Klipsch Heresy IV

Thats interesting that you preffered the Heresy to the Forte. Can you offer any more insight on dynamics, bass comparison, etc. Since you said the Forte was not as suportive of vocals would you say the whole midrange was more forward on the Heresy? 

Thanks

You really do have to have the front end sorted out to make the Heresy IIIs really sing as they're very revealing of anything put into 'em...they're great tube tone and wire quality (or characteristic) indicators...I imagine the IVs have the same basic needs.

Absolutely. In response to Mofojo’s post, I have to say, “Yes”. The port seems to offer faster response vs. a passive radiator. The “mumps” added to the Forte midrange horn seem to be an attempted solution to a problem which the Heresy does not have. Set about 2’ from the rear wall, toed in slightly, and seated about 12’ back - “Holy crap, Batman !”. The Heresy IV created a three-dimensional, immersive experience. I originally wanted a pair of Harbeths, but opted for Klipsch Heritage due to their legendary efficiency and much better price point. I was not expecting finesse, but it is absolutely there. Pricing was $2,650 for the pair and an excellent fit within a $10,000 “starter- plus” system including: 
- Deep Core / Furman power,
- Rega P6 with Ania MC cart and Aria stage,
- Primaluna Prologue Classic Integrated,
- Bluesound Node 2i,
If I upgrade in the future, I would likely give the Klipsch speakers to an adult child - true heritage quality and sound. From a middle-aged former rocker, these are decidedly not my old Cerwin Vegas 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Quote: "  ports require a smaller cabinet than sealed "
This is incorrect.  You can get away sometimes with a smaller box using ports because of tuning capability, but.... and a big but.  For ANY woofer in its perfect sealed box,  its perfect ported box will be larger.  

I really like my Heresy III. , one thing that I like about them is they are not ported and can be placed close to the rear wall.....  I would love to hear from a current H3 owner who demo'd the III and IV side by side.