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This review is for the Klipsch Heresy II model. Mine is probably a mid-80's set with the 4-ohm impedance. I have previously owned other Klipsch products including La Scala, Heresy 1, and Cornwall models. Because of the need for a smaller "speaker foot print" in my living room, I bought these Heresys via e-Bay. In addition to other Klipsch products, I have also owned Dahlquist DQ-10, AR, Magnepan, Kef, and JBL models.
I find the Heresy II to be a better balanced speaker (frequency response) than the other Klipsch models that I've owned. Of course, no Heresy goes very deeply in the bass. The Heresy 1 models were good down to about 50 Hz, the Heresy II to about 60, and the new Heresy III is supposed to be good only to 70 Hz. Of course, the intent is that the Heresy's (newer models, particularly) be used with a subwoofer.
To add the missing bass, I've hooked my Heresies up to a VERY good sounding Yamaha AV receiver and a M&K MX-350 subwoofer. With this combo, I get subsonics whenever they're desired (and with some classical organ music, I **do** desire them). Fortunately, my Yamaha AVR has a "low impedance" switch on the back that allows the circuitry to get the best out of the 4-ohm Heresies.
The Heresy II, despite the smoother frequency response, still has the "live" dynamics for which Klipsches are revered. Fortunately, the Heresy IIs lack the "nasal" or "honky" sound that some complain about. The built-in floor risers effectively tilt the speakers back perfectly for good imaging and smooth response. Having the bass handled by the subwoofer removes the room loading factor from the Heresies. My receiver crosses over to the subwoofer at 90 Hz. Works perfectly in my room!
With the high sensitivity of the Heresy II models, very little power is needed from the amplifiers. This seems to improve the sound even more. Even at movie levels, there is no distortion. The clean sound almost begs to be turned up even more.
Cosmetics are not the best. My speakers came in "stained birch" or something like that, and even with some tung-oil finish, they aren't very handsome. Next time, I'll buy in walnut or some better finish.
Heresy II speakers are IDEAL for most setups because they've a much smaller footprint than the other Klipsch heritage models, because they are able to work with just about ANY audio-video receiver, and because they work so VERY well with a good subwoofer. For music, the Heresy + subwoofer setup works its magic as well. Just don't go too heavy on the subwoofer levels!
For the price, there's absolutely no better value in audio, IMHO. If you've never heard the Heresy speakers, you're missing out.
Finally, the Klipsch products are made to LAST. If you don't abuse the speakers (blow diaphragms with excessive distortion, etc.), the speakers will last a lifetime. I plan to leave mine to my daughter.
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