mcp Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hi - I have been searching for a pair of Heresy or Heresy II’s and would like to pair them with a subwoofer. First of all, is $500 a reasonable expectation of what I will pay for a single owner pair in excellent condition? Also, which Klipsch subwoofer would you choose to partner them with for music? Room is not large, but is bass challenged because of a 12’ cathedral ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 What finish do they have? That would be edging to the high side. My son bought me a pair of black lacquer HIIs, but they were substantially under $400. He won't tell me exactly what he paid for them, but they had only been listed for a few minutes when he saw them and he just hit the BIN button. Used mine an a 20x23 foot room with 10 ft ceilings and they sounded great. I don't own a sub quite yet. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron167 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Where are you located? I run an RW 8 ("old" subs) off each of my H II's. They seem to keep up ok and sound good to me. That being said, I ran without subs for decades. I have found that not all of my music requires them. As to your price, finish choice and excellent condition, H II's may be difficult to find, but they do pop up. I mostly see beat to hell, finishes I don't prefer, and water stained, neglected examples in my area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcp Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 I am interested in a pair with raw birch/poly finish. They look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 44 minutes ago, mcp said: Hi - I have been searching for a pair of Heresy or Heresy II’s and would like to pair them with a subwoofer. First of all, is $500 a reasonable expectation of what I will pay for a single owner pair in excellent condition? Also, which Klipsch subwoofer would you choose to partner them with for music? Room is not large, but is bass challenged because of a 12’ cathedral ceiling. Doesn't really matter whether they are single owner or not, as long as they are in good cosmetic and functional condition. And yes, IMO, 500 is a reasonable expectation for a pair in excellent condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcp Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 I am going to audition them tomorrow morning. https://syracuse.craigslist.org/ele/d/central-square-klipsch-heresy-ii/6888557184.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron167 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I hope they look better in person. What crap photos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcp Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, baron167 said: I hope they look better in person. What crap photos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lol, I guess my expectations are low because I don’t think any photos look good on CL. But the condition looks excellent from what I can see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I have a pair almost exactly like that. And, they are sweet… If the condition is even close to what the photos show, buy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, jimjimbo said: I have a pair almost exactly like that. And, they are sweet… If the condition is even close to what the photos show, buy them! Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I paid much more than $500 for my Heresy II's in 9 out of 10 condition. For $500 I'd jump on those. As for a compatible subwoofer, I can't vouch for any Klipsch subs, but I bought an SVS SB-1000 to match, because it was a sealed unit just like the Heresy's and I like the tight, response of an acoustic suspension sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 6 hours ago, mcp said: I am going to audition them tomorrow morning. https://syracuse.craigslist.org/ele/d/central-square-klipsch-heresy-ii/6888557184.html I just sold a pair from the same year that looked exactly like them for $450. Mine had rebuilt crossovers, titanium midrange and tweeters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Love my 5 HIIs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACV92 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I've got a pair of HII's that I wouldn't mind selling, but you're literally across the country. Mine are about a 7 - 7 1/2 overall. One had water damage on the bottom, refinished it, added Crites slant risers, tweet diaphragms, reworked the finish, it's still original, and recapped the Xovers with Crites supplied caps. I'm just not overly a fan of them. I've been listening to my 5.5's since new, while they aren't as strong in the midrange, the HII's are almost too much. They image well, but are lacking with newer music in my opinion. They sound good with 30's and 40's Big Band, 60's and 70's rock, but after that not so much. Anyway, hope they fit your bill. Here's a pic of mine after some rework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I have a pair of H1's, birch lacquered, that I built when I worked there, and a pair of H II's walnut , condition 10 outta 10, that only get taken outta their boxes when I need two boxes to haul the HI's around in....I played the HII's twice, still preferred my H1's...but am keeping the H II's anyway for rear channels in my anticipated all-Heresy quad system room in my retirement home! When that happens, I will have my SW-8 subwoofer between the rear ones and my SW-15 subwoofer (just bought, FINALLY! Nice ones are pretty hard to come by! But if you wait long-enough...) between the front Heresy 1's...both subwoofers in oak raw NOW (but some honey-pine semi-gloss polyurethane will change THAT!), and tested and in boxes for my upcoming move sometime in the next few months (I HOPE!). For just stereo with H I or H II I'd recommend the SW-15 for the subwoofer, IF you can find one that isn't beat all up or doesn't have a bad plate amp, normally from hard use! With the SW-15 you do NOT need a PAIR of subwoofers for stereo use, trust me!😉 The SW-15 is the PERFECT (Klipsch-made) match for H 1's or H II's!...it was designed for them!😁….and not JUST for them!😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcp Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 6 hours ago, HDBRbuilder said: For just stereo with H I or H II I'd recommend the SW-15 for the subwoofer, IF you can find one that isn't beat all up or doesn't have The SW-15 is the PERFECT (Klipsch-made) match for H 1's or H II's!...it was designed for them!😁….and not JUST for them!😉 Thanks for the advice. Just what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcp Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 Well, I lucked out. The HII's I looked at were a solid 9 out of 10. Really, I could not find a flaw in the cabinets or grilles. Original owner also had all sales receipts, manuals, Klipsch dealer list etc, which is interesting to look at. They are singing in my family room now! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marvel Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Very, very nice! I love my HIIs, even though they are black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcp Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Marvel said: Very, very nice! I love my HIIs, even though they are black. Thanks, I’m very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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