Im going to ripped for this but I've owned many speakers that on paper were "reference", hell some even wore the " Reference" moniker but I was looking for a change and listened to some Heresys, Fortes, Cornwalls...... they were the first speakers I've auditioned that all had one thing in common.... they sounded like live music. Perhaps owning polite , laid back , "accurate" speakers was growing old, or maybe im getting old... I don't know but I really love the Heritage lines' ability to rock and be dynamic and bold. Forget what you hear from people referencing older Klipsch or people that have never even heard Heritage series, they are not one bit harsh with quality electronics. I listened to a bunch of other speakers that day but they all sounded small and lifeless compared to the Heresy III That I brought home. I would have purchased the Forte but they need to be a few feet away from the wall which was a deal breaker for me, and honestly the Heresy were the right choice for me as they are the perfect size for my room.
Good luck
