vondy Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I've been looking around for some used Heresys - ebay, craigslist, etc. - and would like to get any advice on what to look for when buying a pre-owned Klipsch. Besides the obvious of course. I appreciate any help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 that's it...condition and age...you can upgrade crossovers from inexpensive to incredible and everywhere in between...if they sound good you are most the way there...look 'em over...Heresys open from the back and Heresy IIs go in from the front...excellent speaker (in my opinion) Enjoy and good luck. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Piney Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I was also looking at some used Heresy just now and wondered if there was an online way to look up the serial numbers to find date of manufacture or do you have to call Klipsch. Also what other info could be found by SN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleJ Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Here ya go..Enjoy!! http://home.earthlink.net/~ivol/klipsch_cornwall/klipsch_date_codes.htm JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 If you can manage a local pick up, this is the way to go. Very few Ebay types have the original carton for shipping and VERY FEW know how to pack well enough to manage something as heavy and with vulnerable corners as the Heresy. It needs to be packed well enough to be protected in a five foot drop and this will occur five or six times during shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Seems like the time to buy,$300 to $400 range should get you a nice pair.........................I would shoot for a pair of Heresy II's,and like Daddy Dee said, Local pick-up, shipping seems risky.............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwoods Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 It needs to be packed well enough to be protected in a five foot drop and this will occur five or six times during shipping. ...and that's just at the local warehouse. Picture the beginning scene of Ace Ventura(Pet Detective) at the final destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Piney Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks Double J. The ones I was looking at were made in 1975 according to that list. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vondy Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks for everyones help. I realized I spelled Heresy wrong, sorry. So is there an age limit on these speakers? I see people buying vintage ones. If they are treated well do the parts themselves last 10, 20, 30 years? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 If treated well, quality speakers should have no problem lasting 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vondy Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Got my eyes on these... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&item=320010224577&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Any comments? How much are these typically worth, purchased in 93? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwoods Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I've seen them go anywhere's from $350-600. With black being bottom on the desirable finish list(though I like 'em), I'd go up to 450, maybe 500. However I'd perfer not to purchase speakers, that need to be shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vondy Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Black's what I've been looking for. This guy has the oringial boxes so hopefully shipping will be easier. A pair from 1986 just sold for $355. I think $400 would be a good price for the black ones. My brother got some brand new in 96 for $800. So half price sounds like a good deal. Thanks Y'all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Black's what I've been looking for. This guy has the oringial boxes so hopefully shipping will be easier. A pair from 1986 just sold for $355. I think $400 would be a good price for the black ones. My brother got some brand new in 96 for $800. So half price sounds like a good deal. Thanks Y'all! I just bought new H2's in March 06 for $800. I think right now $400. is a generous offer, prices are down, for what ever reason........................don't be in a rush, they are plenty out there....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vondy Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 New for $800? I just called 3 dealers yesterday and the H2's were listed for $625 each. One dealer had them for $525 each. $400 a pair seemed like a pretty good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 If treated well, quality speakers should have no problem lasting 30 years. ...and then replace the network caps and your good for another 30 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 New for $800? I just called 3 dealers yesterday and the H2's were listed for $625 each. One dealer had them for $525 each. $400 a pair seemed like a pretty good deal. Guess I really did get a good deal, traveled 3 hours one way to get them, Mahogany finish, worth the trip, have the invoice to prove it...............................take your time............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 yes you did and a very cool wood finish (and somewhat rarer than the MUCH more common Walnut or Oak) in my opinion... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 There has been a set listed in the paper for several months off and on. Listed at $525 I went and looked at them and offered $200 they are beat up bad and one of them has a different grill and badge. Too bad as they are seq numbers, with one of them having the pie slice logo on the grill. The # has a 882 prefix so dont waste your time going to look at them unless you can get the price down by 50% of the asking price. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 yes you did and a very cool wood finish (and somewhat rarer than the MUCH more common Walnut or Oak) in my opinion... Bill Funny part is I never looked at them until I got them home, because for that price the wood didn't matter,and the boxes were sealed, was I surprised,really like Mahogany, now if I could find a pair of Mahogany................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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