Upstart555 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I bought a pair of Klipsch Heresy's at a yard sale and after the word Type it says: HII and then "OL" or maybe it is "DL". It is hand written and I assume by a factory worker. I know the HII is for two's but what is the OL stand for. thanx, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleJ Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 My guess would be: O=Oak L=Lacquer JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted August 17, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2007 Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your purchase. Have you listened to them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 HII indicates Heresy 2s, which were built between 1986 and 2005. If the binding posts are mounted in a round plastic recess, or cup, they'd be 85-89 models. If it's a square cup, they'd be 1990-2005 models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I don't think I even want to know what he paid for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted August 17, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2007 I don't think I even want to know what he paid for them. Well.....I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 As for the year, courtesy of Speakerfritz: KLIPSCH S/N FORMATS DATES DISCRIPTION EXAMPLE 1946-1947 ### 001 (ending #021) 1948-1961 #### 0121 (starting #0121) 1962-1983 ##letter#### 20Y1234 1984-1989(?) YY WW #### 89281234 1990-1997(?) DOY Y2Y1 #### 135791234 1998-2000 YY WW #### 00281234 1962-1983 Letter format A = 1962 F = 1967 K = 1972 R = 1977 X = 1982 B = 1963 G = 1968 L = 1973 S = 1978 Y = 1983 C = 1964 H = 1969 M = 1974 T = 1979 D = 1965 I = 1970 N = 1975 U = 1980 E = 1966 J = 1971 P = 1976 W = 1981 NOTES1946-1961 dates can only be found in log book (eng. Library)DOY= day of the yearYY=year (i.e. 99,00)Y2Y1=2nd digit of year, 1st digit of yearWW=week of the yearDate code on drivers (1994) Example - 9429 = 1994, 29th week of the year / YYWW Klipschorns of this vintage had the s/n hammer stamped into the tailboard, woofer access door or inside the woofer chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I encourage everyone on the board who has not already to copy this and put it in the Klipsch file. This includes all you lurkers. Information like this will provide a ready answer, and cut down on posts looking to others for the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstart555 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 First, let me preface my comments but saying I'm no authority on sound or a self styled audiophile. This is the first Klipsch speakers I have ever owned and my first impression is that they sound so different than my Infinity rs3b's. Something about the speakers make you want to pay attention to the music and focus in, that is interesting. I have mixed feeling about them, however. Maybe it's just that I have to get used to them, but they kind of sound like I am listening to an over sized transistor radio. I can't put my finger on it. The bass guitar sounds not accurate, nor do the drums. When I listen to Black Cow or Aja by Steely Dan it does not seem like it is accurate with the drums or bass guitar. Do drums really sound that dull or thuddy. It does the vocals, piano, and horns exceptionally well, so that is why I am torn. They sound wonderful and strange all at the same time. I would be interested to hear what other's think about the Heresy 2's strengths and weaknesses are. For the person who asked, I paid $100 them, with damaged finishes from water stains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 For the person who asked, I paid $100 them, with damaged finishes from water stains. Garrgh, knew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale A B Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Of the various Klipsch speakers that I have, my 89 Heresy's don't sound all that great either. Once I added a subwoofer, the sound was much more pleasing, and seemed to have a better balance in my 11 x 18 carpeted basement room. I've had them in corners, up on stands, tilted up, pointed in, but found that I needed the sub for them to perform. Unfortunately, poor recordings often sound much worse on Klipsch speakers, probably because they are so efficient and reveal warts in the performance. You got a great deal @ $100, and hope you can make them work for you, as they can sound good, as many will attest. NP - Scatterbrain - Here Comes Trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobRiff Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 For the person who asked, I paid $100 them, with damaged finishes from water stains. Garrgh, knew it. lol. [] I'm going to have to stop some of these yard sales and see what's there. Sounds like you can "hit the lottery" once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted August 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2007 Upstart said: "For the person who asked, I paid $100 them, with damaged finishes from water stains" Aren't ya'll glad he told us.....great deal Upstart....I am sure after some "tweaking" and following some of the suggestions in this thread you will love the Heresies....if not....please consider the folks on this forum when offering them for sale....although I don't think it will come to that. Just continue listening and making adjustments....you will grow to love them![] As others have said Heresies do benefit from a subwoofer. The sound of horns are amazing on Klipsch speakers so if you can tweak the bass you will be very happy! What kind of receiver are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstart555 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 dtel's wife asked: "What kind of receiver are you using? SS NAD Integrated Amplifier C 320BEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 That is an excellent Amp............NAD's most popular model...............should sound fantastic with the Heresys..........Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstart555 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 Yeah It's decent for the money. In checking out some other threads, there seems to be possibly a consensus that Heresy only shine with a tube amplifier. Am I cheating myself by using this NAD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 i never see klipsch at garage sales! maybe that is a once in a lifetime find??? admittedly, i rarely go to yard sales; but the ones that i have been to, only had crap-o-la. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hey Upstart. Welcome to the forum and congrats on the cheap find. Not sure this will be of any help, but just in case..... I bought a H2 for a center channel and in the process of refinishing it to match my other 4 Heresys, I trashed the stock crossover and created a new one from after market components. Personally, I thought the H2 sounded better after the crossover update. Probably just a placebo effect, but I'm convinced it sounded better. Less "tinny" and a bit more defined in the midrange. The bottom is was the same and as others have said, Heresys need a sub to make them sound fuller. My preference is a Klipsch Sub-12. Anywho.......some pics of my crossover update. This is a before shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Here's the after shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 And lastly, the schematic (courtesy of Bob Crites). I got all my components from Parts Express except for the transformer which I recycled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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