Less expensive alternatives to Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV?


Hi,

I'm no audiophile, listening to mainly rock/symphonic metal and classical. 

Recently listened to some Frozen Crown and Dragonforce on a friend's Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV. Of course it was amazing. But, I don't know what I don't know. I'm looking for a set of speakers that have similar (may not be as "good") characteristics as my friend's, and don't cost $7500. My room is about 20' x 15', amp is an old Pioneer Elite. Any directions as to where to search for that set of speakers are much appreciated. 

I did a Google query, and the following names came up: Klipsch Heresy IV, Klipsch Forte IV, Polk Audio R700.

 

Thank you,

atemoya

@jasonbourne71 totally agree with that. Earlier this year I purchased a heavily moded/restored Valencia system from a shop that specializes in older speakers; they are just remarkable. To think this is a 60yo design and still vital - I use a 40watt X 2 Class A 6550 tube amp with them and it’s as good as it gets. Just my opinion.

I have the voice of theater on a simple tube amp with redone crossovers. You could  always buy used audiogon section and hifi shark.enjoy the search.

My Heresy 4s work well in my 14x18 room. I like that they have a low profile, as this is my living room too. My amps have been anywhere for 3 watt to 100 watt. You'll want higher than 3 watts if you rock out. I have a REL sub, but don't always use it. That depends on what you like. I got a pair or Heresys from Hifi Heaven for $2399.98 shipped. That was 4 years ago. I feel that they get me very close to a Cornwall sound. They will grow with you as you get better electronics. I have a 100 watt Rogue Audio tube amp now that has great synergy with the Heresys. All the best

 

Cornwall 4 B Stock

I bought my Cornwall 4's as ("B Stock") on Ebay, link above. Could not figure out why they were labelled as such until I discovered months later that the plinth was slightly out of square. No biggie,

Older Lascalas and a pair of great matching powered subs, would be my destination. Another level up in "live" reproduction. My best, MrD.