Now I am in a Delimma


So, yesterday I stopped by a Hi Fi store here in Socal because this particular dealer was the only that had  the Luxman SQ-N150.

I wanted to take a look at it and hear it if possible. It's small but a really nice looking piece.

Well the dealer hooked up the Luxman to a pair of Klipsch Heresy IV's. He played a couple of tracks from Qobuz running through a Goldnote DAC.

I had not heard any of the Klipsch Heritage line before or any other speakers that fall within the same type of presentation.

More than the Luxman, I think it's the speakers that really affected me.

As I have read before, they have that really forward in your face, Live type of presentation!

As I left the store after the demo, I thought to myself, Holy Crap, now I have to hear these speakers at home.

So, as I always do, when I get home, I play the same tracks on my system (I had Shazam'd them while I was in the store) to compare.

Now mind you, the same tracks on my system does not sound bad in anyway but definitely did not have the same in your face experience like the Heresy's had.

I am feeling I really liked that sound and am starting to feel that music on my system sounds dull now.

Man, why did I have to hear those.

The only way I am going to be satisficed now is to get those speakers and try them out myself. 

Dammit.

Jay


jay73

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@jay73,
I strongly support the idea of getting the speakers via Crutchfield for an in your system audition. The ability to hear them in your listening space is without question the best method. Your amplifier-Herseys-your room all interacting.   This is superior to a dealer showroom experience. If possible try to get the beautiful Luxman SQ-N 150 into your home as well.
Charles
@jay73,
What’s the possibility of an in home audition with the Luxman and Klipsch Herseys for an extended listening assessment?  It appears that the current series (IV) of the Heritage line is said to be a noticeable improvement of the previous models. The Luxman SQ-N 150 is consistently well regarded. Seems to be a very good match on paper.
Charles
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