RF-82 vs Heresy I

[FotD]

Hello Forum,

 

I own and appreciate a pair of RF82s. But now I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of Heresy I. Has anyone ever had experience? Can we expect a big difference in sound?

 

Best regards

[billybob]

Welcome...to get started, the 82s are 2 way floorstanders and the Heresy a 3 way. It will sound similar yet different, of course in a good way.

Are you using the 82s primarily for music in stereo 2 channel?

@FotD

[Iteachstem]

Hello,

I've owned both.  My 2 cents:

 

If you're going to use it for just music:

I would go Heresy (50-17,000hz) paired with a musical sub or two

If you don't want to use a sub, I would go with the RF-82's (33-24,000hz) for a fuller low end sound... but you will lose a little high end definition

 

If you're going to use it just for home theater:

I would use the RF-82's.  In a home theater, most of the critical content goes to the center and the subwoofer. The RF-82's are at the correct hight, so you wouldn't need stands.

 

If you're going to use it for both:

I would go with either or... as long as you pair it with decent subs.

[OO1]

5 hours ago, FotD said:

 I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of Heresy I.  Can we expect a big difference in sound?

2 very different speakers

 

Heresy 1 .....   it hits you like a ton of bricks ,  or you're deaf .detail in the vocals  is gonna blow you away 

RF-82 is modern sound  , totally different  .  

 

 

[FotD]

Thank you for your replies and your experiences. That sounds very interesting.

 

I only use my speakers to play music.
Mostly rock and metal, either from Spotify or vinyl. I also use a subwoofer.

 

I think I'll give the Heresy a try.

[billybob]

Yep

[Iteachstem]

7 hours ago, FotD said:

I think I'll give the Heresy a try.

Sounds great!  Let us know what you think when you've had time to enjoy them for a bit.