Hotrod363765 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hello, several questions to ponder. I have a pair of Belles and thinking about adding a center channel. I have a academy and a pair of heresy's, which would be best? Also have the choice between a HK avr325 or Yamaha m45, c45, t720 amp preamp tuner. I'm leaning towards the Yamaha setup. I don't have the room for a full blown surround setup, just looking to enhance the pair of Belles. Help with some experienced advice please. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Heresy by a margin so large it wouldn't even be a contest. Of course, a third Belle would be the best...🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I can't speak for the Academy, but have used a Heresy for a center between a set of Belle and liked the result. Very close in overall tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 An industrial Heresy is even better since it runs about 102db/1W efficient making it ideal since the efficiency is very close to that of the Belle's. I use two pair in my HT system, one pair as front effects and the other as side surrounds. A standard Heresy is a much better match to the Belle than the Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 What year are your Heresys? If they're post-1985 Heresy IIs, with square connector pockets, you can update them to total Heresy III spec with update/upgrade kits from Klipsch. I did that with the Heresy II that I was using as a centre speaker between a pair of La Scalas, and I was very glad I did. It lowers the bass floor by 5 Hz, which was very noticeable, and increased the sensitivity by 2 dB, from 97 to 99. Later, I got a Belle to act as front centre. Along with improved sound, it makes a far better TV stand than a Heresy. That Heresy III is still in use; now it's the rear centre in my 6.2 system. Also, a strong vote for Yamaha. Yamaha gear has served me well since 1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.