Why not horns?

Mapman, without saying anything bad about the Heresey, getting a pair to get a taste of what horns are all about will leave you with a very wrong impression of what horns like Macro's, JohnK's, and other cutting edge designs are currently capable of. There is simply no comparison so don't draw any conclusions about horns from the Heresey.

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I've heard some very good sounding horn systems and think I have a good idea of what to expect.

Klipschorns would require a complete re-arranging of my wifes sunroom, but the end result could work, so I have not discounted that.

Cornerhorns are likely the only pure horns that I will ever fit into my home anywhere. Should I be concerned with the 12X12 room dimensions with cornerhorns? That is another concern.

I'm always scanning the market for a local reasonably priced pair of Klipschorns.

WE'll see.....

Well, you'll likely have a one-note bass, but in a room like that, that issue is hard to overcome regardless of the technology.

Mapman - at the risk of being slightly off topic, I can say from experience that Khorns can work in a smaller room. My space is 13 x 13 and while I suspect my imaging would be a little more focused with more space, I'm very happy with the sound. I have modified them a bit - Crites tweeters and crossovers and Trachorns. I'm running a primarlly analog system with low powered (but really nice )amps - and at least for me, the result is such that I'm not inclined to change anything.

Mapman: You may want to consider the LaScalas. It is my understanding that the bass is horn loaded via the cabinet construction and unlike the k-horns does not require a corner to provide the horn. It does not go very low however - I believe around 55 Hz. My reason for the suggestion is that this way you stay with a full horn loaded system. The Heresey bass, I believe, is not horn loaded. This is not to cast aspersions on the Heresey or Cornwall but just a rather purist approach, i.e., if you want to try horns try a complete horn system. Of course there is the practical side in that you have ready access to the Heresey. If you do opt for any of the Klipsch please keep us posted as to your assessment - pros and cons.