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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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ozzy62
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Once you are grabbed by the horn sound, most other designs do seem dull and unremarkable. Klipsch Heritage speakers do not have to ever be fatiguing if you choose your supporting cast properly and are diligent with placement. I have not heard the Heresy IV, but I own the Cornwall IV. It is refined and just tonally “right”. Of course the dynamics are off the chart as expected. But I can listen for hours and enjoy every minute.

But as mentioned above, you really need to try them in your home. Horns aren’t for everyone but you’ll figure out pretty quickly if it’s the sound for you.

Oz
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lalitk
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@jay73,

You’ve got great feedback, especially from @arafiq and @ozzy62. If you can stretch your spend, take a look at Tannoy Eaton’s and possibly audition them at Upscale Audio. 
jasonbourne52's avatar
jasonbourne52
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The Heresy's start to roll-off at 65hz. You will need to add a sub or two!
james633
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They those things need subwoofers for sure. 60z and down is so important to music. 
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jay73 OP
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Thanks for all the great feedback and suggestions!

I have some things now to think about.

The amp that I have right now is a Vincent SV-500 Hybrid Integrated paired to Martin Logan Motion 40's.

As I mentioned before, nothing wrong with what I have and have enjoyed hours of great music but those Heresy's definitely grabbed my attention.

Perhaps I should order them from Crutchfield since they have a 60 Day return hassle free.

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