cc1091 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 So if I had a pair of 1980 Heresy's that I liked, and still sounded good, but whose cabinets were somewhat damaged to the point where it would likely be beneficial to replace them instead of keeping them original; and if I had a pair of Rp-3s whose sound was nice, and whose bass was very impressive, but overall, the speakers don't have the punch of the Heresy's...and then I saw the new JBL Project Array speakers and said, "Why can't I construct something like that using the Klipsch parts?" Ummm..well how crazy would that be? Oh yeah, I already have a crossover that lets me use the bass of the RP-3s with the full range of the Heresy's. Biggest problem is getting rid of that awful heresy woofer and still covering the range of mid bass that the horn isn't supposed to cover. Any input...short of spending about $25K on the Project Array? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 You want to design a Viper with the parts from a Chevy Nova and an Olds Cutlass? You'll probably go through about $25K in aspirin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thack Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Actually in most cases when making this analogy about a Heresy you would be more accurate to say: "designing a Viper with parts from a Ferrari". If you were knew how Klipsch loudspeaker components are engineered, built and the manufacturing QC then you'd have an understanding of this. Most Klipsch engineers were taught this by PWK himself or by one of his understudies and they have the legacy to pass that on. Please take this lesson from someone who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thack Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 The JBL (junk but loud) project array is a different kettle of fish. Want to mod your Heresy's? Compete with the Jibbles? Find a cabinet maker to build you some cabinets to identically replace your Heresy's if the cabinets are so bad. Likely though they could be repaired and even with new veneers or glossy paint job. Don't like the woofers? Are they genuine units for your model? Reconed? What is their condition? That is probably a point to consider why you don't like them. If you absolutely must replace them then seek out a pair of Klipsch k42k or k42kp woofers. They are more sensitive, larger voice coil and longer throw which will likely give you the results that most people like you with a pair of HII's may be wanting in resultant performance. If you know about network design and have the facilities to test then you could "voice" the system. If not then find a pair of KP250W or O speakers and matching KP115 sub then enjoy awesome home theatre that the Project Array couldn't come close to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 The 1980 Heresy? Klipsch made none of the drivers in it. The woofer was made by Eminence, the tweeter by Electro-Voice, and the mid by either Atlas, or Hepner (in transition between suppliers in that time period). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Sounds appealing, but I think much more difficult to accomplish to put together something that would actually sound good beyond the first few minutes of listening. There is so much engineering involved in choice of drivers there would be no realistic chance, IMO, of putting together something that would be an actual improvement. My idea of a good time is restoring a pair of Heresy's. For more bass, build a diy sub. My best advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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