Wharfedale Modus One Six vs Klipsch Heresy

[frankj389]

Hey all, I need some advice. Recently I've been wanting to upgrade my speakers, and I've been eyeing the Klipsch lineup for basically ever (missed out on a pair of Klipsch Quartets for $300 last week ). Anyways, a pair of Wharfedale Modus One Six's showed up on my local CL for $150. I've never heard of this brand or this speaker so was wondering if anyone has any experience with these. They look excellent and have a cherry veneer. Should I pick these up for $150, or save my money and keep my eyes out for a set of Klipch's? I'm only using the speakers for music, not home theater, and listen to genres such as jazz, rock, and psych rock. Thanks for any advice y'all can give! Attached is the set of Wharfedales. https://imgur.com/gallery/PCLIvI7

 

[62vauxhall]

Just my opinion, your's might differ, but that Modus series stunk.

A retailer I was with for seventeen years brought in that line and general opinion was they were laughable. Wharfedale did make some nice speakers like the TSR series but those were from earlier days.

Modus was brought out when home theatre started to get popular and there were corresponding smaller speakers for surround and also a Modus center channel. There were other speakers on hand to sell that sounded (and looked) so much better.

Not sure if it was across the Modus range or just some models, but there was a red LED near the tweeter that glowed if the volume got too high,

 

[markshan]

I run Hereseys in my main vinyl system. If you are a bass lover they may not be for you. My room really accentuates the bottom end, but if you aren't going to place them tight in your corners you may not love them for some rock and psych. Great for jazz though for sure.

 

[fredgarvin]

I agree with 62vauxhall, the Modus were pretty poor. Too bad about the Quartets, those are sweet.