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Klipsch speaker choices

Hello,
First post here but long time 2 channel guy. 

I currently have a system with Klipsch RF3 speakers and a crossover with stereo subs.  Sound is good but I think the highs and mids are still a bit edgy.  Bought a Schiit Aegir with passive preamp and see vast improvement.  All my interconnects and speaker wire have also been upgraded. I just listened to the RF7 iii but very briefly.  Initial impression is it was more laid back but I am wondering how that speaker sounds vs the Heritage box speakers.  I will probably listen to the Heresy 4 first but wondering if there is a difference in sound between the tower and the box speakers. 

I also have read about the Tekton speakers but am hesitant since I can't listen to them.  It is all over the place opinion wise about the Tektons.  The Klipsch Heresy are within driving distance for an audition.  They will have several models to listen to if I talk myself into going further up the cost ladder.  Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. 
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badger_erich
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My Cornscala Type "B" are due to arrive this week. My choice was one of economics. I wanted the Cornwall IV...but a $2000 price hike pushed me to the Cornscala. I’m in the process of putting together what will be my future retirement gift to myself and a listening room. I figure the Cornscala’s will be a good start and at $2300 including shipping, I thought they’re worth the gamble.
You won't find me listening to classical or jazz however. I'm ready to stream some blues and Led Zepp.
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daledeee1 OP
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Mr. badger_erich:  What a coincidence we both bought the Cornscala and are both retiring! I think you will be pleasantly surprised.  Give them a few hours of listening to break in.  Decided to clear coat mine.  Hand applying Danish Oil which can be rubbed off easily if you get some buildup in the corners. 
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badger_erich
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Thanks for the Tip Dale. I'll give you an update in a week or so.
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oddiofyl
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I love my Heresy III....  sound great with just 40 watts of EL34 goodness.   
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badger_erich
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My Cornscalas arrived. They are a brute of a speaker and until I set them up, I never realized how much room they're going to take to set up correctly. Mine arrived with one speaker's woofer cables disconnected. Found this after I called Crites and was told to take the back off and make sure the connections were secure...they were not and the connection felt loose. No troubles, just put them back on and crimped them tighter.
These speakers rock the classic rock like no tomorrow which is what I wanted. Vinyl sounds especially good, but I am still "rebuilding" to a better audio only system. I'm running an old Yamaha RX-V1300 receiver which is far from being perfect and hopefully will be replaced over the next few months with a McIntosh MA8900...still working overtime at work to make that happen. I then want to add a decent streamer to the mix. Currently I'm streaming TIDAL via my Oppo 103 and using the DAC in the Oppo since it is most likely higher quality than the older Yamaha.
So, presently I am still listening and planning. I'll hang on to them for the foreseeable future, but if the real estate on the floor is needed, I may have to jump for a pair Forte' III.
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