Good Sounding Floor Standing Speakers

Hey everyone. It's time for me to upgrade my speakers. Currently I own these Fisher Heritage Speakers from the 60s:

I really like this style from the vintage look to the size. I'm looking for something similar, at least in size due to the way my setup is. But I want something that is newer with better sound. Any suggestions? I don't want to pay a fortune but I don't mind ponying up $500-$800 for great sounding speakers.

Thanks!

 

Klipsch Cornwalls.
You can find a decent used pair in your price range.

jerol

 

Thanks! Those look perfect. What year were these made? I like the wide ones, don't like the skinny floor standing styles.

While I'm at it, probably could upgrade my receiver, would prefer something with tape cassette (no need for CD player). I play vinyl about 99% of the time.

 

The older ones seem to be the ones in my price range but my fear is that I'll be getting something similar to what I have now. I want something a little newer, maybe from the 80s. I want speakers that sound great.

 

Just found these that are in my area. Any thoughts on these and how much is a fair price? Thinking of offering $300 (asking is $400). Klipsch KG-3
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ele/5108876642.html

 

KG3 is decent, but is no Cornwall. Cornwall way better. Klipsch Chorus or Chorus II is a good Cornwall alternative (replaced the Cornwall in the line for a few years)

 

But newer Cornwalls seem to be very expensive.

Are these KG3 speakers better than my Fisher Heritage?

 

Likely, but to get full bass, a sub is needed. Heresy is easier to find used and is between the KG3 and a Cornwall.

 

What I don't like about the Hersey is that the top is slanted and I like to keep stuff on top.

 

I'm dumb when it comes to equipment. If I get a subwoofer, where do I hook that up?

 

So I have another issue I'm trying to troubleshoot. When my receiver is in Stereo mode, only one speaker has sound. If I switch to Mono, both speakers have sound. Part of the reason I wanted to upgrade my speakers is because I thought the one speaker was bad. Turns out that is not the case as I have already purchased and hooked up my new KG3 speakers and getting same issue. I changed the speaker wire to Speaker B (from A). I've tried basically everything.

Thoughts?

 

My local Craigslist has three or four listings for Cornwalls.
Heresys are only slanted if they have the slant risers.

jerol

 

Do you get sound in only one speaker when using the radio section of your receiver? If so, you should check the turntable inputs by switching left and right while in stereo mode. Be sure to turn all equipment off before making switch.

 

I don't have the radio hooked up. It's an old receiver that needed a wire antenna.

I think it might have something to do with the ground wire coming from my turntable? Is that possible? When I have it in Stereo mode, the speaker that does not work has a loud hum. The ground wire is very frail and I've had to re-insert it several times. Last time I did, I was bending it all to hell and it doesn't look very stable.

 

Already purchased the KG3s. Probably jumped the gun.

 

Sidenote - now that I know my Heritage speakers work fine, and their bass response is better than these Klipsch KG3s I just bought, I think I may hook up all four. The Klipsch have better highs and the Fishers better lows. Would this be a decent alternative to getting a sub?

 

I can't stand placing things on top of speakers.

 

Ok, so I CAN listen to radio even without an antenna. And to your point, I CAN hear in stereo with through both speakers. I think my ground wire from my turntable is out of whack.

Here's a stupid question - do I even need the ground wire?

 

You're making it sound like a connection issue. I would disconnect the wires and check there condition. when you hook them back up you could reverse right and left to check the channel.

 

Good thing we're not married. We don't have a lot of space, so our speakers double as furniture, unfortunately.

 

So it's definitely something exclusive to the turntable because I'm listening to the radio now with no issue.

 

Without the ground wire you'll likely have severe hum.
If the ground wire has one of those small spade lugs, you could remove it and strip the wire back to expose clean wire and hook to the receiver's ground connection.

 

Yep, that's exactly what it is. One of those tiny little spade lugs. I was thinking of upgrading my turntable to this anyways. Maybe it's time!
http://www.needledoctor.com/Denon-DP300F-with-2M-Red-Package

 

Heresy III Floorstanding Speaker. I find they like power and rock music.

 

I am married (19 years in September) and have three sons. I don't know if you are my type but I do have a room for my primary system.