Moosh Bronsun Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, PrestonTom said: Before you pull the trigger, let me suggest a couple of things. First, on the Klipsch website somewhere there is a list of dealers that stock the heritage line. By all means, listen to them yourself. Second hand opinions on the internet are exactly that ---- second hand opinions. You are the one that needs to live with them. There’s is a single dealer here and they’ve not responded to emails or phone calls (January). As I’m not set to buy right this moment I am not pursuing them further. I may try again later but quite frankly they don’t seem interested. I would like to hear them both and I’d happily pack up amp and preamp and haul them to where ever. We shall see if that happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 4, 2020 Moderators Share Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome, what your going through almost everyone here has gone through, I like what this model sounds like I wonder what the next up model sounds like. . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosh Bronsun Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, dtel said: Welcome, what your going through almost everyone here has gone through, I like what this model sounds like I wonder what the next up model sounds like. . Absolutely. And my biggest thing is not to sit and listen all the while wondering if I should have waited and gone further up line. I want to have no regrets. as asked earlier, I don’t know why I don’t consider the Forte III. It too gets much praise. I think I read somewhere that it’s overall sound is a little different than the Heresy and Cornwall. I don’t know where I got that from and maybe it’s BS. But as with the Cornwall, I worry about that radiator crushing the neighbor on the other side of the wall. Some of the music I spin has relentless bass (Nordvagr, Scorn). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 You got some deciding to do. In the due course of time and this forum, it will come to you. Corn...no, not going to say... Welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Moosh Bronsun said: But as with the Cornwall, I worry about that radiator crushing the neighbor on the other side of the wall. Some of the music I spin has relentless bass (Nordvagr, Scorn). May I suggest these? "Problem" solved. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, Moosh Bronsun said: Absolutely. And my biggest thing is not to sit and listen all the while wondering if I should have waited and gone further up line. I want to have no regrets. as asked earlier, I don’t know why I don’t consider the Forte III. It too gets much praise. I think I read somewhere that it’s overall sound is a little different than the Heresy and Cornwall. I don’t know where I got that from and maybe it’s BS. But as with the Cornwall, I worry about that radiator crushing the neighbor on the other side of the wall. Some of the music I spin has relentless bass (Nordvagr, Scorn). As someone who has lived with forte IIs since 1989, just know---they are one of the best balanced overall speakers you can find, and on top of that they rock! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Yup, what they ALL said! Good luck with your decision and remember it's a long and winding road. Klipsch WILL handle it all with no problemo. Welcome to the Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I have a pair of custom pro-CornScala's in a fairly small room with 15" woofers room is approx. 13x23 and they have no problem filling the room with great detail even at low volume very full sounding with great bottom end. My speakers are front ported like the Cornwall IV and are placed on a wall where a bedroom is on the other-side and bass does not travel through at normal listening levels. If it were me and my money I'd say go for the Cornwall IV I think you'd be happy with the larger sound and higher sensitivity as long as you don't get crazy with the volume control you (and your neighbors) will be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edgar Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 36 minutes ago, Randyh said: [Cornwall IV] are not as detailed in the highs mids as the heresy ... I respectfully disagree. I listened to them all at the Bonehead class last October. Midrange and highs on the Cornwall IV are in a class all by themselves. IMHO. YMMV. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosh Bronsun Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) In an unrelated note, I had to measure my living area but I realized my dims in the original post are incorrect. The short wall is 165” (over 13’) vs the 11’ I originally spec’d. And with this, my stand mounts are 13” (from rear of cabinet) from the front wall and the tweeters are 122” from my ears. The tweeters are 102” driver to driver. The left speaker is closest to a corner at 39” from box to wall. The right speaker has the least amount of sideways room due to my turntable being there at 47”. I could conceivably move the little table it’s on but no idea where. The TV bench the audio equipment sits on is 72” wide and 22” deep. Not sure if that makes any difference. Edited April 5, 2020 by Moosh Bronsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 8:45 AM, Moosh Bronsun said: My living room/dining room is roughly 11' x 28' with 8' ceilings but the area the speakers occupy would be 14' along the 28' wall firing across the 11' width of the room. Due to windows and door placement there really isn't any other workable solution. I have a pair of LaScalas in that same space. They're set ~12 feet apart, severely toed in toward the main listening position [opposite wall, between the speakers]. May not be ideal, but you can sit anywhere on the wall opposite the speakers w/o one being right in your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrestonTom Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Perhaps the OP could tell us where he is located. Who knows, maybe a member with the new model(s) might be local? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosh Bronsun Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Almost exactly the stated sizEz Phoenix BTW. Edited April 5, 2020 by Moosh Bronsun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Looks like you're talking yourself into the Cornwalls. They'll be a little more 3D than that, obviously, and I'd think that pulled out into the room so much wouldn't be the way you'd want to use them. You expressed concern about neighbors behind that wall but it for all the world sure looks like masonry so that shouldn't be a problem. I still say you'd be entirely content with Forte IIIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 ...if they are set where the stands are, that would be better, if possible. Yoda will have a new place to stand... CW's don't need to be off the wall. Front ports[?] If I am wrong, someone will be sure to correct me. in my room 12 X 25 I have the LaScalas toed in so much, that you can hear them quite well from the amp/receiver... positioned the same as you. they don't seem as big as when I brought them in...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosh Bronsun Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 1 hour ago, glens said: Looks like you're talking yourself into the Cornwalls. They'll be a little more 3D than that, obviously, and I'd think that pulled out into the room so much wouldn't be the way you'd want to use them. You expressed concern about neighbors behind that wall but it for all the world sure looks like masonry so that shouldn't be a problem. I still say you'd be entirely content with Forte IIIs. Was more or less curious. It’s funny as I have yet to even consider the Forte III. I think the reason is that they’ve been out a while and by all accounts the Heresy and Cornwall’s newest incarnations are very much a step up. If the Forte IV was coming I’d probably look into that. I have been reading the reviews though and even GR Research has nice things to say even though they offer an upgrade kit for it. Again, its not that I want to spend tons of money I just don’t want to regret not aiming higher. Heresys fit the room, would go plenty loud enough (I typically listen around 85db when I can, otherwise 70ish) snd allow me to run a sub near the listening seat. By all accounts will work well for me. A big step up from my current speakers and on budget. Winning all around. Add the sexy black finish with the silvery/grey grills and yeah, IM GETTING EXCITED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 KHorns, Belles, LaScalas, Cornwall I and current L,C,R CW IIIs, Chorus IIs, Forte II, Quartets, Heresy I & II and some other Klipsch things...if I were spending the money I would go CW IVs or Forte III but I have a bunch of open cubic feet, for yours I would spend your money on Forte IIIs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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