Alternatives to Klipsch Forte II

Also, how's the bass on the Heresy?

I have some Cerwin Vega CLS 215's. I think for $800 new to your door(a1components), you CANT beat them. Your going to hear some comments here, but they dont own or havent heard them, I assure you. There do some things as good as Ive heard. Is your room closed in with a door, or is a wall or two open?

You will have to get them off the floor a little, and break in is along time also, but as a past owner of ML's, Magnepans, Paradigms, Definitive,Gallos, +more, these are a insane value at $800. Specially if you already like & listen to horns. You wont need a sub, and this is just about the pinnacle of home theater speakers(I use 4qty) you could use.

These arent the ideal hi end audiophile speaker some seek for, but they make great music & have a nice sound after there harsh break in period. If you just want to enjoy music and have fun, these are great!

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Klipsch Quartet. Made in the same style as the Forte II and Chorus II, but with a smaller woofer and cabinet. My listening room sounds like it's about the same size as yours, and my Forte IIs sound awesome. I use them with a modified EL84 P-P tube amp. The soundstage is large and deep, but they're not in your face. I believe that you need to match the amp, speakers and room for optimal sound.

I upgraded my Forte IIs with Bob Crites' crossover repair kit, Titanium tweeter diaphragms and internal wiring. If you can solder, you can perform these upgrades yourself and save a lot of money.

Skip Klipsch. Go Altec

The Chorus II is a very good choice.

For a couple of great reasons:

1.) The 101db sensitivity will give more volume with less power.

2.)The bass is not excessive, but is adequate in movies,

and music. Although not as deep, it is smoother.

3.)Big Sound closer to the Belles sound.

Of course, if you did get a Velodyne 18" HGS

it sure would not hurt at ALL.