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Highend Box getuned von Lisson Audio.
Im Vergleich zu Lautsprechern vom Hifihändler spielt er weit weit über die Preisklasse hinaus!
Unglaubliche Bühne und tiefe im Klangbild, so wie man es nur von Highendboxen kennt.
Lautsprecher gerade eingespielt und neuwertig.
Versand in OVP möglich.
Excellent condition helps, but €890 sits well above the recent used market for this type: with a median of €230 and even the 75th percentile at €402, this is an ambitious asking price rather than a fair buy. It would need to be a notably higher-tier HECO model, a complete original pair, and truly exceptional cosmetic/technical condition to justify that gap.
HECO’s better bookshelf speakers are usually valued for clean, lively presentation and solid German-built fit and finish, so the brand itself is not the issue. For a listing like this, the key is exact model identification, driver condition, and whether the pair includes original grilles, boxes, and any factory documentation; without that, the premium is hard to defend.
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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