Mabu Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 A friend has offered to sell me a pair of Heresy Industrials. The serial numbers indicate this set was made in 1966. One of the woofers has been replaced - supposedly by Klipsch, but I wouldn't say I know that for sure - the replaced woofer has a flare on the cone cover. Does that sound like something Klipsch would use? These speakers are very beat up but they sound good. He wants $400 for them. I think this price is too high. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'd say, yeh, the price is a little high for what they are. Ebay wouldn't bring near that, IMO. Beat up cabs replacement woofer doubtfully Klipsch crossovers will definitely need recapping ----------these are all issues affecting the price. on the plus side, if you don't have to pay for shipping, that makes the convenience of a local purchase worth something, but not alot here, IMO. I'm not sure what it would take to get a reasonable match on the woofer. For home use, a pair of K24's wouldn't be a bad choice for sound, but they don't have the high power capacity that the industrial drivers have. If the speakers had matching woofers, $400 wouldn't be too far off the mark. I'm not sure what I'd offer, but as they are your friend is asking significantly over market value, IMO. Others who watch Ebay more than I do could chime in with a reliable estimate of the market value. That's the real issue here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I do not believe there was an Industrial Heresy in 1966, I don't think that they started making them until the late 70's early 80's. That year used the EV cast frame woofer with the red surrounds and the whizzer cone if I am not mistaken but they are not industrial models, those used the larger K-42 12" woofer and were designated by HI (sealed) or HIP (slot ported) on the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabu Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am pretty sure about the date. The serial number had an "E" in it and it said "Model 700" and the tags are still on the back. I will try to get some pictures of them. The guy also has a set of original Cornwalls that are also very old but he wouldn't sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Model 700 is definitely vintage. One thing about the 700 Heresy is that (I think) the cab is not as deep as later Heresy. Thus they are somewhat more bass shy than later models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Model H-700 is an early version of the Heresy, available in a decorator or "raw" version as well as the more common veneered furniture grade. These ARE NOT Heresy Industrials and are not rated to handle as much power as even the standard Heresy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 flare? Sound like a duo-cone style woofer which would probably be a much lighter weight consumer grade. The original K24 has a cast frame, massive magnet, and voice coil. There should be K77 tweeter and probably K55 midrange drivers inside. The price would also vary based on the type of finish and condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Mabu, I've got a pair of Heresy II's in raw birch cabs in fair condition that I'd let you have for $350. All drivers are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 That would be tempting... very tempting. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorn51 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 H700 on heresy states the type mid horn used not the size of the cabinet. The early Heresy had the horn crosover at 1000 and was a small horn. I have seen both big and smaller cabinets on older heresy . I think they might have offerd two sizes right from the start as my 58 heresy ,one of the first ever made, has the same size cabinet as the current production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabu Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hey Daddy Dee, thanks for the offer. I'm out of town now, but if next month you still have those speakers, maybe I'll drop you a line. I'm just out of Hot Springs, but I'll be out of Arkansas for the next month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Mabu, Sure. When you get back, just let me know if you want to check them out. I'm not in a rush to sell them, so it's a pretty fair chance I'll still have them. I'm in Benton, just a hop skip and a jump from HS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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