Klipsch Heresy IV


This seems to just have been released. Anyone heard it? Also looks like they raised the price by a grand. Curious how it compares to the Forte 3 and older Heresy 3. 
mofojo
Thanks for clearing that up Steve.  I've been forced to put some of my speakers in less than ideal positions, but whenever possible I get them out into the room.  I had some Klipsch KLF-30s that got moved into my bedroom for a while and were right up against the wall and just a couple of feet from the foot of my bed.  Far from ideal, but I wasn't playing them at high volumes in there and they actually sounded quite good.  I sold them recently to free up the space.  That was one of the few times when I struggled to let some of my gear go, they were great speakers (at their price point).

I have some Heresy I speakers from the mid-80's that I've upgraded with Crites crossovers, tweeters, and woofers.  They are fun speakers and easy to listen to.  They don't have the detail, soundstage, or imaging of my Harbeth speakers, but they are really good.  I've heard some of the newer Klipsch Heritage speakers, but not the newer Heresy.  I wondered if adding ports to them would be a good thing or not, sounds like it's a good move on the part of Klipsch.
Good day folks.  New here, but I'm configuring a system with the Heresy 4 speakers and Steve talks about not using them with a cheap a/v receiver.  Since these would be used as front speakers in a HT system, what a/v receiver would you  recommend Steve?  

My guess is that over 50% of the time they would be used for music in stereo. I've had a Marantz 2270 back in the day and I'd be starting from scratch with this.  Thanks if anyone else has thoughts on this.
Consider separate amplification for home theater and stereo listening.  A two channel integrated with home theater bypass or an amp/preamp combo with HTBP.
Consider separate amplification for home theater and stereo listening. A two channel integrated with home theater bypass or an amp/preamp combo with HTBP.


Thanks big_greg.  I've been looking at Anthem's pre/pro and amp combination.  Is this the direction that you were going?

Anthem is high quality gear, but maybe not exactly what I was suggesting. 

In my system, I have a Marantz AV7704 for home theater.  I have a five channel amp that powers the center and four surround speakers.

I also have monoblocks that drive my 2 main speakers and a separate preamp for two channel listening.  For two channel listening, the home theater processor is not in use.  The preamp has a home theater bypass function that sends the signal from the pre pro to the main speakers while using the monoblocks to power them for home theater use.

Hope that helps.