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Post by optical on Jun 22, 2022 7:49:28 GMT
PRICE DROP - £2100 OVNOIt’s with a very heavy heart I must move along these terrific speakers, someone will get their end-game speaker here.             I’m the second owner of these speakers, the first owner had them in storage for a couple of years as he was frequently moving house so they have genuinely seen very little use. They are in' as new', perfect condition, there is not a mark anywhere on them. • Type: 3 way, 4 driver loudspeaker system • Frequency Response: 18Hz to 52kHz • Sensitivity: 93dB • Crossover frequency: 230, 3200Hz • Impedance: 4Ω • Power handling: 300W • Recommended Amplifier: 30 to 500W • Dimensions: 292 x 1245 x 450 mm • Weight: 48.8 kg I’ve only owned them for less than a couple of months but have come to realise I simply do not have the room to accommodate them. My fault entirely for trying to shoehorn a pair of speakers designed for a medium to large room into a tiny one. The long and the short of it is that as soon as I start to approach any volume with them, they begin to excite the room a bit. Nothing major but they would work better with some space to breath, which unfortunately I cannot give them at this time. If you have a room 20 square meters or more, you’ll be in business with these. Their response is ruler flat as you can see from the specs and they reach lower than any speaker I’ve ever owned or heard. I actually was able to leave my subs switched off with them. (They are spec’d to 18Hz). As you can see they come in very protective boxes with all grills/cones/spikes/jumpers in perfect condition also of course. Collection is advised but delivery may be possible within 100 miles of GU22 postcode, just might have to wait until I have a free day on the weekend to deliver. Price is £2100.00 OVNO – original retail on these was over £5000.00 which is what new pairs still sell for on some sites. These are basically ‘open-box’ new and probably not even broken in properly yet. Advertised elsewhere and going on eBay etc (for a higher price) soon but will advertise here first for a while. Happy to answer any questions of course. Cheers
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 22, 2022 8:03:16 GMT
My heart says buy them.....my head says they won't work, but I have wanted a pair of these for a couple of years now.
Ridiculously high levels of engineering and the finish in Heco speakers Is too drawer.
I should have converted the garage.
GLWS, Chris.
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 22, 2022 9:00:04 GMT
Yum. Bargain. macca sell those awful Tannoy drivers after you've bought these.  |
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Post by macca on Jun 22, 2022 9:20:10 GMT
Yum. Bargain. macca sell those awful Tannoy drivers after you've bought these.  I'm not going for them as would only be a side-grade for me, but I would encourage anyone who wants a proper set of speakers to go for it, crazy bargain. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 22, 2022 9:28:55 GMT
Yum. Bargain. macca sell those awful Tannoy drivers after you've bought these. That is the exact move that should be made. Flog the Tannoys, flog the focals.....live in a world of Heco transparency |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 22, 2022 9:31:47 GMT
Yum. Bargain. macca sell those awful Tannoy drivers after you've bought these. I'm not going for them as would only be a side-grade for me, but I would encourage anyone who wants a proper set of speakers to go for it, crazy bargain. I don't agree at all with it being a sideways mov..... But, I don't have to. 👍 |
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Post by pete on Jun 22, 2022 10:01:43 GMT
These look amazing, but I don't think my room is much bigger than yours
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Post by electronumpty on Jun 22, 2022 10:07:25 GMT
Look great, a lot of speaker there. GLWTS
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Post by optical on Jun 22, 2022 10:11:01 GMT
These look amazing, but I don't think my room is much bigger than yours Yes the room size is not a huge problem in itself, they still work fine in there, it's the poorly insulated walls and thin membranes in my house that means the sound carry from them is just a bit much when you are downstairs. If i had the same size room in the basement or possibly just on the ground floor it probably wouldn't be an issue at all. I had considered moving them into the lounge where the sound wouldn't carry through the rest of the house as much . . . . there is still the potential for that maybe, but relocation of the system is a massive effort as the kids stuff is all in the way! |
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Post by hifinutt on Jun 24, 2022 21:52:18 GMT
Heard the statements at scalford show , these look awesome !!
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Post by hifinutt on Jun 25, 2022 10:26:00 GMT
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Post by misterc on Jun 25, 2022 11:16:45 GMT
GLWS Chris very fair price shouldn't last long!
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Post by optical on Aug 27, 2022 10:25:37 GMT
PRICE DROP
£2100 OVNO
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 27, 2022 11:29:04 GMT
I hate you. I really want these.....but it's like putting an Orchestra in a toilet. |
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Post by optical on Aug 27, 2022 11:38:41 GMT
I hate you. I really want these.....but it's like putting an Orchestra in a toilet. Haha, that's quality, reminds me of the "giraffe in a microwave" analogy. Yeah if both our rooms were a "TAD" (pun intended) bigger, they'd be perfection I'm sure. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 27, 2022 11:44:18 GMT
I hate you. I really want these.....but it's like putting an Orchestra in a toilet. Haha, that's quality, reminds me of the "giraffe in a microwave" analogy. Yeah if both our rooms were a "TAD" (pun intended) bigger, they'd be perfection I'm sure. Honestly.....I'd have these right now if I had the same size room as macca |
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Post by optical on Aug 27, 2022 11:50:30 GMT
Haha, that's quality, reminds me of the "giraffe in a microwave" analogy. Yeah if both our rooms were a "TAD" (pun intended) bigger, they'd be perfection I'm sure. Honestly.....I'd have these right now if I had the same size room as macca Unfortunately it's needs must, I can't increase the size of my room and I can't hold on to speakers that can't stretch their legs fully. I'm being completely honest (guv'nor) when I say they still sound superb (especially with the new speaker cables) but I know they are capable of even more in a bigger space. That would always play on my mind. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 27, 2022 11:54:01 GMT
Honestly.....I'd have these right now if I had the same size room as macca Unfortunately it's needs must, I can't increase the size of my room and I can't hold on to speakers that can't stretch their legs fully. I'm being completely honest (guv'nor) when I say they still sound superb (especially with the new speaker cables) but I know they are capable of even more in a bigger space. That would always play on my mind. I KNOW THEY DO 🤣🤣 Honestly mate, it's killing me. If the garage conversion looked a remote possibility, I'd take them and store them. Unfortunately with everything soaring price wise, the garage looks further away than ever. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2022 12:29:11 GMT
the garage looks further away than ever. Has your garden got bigger? These look like a lot of speaker, at a bargain price. |
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Post by pete on Aug 27, 2022 13:10:39 GMT
What size of room do you think these speakers would need, as a minimum? Asking for a friend 🤣
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Post by optical on Aug 27, 2022 13:14:27 GMT
What size of room do you think these speakers would need, as a minimum? Asking for a friend 🤣 Well part of my reason for selling is that the membranes of my walls are so thin (crappy newbuilds) that the sound carries a bit too much. I still achieve a nice tight sound without boom or tizz in well under square 20m (probably more like 16 to be honest). So I'd say anything approaching 20 or over should be fine. How big is your "friends" space 😂 |
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Post by pete on Aug 27, 2022 16:20:26 GMT
It’s 3.7 x 3.5 plus a bay of about another 2m2. So about 15m2 in total. Probably a bit small, unfortunately.
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Post by optical on Aug 27, 2022 16:39:10 GMT
It’s 3.7 x 3.5 plus a bay of about another 2m2. So about 15m2 in total. Probably a bit small, unfortunately. Yup, I couldn't guarantee them in there to be completely honest, although they'd probably be decent just possibly not optimal. Not surprising given their specs (get very low) that they need some space to achieve it. |
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Post by pete on Aug 27, 2022 17:10:41 GMT
It’s 3.7 x 3.5 plus a bay of about another 2m2. So about 15m2 in total. Probably a bit small, unfortunately. Yup, I couldn't guarantee them in there to be completely honest, although they'd probably be decent just possibly not optimal. Not surprising given their specs (get very low) that they need some space to achieve it. YEp, probably a pair of MLs may sound good though! Speakers are not top of my list atm, but you know what it is like, if something interesting comes along! |
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Post by optical on Oct 29, 2022 12:16:20 GMT
SOLD
Thanks all
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Post by Arke on Oct 29, 2022 12:21:22 GMT
Nice one Chris!
Has Oli sold the Ektas and gone big...?!
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 29, 2022 12:24:00 GMT
Nice one Chris! Has Oli sold the Ektas and gone big...?! hahaha, no not at all |
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Post by antonio on Oct 29, 2022 12:48:58 GMT
Great news Chris, pleased for you.
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Oct 29, 2022 15:29:00 GMT
the garage looks further away than ever. These look like a lot of speaker, at a bargain price.  Just seen this... sharp as ever! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2022 22:21:53 GMT
Has your garden got bigger?These look like a lot of speaker, at a bargain price. Just seen this... sharp as ever! If I was any sharper, I would cut myself. |
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Just seen this... sharp as ever!