Klipsch Heresy IV - What's all the fuss about?
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- We take a deep look at this best seller from Klipsch, see what all the fuss is about.
We unbox, take apart and listen to this great speaker.
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00:00 Intro
01:38 McIntosh MA12000
02:17 La Scala
07:20 Cornwall
12:21 Heresy IV
17:21 Forte IV
22:24 Klipschorn
28:04 Jubilee
![Cordae - Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2GYJua09F0/mqdefault.jpg)
Makes you wonder why some audiophiles sweat over fancy speaker cable when the speakers are wired internally with ordinary zip cord and spade lugs.
The heritage generation IV have upgraded audioquest inside. BTW all speaker cables are not created equal. There is a point of diminishing returns, but lamp cord compromises SQ in a big way.
Because they are easily fooled by words.
Cuz of length bro
Everybody hypes up what they are selling...even speaker wire which is a bigger gage than the wall plug on the amplifier. An Ipod can drive a K-Horn.
i had a consecutively numbered pair of Heresys in unfinished birch in the 1970's (about $500 for the pair) . i drove them with a B&O 4000 stereo receiver with source provided via a B&O 1900 turntable spinning european pressed recordings . i built birch plywood cube stands to match the speakers and get the sound directed to seated ear level . the cabinets were topped with 1/4 inch clear glass , which glowed with backlighting . high and midrange were crystal clear and the lows so solid they could knock your teeth loose . the Heresys were visually beautiful and provided a clean uncolored sound . i met Paul Klipsch at Audio Systems & Design in Omaha back then ... a highly intelligent , interesting and congenial person - long gone .
Sir, wow what a great presentation. I look forward to the next model up the line. Thank you so much for taking your time and expending the effort to present this "FOR FREE".
lol, I made $54 with this video so far so technically I was compensated. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel .
I have Heresy III powered by a decware 2.5 watt amp. More than enough power and excellent sounding
I have the Klipsch Heresy H700 or H1 speakers from 1967 upgraded the tweeters to Bob Crites and replaced the original caps with Sonicaps fantastic sounding speakers they are powered by a 1965 Pioneer Magiceye tube receiver that has been fully restored with all caps replaced approx. 14 watts really a dream come true in audio for me a pleasure to own and enjoy music through this amazing sound system. Shout out to Skyfi for the Klipsch love.
Loving the videos Fernando! I've got a pair of Forte 4s that I love and I had a set of KG4's back in the day. I'm a big heritage fan and excited that you'll be carrying them now.
Thank you Fernando for taking the time and care to show us HiFi buff's from around the Globe the the full spectrum of the internals of speakers to the appropriate amps to use and great demonstration music... To you and your work colleagues and families have a happy and safe Xmas from Down Under...🙏
My pleasure! Sam to you sir. Keep in touch.
That Heritage collection is right up my street!
Fantastic presence!
Thank you very much for posting.
My pleasure. They are also gorgeous in person. Cant wait to see more finishes as I open more boxes.
Excellent video, really appreciated the breakdown. I recently moved from the Heresy III to the IV. They are both amazing at their respective price points and offer differentiated listening experiences. The IV is more performant and presents additional clarity and resolution. Both can be driven with low wattage and seem to respond well to tube amps. I've run them with EL84, 2a3, and 300B amps and in each case the Heresy reveals the tube's respective signature. I've also enjoyed higher (barely, ~25) wattage amps from Decware, first watt, and Schiit. If you like a very "live" sound you can't go wrong.
Nice setup with the speakers, wow. So low watts is all we need, amazing.
The best videos are those in which a large variety of devices are opened and we can get a glimpse of the approach and quality of different manufacturers Thank you for the opportunity you allow us to see it
My pleasure sir. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic review. I’m a big fan of SkyFi and am always lurking on your site. I have the Heresy IVs hooked to Conrad Johnson LP70 (70 wpc) and Conrad Johnson LS17 pre. So full tubes. It’s really breathtaking. I’ve heard far more expensive speakers driven by far higher power. I’ll take my little system anytime.
They look well designed for the price range. Many comments here entertaining! Thanks for taking the time to display the innards.
Mr Carlson, first off I am a subscriber of your channel and I absolutely love your work, but I'm an audiophile here of over 40 years plus, and YES I understand that companies have to have a certain price point in order to make money and keep doors open. But come on! You simply can't justify asking thousands of dollars for speakers that I could build myself for a third of the cost and make them even better. I have several of my own builds that would stomp these in any level, and this is coming from someone who has owned over a dozen different Klipsch models from their Heritage line. I respect your opinion here as always.
I got a pair of H4 this year. They are a quantum leap over the I/II. They are a noticeable improvement from the III. Mated with a sub, they will fill a large area. I also learned that the heritage klipsch can be ordered in custom veneers, not just walnut and oak.
Another great video, appropriate info and outlook.
Another Day in Heaven!!!
Man…Liking you guys more and more, each video! 🍻
And you what? Nice to actually hear a little of the systems. Yea, I know…through YT…But, ya get the essence. Thanks😉
Enjoy your great presentations!
I have LaScalas and Chorus 2. Both fantastic but the LaScalas on a tube amp with REL subs are pure bliss
First time hearing about you guys. Such a cool and interesting video. Love your shop! New sub 👍
Beautiful speakers. Thanks for your video
Love your channel..consise useful information..well done.Keep up the good work.
When I want to party I stack my 80s Heresy's on my 80s Forte's backed up with a powered CV 15" sub , all brought together via a Marantz 2250B receiver. I stream from my I phone to the Marantz via iFi Audio Zen Blue V2.
Always enjoy your videos!
I've finally landed a pair of the IV's. An astonishing addition to my system.
Glad to hear you got a set. Hard to beat at that price.
I am using Heresy IV with Pass INT250.
It's magical. Rock, metal genre sound awesome.
You make great vids. I will be getting the Heresy IVs!
Own the H2's after my H1's were stolen back around 1988 when my apartment was broken into. Bought my H1's from the audio / visual store on RAF Upper Heyford in 1981 for, I believe $500 for the pair. They had Cornwall's, La Scala's & Klipschorn's at what would be an absolute steal today. If memory serves the Klpschorns were $3000 a pair. I would love to pair My H2's to a McIntosh MA5300, maybe some day. Just love these speakers, they're so crisp and clean and such a joy to listen to.
$3000 then is close to $10,000 now
beautiful production, love the easy and honest conversation, and am genuinely interested in these Klipsch speakers. I'll ping you through your website. thanks so much!
Fantastic…Get ‘em…😎
I have a pair of 1984 Cornwalls I’s. Basically II’s, but the speakers and horns are mounted from the back of the baffle. They sound magnificent!
Thank you. Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Disassembly... Respect. New Sub and thanks from long time Klipsch owner/fan. Cheers
Please keep up the great,entertaining vids Fernado. Especially when you dismantle and show us what makes it tick. Always enjoy vintage load speakers, the new stuff doesn't have the precision. The Heresy IV tip toe feet prove that.If you move it, by pulling it the one gets ripped out. Small thing, but disappointing
Mcintosh and Klipsch sound WONDERFUL together. I have that lil mc225 power amp and a c11 pre. Very very special amps
Sounds amazing.
Great video! Sugden matches well with the Heresy IV.
Fernando, I started with Heresy back in '77. I experienced a pair that were mounted in a record store in Syracuse just like yours in the shop. Just two of them FILLED the store with incredible sound. Sold my books for that semester and bought a pair. But not before demo-ing K-Horns. After the dealer wiped the drool off my chin, I resigned to own a pair one day.
Heresy were $450 in '77. They gave me full trade in value toward a pair of LaScalas 2 years later. They served me well. LOVED the look and design. In '81 a bunch of buds made the trip up to Erie Sound in Syracuse with a U-Haul trailer, traded in the LaScalas, bought 8 pair of Heresy (family and friends) and my K-Horns. Have had many an adventure with the K-Horns.
I bought a vintage Conrad-Johnson tube amp from you last year. It sounds wonderful! A mere 33 watts can shake the foundation! So AWESOME that you are a Klipsch dealer! LOVED the video.
PS The eight pair of Heresy are still in use by all parties to this day. Damned workhorses!
I wrote a heretical story about my adventures with Klipsch.
jamesbukowiec.substack.com/p/me-and-my-klipsch-948
@@billmiller6274 Yep!
Wow, what a dream room of Audio!
Please come visit some day!
Very enjoyable. Thank You
Love it ! I have Cornwall iv’s in black ash and I LOVE them.
I’d be interested in a Macintosh integrated pairing. Thinking that’s next on my list to go with my Cornwalls Thanks for a great video. Next time I’m in Jersey I’m gonna try and stop in for a visit. Just not sure when that’ll be.
yes please do come visit.
Fantastic, I've got Cornwall's and Heresy...never been disappointed.
Do tell, what you like about each model?
You are one of the few reviewers that uses REAL MUSIC, thank you!!
Sounds like elevator music to me LOL...
Thank you
This is almost the same system my father had in 1969. Back then the Heresy's blew away the JBL's!
I’ve only seen the Heresy online in black and cringed every time !
I’m clad you’ve showcased the black, they actually look very nice and the grills really make for an amazing looking speaker!
I bought a pair of vintage Heresy ll last year in walnut (not sure if they had different finishes then) and I’m driving them with a modern Yamaha A-S501
in silver which not only ties with that vintage vibe but also sounds very clear and yet natural to satisfy the audiophile in me.
I own ten pairs of different vintage speakers and the Heresy is my favorite.
I can understand why it’s your go-to speaker in the warehouse!
I enjoyed this video thank you!
The grills defiantly improve the looks of the black. finish. Glad you liked the video sir,.
The Heresys are sooooooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL!
Came for the Heresy, pleasantly surprised by the Cossie on the lift in the back of the shop.
Nice review!
I run these with the luxman LX-380 (below 20 Watt)........ A match from heaven 🙂
Love my Heresy's
That luxman is a great piece. Nice choice.
If I had the budget I'd get these in a heartbeat. I've got a pair of Heresy II (in Cherry) with Crites x-over and tweeter upgrade. I put them up on short stands (about 8" and angled up) I have for JBL L112s. I've cycled through many speakers in my room including Spendor, B&W, Dynaudio, JBL, but I keep coming back to these. Even though they are a little colored sounding, they are also reproduce music in the most natural way. With a REL sub (don't be afraid to turn it up) and Line Magnetic tube integrated (KT88s) they are the best I can afford. 20 - 40 watts seems perfect. I like them better than the bigger Quartets. One day I'll upgrade to the IV or La Scalas
I WANT TO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR DOING THIS FOR EVERYONE SO THAT EVERYONE DOESN'T HAVE TO DO THIS.. HUMANS LIKE MOST MICE LOVE TO CLIMB THROUGH DETAILS.. OF COURSE YOU DON'T WANT MICE AROUND YOUR CLIPS NOR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER BUT HUMANS ARE VERY MUCH LIKE THEM IN THE FACT THAT OUR CURIOSITY WILL COMPEL US TO DO THINGS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE BEST FOR THE ITEM THAT WE WANT TO INVESTIGATE.. HONESTLY I HAVE NEVER BEEN A FAN PULLING APART SPEAKERS WITH A COST OF OVER $100 BECAUSE ONCE YOU'VE DONE THAT OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL MAKER'S FACTORY.. THEY'RE ALL SORTS OF LITTLE NOISES VIBRATIONS AND HUMS THAT YOU WILL NOTICE AT A LATER TIME WHICH CAN BE A REAL PROBLEM.. SO THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS FOR ALL..
I have the IV's in distressed oak finish powered by a 20 watt Raven Nighthawk. Superb imaging and soundstage. Great video Fernando.
The imaging was insane on my demo pair. I know what you mean.
Glad you liked the video Fred.
What I wonder is where do you get all that great furniture
Those lacewood cased 4 watt amps look terrific!
Great video
Disassembling such a new speaker is already nerve-wracking for many.🤠
LOL, I took one for the team so you dont have to. Thanks for watching.
Nice video, cheers from Mexico City!!
Heresys were always epic.. sold em in the 70s. Drive my period lascalas with a nak 620 .. never go past 2..
Own them for 2 years, and got a 2x50 was Amp from Music Hall and they are started to open up about a year ago.
Glad this is a beautiful record player
Cool set up I think!
I cant afford a Heresy IV, but I would love to build a speaker looking just like that. Just such a classic look.
I remember in the mid seventies my friends had a King Klipsch and they first powered it with a Hi Fi radio and it drove that speaker
Thanks for taking the Heresy apart and now I have some idea what’s inside. I have a pair also and wonder the sweet spot on amp wattage that you found to drive it. 🍻
As of now Im thinking the sweet spot is around 25W but will report back as I try more amps.
I find Klipsch speakers to be a bit fatiguing with long listening sessions, but I haven't yet had the pleasure of listening to them on tube amplifiers and I'd like to someday. Regardless, they are beautiful, classic designs. Thanks for the video.
Horns and tubes are an excellent combo. No fatigue whatsoever
@@yrmthr Looking forward to trying it out someday!
You cannot beat anything from the Klipsch heritage line. Thanks for sharing Fernando, your addiction deservers a warehouse, possibly a hanger.
Pucker up brown nose !
I love my Heresy IV's . They are powered by a Luxman L-550AXII that pushes 20 watts p/channel and they sound like heaven.
Very nice review.
Glad you enjoyed it. The Cornwalls are next.
Great detailed and informative review...thanks Fernando. Any idea of the band in Andy's Groove clip you played?
I'm still running my JBL L-100's I bought new in 1974 when I was stationed in Thailand and had them drop shipped from the factory to my home in Milwaukee. They have followed me around the world during my USAF career. They are museum quality, but at age 70 am thinking about selling them as we will be downsizing to a smaller home. I may offer them up to you for consideration.
Cossie in the roof. More great sounds up there!
Very nice.................
Middle of the road glossiness would be semi gloss or satin. These are wonderful wonderful speakers.
I’m impressed with the quality, and the metal binding posts are a nice touch. I have a pair of $8000 B&W speakers that came with plastic binding posts. Never understood that.
I really enjoy your demeanor in your videos. The knowledge and passion you convey for audio is apparent and appreciated. What are your thoughts re speaker placement? I've noticed your various speaker setups hug back walls or shelving, etc. Is this simply a floor space constraint or do you feel sonics are not compromised by such placements? Thank you in advance.
Our main shop is not really setup for critical listening. There is no substitute with experiment in your room. Thats the only way to know.
Great speakers, a good tube amp will make these babies sound phenomenal
Thanks Fernando, this was great. 17:39 "First light" - like astronomers with the first moment view through a new telescope.
haha, glad you caught that. Thanks for watching.
The salon I worked at back in the 80's, we would demo our Khorns with a Sony boombox. Blew people away every time.
This place is heaven to me
Love to hear your thoughts on these paired with the Luxman L505 you have.
Hello. Those rubber rings around the magnets are only there while shipping, you are supposed to remove them. edit: oh i see you mentioned this fact later in the video. Also, very nice shop you got, i like the athmosphere, lots of goodies :)
Ahhhh... finally a speaker review with real music. ( not the modern boom boom with a screaming diva stuff ). Lovely. Thank You.
I have the cornwall 4s. With a luxman 509x. A goldnote dac/streamer and the luxman 151 mark 2 turntable.
Great video! Thanks. New subscriber. I power a pair of ‘82 Heresy 1.5’s with an early 90’s Proton AA1150. It’s a 50wpc dual mono power amp that has what was Proton’s(Fulet Co.)
proprietary Dynamic Power on Demand feature that if needed can supply over 300watts for very short bursts giving it tremendous headroom. That being said, with its gorgeous large VU meters making up the whole front of the unit, it’s rare I need to go over 5 watts. The sweet spot is usually 1-3 watts. It’s why I love this unit coupled with the Heresy’s.
I was surprised to see the much shorter mid horn compared to what’s in the H’1’s.
The proton is a cool amp. Nice find. Didn't know that about the mid horn. I should open up our vintage ones some day to see and compare.
@@SkyFiAudio so you do respond to comments! A man of your word. That’s rare from RUclips channels.
Love it.
The mid horn is almost the whole width of the cabinet on theses H’1’s.
I actually bought the Proton in ‘91 from Crutchfield, not only because of the look of the amp, but mostly based on Julian Hirsch’s rave review of the amp, it’s specs and test results in Stereo Review. I almost let it go when AVR’s and surround took off. Glad I held on to it. Only the speaker relay switches needed replacing in 31 years.
I'm sure there are better speakers available. There definitely are more expensive speakers than the Klipsch Heresy IV. Yet, I took the plunge last year on a pair of these and I have been very satisfied. The bass is good on these rear ported speakers. The sound stage is pleasing coming from my 45w/channel tube amp. Overall, I'm lighter $3000 bucks but happy with my speakers.
I think the mcintosh mc75 mono blocks would sound terrific with those, my wilson duette speakers are 89 dB efficient and work work just fine with them.
I did that just today. They sounded splendid and welcomed the extra headroom. Good call.
Thanks! Always enjoy your videos. What are your thoughts on stamped steel baskets versus cast aluminum?
Stamped baskets and iron core inductors in the crossover just goes to show they use cheap parts in these expensive speakers. I'm sure they sound great, but they could probably sound better with some decent parts.
I suggest a Dynaco ST-35 at 17.5-WPC. Or, a Dynaco SCA-35. Have fun. If I were nearby I’d drop off my ST-35 which you could operate full range or run just the tweeters with it and something else for the mids and lows.
Thanks for this. In your opinion, is a Vandersteen 2ce better than these Heresy models?
Just have to say thank you. to cover all i have to say
Your very welcome. Thanks for watching.
I just bought a set from of a storage unit I am management@, For forty bucks they're probably Gen 1's,😊 I have to look at the tags for that price , And in Good condition 😁
Hey Fernando, great video. If possible, I would love to see how any of the mid-range Klipsch work with a Sugden A21SE amplifier - if you have one? I run mine with a ifi Stream into a Chord Qutest and through some locally made (North-west England) speakers called Mycetias V2's. The system sounds absolutely fantastic with some music and not as great with other types, I'm wondering about auditioning alternative speakers?
Great that you’re doing sound clips. Thanks for that and looking forward to more, hopefully not just Klipsch.
Man you just opened my eyes my God 4 watts......I have a McIntosh 250 amp just wondering if you can try it on those speakers I just watched the klipsch herseay I'm intrigued
Keep Playing , my phone gives me a Great Example because I know what my System sounds like, obviously not all phones are the best but I know, what will sound good in Real Life.
I would like to hear these hooked to a NAD 3050 for the Big End Example!
Question ? do the horn drivers, thread into the horns or does the driver blot up to the horns?
P.S. they do sound good though over You Tube. Playing on my Ancient "Apogee Calipers ". Your room doesn't sound that bad either. Maybe because it's so Open and all equipment and shelves are working like acoustic diffusers and bass traps ☺
Glad to hear you were able to appreciate them over youtube. Will keep doing that on the videos.
Growing up, my brother had a set of these powered by a JVC HT receiver. Heresy II's I believe. Either way the JVC could power em all the way to max volume without the slightest bit of distortion. A little EQ and they never once sounded like they needed a sub!
its interesting how audiophiles are shaped by things they heard decades ago. I never forget a good sounding experience regardless of time. Thanks for sharing.
@@SkyFiAudio These do sound great on stands BTW, perhaps even better depending on your taste ; )
I would pay to spend the entire day in your shop....before going to Disney Land. LOL! What a gas!!!
I haven’t found much info on this on forums I’ve looked up. Would a Marantz pm8006 drive these well? I’m not an audiophile or any one extremely analytical with my music listening. Just some one who loves music and great sound.
Did they use real wood moving forward with their builds,I always admired their early speaker build for the quality of their builds
Quick question how did you guys get the heritage III you guys use in house mounted upsidedown?