Devore O vs Audionote

Heresy III Capitol Records edition speakers that seem to sound much better than DeVores. 

….said only one person ever…

I've heard Heresy III and IV, as well as Devore O/96. First of all, the Devore looks gorgeous and classy. And sounds significantly better and refined. I'm sorry I won't put the Heresy's even two levels below the Devore. Having said that, I'm probably one of the few who didn't like the O/96 much when I auditioned it a couple of years ago. But at any rate, they are better than anything Klipsch I've listened to. Of course, this is only my opinion and very subjective as such :)

I didn't like the Heresy IVs at all...they redesigned the mid horns and blew it seemingly. I might warm up to DeVores (but likely won't unless somebody gives me a pair of 'em) in my system but I like the idea of well executed horns like those in the Heresy IIIs, which when matched with good gear ahead of them are coherent and clear as a bell in my system anyway...the do need a couple of subs (I use 2 RELs) to make proper noises...also well regarded among the reviewer literati. DeVores look to me like plywood boxes with a shiny front veneer, which is what they are...classy!

The Devore's are better than the Heresy's without a doubt. No comparison at all, and I have compared them. I've owned the O/93 and the Cornwall 4. That's a little tougher to compare. The Cornwalls have an effortlessness to them that is hard to match but aren't as refined. The Devore's have clarity and tone. I found the O/93 fatiguing at times but in all fairness, I think they were too much for my room or tastes.  I prefer the Nines with the side mount in my space. Different animals.

I have an Audionote amp but with a pair of Fyne's. I've found happiness with this set but still miss the Devore's and Cornwalls at times. 

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