Hegel owners - what speakers are you using


I just bought a Hegel H-190 for a second system in the basement. It’s 15 x 30 and semi-finished with full carpet. I use a H-95 in the living room for music and 2.0 home theater. I’m looking for something to pair with the H-190 for $2k - 3k new or used. I’m looking for either a stout monitor or smallish floor stander, not interested in large, heavy speakers anymore.

My listening down there will be classical, jazz, female vocals, and to a lesser degree rock and pop. My listening never exceeds 80 dB and usually it’s in the 65 - 75 dB range, so speakers that sound lively at lower levels are a big plus.

I prefer neutral to slightly warm speakers with my H-95, so the same for H-190. Because I listen to a lot of symphonic music, I need something that renders acoustic instruments accurately with realistic tone. I dislike horn speakers and anything overly bright sounding. I’m hoping you Hegel or ex-Hegel owners can share your experiences.

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Showing 1 response by jeffseight

RE the LSA 80. Rumor has it Walter is introducing an improved version

in the next month or so. 

Hard to find a Pulsar for $3k. If you did it would be my first choice.

Have not heard the Prism. 

The AZAVCLUB just had 17 standmounts under $3k for audition.

Audience favorite was Dennis Murphy's Philharmonic Monitor $1,900.

 

I too listen at 60-70dB.

There are many good choices. ATC 11, KEF R3, Triangle 40th Anniversary Comete

were also popular. The Buchardt S400 Mk2 sounds great in small rooms.

The small Totem Sky -$2k- does some really good things I have  not

experienced in other brands. It made me want to hear some of the next tier Totems.

Totems are a miniaturized speaker line. 

 

Make sure to have a trial period in your basement before you are committed.