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Klipsch Heresy Floorstanding Loudspeakers A pair of freshly restored Klipsch Heresy 1.5s in Quarter Cut American Oak. Originally HBR, but reveneered this year with a full tear-down rebuild. These have the super rare factory option brown fabric grilles, which look magical. They really look super classic mid century. The veneer matches the QCO from the late 80's Klipsch products perfectly - they are a bang on match for the Klipschorns that are in my dining room! These sound like Klipsch - exciting, live, vital. These are my personal speakers, but I have just moved house and want to upgrade to Co
At AUD2,900 for a used Klipsch Heresy of unknown condition, this listing sits ambitiously above the typical AUD used market range—our recent comps show a median of AUD2,278, with 25th percentile at AUD1,079 and 75th at AUD3,224. It's not a screaming bargain unless pristine, but could justify if original or early models in top shape; vague condition makes it a pass without photos or proof.
Buyers, prioritise a close listen for driver issues—Heresys often suffer foam rot on mids/tweeters or woofer surround cracks from age, causing buzz or muddiness. Verify original grilles, badges, and serial-matched pair, plus test crossovers for balanced highs that signature Klipsch horn snap. No foam deterioration? Might negotiate down.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1946 in Hope, Arkansas, Klipsch traces its roots to Paul W. Klipsch, a visionary audio engineer and maverick who handcrafted his first speakers in a tin shed behind a dry cleaner. Patented in 1945, the revolutionary Klipschorn corner horn loudspeaker embodied his quest for live-like sound reproduction, drawing from Bell Labs principles to deliver wide frequency range and expansive soundstaging. This American pioneer shook hi-fi foundations, blending acoustic innovation with unyielding craftsmanship, and registered Klipsch & Associates to bring that tin-shed magic to the world.
Klipsch excels in loudspeakers, from flagship horn-loaded models like the enduring Klipschorn to high-fidelity enclosures, drivers, and complete systems for home audio, public address, and even personal computers. While deeply rooted in speakers, the brand has expanded into headphones and music systems, maintaining a focus on efficient, dynamic designs that prioritize clarity and power without excess amplification needs.
Renowned for its heritage-driven efficiency and bold, live-performance sonics, Klipsch holds a commanding mid-to-high-end position in the market, appealing to discerning buyers who value American-made authenticity over mass-market compromise. Neither purely vintage collector bait nor niche boutique, it bridges classic horn technology with modern reliability, earning cult status among audiophiles chasing that bigger, clearer sound Paul Klipsch first chased in 1946.
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