Now I am in a Delimma


So, yesterday I stopped by a Hi Fi store here in Socal because this particular dealer was the only that had  the Luxman SQ-N150.

I wanted to take a look at it and hear it if possible. It's small but a really nice looking piece.

Well the dealer hooked up the Luxman to a pair of Klipsch Heresy IV's. He played a couple of tracks from Qobuz running through a Goldnote DAC.

I had not heard any of the Klipsch Heritage line before or any other speakers that fall within the same type of presentation.

More than the Luxman, I think it's the speakers that really affected me.

As I have read before, they have that really forward in your face, Live type of presentation!

As I left the store after the demo, I thought to myself, Holy Crap, now I have to hear these speakers at home.

So, as I always do, when I get home, I play the same tracks on my system (I had Shazam'd them while I was in the store) to compare.

Now mind you, the same tracks on my system does not sound bad in anyway but definitely did not have the same in your face experience like the Heresy's had.

I am feeling I really liked that sound and am starting to feel that music on my system sounds dull now.

Man, why did I have to hear those.

The only way I am going to be satisficed now is to get those speakers and try them out myself. 

Dammit.

Jay


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@jay73,
What’s the possibility of an in home audition with the Luxman and Klipsch Herseys for an extended listening assessment?  It appears that the current series (IV) of the Heritage line is said to be a noticeable improvement of the previous models. The Luxman SQ-N 150 is consistently well regarded. Seems to be a very good match on paper.
Charles
The Heresys are not fatiguing if paired with the right amplification and volume level is kept in check. At higher SPLs the horns start to overtake the woofers. 

However, there is no better speaker for listening at lower levels and still getting substantial dynamics. 
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demo at home makes sense, but being impressed and being able to live with certain type of sound longer term can be quite far apart

not say they are the best, but harbeth’s have often been called ’the speaker for hifi/music hobbyists who have tried em all...’... but they rarely impress in their first impression at demos
What amp are you currently using? Maybe take your amp to the dealer a d give an extended listen to the Klipsch there. Unless you are intending to purchase both. 
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