Has anybody already heard these high-efficiency speakers from HECO? I'm especially interested in the middle 2-way "Zweiklang" model which might be a good fit to a secondary system.
HECO Direkt Einklang / Zweiklang / Dreiklang
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I owned these for a little while as a transitionary speaker.
They are pretty darn decent for the money. Need space behind and around them to get the best imaging - more so than others and not like Audio Note E for example.
They are voiced more towards a vintage type presentation - paper pulp large bass driver. Fatigue free. I have heard others complain that they can bite up top but I didn’t experience that.
They are what they are so don’t expect miracles and for them to compete with the best speakers at the £5-10k price point because they won’t. They don’t have the insight and finesse of those speakers.
That said, if this is your price point they are worth a good audition. I would take a Rogers LS5/8 or Audio Note E instead myself.
They are pretty darn decent for the money. Need space behind and around them to get the best imaging - more so than others and not like Audio Note E for example.
They are voiced more towards a vintage type presentation - paper pulp large bass driver. Fatigue free. I have heard others complain that they can bite up top but I didn’t experience that.
They are what they are so don’t expect miracles and for them to compete with the best speakers at the £5-10k price point because they won’t. They don’t have the insight and finesse of those speakers.
That said, if this is your price point they are worth a good audition. I would take a Rogers LS5/8 or Audio Note E instead myself.
I'm using the Audio Note AN-Es now but I have an oddly-shaped space that doesn't allow me to corner-load the speakers properly. I'm in the market for high-efficiency speakers that don't require corner-loading.
Ah okay. Do you have ability to have about 4-5 feet behind them and space to sides?
I personally prefer Es myself. Did you hear the Orangutang 0/96? I haven’t but heard some positive reports.
The other option is the Living Voice speakers such as OB-X etc.
I've heard the Orangutang 0/96 at shows with Shindo gear and I can't say that I've really loved it.
I can't bring speakers out 4 or 5 feet away from the front wall. Ideally, the front of the speaker would be no more then 3 feet from the front wall. This is a big limitation, I know.
I can't bring speakers out 4 or 5 feet away from the front wall. Ideally, the front of the speaker would be no more then 3 feet from the front wall. This is a big limitation, I know.
Wow - love your room. Beautifully done.
Mayer amps by looks of it?
What is the actual sonic issue you have right now? Not enough bass or something?
Mayer amps by looks of it?
What is the actual sonic issue you have right now? Not enough bass or something?
Oh, thanks for that! I actually just removed those photos because they are so old. Yes, a Mayer 45 amp with separate power supply. I'll try and find some recent ones or post a video.
It's hard to get the bass right, the imaging right, and the room loading right when I don't have proper corners for the AN-Es. I always seem to have them in one position or another where they sound really good in some respect but not great in other respects.
Just love your taste I have to say - so nicely done.
Not sure of your budget but you could consider the Shindo or Maxonic speakers. Horns is another route worth considering.
I saw a US dealer making essentially a pseudo corner for his Es so he can load the room. Maybe you could do something similar using Baltic birch ply painted to match your lovely rear wall diffuser?
Not sure of your budget but you could consider the Shindo or Maxonic speakers. Horns is another route worth considering.
I saw a US dealer making essentially a pseudo corner for his Es so he can load the room. Maybe you could do something similar using Baltic birch ply painted to match your lovely rear wall diffuser?
I was thinking of making a pseudo corner but wasn't sure what the proper size and thickness should be. I actually contacted Audio Note and they advised against it saying that it would likely just add more complexity to an already overly complex room.
I've heard a lot of horns (most recently the newest Avantgarde Duo Mezzo) but none that I've really liked. I did an extensive audition of the Shindo Latours but have never heard the Maxonic speakers (they are on my radar though). I really appreciate the suggestions (and the compliments); thank you. My space, my 1.5 watts, and my general dislike for horns make looking for a new speaker very difficult. In the meantime I continue to move my AN-Es around in the hope of finding the magic spot.
I've heard a lot of horns (most recently the newest Avantgarde Duo Mezzo) but none that I've really liked. I did an extensive audition of the Shindo Latours but have never heard the Maxonic speakers (they are on my radar though). I really appreciate the suggestions (and the compliments); thank you. My space, my 1.5 watts, and my general dislike for horns make looking for a new speaker very difficult. In the meantime I continue to move my AN-Es around in the hope of finding the magic spot.
I have heard Es sounding good without much loading so maybe if you keep at it, you’ll find that perfect spot.
In that room and for corners, I would just get modded tannoys, 7k GBP plus transport and tax
Consider the Supravox Bahia, which is a Supravox wideband driver in a TQWT cabinet. Heard this in Munich and was quite impressed, especially for just over $3k. There is also a 2-way called Melodia and a top model single driver called Alizee that is 99db and a premium driver...also in a TQWT bass loading.
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