hatrack1971 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) First off, just want to say that I am not far from having all the components lying around to build Heresies. So that is what I have to work with. Secondly, I am a carpenter so building cabs is not going to be an issue for me. Neither are tools and material. Here is my query. Has anyone tried using the k-77/ k-55v/ k-22 in a bigger cabinet the size of a Forte with a 15" passive. Ideally, I'd like to use the same E-2 crossover. I guess a Herete? I absolutely love my Forte 2s. I'd dare say more than my Cornwalls and Belles. They just seem more composed and balanced with equal bass impact.. at 1/3 the size. Anyone ever attempted this with good results or is the K-22 not up to the task of pushing a 15" passive? Thanks in advance. Edited April 26, 2019 by hatrack1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Look up Tangent series 400, 500, 5000. Heresy parts in larger cabinets...ported or passive. I'd personally prefer front ported versus rear passive radiator; much easier placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatrack1971 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Yes, I did see the Tangent series was a compatible upgrade. But I'm really trying to duplicate Fortes with the passive. Something magic there... but I will admit I've never heard or seen a pair of Tangents. So no idea how the sound compares to Fortes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Tangent 5000 is a large cabinet heresy II with the 12" passive radiator from a kg4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Well, the new Forte III has the latest and greatest mid horn and the 15" passive where the original Forte had a 12" passive and smaller mid horn (like Heresy) then the Forte II went to the newer horn (at the time) with a 15" passive. Forte II used the K-25-K and Tangent's had either the K-24-K or K-28-K, IIRC. None of those ever used the K-77 tweeters, either. That would make your upper end a little lacking in comparison to the K-75-K & K-76-K tweeters that were used in Fortes and Tangents. But I guess it could work. Do you already have the passives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatrack1971 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) I don't have the passives. Sounds like I should copy the Forte 1. I know what Heressies sound like. I've had 4 pair in the past over the years. I think it will be worth experimenting. Edited April 26, 2019 by hatrack1971 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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