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,
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@atemoya - it’s not just the speaker, but the entire audio chain: Source>preamplifier>amplifier>speakers and cabling. Room conditions, how sounds are reflected/absorbed, is also important. |
My house limit is about $2K these days. I have an earlier version of the Zu Audio as my main speakers for the last 7 years or so. People tend to love them or hate them. Very energetic listen, if that is your preference. You would not need to (necessarily) upgrade everything else, if you introduced these into the mix. Your Pioneer receiver would be fine. Would do well with the style of music you like. https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/p/dw6 Lots of reviews out there. https://www.zuaudio.com/reviews-omen-dar
Rich
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ElectroVoice 15W Woofer and two ElectroVoice horns, brightness and presence controls, 16 ohm local pickup only (you could use UPS Pack and Ship) SkyFi Audio, LLC, 479 S Broad Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
https://skyfiaudio.com/products/ev-electro-voice-15-3-way-speaker-system-in-marquis-enclosures They must sound a good bit like mine which sound a good bit like big Klipsch. If you were quite serious, I would go listen/compare them to mine for you, they are 1 hour north of me. Mine are taller, same tweeter T350, same Woofer 15W, different mid horn, and I slant them back (see wood block above front wheels) aiming the tweeter to seated ear height.
Age: I have a full set of spare drivers and re-cone kit. The horns are impregnated linen, mine untouched since 1958, I’m told virtually indestructible (I did burn a T35 coil blasting ’In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’), the crossover’s parts are sealed in tar filled metal cans, and re-build kits for the 15" woofers (cloth not foam surrounds) still exist, and parts express has 16 ohm L-Pads. https://reconingspeakers.com/product/ev-electro-voice-15w-15-aftermarket-recone-kit-16-ohms/ Do you have 16 ohm taps on your amp? I drive mine with a Cayin A88T MK1 which has 16 ohm taps (originally Fisher 80az Mono Blocks). Note: Current Klipsch Cornwalls are 8 Ohm, and I presume foam surrounds on the 15" woofers. No level controls which I think is a darn shame. https://d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Cornwall-2019-Spec-Sheet-v03.pdf?v=1718394140
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