tonygeno Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Will these timbre match? I am thinking of using the Fortes as Left and Right and the Heresy II as Center and Surrounds and was wondering if they'd be a tonal match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Here you go...http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=59364&forumID=69&catID=19&search=1&searchstring=&sessionID={3CBF8B83-88A1-4D2C-83FD-C2EC6C09E194} Hope this helps... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygeno Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 Thanks. Since I'm looking for a mixed multi channel music and HT setup, it sounds like I'll be better off with Heresys all around. Timbre match is important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 If you look at that thread they are comparing the forte2 (tractrix) to heresy2. The older forte 1 (exponential) is a great timbre match with Heresy 2. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygeno Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 ---------------- On 2/19/2005 11:07:24 AM j-malotky wrote: If you look at that thread they are comparing the forte2 (tractrix) to heresy2. The older forte 1 (exponential) is a great timbre match with Heresy 2. JM ---------------- That's what I thought, but I wanted to make sure. Would be pans between the fronts and center be seamless? Would pink noise tonality be similar? In a situation where I'm crossing over at 80hz, would there be any benefit to going with the Forte over the Heresy as mains? The Forte can be purchased locally for $400 while the Heresy II would be around $550. I like the size factor of the Heresy. If I were ever to want to unload the Forte, I'd need to do it locally I think as the seller has ditched the cartons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwillwalk Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 save $150 & buy the ones for 400.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 The Heresy II will be too forward as a center between the Forte's. Resident forum member popbumper tried that very combination and said that the Heresy II's tweeter was a big sonic mismatch with his Forte's. Unfortunately, the Academy center is the speaker that you need to have a seamless front stage. Other options would be another Forte' with the riser removed, for what Academy's sell for on average a pair of Forte's is a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygeno Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 I've decided to forgo the Fortes and use 5 Heresy IIs all around. I have a pair and two more are on the way. I'll have an extra if I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygeno Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 ---------------- On 2/19/2005 4:31:32 PM iwillwalk wrote: save $150 & buy the ones for 400.00 ---------------- If they won't match that well, why would you recommend this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Tony: As Frzninvt shared, I tried the combo of Heresy II center with Forte L&R, and the mismatch was blatant and unbearable. For purpose of argument, do not try and match any Heresy to any Forte, as the squawker/tweeters are substantially different and do not sound good together. Suggestions for center to Fortes: 1) Forte best; 2) Academy next; 3) KG series next. I had good success with KG2's before my Academy, it was very close though Academy was undoubtedly superior. Good luck! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygeno Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 ---------------- On 2/19/2005 11:17:27 PM popbumper wrote: Tony: As Frzninvt shared, I tried the combo of Heresy II center with Forte L&R, and the mismatch was blatant and unbearable. For purpose of argument, do not try and match any Heresy to any Forte, as the squawker/tweeters are substantially different and do not sound good together. Suggestions for center to Fortes: 1) Forte best; 2) Academy next; 3) KG series next. I had good success with KG2's before my Academy, it was very close though Academy was undoubtedly superior. Good luck! Chris ---------------- Thanks, Chris. I've decided to forgo the Fortes and go with Heresys all around. Since I'm using two very good sealed subs (each with 2 12" woofers), I don't think the superior bass of the Forte will be any advantage in my setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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