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Verkaufe hier ein komplettes HiFi-/Heimkino-Set bestehend aus:
2x HECO Mythos 500 Standlautsprecher
Pioneer VSX-409RDS AV-Receiver
Panasonic DVD-S54 DVD-Player
Panasonic Fernbedienung
Die Geräte sind gebraucht und haben entsprechende Gebrauchsspuren. Die Lautsprecher und die Geräte standen längere Zeit in einer Lager-/Werkstattumgebung und haben daher etwas Staub und kleinere Kratzer bzw. Spuren. Insgesamt aber noch ein ordentlicher Zustand, siehe Bilder.
(Privatverkauf, daher keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme)
This one is from an older but still respected generation, and the timing only really matters if you’re comparing it with newer designs rather than chasing the last word in specs. At €220, it lands just above the €208 median for recent comparable listings and a touch over the €214 75th percentile, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, it’s still close enough to the market that a clean, complete pair can make sense if you want a straightforward buy now. HECO bookshelves are generally liked for easy listening, solid build, and good all-round balance, so the real upside here is getting a well-regarded speaker without waiting around for a rarer local deal. If the finish is tidy and the drivers are original, this is plausible at the asking price.
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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