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Opinions needed on some Klipsch for 2 channel

The wife has banished my 2 channel audio addiction to a spare bedroom and I need some input on my selections. I have 2 klipsch rf7iis that front a 5.2 in the living room. Pushed by a Denon 4311ci. My wife loves them and won't surrender. My pioneer sx-1080 is the receiver I use for 2 channel and used to power the rf7s . I have JBL Northridge towers as well that I can't stand for stereo. I have been looking at some Klipsch KG4s as well as some Heresys. Looking for some opinions on the pros and cons of each. I listen to mostly vinyl and I like it loud. 
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wolf_garcia
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The Heresy IIIs have surprisingly accurate bass within their range...relatively "hump" free, although that of course is influenced by where you put them. 
luxmancl38
129 posts
 
hacking my dealers used speaker list he has a pair of Heresy III's for $1200. Gives you a chance to add a sub.
wolf_garcia
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My Heresy III "Capital Edition" speakers were just under $1500 (they list for $2500 as they're a "special" edition with signed cabs and non standard finishes, although exactly the same performance as a standard Heresy III) and included free shipping with a factory warranty...Ebay might still have 'em. I have 2 REL subs so I was ready.
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jamesfokes
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I had Heresy speakers in the mid seventies. You do get a lot of sound without having to use high powered amps but to me there was a trade off. Because of the horns I found them to be wearing  after a relatively short listening time. If I wanted Klipsch  again I would go with the La Scalas or Klipschhorns.

wolf_garcia
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The Heresy speakers from the 70s don't sound like the new ones as, with good ancillaries, Heresy IIIs have a flatter and utterly listenable accurate top end. I don't think they even sound like horns particularly, except for their efficiency which seems to make them lively. I think there have been 2 updates since the 70s, the last in 2006.
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