DiscoDisco Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Hello, First time here, seeking advice: I'm looking to purchase used Heritage speakers for a bar, but have very little technical knowledge of the subject. I do have someone helping me with the general design of the sound system, but I would be the one looking for and purchasing the actual equipment. I see a lot of used Heritage speakers for sale online directly from owners (Facebook marketplace etc), and I'm not sure how to assess the condition of the speakers they are offering. What questions would you recommend asking the sellers? what tips or advice would you have to inspect in person before buying? In an ideal situation, I'd have a pro buyer doing this for me, but this option isn't available for me currently - I'd appreciate any suggestions you have on how I could go about it myself. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 1 Moderators Share Posted March 1 What kind of bar? Have photos of area? The White Water Tavern in Little Rock has Heresy’s (they are rated one of the top Dive Bars in USA by Esquire). I have seen everything in commercial bars, restaurants, with some very creative arrangements. @bhendrix has a business partner he help set up his beer garden with Klipsch, but not Heritage due to size of venue need more portability and power handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 Whitewater Tavern, Little Rock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 Heresy III inverted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 Khorns in London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 La Scalas in St. Petersburg, Fla. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 Denver, CO Horizontal Khorns behind the bar (which was the first sound bar by the way, in the 50’s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 If you have two good workable corners, you will obviously want to go with Khorns, let us know and we can tell you what to look for, it will depend on age. If you are looking at something else let us know and we can tell you what to look for on each model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 25 minutes ago, Travis In Austin said: Berlin That image with the 3 port Cornwall is squished vertically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 22 hours ago, Travis In Austin said: Denver, CO Horizontal Khorns behind the bar (which was the first sound bar by the way, in the 50’s) Those are vertical Cornwalls placed horizontal. Nicely done, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 2 minutes ago, Marvel said: Those are veticle Cornwalls placed horizontal. Nicely done, though. Those are positioned exactly as designed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 2 Moderators Share Posted March 2 3 minutes ago, jjptkd said: Those are positioned exactly as designed? Absolutely, designed by PWK to go up on wall close to ceiling, or below a TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWelsh Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 13 hours ago, Travis In Austin said: Khorns in London I'm intrigued by what appear to be custom made bases to elevate the K-horns. They look to be beautifully matched. Really enjoyed all of these pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDisco Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 (edited) Thanks guys. I've been looking at listening bars around the world for inspiration, and I've seen mostly La Scalas, Khorns, Heresys, and Cornwalls. I see all of these on used sites, and I'm wondering what set of initial questions I can ask sellers before trying to meet in person and check them out (my follow-up question will be, what to look at/check when meeting in person... ) This is my bar layout, I'm aware I'll need more than one set of speakers, since the seating areas are spread throughout (marked A, B, C): Edited March 2 by DiscoDisco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I would use a multi-channel or 5.1/5.2 set up with multi channel processing for immersive sound. or you can just use 2-channel... with a hornloaded subwoofer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Yeah..........don't forget the sub. Every bar needs a sub. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDisco Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 I found a listing for Klipsch Belle Speakers, Oak with Black Grilles, New Crites Crossover Boards. What should information should I ask the seller for, before deciding if it's worth the trip to check them out in person? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 17 hours ago, Travis In Austin said: Khorns in London Where b the werewolves? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Maybe they will get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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