Never before have we been able to have such great sound, incredible value in pricing and diverse audio equipment available to us commen dudes.
@ewoutbuhler5217
6 ай бұрын
listening in from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Maybe hopping over the border and pick up a set from Germany!
@travisrocheleau5840
6 ай бұрын
🇺🇲 Hello from Vermont my brother. I've been involved with loving music and audio gear for over 40 years and I bought the Heco Aurora 300 4 months ago and I love them. It did take me 260 hours for break in. But when they did, hang on friend's. Love your videos, keep up the great work. 🇺🇦
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I got a demo pair, so I assume they already have hours on them!
@dhchoi
6 ай бұрын
I've been a big fan of Randy (Cheap audioman) for 2 years. and NOW ! BOB ! I really enjoy your channel also !!! CHEERS ! from Seoul S korea
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your international support!
@bradrapp3697
6 ай бұрын
I just ordered a pair from Audio Advice (currently out of stock) on Amazon used for $199 free ship. I can’t believe it. I’m totally stoked. 😅 Portland Oregon here friend.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Let me know what you think when you plug them in to you system!
@bradrapp3697
6 ай бұрын
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog a different speaker than I’m used to, but…it’s got a natural timbre and instruments sound real, with all the resonance, tone, and weight of the studio recording. Very well detailed but the presentation is lush in the best vintage hifi tradition. Soundstage and imaging are impressive and satisfy my search for a spacious big sound. I don’t miss my years of bright speakers, mostly studio monitors and my Paradigm mini monitor V.5’s. There is more to life than laser like clarity. It’s like comparing the sound of a modern hot rod rice rocket to a ‘60s American muscle car. Only one goes blub blub blub …gimme that phat ride! That’s my take on the Aurora 300’s.
@Jeipr
Ай бұрын
@@bradrapp3697 iM also on the hunt for something like you explaines. My troangles Borea are good speakers and have great tonality but the tweeter gets prominent and bright vwry fast. I was used to it but now im finding it a bit too much for my listening.
@NeilBlanchard
7 ай бұрын
I am with you on most of what you say - the drivers look to be very good, and I think the woofer is a bit larger than you stated - they say 170mm which is about 6.5" nominal. Soundstage depth is a very good thing. Non-fatiguing is a very good thing.
@christopherklinck
6 ай бұрын
I just ordered the 700s (floor standing). Based on you, Randy, and several other channels recommendations. I finally pulled the trigger, and I can’t wait! I appreciate the advice and content. Much love from a fellow Austinite! 👊
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@Mforce712
6 ай бұрын
love my 700s you’re gonna be really happy and get an external amp to make them sing!
@christopherklinck
6 ай бұрын
@@Mforce712 I’m running a Project Perspex 6 SB into a Project Tube Box into a 2 channel Marantz…sounds like heaven in my living room. Thanks for the review.
@stevezeidman7224
6 ай бұрын
Bob, you’re everywhere! I watched this, then wow there were again! Best of luck with this video. I’m impressed you found these more preferable to the LS50 metas. That’s a $1500 speaker so these must be something especially for that price.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
300s are just flat easier to listen to for long periods! Your mileage may vary! Thanks!
@1buru
6 ай бұрын
Best review of anything. I”m healed !
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
I'm happy for you!
@ronaldweed6103
6 ай бұрын
My true love for music when i was 8 yrs old. My Mom always had a radio on. I had a voice,and i played bass- fiddle . I was born and raised in Everett Washington . Till 2022 now living in Arizona. Enjoy your videos. The 70s i would read stereo magazines & purchased a marantz stereo system
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
I listed to radio to and from school! Now I've been working in it for 35 years. Weird!
@-Nirvana-79
5 ай бұрын
Yes..! Watching from Nijmegen The Netherlands and a Heco listener for about 8 years! Love your video's!!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Which Hecos do you have?
@-Nirvana-79
5 ай бұрын
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I'm now owning a pair of Heco Aleva 400 with the sub of the same series. Came on the market in 2007. Before this set I owned a pair of Celan Revolution 7 but did not liked them at all. Way to boring for my taste. I Started the hobby in 2017 with a Dolby 7.2 system of the Victa series. Got stuck to the brand because of the voicing. i'm very happy with the Aleva's, they just have it all for me and are here to stay!! ;)
@OpossumPiper
6 ай бұрын
Raleigh, NC checking in!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
You have been pinned!
@joergwittenberg2178
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your review of these great speakers. Papercone speakers have a special sound, I like much. Greetings from Germany 👍
@JimmShaffer-vr9wu
6 ай бұрын
Watching in the Philippines again! Im thinking I'll have to buy these speakers based on your review. Thanks, Bob!
@spectech73
3 ай бұрын
I got a set of the 700's for my tv room. Paired them with an SVS sub. They're perfect. Very well made for the money.
@Nightimevultures
6 ай бұрын
Hello Bob! Greetings from Montreal, QC, Canada! Love your channel!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have a good friend in Montreal, but I've never been! I need to remedy that! Is there a good record store there?
@paulcridland5230
5 ай бұрын
UK here. Loving the look and sound of these and just might have to pick some up at some point.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
5 ай бұрын
Hey, UK! It looks like they are still out of stock on the 'zon! WTF! Thanks for watching!
@ryanwallman7114
6 ай бұрын
Wow what an awesome looking speaker and sounds like it’s a winner in the audio quality department 👍 will be putting these on my short list
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Sorry I was a little off on the price!
@matsnaslund5762
7 ай бұрын
Linköping, Sweden is my spot!
@oldpaint7533
6 ай бұрын
Great review , Bob. Corning , NY here.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
I love Corningware! I wish they made speakers!!!
@randylund4437
6 ай бұрын
From Canby, Oregon. Traded a guy of a pair of Tekton Lore's for cash and a pair of Heco 300 in Ebony. I would agree with your take on these. I think also the paper cone and silk dome is to me tonely very nice.
@jimfarrell4635
6 ай бұрын
My very very very first speakers from a hifi shop were Heco Interior Reflex standmounts. They were great sounding speakers for their time (early 90s) and they still reside in my attic alongside several old Castle Speakers I cant bear to throw out. Good to see Heco making a bit of a resurgence. Some of their less conventional designs are lovely. The Direkt range look super cool. Retrotastic. Or should that be Retrotastik ? Its a technical term. Incidentally currently watching in Zell am See, Austria. Testing my old bones on skis.
@Idiotsincarshere
6 ай бұрын
New sub here! Love the speaker review. Would love to see some reviews on anything wireless, soundbars, vs a wired 2.1 system to start. I'm suffering from analysis paralysis. Need something to listen to movies to, so was considering a soundbar system like a JBL Bar system, but audiophiles tell me to go traditional wired 2.1 with something like a Fosi amp, some bookshelves and a good sub. Especially since I would listen to rap and rock sometimes. Anyways, keep up the good work. I can see you gaining lots of subs soon!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
I am NOT a soundbar fan! I currently use Klipsch The Fives for my Sony TV system. It has some flaws, but generally it gets the job done! Thanks!
@Kratos41277
7 ай бұрын
Baraboo, WI. I’ve been thinking about these speakers for a while but really want to hear them first. It seems like people who like them, LOVE them. Other reviews say they are dull or unexciting. It’s so hard to tell without hearing them.
@richardlloyd5519
6 ай бұрын
I know what you mean! Lots of opinions, and everyone hears differently. I see that Audio Advice has a 30 day return, though, so that might help. I did notice that they don't take returns on Demo items (just in case you find a Demo deal), but that is understandable.
@jim74074
6 ай бұрын
listening from Portland, OR...great review!
@Simon_Hawkshaw
6 ай бұрын
I like the look of these and the recommendations from many, not least of all, your own review, my friend. Thanks for your time and efforts sharing this with us all. Much appreciated. Just remember to highlight my pin in your map, Cape Coral, Florida.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
📌 got it
@Mforce712
6 ай бұрын
love my 300s matched with the 700s and run 2 RSL subs and it’s amazing
@chrislj2890
6 ай бұрын
They make me think of my Wharfedale Diamond 2.0 speakers in light oak with a white face in my secondary system I am listening to right now. They are smaller but i really love them and think they are exceptional for the money. But I do like those HECOs too.
@Crmsnraider
6 ай бұрын
right? Very similar to the white oak Diamond 2.0s. Id noticed the same and had that thought
@ryanchappell5962
6 ай бұрын
In case anyone is curious, if you bypass the passive crossover and use a minidsp as the crossover, the tweeter on this speaker can easily work with a 1500hz 8th order LR crossover. You can also put a slight delay on the tweeter for time alignment. This takes this speaker to the next level. I also think it’s amazing that the tweeter cutout is a standard 104mm so you can put something even better in there if you want to but it’s not really necessary. I don’t know what they are talking about with “perfect dispersion” because it has some significant beaming at higher frequencies like every other large dome tweeter.
@Jeipr
Ай бұрын
Tha ks for the info. It always strike me strange as to why heco decided to do the crossover so high for this tweeter while in the towers they run them @1800hz
@bearded_wolverine3503
6 ай бұрын
Watching from Grand Rapids Michigan
@JJ-no2ob
6 ай бұрын
Hi y’all from El Paso Texas
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 📌 dropped!
@donjaun540
6 ай бұрын
I keep hearing this speaker sounds amazing. Thanks for your review. I'm going to have to find a place to have a listen.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, for sure! Looks like they are difficult to find right now. Probably my fault! Thanks for the watch!
@donjaun540
6 ай бұрын
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I'm sure you helped, but I have seen a few people saying good things about those speakers. My problem is I want to build a Atmos system. They don't have height speakers so I wouldn't know what would sound good with them❓ Klipsch, Polk, etc.
@jimfarrell4635
6 ай бұрын
Forgive the second comment, but your thoughts on soundstage reminded me of Paul McGowans "The Audiophiles Guide". It comes with a cd which allows you to dial in your speakers to maximise all that stuff. Ie it has the same track with vocals which should be 6 feet in front of the speakers, in line with, and 6 feet behind. I found it really useful and quite uncanny when it all comes into focus. A handy tool, whatever you think of PS Audio.
@johnthompson1120
6 ай бұрын
Bob this is too funny! I have been a faithful listener to your morning show for years. I kept hearing about this KZitem channel of yours and stumbled upon it by accident. About a year ago I upgraded my entire setup to Heco after hearing the rave reviews for its price point. I have Aurora 1000’s up front along with 300’s for surround and the matching center channel. Oh and dual Rythmik FV15HP’s. These speakers are fantastic coming from Klipsch before which were too bright for my liking. They are a true joy to listen to not fatiguing at all. Great review and channel keep up the great work!
@pounceonyou1958
6 ай бұрын
Hey, from South Africa.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
@derekschutte9734
6 ай бұрын
Checking in from Melbourne Florida. Love the channel. Keep up the awesome content. Cheap Audio turned me on to you. He could learn something from you.
@MrWslindsay
6 ай бұрын
I just pulled the trigger on a pair at that price. I've sent a couple of pairs back within the past few months that didn't suit my listening taste. These 300's are not going back. They have the magic... Detail, soundstage, imaging and bass are all fantastic. They're even worth the $419 asking price. At $315, even better..
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Congrats
@jeffpergal3341
7 ай бұрын
greetings from Madison WI
@JLaBonte
6 ай бұрын
Checking in from Arlington, VA...Randy sent me.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Randy is the King! Long live the King! Welcome!
@michaelduffee6402
6 ай бұрын
Northwest Austin, enjoying my hometown audio reviews
@terraneidem5765
6 ай бұрын
Sudbury Ontario canada here
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Welcome! Thanks!
@carlesjuliavallmajo3812
6 ай бұрын
Hi Bob , very good and revealing rewies, good stuff and attitude to hifi and music !!!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Gracias, Amigo!
@thomas_n_OH
6 ай бұрын
Discovered Randy when looking for speakers a couple years back. Wish I had known about these back then. Still happy with my Emotiva B1+ and KEF Q150s. He turned me on to your channel too. Always look forward to what you got next.
@thomascraig9879
6 ай бұрын
Hey there, this is Tommy, tuning in from Newcastle, NE U.S.A.
@krisvanrusselt
6 ай бұрын
Greetings from Holsbeek, Belgium. Love your reviews
@dobieprime
4 ай бұрын
Huntsville, Alabama here....:)
@johnstump2433
6 ай бұрын
I recently picked up older Arcam integrated amplifier that was real cheap and I was curious about it on our local marketplace and it included a pair of German made vintage Canton speakers that I was not familiar with and it has really opened my eyes or I should say ears on how good they are.. needless to say, my Cornwall’s and my Forte’s are now in the back room not being used.. They were a real nice older couple and were from Germany and they brought everything over from there..
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
This Heco has peaked my interest of German gear as well. Turns out they are not just good at car making! Thanks for the support!
@stephenbarr2735
6 ай бұрын
You, Randy and Kevin @skylabsaudio are easily my favorite audio YTers! Keep up the great work. Ps- Listening from Webster Groves (St. Louis), MO.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! Thats pretty good company to be in!
@OlegHorn
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your opinion. I respect you very much. I plan to buy a pair of these speakers in the very near future. Russia, Samara.
@rotaxtwin
6 ай бұрын
The speakers look two feet deep positioned like that. I like 'em.
@jim010109
6 ай бұрын
Hello from Indiana. Heck speakers seem to always get good reviews.
@jim010109
6 ай бұрын
Heco
@Dennisthebikemen
6 ай бұрын
I want Heco's 300 as desktop speakers, great video thanks Bob.
@MybackHurtz1
6 ай бұрын
They are quite large and heavy (much more so than I expected) and they need to be placed a good distance from the wall because of the rear port. I don't think they would work well as desktop speakers. I intended to place them in wall mounted hangers like my Sony CSS5's but the Heco 300's were way to heavy and deep to do that. I ended up placing each speaker on a stack of three 8x8x16" concrete blocks for now.
@mckinleyparkbikes
6 ай бұрын
reporting from Chicago!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Do you know Ed H. from Chicago?
@mckinleyparkbikes
6 ай бұрын
I don't think I do @@UnitedStatesofAnalog
@darrylking5543
6 ай бұрын
Bob I LOVE YOUR SHOW and how you think about this stereo bullshit that I hear on the web. I'm old school at the age 64 and I miss the stereo stores. Thanks for being straight up and honest.
@roytatum9517
6 ай бұрын
I'm listening in from the Cayman Islands. I really enjoy your channel. My daughter has subsctibed as well after I sent her your review ofvrge AT cartridge. She has one. Keep up the good work. - Roy T.
@mattupload5808
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another fun video! Watching in Cold Springs, NV
@sopasadena1499
6 ай бұрын
Since you like traditional vintage speakers with paper cones, have you tried testing and refurbing a vintage AR2ax pair. They are everywhere. Typical refurbs including refoaming the woofer, new caps in the cross over, de-oxing the pots, and sometimes subbing a new tweeter (Hi-Vi from Parts Express with an inductor). I refurbed mine and they are better than Lintons IMO. Cheers on the new channel.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
I wish I had that skill set! I found a pair at goodwill once for $20... but, alas, they were too far gone! Thanks!
@richardlloyd5519
6 ай бұрын
I just reformed / recapped a pair of AR-5's (theoretically a notch above the 2aX, dome midrange, really very similar).... harder to find than the super great 2aX. But I still want to try a pair of these Hecos, though ; ). For one thing, the Aurora 300 is relatively small (compared to vintage AR's we have mentioned) and VERY efficient.
@garyd2698
7 ай бұрын
Watching from Prescott Az. They look promising 4 sure. Rock on Bob.
@travisrocheleau5840
6 ай бұрын
🇺🇲 If I may make a recommendation. As the cabinet's (in my opinion) need a bit of bracing dead center. Find a 1"x1" hardwood marker stake and simple super glue. Done. These speakers will rival anything up to $1,500 no question. Because I own $3.200 bookshelves. Enjoy everything music. Love to all. Travis. 🇺🇦
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
DIY! I love it!
@jamesberryman9893
7 ай бұрын
Watching from Tennessee. Those are really nice looking. I didn't know you were cool with CheapAudioMan! I watch him as well. Maybe why I was referred your videos. I sure love algorithms! Great review!
@polimerix69
6 ай бұрын
Hello from Ukraine
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Greetings from Austin Texas USA!!! Appreciate you watching my videos! Stay safe, my friend!
@sloopjohnb3605
6 ай бұрын
Always great videos. Thanks! Watching from Richmond,IL
@kerryb7893
6 ай бұрын
Hello from MN enjoying your channel 👍👍👍
@Crmsnraider
6 ай бұрын
interesting, Cool take *thumbsup*...now lets get those scented candles.
@BobGeogeo
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Watching from Tolland, CT, near UConn - go Huskies!
@AngelRivera-jx5yt
6 ай бұрын
Great video. Greetings from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
@jesusroman8231
6 ай бұрын
Hello from Miami, FL 🌴
@harveybanister4502
6 ай бұрын
Watching from Ranburne, Alabama.
@8andSk8
6 ай бұрын
Hello from Hilo, Hawaii.. great video as always 🤙🏻
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Finally... I can drop a pin📍 into Hawaii! Mahalo!
@kevinbehnke7149
6 ай бұрын
I tried these speakers several months ago and too forward or somewhat shouty to me. I prefer something like an Elac Debut Reference, Kef Q150 or anything Emotiva. Great video. Everyone has different ears and different gear..
@iborrada
6 ай бұрын
Love from Singapore!
@chrisjames483
6 ай бұрын
Another cool video. I've wanting to try these. I think I will
@ald71
7 ай бұрын
Watching from Miami, Florida
@jonespcnrepair
7 ай бұрын
Watching from Albertville Alabama
@1buru
6 ай бұрын
Hello from New York !
@ihitacurb
6 ай бұрын
Hello from Middle of British Columbia sir!
@HarriGary1
6 ай бұрын
Hello from Lafayette, Indiana.
@Boxkerp
7 ай бұрын
I own these, same color as well. I like them a lot.
@ewigerschuler3982
6 ай бұрын
Hi there from Reutlingen Germany
@ermis.v
6 ай бұрын
Greetings from Bietigheim-Bissingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. :)
@waynethompson4315
7 ай бұрын
Watching from Yuma AZ.
@roml2112
6 ай бұрын
Enjoy the videos. Rockville, MD
@donalddrewel7862
7 ай бұрын
Watching from Wake Forest, NC.
@drogba6487
6 ай бұрын
I like the vibe of these. They're about the same as the UK retail price of the AE100 I've been looking at, but getting those in the states costs an extra $100. These might be a chill alternative. -Austin, TX
@user-lr6qx7xs4q
6 ай бұрын
Greetings from Greece Europe.
@christopherviers8302
6 ай бұрын
Mr. Analog...!!! Reporting for duty from Taiwan, sir...!!!
@mattblake8514
6 ай бұрын
I have a pair, and my dad has a pair one running on aiyima amp and the other on the smsl ao300, and they're fantastic speakers
@mikewolfe9458
6 ай бұрын
Very nice. These look like good contenders! I’m on the hunt for speakers and an integrated this year, and there’s just so much out there. I’ve been looking at GoldenEar BRXs, Magnepans, Klipsch, JBL, etc. Then there’s stuff like this, ELAC, etc. on the lower end of the price range that probably does 95% of what the big boy stuff does. But I’ll always wonder about that last 5%. So the sickness begins…
@ChrisP1101
5 ай бұрын
Hi Bob. New subscriber to your channel and newbie audiophile on a budget. Your review of the Heco Aurora 300s convinced me to pick up a pair for my first system. Question... does the base driver normally sound a bit "loose" or "Boomy" ? I have them a good 18-24 inches from the wall. I can eq the bass down but then i don't get the base punch that you and others have noted that these speakers provide. One reviewer noted that the paper driver may be the cause. Sorry so long-winded... your thoughts? Thanks in advance buddy!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
5 ай бұрын
They, I think they play like a 80's style speaker. Which is what attracted me to them. Maybe some break in time is required. Mine we demos, so they had some time on them when I got them!
@dalstar925
6 ай бұрын
The up model from this the Heco celan revolution 3 is crazy good for the money. They weren’t even really setup properly and put out a sound that made me think the entire wall was a speaker. Heard them @ Audio Advice last year. Almost bought them. Glad I didn’t bc I wound up with sonus Faber towers I’ve been dying for recently but had I not those were at the top of my list.
@rippedgeek
6 ай бұрын
New Zealand, brother.
@jim010109
6 ай бұрын
How would you compare them to the Heresy's? Especially in the bass department.
@johngreek
6 ай бұрын
Great Review man !! My Elac B5,2 are Very Analytical and not emotional feeling ,, maybe this Heco solve this ?
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
I think so! Elac requires good break in time! How much time you got on them?
@johngreek
6 ай бұрын
i don't thing so , i bought them 8-9 moths ago ,,, they are very good for Jazz , acoustic , classical e.t.c. , but they cant Rock ,, my Amp is Denon 600 , and Argon Solo Streamer
@kudzuelvisks
6 ай бұрын
This speaker is unavailable except one lonely used pair on EBAY. Audio Advice appears to be the only importer in the U.S.A.and in speaking with them on 2-10-2024 they are ruminating on whether to keep them in the lineup. Any thoughts on the HECO Aurora 200?
@mildredzoto7521
6 ай бұрын
West Chester PA
@vanderbeasley7176
5 ай бұрын
Hey Bob Enjoyed your review Pin Nash county NC
@wojciechkrawczyk7979
6 ай бұрын
🤗 from Lodz Poland
@BrianHall-Oklahoma
6 ай бұрын
Tell Randy he has the wrong link to your channel on his latest post. The one he has goes to a 404 not found message.
@dagreatstoney.5869
6 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👍
@Dr_cHeNGo
6 ай бұрын
I wonder if the aurora 700 would get the same verdict as it’s little brother. I hope that it has the same long time laidback sound.
@UnitedStatesofAnalog
6 ай бұрын
Let me know!
@Mforce712
6 ай бұрын
I run the 700s with these as my rears in a 5.2.2 set up and it blends very nicely- I added an emotiva amp with my denon 3400h and for the price sounds amazing
@Dr_cHeNGo
6 ай бұрын
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog so after 8 days of testing and comparing them to my LS50's I have to say that I'm sending the Aurora 700 back. Maybe I'm too used to the KEF's sound or my room isnt matching these stands. I tried a lot of repositioning and nothing helps to have that good feeling of keeping them and replacing my LS50's.
@Jeipr
Ай бұрын
@@Dr_cHeNGowjats seem to be the problem woth the towers compared to the ls50? Ls50 are more analytical than the 700
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