Bonzo Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi, Brand new to the sight but not new to Klipsch. I have had in the past, K-horns, LaScala's, Chorus, Heresy II's, Forte' I's, and Cornwall's (my favorite). I recently got married and my new wife said,"I do not want those two washing machines in my lving room!" So, my beloved Cornwalls's are gone. At least I sold them to a friend so I can go visit them. I found a mint pair of Hersey's which just arrived yesterday. I believe they are 1983 models. They pass the WAF test. Certainly not as much low end as the Cornwalls and a bit brighter in the upper mids than I remember with my Heresy II's. Any suggestions on a quick fix to mellow them out a little. I really do not want to mess with the crossovers at this time. Would damping the mid horn and some poly-fill in the cabinet help? Any assitance would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Welcome to the forum, and congrats on getting some Heritage with WAF in good order. I won't be much help on toning down the speakers. Don't think that stuffing the cabs would be of much help. Perhaps damping the mid horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Welcome Mark. Whew! You've had a lot of models. Maybe you are reacting to the low end loss, which would be perceived as an increase for the rest. Do you have the Heresies on the floor and pretty much in the corners? That will reinforce the bass and make them more balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Thanks for the info. I had an old pair of original Advents that benefitted by stuffing the cabinets but they are a different animal. I guess the crossovers may be the ultimate answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 I have them on 18" Lovan stands flanking my entertainment center. They are away from the corners and about 6" from the back wall. Just about the place I have to put them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 If you have to have them positioned that way, then the suggestions to reinforce the bass won't work for you. How about instead of having them on the Lovans, putting them on the floor and using a tilt riser to direct them towards you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 My Forte 1's smoothed out greatly after I had the crossovers modified by DeanG.a fellow forum member,his forum handle is DeanG. Cheers, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 First, go get your Cornwalls and gonads back! Then we'll talk. (just joking, I've responded positively to this writer in another thread) And tell her to get those dern FERNS off your speakers! How about a room for YOU! Got basement? Garage? Gym? Cornies would be great there. Parrot's advice is right on. To increase bass without any modifications, get them as close to the convergence of floor, back wall, and side wall as possible. Even adjacent to two walls but on stands would work. Angled riser bases against back wall would also work. The closer you get them hanging in 'free air', the less the bass will be, in an already bass shy cabinet. Even if you're just 2ch, how about a small sub? KSW10 or 12 might do the trick and is pretty small. Oh yeah, one other thing, if you're going to continue to wear the BONZO moniker, you're going to have to get a MUCH COOLER avatar (the little photo that goes with your name) I'll check a Zep site and try to find a suitable pix to send ya. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 How about a sub-woofer? Not much work involved other than writing a big fat check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Tubes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 How bout this one from Knebworth? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Have you tried the site led_zeppelin.org yet? tons of cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Guys, Wow, thanks for all the info.! In truth, my wife is a GREAT LADY! In our new house, with all of her stuff, there is just no room for the Corwalls. I will try and find some angles risers on ebay and give them a try. I have had a few subs and have not found one that would integrate well with my speakers. When I got the Cornwalls, I sold my Velodyne sub I had at the time, did not need it! A friend of mine has a Sunfire sub that he really likes. Maybe I will borrow it and try it out. I know where there's a pair of Forte's for sale in great shape, $425. I had a pair that I partially traded for the Cornwalls. Maybe they would be the ticket if I can't get happy with Heresy's? These Forte's come with the customary raised plant ring and pushed in dust caps on the passives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I never heard a sub that worked with music until a friend of mine who was a Linn dealer at the time told me to take the little Linn Sizmik subwoofer home an to let him know what my opinion was. That was four years ago I still have it in my system. Even as the super-duper discount price is was $900 and change. Worth every penny . . . http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue8/sizmik.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 "These Forte's come with the customary raised plant ring and pushed in dust caps on the passives. " EXCELLENT Mark- you pass the 'sense of audiophile humor test' The Fortes would probably be a more well rounded sound for you, try them out if they pass the SWMBO (she who must be obeyed) visual scan. There is no physical mod to the Heresy plastic horn. Do you currently have Heresy or II's? Might I suggest KLF20's as a handsome, not too big mini-tower type Klipsch speaker that is pretty full-bodied and rocks? (no personal experience, but this is what I've heard) But try the Forte's first. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Placement is critical with Heresys. Placement in a room other than the one you occupy is good, as is placing them face down on a carpeted floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Impostor, what have you done to the real Tom Brennan who thought the Heresy was the finest speaker of its kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 I don't think I am the dullest tool in the shed but, I don't get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Now I get it, DUH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 ---------------- On 8/9/2005 5:41:01 PM TBrennan wrote: Placement is critical with Heresys. Placement in a room other than the one you occupy is good, as is placing them face down on a carpeted floor. ---------------- Hi, Tom. I've tried that, but it doesn't work very well. Maybe it does for you... I prefer to put my Heresys on angled risers on the floor, a foot or so from the wall. I've tried them in corners too, but in my room, the bass is overpowering. Tubes work very well with Heresys. But at the moment, with most of my gear packed up for a move, a 50 watt per channel solid state drives them nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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