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Has anyone compared the Heresy to new KLH model 5?

Not interested in anything else at this time other than your opinion of how these two differ. Room is 12x15 and mainly listening to jazz for the most part, some classical and some occasional rock. I hear reports that the KLH has bigger soundstage, bigger bass, better imaging. Can others comment if they think this is correct. I currently have the Heresy II and was thinking about taking a chance on the KLH model 5 because of all the good reviews on YouTube but haven’t really discussed in a forum yet. Thanks for any thoughts or opinions.

 

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oddiofyl
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See that one guy sends them back , the next guys loved them.  It’s a very personal decision, choosing a speaker.   Same with other gear but more so with speakers.   Hopefully they are a success and we see a model 9 !    My Dad had Model 12 when I was 5 and I drew on them with a crayon...... I get reminded of that occasionally 

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oddiofyl
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Enjoy. 

three_paws
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I really love the 5s.  Fun and agile and transparent.  I much prefer them to the Cornwalls IV, which, as you know, are very picky about source.  But then I also don't think I'm a horn guy (at least not Klipsch horn--curious about Tannoy).  So, I'm biased, I guess.

gjohns
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I bought the Model 5s back in January. I have them driven by a McIntosh MA8900. Reason I chose them at first was due to them being a sealed enclosure. It reckons back to the days of my youth, 1976, when I owned speakers with similar attributes. Most now are ported or bass reflex. That's not a bad thing. I really like them now that they are burned in. I listen to rock, psyche, jazz-fusion. no regrets.

thebloatednote
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I compared the Model 5 to a set of Proac Response DT8.  The amp I used was a Luxman integrated with a Luxman CD player. 

Pros:

The KLH had really good bass. It was quick and accurate, much better than I expected.  They image very well and project an excellent wide sound stage.  They sounded a tad on the warm side on my system.   

Cons:

They really seemed to lack dynamics but they are a smaller speaker.  They also didn't have the resolution I am used to. 

 

My Proacs don't have as good of an off axis response that the KLH and they are also fussier setting up.  The Proacs bass is more robust and go much lower (28hz) but they are not quick but still very good.  Sound staging is fairly equal between the two but the Proacs sound a little larger.  Vocals on the Proac are much better, more realistic and lively. Dynamics are also much better on the Proacs as is resolution.  These speakers are lively and fun in comparison.  The Proacs are just superior by a fair margin.

 

I personally think there are better speakers in this price range. I really like Golden Ear Triton 3 plus's in this price range.  This is a somewhat underrated brand by some but those speakers are shockingly good for the money.  I don't think they are that attractive of a speaker, but they are one of the best values in speakers I have ever heard.   

KLH 3600 cdn

Proac 5200 cdn

Goldenear 3800 cdn 

just for reference

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