MIND BLOWN!! Klipsch HERESY IV Speaker Review. TOP LOUDSPEAKER in 2020
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MIND BLOWN!! KLIPSCH HERESY IV Speaker Review. TOP LOUDSPEAKER in 2020
Although the Heresy IV has been redesigned with an all-new crossover, improved drivers, and a rear-firing bass port, it is still a classic!
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the outtakes/bloopers are hilarious! my insta habdle is @your_soma
but i assume the contest will only be open for people in the USA?
Hahahahahaha!!!! That’s all I have to say! 🤣🤣🤣
@aplatt Ummm, yeah... the bloopers and just talking off script are hilarious! It just adds to the genuine nature of the show!
I was waiting until the end to see that adorable dog in your thumbnail. Do you have any videos with the husky? I love huskies
Orion Orion the dog appears at least twice in the video...🤔
Andrew, every time I watch your review I catch myself thinking, I wish this guy was my neighbor ...) Good job, man!
@Big Booty Tech Girl hahahaha
I always appreciate when a reviewer doesn't taken them self to seriously to add outtakes. Keep being you Andrew and Kristi. You two are the best!
Glad you had fun with us. Thanks for watching :).
This video is over a year old, and I think it's one of the best ones I seen yet.
Thank you so much!
Paired with a good tube amplifier, in my case a Line Magnetic 211 iA, the Heresy IV is an absolute dream team. This plastic openness and transparency in the mid-high range is unique. I like listening to live recordings, you can literally reach into the stage.
The audiophile virtues such as resolution, localization and spatiality are also at a very high level with the Heresy IV.
Other loudspeakers, even high-quality ones, often bored me relatively quickly, but this is completely different with the Heresy IV, these are captivating and you feel like you are right in front of the stage.
You definitely shouldn't let the Klipsch haters stop you from listening to this phenomenal speaker, it's absolutely worth it.
After watching this video and sifting through a plethora of other Heresy IV reviews and videos', I decided to take the plunge. Since receiving them 2 weeks ago, I have played lofi beats, metal, jazz, folk, blues, rock, electronic, country and ambient through them. They are freaking amazing, and will be saying goodby to my Triangle, B&W's and Heco's fo sure. Source material definitely matters, yet they are still very forgiving of crappy recordings. I am not sure why some report poor base extension, as I find the H4's balanced and absolute ear candy. The Heresy IV's are the best $3500 I have ever spent, without a doubt! Glad I didn't listen to all the haters that preach measurements, and put the listening experience second. Cheers!
I've owned a pair of these Klipsch Heresy IVs for a year now...they are very versatile with all styles of music.
They're a set of rough and tumble speakers that I plan on keeping for a long time.
My mains WERE high end speakers widely acclaimed for detail. The IV sound bigger and more like real instruments.
I'm currently thinking about a pair of them. Do you recommend them? Would mainly be used for music, classic rock, and folk.
I got mine on sale in 2022, They are clear, dynamic and unforgiving of bad recordings. They need good electronics, and space. I use mine with a sub and it's a wall of effortless sound. They are a solid step up from ALL previous versions. If you like EDM and metal for example, a good recording will make other brands sound like toys. I recommend a sub.
I just brought home a pair of Heresy IVs yesterday and I love them. They sound great with my Marantz NR1200. Very efficient speakers. I got a great deal because there was a tiny knick on the side of one of the cabinets. My house can be a bit echoey but these sound great. They sound amazing at low volumes. I'm very happy with them and I've never really been a Klipsch fan. TV sounds great through them as well. I couldn't quite afford the Forte IIIs that were on sale which had a little more depth and sounded a bit cleaner, but I'm very happy with these. These replaced a pair of B&W DM610s and sometimes a pair of Dunlavy SC-1s. Love your videos!
Nice. As an owner of new Cornwall 4 I can say that new Heresy line from Klipsch (Cornwall down) is a killer. Easy speaker to recommend and end your chase for nirvana.
Very easy speaker to recommend and even easier to love. Be well and thank you for watching!
I was auditioning for new speakers. Had a list of like 10 speakers. Started out with the Heresy’s... I didn’t even have to hear the rest. My gosh I was blown away instantly!
Do you agree with the review? No need for subs?
@@snowrang3r657 hmmmm not sure 🤔 My previous speakers sounded a lot more tight. Or balanced. The Heresys are very detailed in the highs with lots of air. But I miss something somewhere in the frequency range, just not sure yet what it is. Might go for a sub after all when my wallet has grown a bit again.
@@Ceko Thanks for the reply. I'm toying with the idea of the Heresy IVs or the Forte IIIs. Enjoy your speakers!
Ive never been a Klipsh fan but after hearing this review my curiosity is now peaked. I especially like the fact that this speaker sounds real good with all types of music and equipment.
Klipsch has come a long way, and ya gotta respect their history as an American audio company. If you can, definitely check out the new Forte's along with the Heresy
The "behind the scenes" after the video was the best part of it. LOL.
I have heard nothing but poitive reviews and comments about these speakers. I almost bought a pair of the III's, and now I am glad that I waited. These are on my "must listen to" list as I am buying new speakers this year. Currently-Paradigm Reference Studio 60v.5 integrated with 2 Klipsch Sub 12. Subs handle below 45Hz and sound amazing. Primaluna Preamp and NAD SS amp (soon to become Primaluna Amp). Thank you for the review. Keep the videos coming. Hope you and your family are (stay) well. Best Wishes. PS: Enter me in the free stuff giveaway:)
John Bartel great reviews for sure, but make no mistake the h3’s are still great speakers, I personally love them in my setup. And there here for the long haul. I’d rather buy the older outgoing model and at a good price and if you find you need bass get a subwoofer, I find a personally find I don’t need the bass. Really depends on the room.
The Heresy 4’s sound like they were installed in a wall then plastered over for at least a week (well, mine did anyway). Then, out of nowhere, boom. They suddenly loosened up and are absolutely singing.
Admittedly, they were “ok” with vinyl, but a reasonably high-end Auralic Altair 2.1 sounded like a paper phone.
Maybe make sure your dealer agrees to a lengthy returns period in case you can’t hold your nerve. It’s worth it, but the run-in is real with these speakers.
Everything else our boy Andrew said is on the money though - great video that helped me make the decision in the first place.
Yup, these require breaking in, no question. Mine sounded awful out of the box as well.
Bought mine in 1984 with no finish, stained them myself . Bought new, paid $500 for the pair, best money I ever spent on Audio equipment !
My Heresy IVs (powered by a refurbished Sansui G-5700) are absolutely AMAZING, and I genuinely can't imagine wanting 'more' or 'better'. I'm not really the kind of audiophile that a lot of folks are, and I'm sure that there exist better options than what I have, but for my taste my search is over. I've never heard a more detailed speaker that is simultaneously as warm and natural sounding. They can get ridiculously loud without losing anything while also sounding damn good at shockingly low volume. Plenty of bass, I have a Klipsch SPL-120SW subwoofer which is almost always off, I should've gotten a much less powerful/expensive sub, because I just don't really need it and certainly don't need nearly that much bass.
Hi Andrew. Thank you for another great review! My wife works at Harman and we ordered during a special employee sale a pair of JBL L100 Classic. I heard those speakers a few times in different environments and they always impressed me. We made the final choice to order them after watching your review. They seem to be a speaker easy to work with and easy to live with just like the Heresy IV. Unfortunately because of Coronavirus situation, the shipment of the speakers was put on hold for now, which is undestandable. I am following your channel for over a year and it seems to me that Klipsch Heresy IV and JBL L100 Classic are your favourite speakers. I would be more than happy to see a video where you compare both of them. It doesn't have to be a winner - looser video, just what the differences are between them and in which situation would you want to choose one over the other. Thank you for producting such great content! Would love to win the U-Turn. That would have been my first turntable. Greetings from Marcin @kamuisan36
I hope to be able to create this very video comparing the two because they are among my favorite two pairs of speakers over the past 12 months. Be well!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Hi Andrew, The quarantine has ended for Harman employees and finally they sent me JBL L100 Classic. I waited to the speakers since February and they are finally there! :) The speakers looks great. I was playing with them for the last few weeks. It seems though that my 30W at 8Ohm class A amplifier does not have the power to drive them properly. I thought that those are efficient spekaers, but it doesn't seems so. The amp could drive 86db efficient bookshelves in the past as well as 88db slim floorstanders, but here it is obviously strugling with the bass driver. It looks to me that those speakers just require some power to get going. I know that you paired them with Crown XLS Drivecore 2 amplifier with great results. Can you please let me know which exact model in the line you had? Also what other amplifiers match well with JBL L100 Classic from you experience? Thank you Andrew for an amazing channel and all the best for you and Christi.
I bought a pair of original Klipsch Heresy back in 1980. Here is the cool part... Two houses later and I still have them in my living room. They still produce impeccable clear punchy sound without having to crank them up. They provide me with the full live sound that I love. As a testament to build quality, they are in showroom condition not because I care for them, but because of their super quality construction. BTW, your review of the new mark-4 has me jazzed. Yikes!
I bought my Heresy IIs at the military exchange in Japan in 1987. Like you, still have them and still love them!
From about '82 on, I jumped at the chance to hear Heresys in stores/shops...simply gushed over and lusted for them. Finally, in early '90's bought a pair used. I still have them in my living room. They still produce impeccable clear punchy sound without having to crank them up. They provide me with the full live sound that I love. As a testament to build quality, they are in showroom condition not because I care for them, but because of their super quality construction....lol, sound familiar?
Demoed and bought these in part because of your review. After the demo my wife summed it up, "they give you that live music bump"
The style, size, and sound fits perfect for us. Thanks for the video.
That is awesome! So glad to know you are enjoying your system.
So...I made the drive to a Heritage dealer and sat down to listen to the Heresy IVs. Glad I did. I was not blown away by these things at all. I A-B'd them against the Forte and the Forte just seemed more balanced.
The only opinion that matters is yours. Trust your ears.
Bought Heresy’s in 1977 with B&O Receiver. God I loved them. Wish the fours, were out then, as they NEEDED some TWEEKS. So glad they are still in style and STILL MADE.
Andrew, Klipsch is just plain art work. Play piano jazz thru it and o my god...Great channel, questionable hair...
“Cut m’own hair t’day”. Haha! I love Kristi in the background, but besides the great review, my favorite part of this vid had to be your, “DAMN IT!” face in the blooper reel at the end! Thanks for the laugh. Thanks for the great vid, Andrew and Kristi, and just thank you in general. 🎶👍🔊🙂
Nick Pantazi 😍
I agree with most of what Andrew says, great review, I watch his channel and a huge fan of him and his wife's reviews, truly awesome. I have bought gear after Andrew's reviews in the past and have been 100% satisfied. I understand his excitement, and I bought a pair due to that excitement, they are iconic, attention to detail beautiful speakers with a rich history. However, to warn those who are here to decide if they are for you, I have to say sometimes they sound mind blowing, best I've heard ever with a smile, other times, they can sound like the most terrible speaker you've ever heard. It is expensive to send these back, they are very heavy, so, as a bottom/mid feeder audiophile, I want to warn buyers like me to hear me out. Vinyl sounds better than digital by far on these speakers, vinyl only cats out there may be happy due to the warmth vinyl provides. In a digital world, jazz recordings, audiophile staples, audio show playlist for Mcintosh, Naim, Andrew Jones and current recordings sound amazing, but older/poorly recorded tracks have zero meat on the bones. Try play recorded treasures from the 1960s such as Paul Revere and Raiders, The Animals, Kinks, etc., will rip your ears out. The bass is hit and miss on older recordings and sounds thin/unlistenable at times, which now makes you select recordings that sound good vs. your favorite music. The pounding bass in your chest is true on audiophile recordings, and they are wonderfully "live" sounding. Instrumentals only music sound fantastic, sometimes vocals by certain singers can make you squint due to the forward character of the speaker. I ran them with a multitude of tube/ss amps, solid state pre-amps, passive pre-amps, integrated amps, R2R DACS, regular DACS, all $2K and under I have in house, and it was all the same. You'll need a subwoofer if you have a highly eclectic musical taste because it is just absent on older music. If you are into today's music, and wonder into the audiophile staples of Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Diana Krall type stuff, you will absolutely be end-game. However, if you are reaching back to play all types of recordings, you'll be disappointed sometimes. I know someone will chime in and say they sound simply amazing on their Pass Labs {fill in the blank model), or some other costly gear of mass financial proportions, but that is another tier of money that bottom/mid ocean audio feeders can't afford. And if I could afford that, I would not be buying a $3K pair of speakers, I'd be looking at the top of the Heritage line. They sounded good with some vintage receivers I have with tone/loudness controls to get that bass up. Klipsch missed an opportunity here, with a 12" woofer, there is no excuse these don't go down to at least 40K to add that layer of bass that is just missing to get that full sound.
You don't get insane bass with the sensitivity these have, you never will. It's a trade off. The port on the back bought another 10hz, which did make a big difference. The K-horns solve this, but are an entirely different animal to do it, and even those only go down to 33hz, and that's with a 15" woofer, and the folded horn design.
I will agree with some stuff sounding like complete crap. I will sum up everything you said with this: They are extremely revealing speakers. If you feed them poorly recorded crap, they will sound like poorly recorded crap. If the gear you have upstream is crap, they will sound like crap. The heresy's are going to give you exactly what you give them. Nothing more, nothing less.
Gonna disagree with the reviewer tho, while technically they don't NEED a sub, they definitely sound better with one like most speakers do. Find a good recording of an organ, turn your sub on and off while playing it, enough said. Heresy's are absolute winners if you like organ music, you are there with it. Almost had a religious experience tonite, and I'm not religious.
I found at a garage sale the h2 they where beat up and dryed out but i fell over when I listened to them on my adcom system, later on i rebuilt them and found a crossover that was close to the required frequencies and by almost after thought i made a front port and wow what a improvement so if I could afford the new ones I'd never leave my sound room but thats a dream lol
wish i could sign up but I dont have instagram heck not even facebook so good luck to the lucky winner. great vid...
Great review! What would be your choice for Prog-Rock and Metal music in between the Heresy IV and the JBL L100 Classic? For bands like Tool, Rush and Pink Floyd.
Smiling here.... My brother and I helped select a system for my Mom back in 1983 complete with Hersey loudspeakers. When my Dad passed in 2017 my brother and flipped a coin and I inherited the Hersey's. Per Klipsch tech support based on the serial numbers they are pre-series II. They now proudly live in my studio office (coupled with the small 8" Klipsch down-firing Sub). I believe they sat for over 20 years unused- when I fed them a signal (kinda like a Dr Frankenstein experiment) to my dismay a horrible clatter distortion from a mid-range driver. But wait, after few seconds- "its alive". For me, they are remarkable- they are now put through their paces every day I'm in my office.. Would love the hear them side-by-side with the series IV. Enjoy.
I am trying to figure out how a sub would not be required. The manufacturer specs 48Hz +/- 4dB which in my experience would mean down 6 to 8dB from the midrange. So that means is should be struggling for the low E on bass guitar and completely missing the low C on the 16' pedal stops on the organ and don't even think about the 32' pipes since you are rolling off at 24dB per 8va. Admittedly room gain will pick up some of it but I would have to hear it to believe it. Would love to get a chance some day.
I suppose it is kind of academic as I can not afford these let alone the Cornwalls. :D
P.S. The outtakes are absolutely worth watching all the way to the bitter end! Not that the review itself isn't worth it's weight in pure gold...but yeah, just stay with it.
I'm not accustomed to a ladies' voice [with subtitles] suddenly popping up outta the blue in the background during one of your reviews, Andrew. So I admit, I was a bit thown by that--particularly once you burst out in response to the disembodied voice. Kinda nuts. Very cool though. Makes tons more sense once I got to the very end and realized she's not just some random disembodied heckler, but rather an apparent fixture around there. Couldn't determined is she was operating a camera or not but based upon where the voice emanated within the stereo image playing back thrift l through my Galaxy S10, I felt her presence to be too far left and behind the camera's physical placements in the space. So....perhaps, she is just a very successful heckler who manages to crash your gig & toy with you after all. Hmmmm....🤔. Then again, that had the makings of a loving--albeit pesky--wife written all over it! Haha
Anyhow, just wanted to say, GREAT STUFF! Had me in stitches right along with you two! (I thought I was the only one who could make faces like that whenever I whiffed majorly at something that should...normally....be so simple & straightforward). LMAO
Thanks, Andrew, for the laughs today. I think we all really can use them right now!
Be well and take care of you and yours, as well, sir.
More than a pesky wife. I produce this bitch. 😉 Thanks for watching and glad you’re entertained. 🙏🏻
@@KristiWright hahaha! Awesome! I figured as much.
Keep it up. Whatever you're doing, it's working! Luck to you both always.
USNBRENDON 😊
KLIPSCH SPEAKERS,,,pissing off the neighbors since 1947 !
Funny!
Mr. Klipsch would be smiling.
P51D MUSTANG Indeed, because of the terrible harsh sound they produce. I would move as well
Yup, they've got that classic KlipSCHHH SSSsssound, LOL.
My two favorite Paul Klipsch quotes:
What America needs is a good five watt amp.
Most people couldn't pour piss out of a boot even if the instructions were printed on the heel.
Your reviews just keep getting better. I loved the out-takes. I only wish I had an extra 3 grand sitting around because you sold me on the speaker.
There is nothing that touches the Klipsch Heritage line. I have both La Scala’s and Heresy’s. My pair of Heresy’ were picked out by Paul himself. We meet him in Mpls in 1976.
"That's a Loudspeaker's Job." That's the line that got me. Metrics are intelligence, does-it-fulfill-its-purpose is wisdom.
Sounds like you like these more than the JBL L100 classics! they have a similar build so I guess it's a valid comparison. I'm in the market for speakers around both their price points, but these might pair better with my Billie amp because of how ez they are to drive
Matthew Christ had them both, sold the Klipsch. There is a reason why they are half the price. Too harsch and although it has a back Bass port now, it has almost no low. The new L100 sound very balanced with a perfect high-mid-low and sound more audiophile level to me.
My bucket list is to one day listen to a pair of Heresy speakers. Side note: Klipsch is one of those brands that is such a well know name in the audio industry that I kind of shied away from because every RUclipsr had them and I got sick of hearing so much praise while other great speaker companies took the backseat on the RUclips bandwagon. For that reason I tried to build my main audio systems out with different companies that I liked because I wanted to be different from the rest of the crowd.
I recently was able to snag a pair of RP-600m’s and I’m using them in my mini bedroom setup with a Fire TV. My wife and I watch a lot of Netflix and TV before bed and the 600m’s have been our go-to each night. From just doing some casual music listening my first thought was how little power Klipsch need to fill a room. I can’t get over their performance from just a small amount of power.
The wife hates the look of these, so I’d never be able to put something like this in our main room but if these are anywhere close to the 600m’s (which I’m sure they’re miles ahead) these have to be an incredible experience and joy to listen to. I always want to knock Klipsch, because of their mainstream appeal, but at the end of the day, they make great speakers at great price points for anyone’s budget.
This review will probably seal the deal on my next speaker decision. I've been going back and fourth on these or the Forte III. I think the lower profile will be better for now and then who know's, the Heresy's might end up as my rear surrounds when I upgrade again. :)
Good to have a plan. Appreciate you watching and be well!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews So I may have committed heresy...I could not stop reading reviews about Magnepans so I took a ride to my (somewhat) local Hi-Fi store and auditioned them and...I fell in love with the sound. .7 Maggies ordered plus other speakers in the line to replace my HT speakers that are part of my overall system. My first Klipsch-less system is I don't know how many years.
I'm replying only because I hope someday you end up reviewing a pair!
@@videoproboston2450
It's been 7 months sine you ordered them, I'm hoping that you've received them and have had enough time with them to share your experience, including any amp upgrade.
I'm thinking that @Andrew Robinson and Kristie wouldn't have a problem with you doing that here. ;)
@@lt1nut Hi,
Sure. I did receive them and they were delivered about nine weeks after ordering and just after being diagnosed with Covid! I mention that because I had to quarantine and had to stay in my Covid jail to keep my wife safe. Brand new speakers in their fresh cardboard boxes and I had to wait. Luckily my symptoms were as minor a seasonal allergies and it wasn't too long before I could set them up.
Anyway...
I bought the .7s for my front speakers and their MC1's as my rear surrounds. I'm also using an MC1 as a center speaker and a Rythmik F12 for a sub. I'm running a Denon X4300H and a my originally purchased (in the 80's) Carver M500t power amp to power the .7 fronts. After listening to them for a while now as a two channel system and as my home theater speakers, I have no desire to go back to convectional box speakers again. The soundstage is like nothing I've heard before. Listening in stereo the music seems like it's all around me. Sometimes I have to check to see if the center speaker is off because the it sounds like the vocals are coming from it dead center in front of me. Overall I love them and it is cool to think these speakers with their thin Mylar construction is producing insanely good sound.
I'm hoping Andrew gets his hands on a pair some day because of what I think are "myths" or at least over exaggerations when it comes to buying Magnepans. I almost passed on them when I kept reading over and over again that you need a big room and they need to be at least three feet away from the wall (I've read a few time that five feet is even better) and if you don't have a V8 of a power amp you need to look elsewhere. Well I'm happy to say those rules need not be followed exactly. I by no means have them set up in their optimal way most of the time. I will pull them out more than where they rest most of the time for some critical listening, but even when I don't they still sound fantastic. I even tested them with my Denon without the Carver and it was a setup that could have kept me happy for a while. I understand they'd open up more and sound even better if I keep upgrading, but I'd say don't be afraid to try them out for anyone who'd like to give them a chance...even in a less than optimal setup. I won't even discuss what the average opinion is of using a single Magnepan as a center speaker is! :)
Whew...I feel like I went to confession. LOL!
@@videoproboston2450
Thanks for the reply, it's much appreciated.
Somewhat belayed... I was in the market for a new set of speaker during the Covid-inherited lockdown. With not being able to go down the shops for extensive listening sessions, but with a lot of time for research on hand I listened through your reviews and decided based on this video to get a pair of Heresey IV - a decision I do not regret ever since. So thank you very much for your work - it really makes a different! With having listened to the Klipsch for a few hundred hours on a Cyrus HD Amp, which I truly enjoy I am at a stage asking myself if I can get anymore out of the speaker by upgrading the amp.... Anyone got any suggestions?
If you do upgrade do so with an amplifier that can go down to 4ohm. You can hear the difference. But your room will make a difference too. So make sure you have your room set up well or the difference in amps will be minimal.
HI Andrew. Which speaker you prefer the L100 Classic or this one? I've been saving to buy the JBL one. Since you've lived with both, which one's your favorite?
Right now, the Heresy IV is my pick. Still have the L100 mind you, but will be hanging onto the Heresy IVs as well, but if I had to have only one at this point, it would be the Heresy IV. Hope that helps you, be well!
4/2024: I've been checking these, and other Klipsch out. I do like these Hersey'.
WOW. Now you have me as curious as a cat- That’s why they call me Whiskers.
I had to sell and leave behind my beloved Klipsch KG 4.2's when I moved back to the states from living in Panama for 10 years. I am now starting to rebuild a new system and you have convinced me to look at Klipsch again with your very enthusiastic review.
I think you should, at least as far as the Heresy IV are concerned. Worth a demo. Thanks for watching!
Andrew, would you prefer these or the JBL 100? With the Technics SU700? Please give us a comparison. Thanks ~Peace
Recently listened to this speaker paired with a Rogue Audio Sphinx. I am no fan of class D. Regardless, these not only sounded great. They opened my eyes to my own prejudices and gave me insight on just how good well executed class D amps can sound. I had a fun afternoon playing one type of music CD after another. I agree, the Heresy is one hell of good speaker. Gush away! IMHO I cannot say you are wrong
Don't you own La Scala IIs, you're like me, a Heritage lover...I totally get it
Been waiting on this review. I run Klipsch KG4 right now. From the 80’s. I’ve had my eye on these. I’ve also been using a U-Turn orbit plus turntable and a Pluto preamp for well over a year now. And I can say it is a very good first table.
I also have kg4 sense new. Thinking of upgrading too
@Andrew Robinson how far from the back wall do you have the Heresy 4?
Infectious nature? Good timing!! Great review----I was super excited to see your video.
Dwight R I grinned at that too
Bought these but sold them again after 2 months. No low end. Sounded too harsch. For me the new L100 classic any day!
Since you're saying the exact opposite of Andrew, I'm guessing the difference comes down to your rooms acoustics.
@@VeniVizzleVici
Nope. Check out a REAL review (including extensive measurements) of the Heresy IV on *Erin's Audio Corner*
Play them with INT-25 then talk
I've known Klipsch loudspeakers for years and the truth is, they're just not for everybody. As Robinson suggests, high efficiency horn loaded speakers can tend to be a little "in your face," particularly along the midrange. 8 hours listening to loud, 80's era David Sanborn riffs would be torture worthy of Guantanamo Bay. Further, if you are the type to enjoy listening to the soundstage on the 1812 Overture with pair of high end British speakers, you're likely not a good candidate for any Klipsch speaker. But if your preferences lean to pop/rock/blues and you enjoy live music at higher volumes, you will LOVE Klipsch Heresy's or just about any Klipsch loudspeaker. With a decent 100 watt amplifier and a decent source, you can blow yourself away with your own little concert and they won't even break a sweat.
Spend the $3000 on a used pair of lascalas. I don't care if your room is too small. Knock down walls😎.
There's no such thing as too small with proper treatment
@@Audfile this is a truth that I can't verify. I'd like to believe it though😉.
Congratulations on finding your speaker. Many people go their whole lives looking for that sound that resonates with their soul. I'm happy for you and keep up the great content. On a side note I would love to see more of Kristy in the Vids. You guys are cute together.
You obviously have bugs planted in my house. I was looking at Klipsch Heritage series and your video pops up in my feed weeks ago. Then I see your console cabinet, I search to find one similar and your BDI video comes out a week later, and now I was looking at the Sol Cast. I'll make the U-Turn away from Schiit if given the chance. Just to save some time, what tube amp are you about to review that is a perfect pairing with the high efficiency Heresy IV's? Might as well save me some time. Great stuff! Keep it up. @kemperflow
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Well written, almost "composed". Mr KF, thank you for the positive, yet still realistic, tone of it.
I've had a set of Heresy speakers since 1979 and still use them daily, they are still fantastic for my 500 square foot bonus room. They sound bigger than they should.
Loved the review. And I like how you put up to how you feel about a speaker that... well... used to? divide audiophiles into camps... :). Now, please review the Cornwall 4
My dream speaker. Wonderful review! Hope you guys are safe and doing well. And btw, LOVE the gorgeous SX 👍🏻
Well I just scored a couple of H IV's via scratch/dent at $200 each. They are different colors. Thinking of finishing them the same color. May just go with a semi-gloss black or something.
Where did you score them?
@@TheOriginalPaulGilpin I work for Crutchfield. We have a high standard of what we will sell back to the public. These were below that standard and thus are sold to employees.
Good, passionate review! I just purchased a pair of Cornwalls and I understand the range and strength of emotion that the Heritage series provokes. It feels similar to falling in love.
I hope you get a chance to hear a pair of Cornwalls if you haven't already.
Working on getting a pair. Thank you for watching.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Hoping you get some Cornwall IVs in for listening/reviewing very soon. From what I gather, if the Heresy blows your mind, I can't imagine what the Cornwall will do!!!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews would love to hear your Cornwall IV vs Heresy IV thoughts...
Just love the enthusiasm.
Thanks. We have fun!
Hi Andrew. I also watch your videos often. I know you have excellent reasons for not doing a sound test, but for someone like me who has never heard an electro static somehowe got a sense of the sound. I own a Denon xb250bt, boston acoustic a23, an asw250 sub and my new Yamaha 500 musicast record player: LOVE IT. Thanx from S.A.
Klipsch Heresy 4, the pitbull terrier of speakers.
This man’s reviews are amazing. 👍
Am I the only one here who doesn't do Instagram?
Too bad participation in the give-away is so limited!
Cheers
Mark Wagner Hey Mark, while I sympathize with your frustration, it is super easy to sign up for Instagram so that you have a chance to enter. Take care.
@grashocki - thanks for what you do. Very happy to hear that these are as good as I hoped they would be.
I'm here for the husky
I’ve never heard a person refer to a Klipsch speaker as being linear. I’ve got to hear this!
Just picked up a pair of Heresy IV’s. Using an older Marantz 1060 integrated amp with a Bluesound Node and they are incredible. I have never had a pair of speakers jump out into the room and provide the experience that I am getting with these. Looking to add a turntable soon.
My question for you has to do with the power supply. I am really happy with the 1060 but wondering how it would compare to a newer class A/AB amp or tube amp. Is there still significantly more sound improvement that can be had?
Marantz 2265b here, Technics SL-1210GR… waiting on my Heresy IVs to arrive!
If they are even just half as fun to listen than they are to review judging from the cut scenes they should be a best buy!
They're an absolute riot! We are smitten kittens over them. Thanks for watching!
I just came to see the dog... :) The rest is like looking at piles of money I can't have :(
Another great video. How did these lovely boxes compare with your JBL 100s Andrew?
Would love to see you review the bigger brother Klipsch Forte iii
Stay tuned, I think you're going to be happy with what we have in store.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews You should reach out to Zu Audio and see if they're willing to send you a review sample of the Omen or Soul Supreme (they also have a budget version of the Omen called the Dirty Weekend that goes on sale 2x a year). They are also very efficient speakers like the Klipsch, that leads to great dynamics. Frequency response wise they are more varied than the Heresy IV or the Forte III. But an issue with horns is time alignment between the drivers, and phase issues due to crossover. The Zu speakers use a 10" full range driver then have a "super tweeter" that takes over for the notes above. This leads to a very simple crossover and thus very few phase or timing issues.
But you really seem to enjoy the high levels of dynamics these speakers provide. Zu has that but like I said you trade FR smoothness for time coherency.
Forte 3 review.. 🥳cmon
Have these paired with a Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 Magnum Edition. Together they sound amazing, especially if you are spinning vinyl. The Sphinx has a tube phono stage which Klipsch speakers love.
I have them paired with sphynx v3 as well... sounds fantastic
Hi Andrew, what's the difference between the Hersey and the JBL 1000 classic?
Stay tuned for that video.
There are always things to dislike. Even with my superior in every measurable 8260 I could pick out imperfections:
-It doesn't go to 2hz.
-It could be smaller and go just as deep.
-It could be more energy efficient using a BASH amp.
-It could have a more durable finish.
But hey, you're probably more happy than I am, and that does seriously count.
The Heresy IV although sounding good has devolved from the original Heritage sound due to an ever increasing tractrix horn with a very shallow depth like the Cornwall IV and Forte III the "horns" of these new Klipsch speakers have become more or less wave guides. I have owned countless Klipsch speakers since 1988 including The Klipschorn, LaScalla's, Large Venue Klipsch Professional models, entire lines of Klipsch speakers due to having access to them from a friend managing a high end audio/video business. The first Klipsch speaker I ever heard was the original Klipsch Chorus with its exponential horn and it sounded fantastic. A couple years later hearing the Chorus II with its tractrix mid range I liked the Chorus I more forward, exponential horn better than the Chorus II tractrix. To make an extremely long story short the newest Klipsch models sound more like conventional- non-horn speakers due to their more wave guide - like tractrix horns. The Klipschorn still uses the exponential midrange thus it sounds more forward and more pleasing to horn speaker enthusiasts. Of the countless Klipsch speakers I have owned over the past 32 years taking many things into consideration like overall size and sound 2 of my favorite Klipsch speakers are the original Klipsch Chorus and the kg4. Unlike many posts on Klipsch forums to the contrary the Klipsch kg4 is the only 2 way Klipsch speaker they made that has no hole in the midrange unlike countless other 2 way Klipsch speakers produced over the years and has an amazing 3 dimensional sound produced by its unique horn used only in this model and a few Klipsch Tangent models. The original Klipsch Chorus has the identical drivers as the Cornwall II but a sleeker cabinet and with a subwoofer its lesser bass performance is irrelevant.
I'm one of those people who lit things up about the previous version being 12" and needing a sub. I don't fault you for liking it, I fault Klipsch for the terrible driver.
You're right though, this one is better. It gets down to about 48dB instead of 58dB, so it looks like they are slowly making headway.
At this rate, I think version 6 might get down to 28hz and be on par with my 10" Genelecs, though at 1.5-2x the physical volume.
Glad they are improving, glad you mentioned it, and hopefully it continues until they get down to the level of bass a cheaper Phantom Reactor can play, which seems like it probably took much more engineering time and might even have a higher build cost.
You obviously love these, how do they compare to your other love the JBL L100 Classics? Jeff Allison @JeffreyAllison
Jeffrey Allison the L100 is better
I’ve been trying to think of a good tilted base design for my vintage speakers. I will now go and copy those bases directly! Simple and perfect
This weekend I found chance to test Heresy IV at my system.The reason that I was planing to buy them. Unfortunately I am disappointed. I tested Heresy IV with Advance Acoustic X-A160 Power + X-Preamp + K11s Speaker+ Blue Sound Node 2 MQA streaming via Tidal. (I was planing to test with Marantz TT15S1+ Clear Audio Virtuoso MM + Trans Rotor head amp. but there were no need at all) Sound Stage was very narrow at all dimensions.There were no depth at sound.Bass performance was weak.The only difference was at the treble which was minor and loses the naturalness.Also speakers need stand for beter performance like JBL L-100. For now I think that Heresy IV is an over rated speaker. From my point , It seems it was build for American Country Music mostly.
Were they well broken in? They sound awful out of the box.
@@ngcolby When they brought them, speakers were already broken in .(I do not remember the brand but with a mosfet amp that they use for breaking in for the speakers they sell) Also I did not run them for 48 hours to give time to settle down before testing.Also they offer me a incredibly low price (cause my close friend bought La Scala from them) anyway it was my dream to buy them and found chance but I returned.By the way my friend sold the La Scala as well and keep his Antony Gallo for listening.He is a real audiophille who has Jadis and Wilson audio before..Sorry my sentences because English is not my mother language
They are beautiful and your words are my feelings I couldn't express myself.the Heresy gives the ability to turn sound from anywhere into human emotion. Great!!
How does it compare to the Forte, they are similarly priced.
Have not heard the Fortes.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews there you go, future content :)
I do not think I have ever seen/heard/read a review with this much gushing enthusiasm for a product. I would love to hear these Klipsch Heresy IV speakers to decide for myself if they are worthy of that level of praise. Thanks for the information.
@Scott Price
Lots of Koolaid-induced gushing here. You might want to check out the review (with extensive measurements) on *Erin's Audio Corner*
Sorry Klipsch fans, I'm not feeling it.
My cousin bought a pair of these, then was called out of town for a few months on business (then called back due to covid19), but until he got back, I had his pair at my house.
At first, I was totally into them for the same reasons mentioned in the vid: dynamic, exciting, good bass, efficiency, etc. But then their weaknesses started to appear.
I do NOT think this speaker is a 'do everything well' speaker.
I listen to mostly prog-rock, jazz and jazz fusion, and modern and contemporary classical. They are fine with prog and fusion, but on acoustic jazz and contemporary classical, I find them lacking. And the more I listened to them, the more I find them lacking.
Gone is the ability to 'see' to the back extremes of the concert hall, gone are the extreme details that let me hear the sound of the bow touching the violin string and not just the sound the sting makes, gone is the ability to hear a triangle coming from the back of an orchestra in its correct position despite the orchestra playing fortissimo, and more...
And yes, I tried them on all tubes and solid state.
Thanks! Which speakers were you comparing the Heresy IV with?
@@mutsureibo5615 Well, in all honesty, I am comparing them to Jim Holtz' and Curt Campbell's "Bordeaux" speaker kits (google them). While they are less to build than the $3000 that the Klipsch would set you back, the resulting sound quality is comparable to commercially available speakers at much more $$.
But, a pair of Magneplanar 1.7 with a sub would come in at about $3000, and, IMO, sound better for what I listen for.
I am more into detail, imaging, soundstage, transient response, than dynamics and the type of excitement the Klipsch are known for.
Let me add, that even though the speakers I am using (the Bordeaux) sound like speakers costing substantially more than the $3000 for the Heresy IV, the Heresy's are known as a bit of a 'giant killer' among their fans.
So, if the hype was accurate, they would be a bit closer in sound quality.
@@pandstar Thanks for the details about your system.Would you characterize your speaker taste as being more towards a 'British' traditional sound? The earlier Heresys I have heard just sounded pushy and loud-mouthed to me, and with orchestral music, pretty poor.
Wow, I’m not sure how you actually feel about the Heresy IV’s. Your review was so deadpan. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say ya like them. Great review. I’ve been saving for a pair of new speakers and the Heresy IV’s definitely have my attention. Guess it’s time to pull the trigger. 😜👍🏼👍🏼
Yeah! I've been thinking about some high efficiency loudspeakers and these sound about right. Gotta find a place for a listen. Got my playlist ready for them. Hope they stack up!
too bad real 12 and 15 speakers now adays are only availible to the rich. for the 70's,80's,90's Big floor speakers were everywhere and more or less affordable. Now most young people dont even know what a real speaker is, besides there junky bluetooth and cell phone speakers
@Fisher Man your definitley right BUT ,since there not sold anymore affordably as new and cool items, the newest generations dont even know of there exitance and its a shame, were talking a whole generation who doesnt even know what good sound is and are completely content with listening to an album on there cellphone
@Fisher Man lol whats the chance of your name being Fisher. . . that is funniest and most ironic shit i think i ve heard all year
Thank you for the video. It’s nice to to watch content that gets your mind off the events of the day. Just a little break from the day.
Modesto Mundo 😊 Thanks for taking the time to say this. It means a lot.
Audio guy needs better audio.
Yep...Klipsch, Legacy, Tekton, and the old Infinity Composition series have the best dynamics of all the speaker brands I've heard!!!!! Good job Klipsch!!!!!
Is a Schiit amp good for these speakers?
Vidar 2. But even an Gallajorn (or two) work well.
Thank you for the entertaining distraction. Great channel, man.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! Be well!
So you’re trying to say that you like it? 🤔...................🤣
Thankyou soooo much for awarding me the turntable. Im sure it is a fantastic piece but please accept it back to give to another lucky viewer who would properly appreciate it.
Heresy IV vs KLH model 5 for sound quality?
Heresy wins for the bass alone, Model 5 doesn't make bass. Some of my 6.5 bookshelves have better bass than Model 5. JBL 4312G costs less and sounds better top to bottom, better bass and way louder.
@@herrtrigger7220 listening to the model 5s now and they produce great bass
Really enjoy your videos! I own Klipsch heritage speakers, and it’s great to see that they hit another home run with the Heresy.
It only goes down to 50hz!!! Can't be that big of bass!!
Your furry child is gorgeous! Gr8 review man, luv Klipsh & adore Heritage series!🍻
Well ya talked me into the K4’s , you paid shill you! There’s $3000 my grandkids will never see..... although they’ll probably dig the speakers better
Enjoy 😊
@gary newman
Should've watched and/or read Erin's Audio Corner review first, mate. ;)
That's cheap. Ca 3800€ in germany.
Gary... K4? $3k? Used Forte II in excellent condition $800 - $1200 all day.
@@jsmctch man I've been looking for months and haven't seen an Forte II used let alone for the price you mentioned.
A year and a half in living with these speakers. Never ever gonna replace them as it seems now. Heresy V? Maybe.
Saving up for them and a bigger space. Lovely looking things.
Welp. I'm sold. Thoughts on the IVs paired with a Yamaha AS-801?
When I first got my Heresy IVs I paired them with an AS-701, it sounded pretty good. Then I got the Audiolab 6000A and it elevated the sound (I wouldn't say by A LOT but it was good), I also don't miss the trebble and bass knobs, sounds on point to me.
Love all things Klipsch. It's almost elvish, the sound and beauty, absolute magic. It's OK if there's a few haters. After all, elves and trolls have slightly different taste...