MeloManiac Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 This is my 'dream team'. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Are you keeping all four speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Well, my friend suggested I keep all four, find some Heresy II's and we could call my place, "Mark's House of Heresy!" Somehow I don't think my wife would approve. I really don't know if I will keep all four, at least in the long term. Today I'm going to remove the risers on the III's and place them on some sturdy 18" tall end tables. See how getting the horns more at ear level works out. I actually prefer the Heresy I's on the funky acrylic 8" stands than on the tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A heresy 5.1 system will make you smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 It would be cool but, sadly, I don’t have enough room in The Cave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 OK, first rant, why are there holes drilled into the bottom of my new speakers??? So I knew going in the risers are screwed to the bottom of the cabinets from the factory. I guess it's because everyone one who buys these $2K speakers are going to leave them on so they don't mind holes, right! Why couldn't they leave that decision to the consumer instead of arbitrarily screwing them onto every speaker? Rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Yeah, that's a pisser... but they need to be attached in some manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 I agree, but let the new owner have the option to put them on or not. Or, maybe some nice inserts in the bottom of the cabinets with bolts to attach them, or not. Then you could have the option to bolt on the speakers and provide bolts bumpers on the bolts. Kind of like a lot of companies do with floor standers, carpet spikes or bolts with rubber. Or, just screw four wood screws into the cabinet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Recessed fixtures which accept spring-loaded 1/4-turn fasteners built into the base would be nice, with filler plugs for baseless use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Getting them up off the floor really improved the depth and width of the soundstage and improved the overall clarity of the music. The upper frequencies are definitely more defined at ear level which is not surprising to me. So far, I am very pleased with the H III’s. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Lammers Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 9:42 PM, Westcoastdrums said: You are going to LOVE them. Just my biased prediction of course after owning a pair myself. They killed it for the price on those speakers. A shootout with other new speakers in the price range wouldn't be fair me thinks.... Congrats + 1 I like mine. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Les Lammers said: + 1 I like mine. 😎 If I hadn't needed to free up quick cash for my sub, wouldn't have sold mine. I'm sure I'll get another pair down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 I did a bit of an A/B with the I’s and the III’s today using my trusty Marantz 2238b. I have to say, I was expecting a bit of a no comparison moment. But, in the words of Lee Corso, “Not so fast my friend!” The 41 year old veteran H I’s can hold their own against the punk a** kids! I mostly listened to jazz guitar, Earl Klugh, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour and George Benson. At times, I found myself liking the more laid back, worn in presentation of the absolutely stock H I’s. The H III’s seem more accurate with tighter bass and more detailed high end. I was expecting more from the III’s but just not that “ah ha” moment I wanted. I am going to give them more time to break in before I do a real critical listening session. It does beg the question, what if I throw a bunch of money and “upgrades” at the original Heresy’s??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docreid Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 love me some Heresys....got them in the bedroom system. great for near field listening-I listen mostly to jazz. work well w movies as well-punchy and articulate. congrats.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 If you insist on using them at that height, I would spring for some proper heavy stands with spikes. This also allows you to use blu tac to couple (de-couple?) the speakers to (from?) the stands. Either way, it's an effective product. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 11:19 PM, Bonzo said: I did a bit of an A/B with the I’s and the III’s today using my trusty Marantz 2238b. I have to say, I was expecting a bit of a no comparison moment. But, in the words of Lee Corso, “Not so fast my friend!” The 41 year old veteran H I’s can hold their own against the punk a** kids! I mostly listened to jazz guitar, Earl Klugh, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour and George Benson. At times, I found myself liking the more laid back, worn in presentation of the absolutely stock H I’s. The H III’s seem more accurate with tighter bass and more detailed high end. I was expecting more from the III’s but just not that “ah ha” moment I wanted. I am going to give them more time to break in before I do a real critical listening session. It does beg the question, what if I throw a bunch of money and “upgrades” at the original Heresy’s??? The originals are undisputed imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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