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Offered is „MYTHOS 500“ by HECO as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 40753837 ends on 10.11.2026 at 17:07 o'clock.
This is old enough that condition matters more than model age, but the timing doesn’t hurt it much because the Mythos 500 has been out of production for years. At €200, the ask lands right on the market median and just above the 25th percentile, so it reads as fair rather than a steal.
The upside is that the Mythos 500 is a respected German-made floorstander with a reputation for clean, punchy bass and an easy, full sound that can work well without a sub. If the pair is genuinely tidy, complete, and from a careful owner, €200 is a sensible buy; just make sure the drivers, surrounds, and grille fit are all sound, since value here depends more on preservation than rarity.
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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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