joeydingo

I recently signed on to the Amazon HD family plan from Spotify, $200 a year. Happy with it so far. Is that an option for you in Europe?

Welcome! I recently picked up a MINT pair of 1982 Belles for $2k. I love them. I've had KHorns and the Belles are preferable to me as didn't have the ideal listening room for he KHorns. The ones you are looking at appear to be newer. I would echo what others have said: The price seems a bit high for the condition,however, they are worth what you are willing to pay If you have a great room with corners, you may want to consider KHorns

I'm a huge fan of quad sound using two sets of speakers (Belles front, Lascalas rear). I use one 18 watt tube amp and an Adcom GSF-6 speaker selector. I've had friends say they prefer one pair of speakers at a time, but I really like the room filling effect of two pairs at a time. It isn't "pure" two channel, but I guess I can listen to my system any way I like.............. I used to have a pair of Adcom monoblocks, but really prefer the rebuilt Dynaco tube amp.

Please guys!!! No matter who is right or wrong here, this is really trashing the good Karma of the thread and the idea behind it. How about taking the "bump and posting" argument somewhere else? Thank you.

Joe, seems as though you've created a lot of good karma here. PayPal funds sent.

I'd have to agree with the "Tubes and Horns" quotes, although there are many nice sounding SS amps out there. The biggest dumbass mistake I think I've made is thinking "big speakers, big amp". We all know we have between 99-105db/watt depending on model and year of production of Heritage line speakers, but you'd be amazed at the giant amps hooked up to them. And I'm guilty as charged there, and sure many others here would agree they've made that mistake. I am currently powering a pair of Belles AND LaScalas about as loud as you want to listen to them (or at least as loud as you SHOULD listen to them) with an 18 watt Triode Dynaco ST70 rebuilt by Will Vincent.

I have seen and heard the Volti Vittoras in person and they are fantastic. However, a mint pair of Belles just happened to fit my budget a whole lot better! However, if you have the cash----Greg Roberts has done a fantastic job on the Vittoras.

I just bought a BEAUTIFUL pair of Belles 1982 in Red Oak, picking them up tomorrow. Went to see them at the seller's home and they could not be told from new except for the Crites crossover update. What a score!!! I'll post pics once I get them home.

Funny you should ask, that was a model I never knew existed until I saw them listed on EBay. Certainly closer to KP301s than a Heresy. Beyond that, pretty sure they are a relatively rare bird, so might be interesting to own a pair simply for the sake of rarity.

I currently have (or have owned) most of the ones you've asked about. I currently have a pair of the KP201 version 1 in my living room (along with a pair of SVS subs) and love them. My favorite version of the Heresy and I've had most over the years. Much preferred for indoor use over the KP250s, which to me are an outdoor speaker to be used with a subwoofer. I also have a pair of the KP301 version 1 and love them as well in a "short throw" environment, as they do not have the Tractrix horns Mike refers to in the later version which gives them more dispersion. The KP301s (either version) are a fantastic pair of overall speakers for either home or small to medium size party or "industrial" use. Much more of a "full" sound due to cabinet volume and woofer size out of the KP301s than you'll ever see out of any version of the Heresy.

Hello Ara, sorry I spaced out and didn't recognize you as the purveyor of my fine KP250s. Loving those. I am actually having a pair of Bill Fitzmaurice Titan 48s built by a local friend with better carpentry skills and more spare time than I have. Will post a few pics once they're done. Mike

Nice job! I have some 2 piece LSIs with new metal trim that I am planning to restore soon. Will try and post some similar pics.

Location? And is carpet all full of beer and cat urine, or in reasonable shape? []