to the through to the first chorus and then switch speakers. I meant to A/B without the RT-12D but I didn't realize it was on until after the first few songs. I believe I turned the sub off before listening to Tracy Chapman - Fast Car. Sia - Chandalier (Piano Version) Heresy sound amazing! Vocals were rich, highs were detailed without being too bright. Nice soundstage and overall presence. RF7ii were more enveloping with equal amount of detail. Edwin McCain - I Could Not Ask for More Heresy - Loved how rich the guitar was at the beginning. Edwin McCain - I'll Be Loved how the sax sounded with Heresy over the RF7ii Bass from acoustic guitar is almost non-existent with the Heresy III. Nice and full with RF7ii Tracy Chapman - Fast Car Hi hat at beginning is much more detailed and pronounced in the RF7ii than with the Heresys Voice sounds more natural in RF7ii than Heresys. Bass line of course is rich, full and has some punch with the RF7's but the Heresy sounds descent, not anemic in the bottom end. RF7 were more full and enveloping, Heresy sounded small and much less forward No comparison here, RF7ii is the clear overall winner in this track in every aspect Stay (with Alessia Carr) - Zedd Snare Drum is soft and laid back Bass notes at the beginning of the track are well below the capability of the Heresys. Instrumental just before the second verse the bass is much better. You can hear it but definitely not felt or punchy. RF7ii has a more full sound. Snare is more defined and up front. Again clear winner with the RF7ii. Happier - Ed Sheeran Vocals sound too deep with Heresys. Vocals sound more natural with RF7ii Million Reasons - Lady Gaga Heresys are more laid back where RF7ii are brighter, and more detailed and precise Malibu - Miley Cyrus Electric guitar and vocals were a bit bright and too forward on RF7ii, Heresys sounded better to my ears as they were a bit more laid back. I chose these songs to try and get a variety of elements I could listen for (male vocals, female vocals, drums, guitar, etc). I have to say, Spotify Premium is AMAZING! I never realized how useful it is to be able to search for any track and play it vs the Free Version that only allows you to skip songs. To me the audio quality sounded better as well. Not sure if my brain was telling me it sounded better because I know the Premium has a higher bitrate. If there are some songs you feel are great demo songs, let me know the Artist and Title and I'll do some A/B comparison, and share my thoughts on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Any Civil Wars songs. "Disarm" "Dust to Dust" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Nice! I really like the Cherry veneer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Try this on Spotify... Good mix of horns, bass and vocals. Crank it up! Jen Chapin - You Haven't Done Nothin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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