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Soundstage Heresy IV and Forte IV

I am interested in understanding the difference in soundstage between Heresy IV and Forte IV and the reasons for the difference.

Bass I can get, but concerning soundstage, what is causing the difference?

I hear that Forte soundstage is better than Heresy, but I also hear that the Cornwall soundstage is better than Forte. Arent Cornwall and Heresy using the same mid and tweeter components? Then why would Forte have better soundstage than Heresy?

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rolox
180 posts
 

To answer the OP's question, well obviously Heresy sits on the floor and is not very tall, so soundstage might be better with Forte. 

You can always put them on stands, which depending on the room might call for subwoofers. (but if you put them on stands why not go straight for the Forte?)

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tonydennison OP
382 posts
 

@Rolox 

I do have them on stands  do to the outrageous generosity of Doyle. And I do have a lightly activated sub. The H4's are 4 feet off the wall and 7 ft apart.

audiocanada
188 posts
 

I've owned both

Forte's threw a bigger stage but the Heresy was no slouch

I sold them both as there are many better performance options at their respective pricepoints however they are special and tube friendly is always a bonus

I believe Cornwalls and Lascalas are the sweetspots in the Heritage line

 

 

rankaudio
132 posts
 

Heresy’s hold their ground very well against the Forte’s.

 

https://youtu.be/BvGcthhxUHI?si=JS86AhsMSBH6C0Qz

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