My review: https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2020/02/17/klipsh-heresy-iv-review-klipsh-steps-into-the-audiophile-r... Some of the best speakers I have owned, and I have owned speakers up to $45k. A steal at their cost, and lifetime keepers. I used to own the III, and these are an all new speaker. |
Had them for a week and a half. You can’t do better than Steve’s review above - convinced me to give them a shot. I had the Heresy III and it was an easy decision to trade up after hearing the IV. The III was good and a lot of fun but the IV much more of what I like in the III and refined. I have ATC SCM 40 Mark 2 speakers as well and they aren’t likely going back in rotation for a while. |
I'll likely be replacing my IIIs later this year just to see what's what, as I did hear some very impressive new Cornballs (uh...Cornwalls...sorry) and Fortes recently. My IIIs are fabulous and if the IVs are fabulouser I'll notice that immediately...they'll be auditioned first of course as there's a relatively nearby shop to hear them, but I trust Mister Delgado has made some good choices with the IVs. |
They respond well to quality but aren’t too picky about tubes vs solid state so far in my experience. Today listening to them with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium with great results but I also use an Almarro a205a and a Luxman 507ux. All sound great but you can hear the differences in the amps easily enough. |
I'm not sure how much of the 12wpc (up to 17wpc depending on power tubes) Dennis Had Firebottle HO SEP is using to drive the Heresy IIIs, but there's a lot of headroom left in the thing...Since switching to Heresy IIIs a few years ago I've noted you can use ANY amp since they're amazingly efficient. The single ended tube amp has benefits of harmonically proper tone and simplicity not provided by other amp types, and I like it. |
I was listening to my KEF ls50s today and thinking the sound was much like when I demoed the Heresy IVs a week or so back. That’s a complement for the Klipsch but they do cost 3x more although the Klipsch would mate better with more amps especially tube amps I would say. Note that this is in a small 12x12 room though with very beefy amps driving the KEFs and also by chance with a Klipsch sw308 sub in play. |
I agree with Andrew in that it’s very hard to go back to less sensitive non horn type speakers after hearing what speakers like Klipsch can do. They’re not perfect but man are they fun and enjoyable. These H 4’s sound like a great doorway into high sensitivity speakers that don’t take up a lot of floor space. |
Based on my experience (which is exactly like yours assuming you're me) the Heresy IIIs unapologetically do provide a high end experience that is as good as the gear driving 'em. Coherent and detailed. However, having just read an interview with Alon Wolf, I'm inclined more toward the "no port" (except in a storm of course) design of my Heresy IIIs...this is convenient as that's what I own, but some of his points were interesting relative to why Magicos are portless. Level goes up allowing bass to become unruly and lumpy, port noise, mouse and rodent entry points, possible buoyancy issues when in flooded conditions, last minute hiding places for contraband during police raids. It's also interesting that Heresies are relatively unique...small floor tilted fat boxes which really do take up less visual space...a good thing...I can see over them. I will audition the IVs eventually and likely recant most of this post, but for now I'm with Alon. |
I’m confused w/ Huffs reviews. Just before this review he reviewed the Dynaudio Special 40 and swore up and down that it was the best speaker he ever heard in his system and that it’s a lifetime speaker. Don’t be swayed by his reviews. Take what you want from them with a grain of salt and make your own decision from other sources too and personal auditioning. special 40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6c2OdvWdqM Heresy iv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCH1MMZChOc |
mjcmt , yup , you got it right about Huff , it's really just entertainment .I find it really funny when some one buys something based on their review like one of Huff's .I am sure he's a good guy , just do not buy in to his hype |
Steve replaced the Heresys already with JBLs... Anyhow! :-) Today I was caught offguard. I went to this hifi store to buy a CD player. I auditioned it on Heresy 4 speakers and DA’AM!!!! I immediately asked what my current speakers would do when trading in... really considering it now! These speakers could fill a room! A huuuuge sweet spot, love it! I think I’d have to listen to them in my own home first but I’m really practically sold. |
I did not replace my H4's. I actually have two sets. I review audio, and have for many many years. I get in a lot of gear, so some stays, some goes. Those that stay are special to me. The H4's are special to me. Listening right now as I write this ; ) There is not a speaker I prefer, even the Cornwall IV which I also had in here. |
