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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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poke33
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My buddy has a Hegel centric system paired with Maggie I7i... in a sub optimal room... I have to say they sounded great...

I had never heard Magnapans before... I was impressed

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steve59
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As long as you stay away from bright speakers you'll be fine.

mberry6
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Gerrie, perhaps the Magnepan Woofer when it comes out, until then, REL.

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jjss49
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hegels (190/390) will drive any reasonable speaker (and some unreasonable ones)

the tonality is neutral, with excellent bass control, excellent imaging and very clear midrange and treble... a tiny bit of midrange warmth with neutral (not rolled off not accentuated) treble... but very clear clean transients

they will pair well with many many speakers, so pick speakers whose sound you like and will work well in your room - they will do great with magnepans, better than many other amps, but certainly not limited to those

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steve59
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I have the h360 and got to listen to the h190 when it first came out. In comparison the 360 sounds neutral and the 190 manages to remove even another layer from masking the treble. The 190 never sounded bright but it does make cymbals and woodwinds slightly more audible, the 190 has a bit more resolution up top. 

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