tidmack Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I tried this years ago and my post lasted about a day before I got frustrated with the responses and just parted the speakers out. But, let's see if things are different this time around. I have a pair of 1981 HWO Heresys with angle risers and the most sought after version of the K55V; the soldered terminal, dual phase plug version. Theoretically, these should be the smoothest sounding Heresys from the golden age of Klipsch. They're $1,000. I'll give them a couple weeks, and if they don't sell, I'll part 'em out. Even after eBay fees, I'll do better than my asking price parting them out. These are pickup only in 53560, just West of Madison, WI. Again, if I have to box these up, I'll just part them out. I've done nothing with these speakers except let them sit in a spare room. No stains, but a few chips...still living room worthy. These would look gorgeous oiled up with 0000 steel wool...once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and once a month for a year. Lol, I think HornEd shared that trick with me, and it WORKS. Those who have worked with me before know I'm a pretty reasonable guy. My intention is not to come off harsh, but I don't have time to do math with guys who will inevitably say they're not worth the money. But, those are the same guys who get angry when speakers get parted out... Get a pair of subs with these and have a system that will rival Klipschorns. Seriously. Thanks guys. Jeff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wuzzzer Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Only thing I'd ever upgrade my 81 Heresys to would be Cornwalls or LaScalas and you better believe the soldered K-55Vs from the Heresys would come along for the ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 2 hours ago, tidmack said: . They're $1,000. I'll give them a couple weeks, and if they don't sell, I'll part 'em out. Even after eBay fees, I'll do better than my asking price parting them out. Thanks guys. Jeff Unfortunately those speakers are worth more parted out than put together and with H-3's selling at you asking price lately I'm sure that's the route you'll end up going. Good news is these parts will go to good use and someone will pick up the empty cabinets and they will be born again, possibly as super heresys? Anyway good luck with your sale! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Nice. I’d say a thousand dollars is very fair. Shakey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, jjptkd said: Unfortunately those speakers are worth more parted out than put together and with H-3's selling at you asking price lately I'm sure that's the route you'll end up going. Good news is these parts will go to good use and someone will pick up the empty cabinets and they will be born again, possibly as super heresys? Anyway good luck with your sale! I hear ya, but I'd certainly rather keep them whole. Hopefully there's a guy out there putting together a vintage system and wants what many say are the sweetest sounding version of the Heresy made. We'll see... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 37 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Only thing I'd ever upgrade my 81 Heresys to would be Cornwalls or LaScalas and you better believe the soldered K-55Vs from the Heresys would come along for the ride. I'm not usually into the K77 sounds better or worse than the K77M discussion, but like you, the soldered terminal K55V is phenomenal. Thanks for the message, Wuzzer, good to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 GLWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 14 hours ago, RandyH000 said: GLWS Thank you, Randy, I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 They're sweet that's for sure. Love my 81's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I'll take the empty cabinets off your hands when the time comes. So now you have that assurance. Good luck anyway. Hope you get what you are looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 53 minutes ago, 314carpenter said: I'll take the empty cabinets off your hands when the time comes. So now you have that assurance. Good luck anyway. Hope you get what you are looking for. Darnit, always a few minutes late and $500 short. I have all the parts necessary to build my third pair of Heresy except for the cabs, and have had for a year now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, Oicu812 said: Darnit, always a few minutes late and $500 short. I have all the parts necessary to build my third pair of Heresy except for the cabs, and have had for a year now. $500 Wow! Thanks for helping with the negotiations. Was not aware of the fact this was an auction site either. I never knew thr empty cabinets could be worth that. I'll be sure to give you a shout when I have something I am looking to let go of too. JK. LOL.😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/17/2020 at 3:55 PM, tidmack said: I hear ya, but I'd certainly rather keep them whole. Hopefully there's a guy out there putting together a vintage system and wants what many say are the sweetest sounding version of the Heresy made. We'll see... A pair just sold on eBay for $1150 so there might be hope after all: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Vintage is in my brothers. The Hipster crowd are the ones seeking the vinyl, turntables, tubes, and vintage speakers and most likely driving up the prices.. Good luck with your sale. Beautiful Heresys. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 9:12 AM, willland said: Vintage is in my brothers. The Hipster crowd are the ones seeking the vinyl, turntables, tubes, and vintage speakers and most likely driving up the prices.. Good luck with your sale. Beautiful Heresys. Bill Hi Bill, thank you for the kind words. It'd be a shame to part these, so I hope someone else feels these are the pinnacle of first generation Heresys and keeps them whole. We'll see what happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 6:45 AM, jjptkd said: A pair just sold on eBay for $1150 so there might be hope after all: I've hit the $1,000 threshold two other times with Heresy 1's, just not on the forum, lol. Too often, guys chime in with comments that essentially crap on sales...things like prices being too close to Heresy III prices and displaying eBay sales with other forum members laughing at the price. Once again, THIS is why this forum is so incredibly annoying. Buy or don't buy, but everyone is an online appraiser behind their keyboard. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 2:03 PM, 314carpenter said: $500 Wow! Thanks for helping with the negotiations. Was not aware of the fact this was an auction site either. I never knew thr empty cabinets could be worth that. I'll be sure to give you a shout when I have something I am looking to let go of too. JK. LOL.😷 I'd sure prefer to sell these whole, but will stay in touch if I part them. I believe I might have a 2nd pair of HWO cabinets at home. Please give me a few days to check. I'd be looking to get $150 for the empties. Thanks. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, tidmack said: I'd sure prefer to sell these whole, but will stay in touch if I part them. I believe I might have a 2nd pair of HWO cabinets at home. Please give me a few days to check. I'd be looking to get $150 for the empties. Thanks. Jeff Too bad we missed those 1978 HWO's on Craigslist yesterday. They were priced at $100 and were gone to the first contact. Not $100 for the cabinets, but for the whole enchilada. Nice condition too. Location Dane County. I never got a reply @ the +3 hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidmack Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, 314carpenter said: Too bad we missed those 1978 HWO's on Craigslist yesterday. They were priced at $100 and were gone to the first contact. Nice condition too. Location Dane County. I never got a reply @ the +3 hour. I didn't even see them! I hope the went to a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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