Dewey68 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) A few years ago I purchased my first pair of Klipsch speakers and my first horn speakers ever, KG 3.2's. I had avoided Klipsch because I had always heard that horns are fatiguing. I guess I like fatiguing, because I really love the KG 3.2's. I'm not looking for more bass since I have the sub (it's a DIY 15" sealed box). For those that have had the KG 3.2's and have moved onto speakers in the heritage line, will I see enough of an improvement in the mids and highs to justify the change? I'm currently driving the 3.2s with a NAD T758 receiver. Love the DIRAC room correction. I prefer the look of the Quartets or the Fortes, but if I found a good bargain on some Heresys I wouldn't say no. Edited December 20, 2022 by Dewey68 spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Either with the horn mid will be a big improvement over the 3.2. I had Quartets and they sounded great, but had placement issues due to the rear passive. They have taken off in price recently too. I’d have the same issue with Fortes. For the price Heresys would be the way to go. Especially if bass isn’t an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Would go with Heresy or at least Forte 2 for size, keeping in mind the passive rear. Maybe even pro or Chorus, LaScala. Welcome back... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 KLF 30s should be in the mix here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I would ignore the Heresy, INMHO they do not provide the big open Klipsch sound. I owned Forte II for 30 years and just upgraded to forte IV. As long as you can place the speakers 10-12 inches off the rear wall that is really the only placement consideration. Either the forte II or IV will give you enough bass to ditch the sub and put the funds toward better speakers. GLWS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Heresy, forte, Quartet, Chorus would all be a noticeable upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 11 hours ago, Dewey68 said: if I found a good bargain on some Heresys I wouldn't say no. Heresy 1 , numero uno ...or Forte if you like stronger bass . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 You already have a subwoofer, so it doesn't really matter how low your main speakers will play as the sub's got the low end covered. Assuming you're thinking about the used market, get the speaker that fits your room. The Heresy most nearly matches your kg 3.2s in size. Will you notice the difference in having a horn loaded mid-range-there is a slight difference in voicing but if it was bad, Klipsch would have stopped making horn loaded 3-ways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Not sure why you have the sub but, Heresy will work. Actually, whatever is dictated by room size, taste, purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, billybob said: Not sure why you have the sub but, Heresy will work. Actually, whatever is dictated by room size, taste, purse. Sub ?? Why !! Because Heresy's have NO BASS. 🙄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, the real Duke Spinner said: Sub ?? Why !! Because Heresy's have NO BASS. 🙄 No, they have bass...3.2 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 3 hours ago, billybob said: Not sure why you have the sub but, Heresy will work. Actually, whatever is dictated by room size, taste, purse. Not sure on Sub ??? With Heresy ?? What do You listen to ?? Chamber Music. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, the real Duke Spinner said: Not sure on Sub ??? With Heresy ?? What do You listen to ?? Chamber Music. 😀 Deep pipe organ...quivers the old liver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 12:53 PM, Dewey68 said: will I see enough of an improvement in the mids and highs to justify the change? Marginal improvement due to bigger/better horns. Probably NOT worth it because you will be quadrupling the cost as Heritage speakers have exploded in price Have owned KG4's, KG3.2's, KG4.5's ... really nice speakers. Yes; "upgraded" to Heresy's, Forte's, etc. and even as it was an improvement I was not "overwhelmed." The only REAL improvement I got was when I switched to K-510/402 style horns. But ... you will need bass bins since these horns will make Heresy's/Forte's/etc. sound like cheap bookshelf speakers. Cheers, Emile ADD-ON ... Even though I don't think they are "Heritage" speakers, suggest you include CF3/4's into you search. Much better than Forte's (OK; have NOT heard the "IV.") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewey68 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 I've had the sub for a while, the main reason I have it is for home theater. I appreciate all the input, I've got some more models to add to the radar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Dewey68 said: I've had the sub for a while, the main reason I have it is for home theater. I appreciate all the input, I've got some more models to add to the radar. Figured HT... Deals are out there. Forgot where you are located... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewey68 Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 Bought some 1983 Heresys in raw birch. So far I like the look of them on the floor with the risers but I think I prefer them on stands. Veneer is in nice shape on both. Was thinking about wrapping them in some woodgrain black vinyl since the rest of my speakers are black, but I may just leave them as is. Vinyl wrap would be easy to take off if I would go that route. Now I need to dig out my Dirac microphone and run some new room calibrations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 My two cents would be Fortes. Nice well rounded speaker that you would find very easy to enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewey68 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 I picked up some Quartets this week. Hooked them up last night and I'm really enjoying them so far. Nice bass compared to the Heresy's. I had the Heresy's on stands that didn't help, but I did have the sub helping out. The Quartets don't need a sub IMO. That wasn't really a surprise. What was a suprise was the highs/mids. The Quartets sound a bit more laid back to me than the Heresy's. Maybe it's the bass balancing out everything more. I'm still going to keep my eyes open for a good deal on some Fortes but I can see myself living with the Quartets and being happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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