She heard it last night on these Heresy IV’s and when it was done she was crying her eyes out. Would it be worth the price hike? From looks with the new special grille that is salt and pepper to the new stand that is black and adds great contrast between the speaker and stand. HIGHLY RECOMMEND these to those getting into audio or seasoned audiophiles who want to be in for quite a surprise at what you can get for $3000 today. Would the 100 watt of the yamaha be too much for the high efficiency klipsch? Oh and these speakers CAN ROCK. THAT amazed me as well as those Corns are easy to place. It’s minor and here I am comparing from memory to a speaker that costs 4X as much (Focal). Replaced some smaller Kef Q7's the sound quality of the Klipsch is so much more real, also picked up a pair of the Klipsch RP-140 sa really make a difference to a home theater system I prefer this track on the special 40’s but it sounds great on the Klipsch as well. Here the Heresy IV’s sound spacious, huge and lean to the warm side as I feel the recording does itself. I was also writing during those hours but that’s a record for me. They sound large, full, and have do the audiophile tricks such as air, imaging, trails, and all with a snap and drive that I never heard in a horn speaker. Even so, listening to a live performance is special on almost any Klipsch speaker. Hope you get a chance to try. More than just fun, they combine that fun with an all new sound that competes with big $$ audiophile speakers. I am completely blown away by the quality of the sound that comes from these very small speakers. All speakers that I consider “musical instruments” rather than boxes that make music. I never knew what good sound was until I bought these speakers. They image well. Any suggestions? Other speakers, let’s say a $10k Sonus Faber, will sound totally different. Wider, bigger, more alive yet if you want to go low volume, they sound so rich and detailed and with some warmth coming in now with more use. Small close miked Jazz? It is presented perfectly with the Klipsch. Does anyone know of a center channel that keeps the same looks (color selctions and magnet…, A: When you can’t stop listening and get zero listening fatigue. To me they are a bit brighter in the upper mid over the Heresy IV, so I prefer the Heresy IV presentation but the Forte III will sound bigger than even the IV’s. The speakers are made in the USA with real wood veneers that are book matched and these are gorgeous. The Heresy IV is in my opinion, the best Heresy EVER MADE. You may get some reflective sounds going on. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Enclosure Material: MDF Pretty good for the price, not wildly fantastic, Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017. They will sound polished, and perfect and lush. All I will say to them is that if they think that about this new Heresy IV, and do not listen to them in their own room, well, their loss! A guitar lick may sound more pronounced with these, or a strum of an acoustic may sound more natural and real. The 40’s more organic and lush. The Heresy IV’s on the other hand are like a bolt of lightning struck in your room and energized the speaker to pump out electrifying life and dynamics. More of it, but tight as can be and fast as lightning. It’s not big, flabby, booming or even that noticeable! I have had speakers in the last year that ranged from $500 to $12,000 in may home. Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016. Any other made in the USA tube amps are unfortunately going to be much more expensive than $2600. Natürlich spielt sich die Musik/Ton Hauptsächlich an der Front/Center und dem SUB ab, aber der Unterschied nach dem Upgrade ist deutlich hörbar. This comes across to my ears as a dryness of sorts. Even so, in this case, I feel the IV is a very nice and substantial improvement over the III as this is the first time I heard a Klipsch speaker that does all of the “Audiophile things” so well. Please try again later. Great review! With the Dyn’s my spot I limited to the one sweet spot in the chair. Dual bookshelf speakers, a dynamic center channel, immersive surrounds and a thumping subwoofer will take your music and movies to another level without needing much space. Klipsch Heresy IV Review. If these sound as good as they look, the $3000 would be worth investing. I have never owned a Prima Luna but have heard them. The lesson here is, trust your ears to determine what you like, not the traditional audiophile “wisdom”. Frank Sinatra – Digital – “What’s New”? Hi Steve! The tweeters are extremely clear and sharp without being overly harsh. High Frequency Driver: K-107-TI 1″ (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver I heard the Forte III briefly but enjoyed them (very nice speakers). I love the look in my room but can understand fully the look is not for all. The Sweetest Perfection. This is a track I use to test a system for space, for vocals, for sweetness and for air/soundstage. The scary part is I have some Cornwall IV’s on the way from Klipsch to review. They truly sound like a true higher end audiophile speaker, but in all the good ways and none of the bad. I mean, these can image with the best of them, as well as throw a massive stage with incredible details. Jawbone Big Jambox and AKG K495 NC Headphones Review, Steve’s Picks: Unique Products of the Year from Cameras to Gadgets to Audio. Tidal FLAC. Listening right now, 8AM and boy do these sound heavenly with my volume dial at 8 on my L2i SE. Yes, I see this as sort of a “Rebirth” for this legendary speaker and if you have even a passing interest in these, I think you will really want to read this review. If you have an empty room, or bare walls, these may sound a bit forward in the upper end. Yes, you can get the Klipsch Heritage of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s out of your head. They sounded awesome in that system as well, which clocks in at about $1200. The soundstage width is massive and paints a vivid, clear 3 Dimensional soundscape like an artist using his favorite brush. Discover magazines for computer and electronics enthusiasts. I have been a nurse since 1997. I have heard this song on so many systems. Usually when we talk of a sealed speaker we think of tight tuneful bass. è prodotto dalla stessa azienda famosa per i suoi Klipschorn... descrizioni, percezione del marchio e prezzi super ....convenienti. – OK so this is not any kind of audiophile recording. That was, so far, many deep nights listening to music that has touched my soul in the most direct of ways. Just an observation… Not too long ago audiophile snob community was laughing at Japanese audiophiles and their obsession with vintage horns (esp. It’s an aural assault on your senses when you hear this song on a nice Klipsh setup. “Cedar Lane” from the album Stay Gold. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines, as well as our flagship Klipsch Palladium series, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world. The sound did take a little while to settle in but give them time, break them in and they will reward you. No sub is needed at all in my small 12X13 room. Useful Articles, Featured Photographers and more! Featured review Love these speakers the sound is beautiful clear highs and fantastic lows paired with the Denon AVR-X 2200W. She said it reminded her of the recent passing of a friend and her emotions just poured out. BONUS! Metal or Rock? Its 5.25” Kevlar® drivers and 1” silk dome tweeters inject detailed sound into every square inch of living space, evoking emotions that can only be expressed with an ear-to-ear grin. Q: These IV’s are even more real, more intense, closer, more tangible and defined with actual texture to voices in some recordings. Yes they are VERY retro looking. I traded the Octave in towards the Vinnie Rossi (had to as the cost was much more than I could swing without doing that). The background singers are to the left and right with musical details emerging from the sides of my room. When the guitar break comes in at 1:45 or so it’s AMAZING when played loud. I know many audiophiles who snark at Klipsch. These Heresy IV’s can teach some other speakers a lesson in simplicity as well. Sounds glorious so maybe the Yamaha will do great with the IV series. A pair of must-haves for your speakers. I hear many more details than I did with the III as well as a wider soundstage and more precise imaging. Tori’s voice here is dead center as we hear her piano soaked in some sort of reverb that presents itself as being in space when listening. What these other speakers lack, the Klipsch has tons of. It rocked on the Dyn’s for sure. Thanks. Sonos reminds us that it can do almost anything. That is dynamics, life, energy and a huge spacious sound that will fill any space, with almost any amount of amp power. The RP-150M mates perfectly with the Klipsch R-110SW. The IV’s even make my old 80’s records sound phenomenal. Klipsch got better of the market with the Heresy iii. ;-) Im Gegensatz zu Vorher nehme ich nun einen klareren, volleren und damit deutlich verbesserten Raumklang war. Acoustic and fantastic vocals and recording quality. Sounded good but these will sound best with some tubes in the mix imo. In the process discovered that they sounded better on my wooden floors than on the shelf. 100 hours these have warmed up and the treble is now super smooth yet very expansive. We’ve paired a premium wood grain polymer veneer with a brushed polymer veneer to add a more modern aesthetic for the Reference Premiere system. I have a Yamaha as2100 with dynaudio standmounts right now and was looking to maybe buy the special 40. They looked a little lost on the floor (but still sounded fantastic), so I bought a pair of GREAT Pyle PSTND32 floor stands and now I've got the hot setup. I have heard this song many many times on many systems. Jetzt strahlen die Lautsprecher nach unten in Richtung Zuhörer optimal ab. While $3000 is a lot of money, I have heard speakers that cost $40,000 and not sound as alive, fresh and enjoyable as these Heresy IV’s. We move our feet instead of our brain overthinking every minute detail. Better yet, stick around and read this one as the new Heresy IV’s have been in my listening room and they are bring some very nice improvements over the III in just about EVERY WAY. Eric Bibb – “Brazos River Blues” – from Global Griot – Tidal FLAC – An acoustic treat with guitar, harmonica and some processed vocals and breaths that are haunting. I have the speakers toed in to the listening spot and these IV’s offer a somewhat large sweet spot, unlike my Dynaudio’s. All Klipsch Heritage speakers have this quality from what I have heard over the years and the new Heresy IV continues on. They sound smaller (they are after all a bookshelf) and more constrained than the free flowing Klipsch. So much so that I was in shock the first 48 hours listening to them. I will just say it. They looked a little lost on the floor (but still sounded fantastic), so I bought a pair of GREAT Pyle PSTND32 floor stands and now I've got the hot setup. It’s quick as lightning too and can strike at any time with a huge thunder clap or even at lower volume with a deep drive that I can feel a bit in my listening chair when turned up to rock out. With my room I have carpeting with thick pad, a couch, a chair, shelves, plants and pillows. Marten Oscar Trio Loudspeakers Review. The III’s are awesome, make no mistake. Here is where I notice a cohesiveness about these speakers and they excel at it. I loved those as well, but for me, after reflecting back at the enjoyment level I achieved from both sets of Klipsch, I can say the Heresy IV were enjoyed by myself more than the Cornwall IV. I watched Steve Guttenberg's Audiophiliac review on Youtube and decided to give these a chance. So 3 dimensional and almost brings you into the space where Tori sings this ethereal song. They just sound “huge”, like the entire wall is throwing music at you. With the Klipsch Heresy IV I get better bass as the weight of the Piano can be heard. But let’s get back to the Heresy IV…. It sounds as good as it ever has right now with a full cohesive sound that is gentle, dynamic and sweet all at the same time. […], Steve’s Picks: Unique Products of the Year from Cameras to Gadgets to Audio It’s no secret that I love tech, gadgets and gear. Owned Heresy III’s and Cornwall III’s in the past. Gentle, quiet yet full, balanced, and the vocals are to die for. They sound fantastic out of the box and may surprise you when you hook them up! That’s huge as the 40’s are my fave bookshelf speaker under $10,000. A human experience where you enjoy THE MUSIC rather than worry about whether the $20k you spent on speakers was worth it (because you spent under $3000). Haunted Laundry – “Cheated” from Haunted Laundry – Tidal FLAC – Another song I love to play when I evaluate gear. As you can tell I really love these speakers. Was not the best match IMO. I never did as I found them to be nice in my small room. It is a horn speaker after all! Thanks and keep up the excellent reviews. Weight: 45 lbs. That’s a good thing. Satisfy your craving for powerful, full-impact sound with YU6. I bought some Heresy 80’s vintage and really like them but this review makes me want to go hear the IV’s. These speakers sound pretty good to me and far better than the minipods that I replaced. I will say that these are really an amazing speaker for the money, and even at any cost. The bass of the 40 is a tad more boomy and rich. I am FLOORED. Worth the $7k? The Reference Premiere RP-150M monitors are equipped with copper Cerametallic woofers and a Hybrid Tractrix Horn to deliver an unsurpassed listening experience. This is not something I am just saying, it’s 100% true. My walnut Heresy IV will be arriving this week. Thanks for the review Steve! Billy Joel – “Live at Shea Stadium” – Entire Album – Qobuz FLAC. Considering these speakers make music sound LIVE and ALIVE I played and listened to the entire Billy Joel “Live at Shea Stadium” album and it rocked out, especially when I went from my normal volume of 17 to 47. ; ) Lots of good reviews out there on Prima Luna.