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Excellent pair of brilliant speaker. In superb condition and full working order. 2Way, 12" driver bass reflex, 95db sensitivity. I have the boxes plus alll the original packaging.
At £875, this Heco Direkt Zweiklang listing is ambitious, sitting well above the median of £216 and the 75th percentile of £388 for recent used GBP listings, making it roughly 2.3 times the median asking price. While the original pair price was around £1,300 (€1,498), the current ask exceeds typical used market values by a significant margin, suggesting the seller may be targeting original-owner nostalgia rather than reflecting current secondary market reality.
The Zweiklang is a respected 2-way stand speaker known for agile, tight bass and non-scrill highs, delivering a saturated, dry low end that plays with precision. It remains a compelling choice for listeners seeking musical accuracy without high-end cost, especially if this is a clean, original-owner pair with full accessories. However, given the price is well above median, buyers should verify condition rigorously and confirm included original packaging before committing, as the upside here is sound quality, not financial value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
HECO traces its roots to 1949, when Gerhard Richard Hennel and his wife Susanne founded Hennel & Co. KG in the German Taunus region town of Schmitten. Initially focused on manufacturing speaker chassis and baskets for cinemas and restaurants, the family business quickly pivoted to high-quality home audio, producing its first series-production speaker chassis in 1950 and the legendary compact B130 model by 1964. This heritage of German engineering precision has defined HECO for over seven decades, evolving through innovations like the 1951 Orchester Type C16 and early multichannel speaker sets.
The brand specializes in premium loudspeakers, with iconic series such as Superior (1987), Concerto Grosso, and Celan (launched 2005 and continually refined) anchoring its reputation. HECO has occasionally ventured into car audio with lines like Sprint and Turbo amplifiers in the 1990s, but its core strength remains floorstanding, bookshelf, and compact home speakers renowned for balanced, dynamic sound. Ambitious designs prioritize music reproduction in domestic settings, blending tradition with modern materials.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end contender, HECO commands respect among discerning hi-fi enthusiasts for exceptional price-to-performance ratios, numerous test victories, and enduring series that rival pricier rivals. No longer a small family operation but part of Audio-Produkte GmbH, it sustains innovative momentum, delivering "true sound" that appeals to knowledgeable buyers seeking reliable German quality without ultra-boutique excess.
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