Dumont Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Since my Khorns acquisition my brother is now pining for better sound in his smaller listening room. I'm sure he'd like Klipsch but the price he's at is more like $1500 or less and something traditional looking, so I think that rules out Klipsch. I'm leaning toward having him audition either Wharfedale Lintons or....? I don;t know what. Initially I had the Magnepan LRS but he simply doesn't have room behind the speakers (at least not 2+ feet). Room is 11x14 Any other suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Heresy would be a good fit for the room and budget wise...you might even be able to find a decent pair of used Fortes for that price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 16 Author Share Posted September 16 1 hour ago, hanksjim1 said: Heresy would be a good fit for the room and budget wise...you might even be able to find a decent pair of used Fortes for that price. Pretty sure he's not touching either of those for $1.5k unless they are fixer uppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 26 minutes ago, Dumont said: Pretty sure he's not touching either of those for $1.5k unless they are fixer uppers What is your location? Forte II can be had in excellent condition for around $1,200.00 and Heresy II for under $1,000.00 a pair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 18 hours ago, John Chi-town said: What is your location? Forte II can be had in excellent condition for around $1,200.00 and Heresy II for under $1,000.00 a pair. Iowa. Hmmm, yeah there's nothing in that price range even close to me. Maybe Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Heresy IIIs in Des Moines for $1,300.? https://madison.craigslist.org/ele/d/madison-klipsch-heresy-ii-excellent/7776726915.html Forte IIs in Minneapolis for $1,200.? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/minneapolis-klipsch-forte-ii/7780556849.html Heresy IIs in Madison for $1,000.? https://madison.craigslist.org/ele/d/madison-klipsch-heresy-ii-excellent/7776726915.html Heresy IIs south of Minneapolis for $750? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ele/d/northfield-klipsch-heresy/7782367785.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 45 minutes ago, hanksjim1 said: Heresy IIIs in Des Moines for $1,300.? https://madison.craigslist.org/ele/d/madison-klipsch-heresy-ii-excellent/7776726915.html Forte IIs in Minneapolis for $1,200.? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/minneapolis-klipsch-forte-ii/7780556849.html Heresy IIs in Madison for $1,000.? https://madison.craigslist.org/ele/d/madison-klipsch-heresy-ii-excellent/7776726915.html Heresy IIs south of Minneapolis for $750? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ele/d/northfield-klipsch-heresy/7782367785.html Clearly I was not searching far enough out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 Is there a good resource for comparing Heresy generation differences? I think the Fortes would be way too large for his room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 1 hour ago, Dumont said: Is there a good resource for comparing Heresy generation differences? I think the Fortes would be way too large for his room The forte actually has a smaller footprint than the Heresy. Though the forte is taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 8 minutes ago, John Chi-town said: The forte actually has a smaller footprint than the Heresy. Though the forte is taller. Another mistake on my part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reber Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Make sure you check Facebook marketplace too, that's where I find most of my deals. You can definitely find Klipsch heritage in that price range on there. you probably wanna look at Heresy I and II for under 1k, Fortes for 1.2K and than the Chorus would be in that 1.5 to 2 range. The KG series is even a really good budget option if he wants to wait to find a good deal on something nicer. I have a set of Khorns, KG4s and Heresy IIs. They are all nice but in a totally different way. I also wouldn't worry too much about oversizing with any of these smaller speakers. I think my room is like 16 x 12 and I have my Khorns in there and they work great. I would just remind him that the Khorns are a totally different animal than anything listed and to expect the sound to be different. It depends on where you're at in Iowa, but I would either wait till you find something near you that's a good deal or head to the nearest metro area to find something sooner. Again not sure where in Iowa you are, but if its the North west, Im in sioux falls and he can hear any of the options I have if he wants an idea on their sounds. Best of luck. Omaha Heresy 1 $550 and walnut too boot https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1760993664724139/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post Des Moines Heresy 2 800 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/516752291002321/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post Belle Plaine / Chelsea IA Forte II 1250 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2282674358743296/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post Fair Grove, MO Chorus II 1700 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/372397112573823/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 2 hours ago, Dumont said: Another mistake on my part I look at this forum as an educational tool. We all learn from others. I owned forte II for 35 years, another forum member has them now. I currently own forte IV. The heresy in most cases will require a sub for any decent lows. Whereas the forte has enough low end for music with no sub required. Even with movies they get by on their own, unless you are looking for subterranean bass. The forte needs to be placed 6-10 inches off the rear wall in order for the passive radiator to do its part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 12 hours ago, Reber said: .....Again not sure where in Iowa you are, but if its the North west, Im in sioux falls and he can hear any of the options I have if he wants an idea on their sounds. Best of luck..... Cedar Rapids, too far, but thanks much 12 hours ago, John Chi-town said: I look at this forum as an educational tool. We all learn from others. I owned forte II for 35 years, another forum member has them now. I currently own forte IV. The heresy in most cases will require a sub for any decent lows. Whereas the forte has enough low end for music with no sub required. Even with movies they get by on their own, unless you are looking for subterranean bass. The forte needs to be placed 6-10 inches off the rear wall in order for the passive radiator to do its part. Good info, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Kg4’s are a great speaker for smaller rooms. You should be able to find a nice pair for around $300. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Another strategy for him to consider ( and one I used myself years ago and recommend) would be bookshelf/stand mounts. He can add a sub down the road. We are in something of a golden age for exceptional speakers of this type. A lot of great choices available including the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II. They are exceptional and punch way above their price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 I'm all in agreement with a used pair of Heresies; they certainly can be had within budget. I feel Fortes would be too large across either dimension. And yes; don't discount the kg series although they may not look as "traditional" as you might like, but you'd have to define traditional. kg 3's/3.2's/3.5's/4's/4.2/4.5s; they all have a smaller footprint with a full-size sound at a much cheaper price than used Heresies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 I definitely steered him toward the 600M IIs. I also suggested he demo some Wharfedale, just because they seem to get good reviews and they have the look he's interested in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 1 hour ago, Dumont said: I definitely steered him toward the 600M IIs. I also suggested he demo some Wharfedale, just because they seem to get good reviews and they have the look he's interested in. They are a very good speaker and epitomize the British sound. The 85th anniversary Denton model can be had well within his price range. Look great in walnut. The new KEFs are not lightweights either although they don't have the trad look he seems to favour. Ideally he should try to listen them all before pulling the pin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumont Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 7 hours ago, YK Thom said: They are a very good speaker and epitomize the British sound. The 85th anniversary Denton model can be had well within his price range. Look great in walnut. The new KEFs are not lightweights either although they don't have the trad look he seems to favour. Ideally he should try to listen them all before pulling the pin. Actually I steered toward the KEFs also, the LS50s! So Ive suggested those three, all of which can be ordered from Crutchfield and returned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I have to amend my earlier post. After some thought I decided the room would be too small for floorstanders, and have to agree the OP should be looking for some bookshelf speakers and a compatible subwoofer to fit the space. Now, if they still want that "traditional" look, they're going to have to prowl the secondary market for maybe some kg 2.2s or 1.2s and some stands. You could consider other brands besides Klipsch, but limit yourself to a 6.5" woofer as an 8" woofer might be too oversized visually for a stand mount. I suppose you could put 8" or maybe 10" woofer'ed speakers on the floor with tilted stands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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