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Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

Last post 10-05-2009 5:14 PM by ssd008. 14 replies.
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  • 09-23-2009 11:40 AM

    • ssd008
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    Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

     Just wanted to write a little note and say hello to all! 

    I am new to this forum and have been a big fan of Klipsch ever since my buddy purchased himself a pair of RF-7s.  Everytime I looked through Klipsch's product line ups, I was mysteriously drawn to the Heritage line.  I just graduated from college and decided it was finally time to go find myself some decent audio products (had been listening to 2.0 computer speakers my entire life).  I checked out my local Craigslist and spied a deal on what was billed as vintage Heresy IIs.  I checked them out and ended up making the purchase.

    Pics after I cleaned them up somewhat:

     Front w/Grill on

    Front wo/Grill

     

    In a rather amazing turn of events, I emailed Klipsch Support about when this particular pair was made and it turns out they were produced in the 42nd week of 1986 which is about the week after I was born.  The guy who owned them before me decided to paint them, but I am planning to eventually sand and refinish them.

     More pictures of placement and gear later after I finish my grad school homework!

    Cheers!

    Just started out:
    1986 Heresy II
    Pioneer VSX-519V-K
  • 09-23-2009 12:27 PM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    Welcome to the Forum!!! Very Nice!!!!!! Yes

    He has truth; the wheel of time may roll whither it pleases, never can it escape from truth. It is important to hear that such have lived. All Hail Hypno Toad!!!
  • 09-23-2009 1:47 PM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    Welcome to the Forums and the joys of Klipsch ownership SSD. You should look into getting some risers for your H II's, which will angle them up slightly and improve your listening experience. They sometimes come up for sale on Ebay, but your best bet is to post a WTB (want to buy) thread in the Garage Sale forum here. A fellow Klipscholic probably has a set for you. Enjoy.

    "The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent." John Maynard Keynes

    Chorus II's, Cornwall II's, Heresy II's, KSB 1.1's KG 1.5's, RF-3 II's, 2x Aw-525's, GMX A-2.1's.
  • 09-23-2009 2:10 PM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

     Welcome to the Madness

     

    that's eerily cool about the birth dates.

     

    Michael

    "She was your biggest fan, and you threw her away" - Almost Famous
  • 09-23-2009 11:40 PM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    " I was mysteriously drawn to the Heritage line."

    That's why most of us are here Big Smile

    Welcome.

    '89 Klipschorns, ’79 Cornwalls, ’73 Vertical Decorator Cornwalls, '83 Heresys, '78 Heresys, SW10-II, '85 KG4s, AW650s.  Scott 299D (NOSValves), Dynaco Mark III's (GSI mod), Scott 130 (NOSValves). No, it’s not fair, it’s physics (and economics).
  • 09-23-2009 11:46 PM In reply to

    • DrWho
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    Welcome to the forum. Looks like you're off to a good start.

    What are you driving them with?

    -Mike Bentz
    ~It's all about compromise~

    "Crown, Active, and Horns"
  • 09-24-2009 1:22 AM In reply to

    • ssd008
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

     In terms of stands, I also would like to eventually build some nice custom ones, but like the refinishing thats a little ways down the road.  Currently, I have them proped and tilted slightly with Duplos (epic I know).

     Currently driving them with the Pioneer receiver model listed in my sig.  I know its not the greatest but I got a good deal on it too and had some giftcards so it fit my price point.  Am currently in the poor college student phase of my life still, once I finish grad school and get a nice job i will be able to get better gear.

     It makes me happy the way it is which means it can only get better down the road. Big Smile

    Just started out:
    1986 Heresy II
    Pioneer VSX-519V-K
  • 09-24-2009 1:44 AM In reply to

    • Groto
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

     Congrats sir! (To everyone else I am the buddy that bought the RF-7s... amazing speakers) Can't wait to hear those Heresys!! Big Smile

    2x Cherry Klipsch RF-7s (mains)
    2x Cherry Klipsch RB-75s (surrounds)
    AV123 MFW-15 (subwoofer)
    Denon AVR-4308ci (receiver)
    Crown XLS 802 (amp, currently not in use)
  • 09-26-2009 8:28 AM In reply to

    • Arky
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

     Congrats! I've owned both pairs. Very nice.

    JT

    Klipsch '90 Heresy II - '85 Cornwalls - '05 BEC Cornscala II's - '72 Heresy - KC-1's - HT2's - KSB1.1's ; Outlaw 990 pre/pro;Outlaw 7500 amp; Qsc plx 2402 - Sony dvd; SVS 2039pc+; Samsung Plasma; Dish VIP 622; HK 7200
  • 09-30-2009 5:43 PM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    good work done ssd008

    i listened to a pair of heresys for the first time last yr in a big  shop

    and still cant forget em !!!

     

    yanni taj mahal cd was playing renegade track

    i loved it all like no other speaker

    then i decided i needed klipsch

    dr sherry


    RF 3s,
    kenwoods LS 707M
    CELESTION 9 bookshelves
    QUAD 303 power amp, quad 33 pre amp combo
    sony X33ES
    Pioneer DVS 737 , also sony RDR A1
    jvc axz911 integrated amp
    sony ta av 570 prologic
    wires: van den hul
    oelbach interconnects
  • 10-01-2009 2:11 AM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    Congratulations, enjoy and welcome.

  • 10-03-2009 8:19 PM In reply to

    • dollar bill
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    Welcome, enjoy the ride down the slippery slope, as I know few people, that once they have experienced the Klipschy goodness, can resist the urge to add to their stable,usually going larger each time.

    Just don't get too nutty or you'll end up losing them one at a time, as you try to pay off your student loans,car payments, mortgage, etc.

    Klipsch tend to serve a additional benefit, that many are unaware of at first and that is acting as a prospective future wife filter.

    If she doesn't mind even the big 'uns, she's a keeper!

     

    Rice more often than Steak.
    Laughter more often than Misery.
    Happiness over Profit.
    Dreams more than Reality.

    KP 3002's 4002's 201's KG 4's and happily live with La Scalla's & Heresy II's.

    I hope to entirely convert to Klipsch and pray for the day a pro line returns.

    TOA SL- 150's & SLB's
    2 x Yorkville ES 608
    2 x Unidentified(Traynor?) 15" scoop bins
    2 x Yorkville YSP-1 Sibilence Projectors
    Crown XLS 402
    3 x QSC 1500 A's bridged
    2 x BGW 250 C & D bridged
    2 x Ashley XR70/12 Crossovers
    Other things and stuff also, changing daily.
  • 10-05-2009 11:33 AM In reply to

    • Islander
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    dollar bill:

    Klipsch tend to serve a additional benefit, that many are unaware of at first and that is acting as a prospective future wife filter.

    If she doesn't mind even the big 'uns, she's a keeper!



    Well said!  Yes

    Pat on the Island
    510 JubScalas + Paradigm PW-2100, powered by Yamaha MX-D1 x 2,
    EQ'd by Electro-Voice Dx38, controlled by Yamaha RX-V750,
    fed by Technics SL-1400MK2 & Yamaha DVD-S550

    6.1 Surround: above plus 2 Heresy IIs & 2 Belles
  • 10-05-2009 3:28 PM In reply to

    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

    Welcome to the forum!  I've been on for less than a year and have acquired

    5 sets of towers

    3 center channels

    3 amplifiers

    2 old Sansui's

    2 pair of book shelves

    2 real big subs

    1 new turntable

    ..............and a partridge with a big horn coming out of his head.........................

    Have a happy addiction like the rest of us!Beer

    Pete ........It is what it is!
  • 10-05-2009 5:14 PM In reply to

    • ssd008
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    Re: Hi all! Big fan of Klipsch and finally made the plunge...

     Thanks all for the warm welcome!

    I can definetly say that I am falling more and more in love as I listen and work out the kinks in my system.  Just hooked up an optical connection from my sound source to my reciever and it vastly improved the sound quality (which was already pretty amazing).

    Will be keeping these for a long time and expanding as funds and space allow! Big Smile

    Just started out:
    1986 Heresy II
    Pioneer VSX-519V-K
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