Fast996 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Hello, I just pulled the trigger on a pair of Hersey speakers....is $500 too much? They were untested HWO's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 If they work and the cabinets are in presentable condition then yes, $500 is a very good price. Your pictures don't show much of the cabinet so its hard to tell how clean they are, which affects price. Prices for used Heresy's of your vintage have been rising which I don't understand because as they get older I would expect prices to DROP. Locally they're selling for $700-$1k, which I think is absurd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That's not the correct midrange for an 80-81 Heresy. Should be a K-55-V. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Great -- These are early 80's Heresy , 1 side note , klipsch replaced the Midrange driver from the K55V to the Heppner K52 H as the K55 was in short supply , the Heresy 1 Speakers mostly use the K55V -that's the only interrogation point here , since the K55V was also a more expensive driver and it shined ,sound-wise under stressed in the smaller Heresy speaker - these speakers would go great with your Khorns as the Heresy is the speaker by excellence for the vocals and a perfect matchup with the K55V as the khorn also uses the K55V and the K77 - do a test , place the Heresies on top of the khorns , you'll be amazed at how they complement the HF sound - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That is a K-53-K mid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, billybob said: That is a K-53-K mid. klipsch stamped these K53K -----but the Motor is a made by Heppner k52H --Top picture is k52 ,very distinctive magnet , right picture is K53k made by klipsch on the same tooling , as klipsch bought the tooling from Heppner when he died 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, billybob said: That is a K-53-K mid. Correct, These speakers as far as I can research must be later as they have the Klipsch mid and woofer. Here are the Serial #'s maybe somebody can figure out what they actually are. Also talked to the seller and he said that they would require a light touch up with a oil based finish to look very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaSHO Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1985 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 25 minutes ago, RandyH said: Great -- These are early 80's Heresy , 1 side note , klipsch replaced the Midrange driver from the K55V to the Heppner K52 H as the K55 was in short supply , the Heresy 1 Speakers mostly use the K55V -that's the only interrogation point here , since the K55V was also a more expensive driver and it shined ,sound-wise under stressed in the smaller Heresy speaker - these speakers would go great with your Khorns as the Heresy is the speaker by excellence for the vocals and a perfect matchup with the K55V as the khorn also uses the K55V and the K77 - do a test , place the Heresies on top of the khorns , you'll be amazed at how they complement the HF sound - Hi Randy....you remember about my Khorns....I was looking for a set of Heresys locally and these popped up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 So at $500 I'm not going to complain....but I would like to know what the consensus is on the "K" driver versions vs the older Heresys . I know PWK was always trying to keep costs down, but did the sound improve? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, RandyH said: klipsch stamped these K53K -----but the Motor is a Heppner k52H --Top picture is k52 ,very distinctive magnet , right picture is K53k made by klipsch on the , same tooling , as klipsch bought the tooling from Heppner when he died So Randy what do I have? As mine look like your K52 if I'm reading your post right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fast996 said: So Randy what do I have? As mine look like your K52 if I'm reading your post right. yes , The midrange drivers in these speakers are the K52H made by Heppner for klipsch ---the stamping on the Drivers was changed by klipsch after Heppner died - the K52H ... Heppner ,has a flat top ....... there is a mounting stub for the magnet in the center Here is the k53k made by klipsch -klipsch modified the shape of the magnet with a dome to match the K22 woofer Magnet - 2 distinctive drivers although they were made with the same tooling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Ok, and I'm reading about the K52 which has a 1.5" diaphragm vs a K55...but the 52 should match up fine in the Heresy. Pardon my ignorance as I'm just trying to learn about my new Heresys. The seller will drop them off to me tomorrow. I'll post some photos and thoughts when I get them running. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 22 minutes ago, Fast996 said: Ok, and I'm reading about the K52 which has a 1.5" diaphragm vs a K55...but the 52 should match up fine in the Heresy. Pardon my ignorance as I'm just try to learn about my new Heresys. Nothing wrong with the K52H or K53K -you can always swap a K55V in these k700 metal horns klipsch used the K55V -K55M - K52H -K53K in the Heresy 1 , until 1985 with the introduction of the Heresy II -the Heresy II also used the K53K which is based on the K52H - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just curious why you thought they were from 80/81? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 12 hours ago, wuzzzer said: Just curious why you thought they were from 80/81? Well I got the idea off another forum....stupid me. I should have researched here first. BTW I think the thread that put me on the wrong track was about the so called "1.5" transition model. I found this on the Historian forum here. Makes sense given the year of manufacture. So other than the crossover? and the woofer what else is different. Another thing has anybody converted a series 6 to a Klipsch II ? Worth doing? Not that I would do that. Ok just noticed the tweeters are different so there is a big difference between them. Another question is the Series 6 made of MDF or plywood ? SIXTH series of Heresy (last version of Heresy I ) TW: K-77-M(Electrovoice T35 Ferrite) MID HORN: K-701 (plastic material) + K-53-K WOOFER: K-22-K CROSSOVER: Type E2 Klipsch Heresy II (’90) TW: K-76-K MID HORN: K701 + K-53-K WOOFER: K-24-K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 How are they sounding to you? Would not be too concerned about what is in them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, billybob said: How are they sounding to you? Would not be too concerned about what is in them. Hi, The seller will deliver them about 1'oclock PST so I'm patiently waiting....torture really. I'll post probably late after noon,photos and my thoughts on the SQ. Many on here said just enjoy your KHorns they will be fine and they were right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, Fast996 said: Hi, The seller will deliver them about 1'oclock PST so I'm patiently waiting....torture really. I'll post probably late after noon,photos and my thoughts on the SQ. Many on here said just enjoy your KHorns they will be fine and they were right. So, you will be able to demo? If so, take a look at them all around for damage. Or, is this a done deal? Any concerns at this point about the transaction? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, billybob said: So, you will be able to demo? If so, take a look at them all around for damage. Or, is this a done deal? Any concerns at this point about the transaction? Thanks! Done deal Of course if they are mis represented then I get my money back. It was done on Ebay Paypal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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