ademiu Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) Thanks a lot for all the comments. I checked out the CWIII last night and really enjoyed the listen, thoguh I'm worried they can be boomy at times. Final question - which of these speakers is more forgiving or demanding in terms of amplification. If you were to set them up with a cheap SS amplifier, would you lean towards H4 or CW3? Edited October 2, 2023 by ademiu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacek Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Does not matter, for both you don't need lot of juice. I heard (in Poland ) Heresy 1.5, Cornwall 1, Forte 1 with Sun Audio SV-2A3 2x3.5W amp (in rather small rooms max 24m2) and it had no issues with non of those speakers. Audio Show 2023 in Warsaw is closing (end of this month). I bet you will be able to spot (and hear) some Klipsch speakers there. Three years ago I saw there new Cornwall, Forte and KHorns. 9 hours ago, ademiu said: If you were to set them up with a cheap SS amplifier, would you lean towards H4 or CW3? I would pick CW I, but my taste is crooked :D. For sure I would pick CW3 over H3. H4 seems to be slightly different beast but I had no chance to listen to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, ademiu said: ... which of these speakers is more forgiving or demanding in terms of amplification. If you were to set them up with a cheap SS amplifier, would you lean towards H4 or CW3? Either speaker would thrive on cheap SS amplifiers. Low wattage amps won't get anywhere near clipping before your neighbors complain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 5 hours ago, ademiu said: I'm worried they can be boomy at times. yes , they can be , the Heresy IV is better suited for your music taste 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Quote If you were to set them up with a cheap SS amplifier, would you lean towards H4 or CW3? That should be a "no no" for any heritage speaker. You will only hear what you paid for with quality front end and amplification. You get a pass if this situation is only temporary 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 14 hours ago, ademiu said: set them up with a cheap SS amplifier, what do you mean by SS cheap amplifier , what's the brand , model ? Leben is not cheap stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Thinking your Leben will do you. Always decent enough deals around for SS amplification if curious. Even Poland I'll warrant... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, billybob said: Thinking your Leben will do you. Always decent enough deals around for SS amplification if curious. Even Poland I'll warrant... Hmm, I missed the part where he owns a Leben. I think he can quit looking.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Shakeydeal said: Hmm, I missed the part where he owns a Leben. I think he can quit looking.... Glad you think so also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas and Blow Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 15 hours ago, ademiu said: Thanks a lot for all the comments. I checked out the CWIII last night and really enjoyed the listen, thoguh I'm worried they can be boomy at times. Final question - which of these speakers is more forgiving or demanding in terms of amplification. If you were to set them up with a cheap SS amplifier, would you lean towards H4 or CW3? Just get the better speakers. Heritage line speakers are very sensitive to amplification. Get the best speakers and upgrade the amp later. But you already have a great amp for them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ademiu Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Allright, Heresy will be here tomorrow. Thanks for all the help Regarding the cheap amp - I'm currently using a Marantz PM5005(because of its decent phono preamp) alongside the Leben. I have my eyes on the Leben RS 30 pre, but need few more weeks to get a budget on that one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 this 50wpc Japan Made amp 1980-1981 is old but not cheap , and it houses a wonderful thing , an EQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Stay away from old equipment with graphic (or otherwise) equalizers. You can thank me now, or thank me later...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 5 hours ago, ademiu said: Allright, Heresy will be here tomorrow. Thanks for all the help Regarding the cheap amp - I'm currently using a Marantz PM5005(because of its decent phono preamp) alongside the Leben. I have my eyes on the Leben RS 30 pre, but need few more weeks to get a budget on that one. Cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 7 hours ago, ademiu said: Allright, Heresy will be here tomorrow. Thanks for all the help Regarding the cheap amp - I'm currently using a Marantz PM5005(because of its decent phono preamp) alongside the Leben. I have my eyes on the Leben RS 30 pre, but need few more weeks to get a budget on that one. Let us know your first listening impressions in your room. I bet you will be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The Heresy IV should sound wonderful. While I've be configuring some larger horn speakers. I've been using my older Heresy II speakers in a large room, 20 x 22 feet with 9 ft ceilings. The Heresy IIs sound great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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