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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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daledeee1 OP
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Canibefrank I would start with Crites speakers.  They have plans for a 2 way Heresy ported and the Cornscala 2 way.   They will cut out the pieces and send them to you or assemble them.   They sell any and all drivers with cross overs to match.   There is also a PI speaker that is similar but I know less about them.   Also a diyspeakers website/forum.  Everything from single drivers to everything in between.

crouse99
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daledeee1, did you receive your Cornscalas?  If so, I would love to hear what you think of them.
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daledeee1 OP
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Thanks for asking crouse99.  Yes, I have had them for about 3 weeks.  First of all, if you like the Forte or Cornwall, you would probably like these.  They are big at 115 lb each; almost identical in size to the Cornwall.  They are made of Russian birch.  The bass, midrange and treble are all very clean, fast and tight.  Imaging and detail are quite good.  They sound good at all volumes.  I think for what I paid for them they are a steal and a good sounding speaker. 
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badger_erich
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I have had mine for 2 weeks now, Type B, and they do have good sound but I am going to install the ALK Crossovers. I am going to do so in hope of tweaking a bit more out of them especially at the upper frequencies. I have a 50% HF loss in my hearing due to Military Service and even with my hearing aids need some help in that regard. Otherwise, the Bass and Mid are very good as well as the soundstage, which I will be working with by moving the listening area around a bit. Like Dale said, they are large...nearly identical in size to the Cornwall and are like the Klipsch "old school" construction like my previously owned 1983 Heresy's in raw birch. The final factor in listening to them will be when I upgrade to a better integrated amp. I'm currently looking at McIntosh with Autoformers as my first choice.
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ozzy62
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I had a pair of Cornscala "C" version a few  years ago. They were pretty good speakers, I did ALK crossovers, damped the mid horn and the rear panel. But there was still a slight "boxy" sound to the lower mids and upper bass. It didn't show up on all music, but once heard, it couldn't be  "unheard". So I think I only kept them less than six months.

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