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Manufacturer: heco model: mythos 700 years of manufacture: ca. 1997-2002 Made in: germany color: body: black (foil), side panels: black (lacquer), beech, cherry (funier) dimensions: 242 x 1150 x 462 m
What matters most here is whether you’re getting a clean pair for €325 or a problem project, because the used benchmark for this specific model is hard to pin down from the available data. On that basis, I’d call the asking price reasonable-to-good rather than an obvious steal: it’s low enough to be worth serious attention, but not so low that you should assume a bargain without checking condition.
If this is the German-market HECO floorstanding design people know from the Mythos line, the appeal is straightforward: easygoing, room-friendly presentation with solid all-rounder chops and enough refinement to make a tidy second-system or living-room pair. The upside is best if they’re complete, cosmetically clean, and from a careful owner; I’d still verify drivers, surrounds, and cabinet edges, since age and storage matter more than with newer speakers.
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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