First Impressions on the Aurora 1000 towers. They are very tall but have a slim footprint, made for medium to large spaces (think family rooms or bonus rooms over the garage). They have a "bottom-up" character with generous, full bass, warm midrange and a sweet, airy treble. Even fresh out of the box they were easy to listen to and there was zero fatigue no matter what I played. They complemented everything I threw at them nicely and I found them to have a forgiving nature. Singing "Angel Eyes", Sinatra's voice was very rich and expressive. John Coltrane's sax on the legendary "So What" had bite and texture, but was never too aggressive. The acoustic bass and drums on "Fever" by Ray Charles was very clean and realistic. This is an excellent speaker for the money. I'm about to audition the Celan Revolution 3 standmount speakers so stay tuned.
My experience with Heco speakers has been excellent. The sound and build quality of the Celan-Revolution series is impeccable. Heco's price-performance ratio is very good and therefore iIt's true that you often pay double the price for similar speakers. I have been using the Heco La Diva for over a year and I am still highly impressed every day. These speakers are playing so natural, well-balanced and homogeneous.
@@motorhead16 I have a pair Celan Revolution 7 (espresso). I use them with my VINTAGE integrated amplifiers (Denon PMA 880R, Denon PMA-1080R, Pioneer SA-8800, Pioneer SA-9000) bi-wire mode. I am asolutely satisfied the sound quality. You no need very expensive gear to drive them properly.
My Clean Revo 7 pairs well with the Audiolab 8300a. Even with a Rotel A11 tribute they sound quite good, but the Audiolab has more control over the speakers.
Years ago, I saw a tower speaker from Heco, in MediaMarkt shop in Turkey. These speakers belongs a series called Victa. They were very slim, had a decent build quality but most importantly had a great sound quality for the price. I couldn’t even believe the price of them that time and double checked… Heco as well as the some other hidden German gems (like Canton) in Hifi for a no brainer brand to go especially for the price…
I just bought a return pair of Heco Aurora 300 in Germany. The seller too was confused with the price but in the other direction. They seemed to have thought one pair goes for 180 so they priced it far below that just because the box was opened once. I never had such a stunning deal in my life.
@@AudioAdvice Thanks. If you might I would have a question for you: how well would the aurora line timbre match the ambient line given audyssey and room treatment takes care of the rest? __________ I would like to build out part of my parents insanely long living room into a somewhat well treated yet still presentable home theatre-living room hybrid for Christmas. They are living quite secluded, are approaching their seventies and would love to have the possibility of a great cinema experience again to share with their friends. The living room is more than long enough to segment the room quite easily with a wall but to fit the side surrounds without compromising on the look and feel of their none-TV-area will be challenging and in wall mounting isn't possible without much more work due to solid brick walls so the ambient line seemed fitting? Input would be highly appreciated.
For two years I had the Klipsch RP Serie set 5.1. Last year I bought the same heco revolution3. Very musical loudspeaker. Currently I have a Heco Celan Revolution3.7, center 4 with a Svs sb2000 sub.
This brand and even magnat does really really good speakers. i have tested magnat signature 707 Heco aurora 1000 but in the end i did go with Heco celan revolution 7 cuz i love the sound with right amplifer! Germany delivers!
Hi i am from Portugal and i found out a price of 400€ each speaker is way too expensive for a budget i am talking about 800 to 900€ for a pair of the 700 Aurora series, i want to get a pair of Hecos bookshelf or tower speakers still há e the old box Telefunken bookshelf and they still play good after all these years
Thanks for the review, and bringing this company to my attention - hadn't come across that name before. I'll try to make my way to one of the showrooms to have a listen - you've piqued my interest!
So, now the question of the day! I wanted to get the Celan Revolution 3, but now I can get my hands on the aurora for a very special price of 250. So it got me thinking if I should jump directly to the revolution for about 900 or the aurora. What would you suggest? If I can afford the revolution should I just take them? Or is that also okay to take the aurora, given that price? thanks!
@Audio Advice I love German loudspeakers I have a pair of Canton Vento 836.2 that I had a cousin who lives in Germany send me because you can't buy them in the US. Unlike HECO Canton does make all sorts of speakers for full Atmos theaters, maybe you guys should look into becoming a US dealer for them as well. I would love to be able to buy the matching surrounds and Atmos for my towers speakers without having to import them myself.
The Heco Aurora 200 bookshelf speakers are on my short list but it looks like Audio Advise is out of stock. I will update my first impressions after I am able to locate them. Reviewer: I understand the point about the cost of the speakers compared to its performance. I am almost certain I saw the 300s at $350/pr but they have been bumped up. The 200s are now $314/pr. I can't tell you how many times reviewers on UA-cam have extolled the low cost of audio gear based on performance, and then months later see an increase in the price. Emotiva is a good example. Companies read UA-cam reviews on their products.
Thanks for sharing. Good points. We don't have the 300's in stock but if you're interested in floorstanding, check out the 700's. We love those and many reviewers have raved about them!
As much as I like and watch Audio Advice videos, my complaint is they never let you know what amplifier they are using to test speakers with. I am interested, but it would be nice to know what they paired it with.
Paul- these were tested on a variety. Cambridge EVO150, Cambridge CXA81, some vintage Audio Research tubes (100 watts per channel) and a Rotel Brio. Thanks for watching
@@grhodes3536 These from Monitor Audio would be a decent match www.audioadvice.com/monitor-audio-bronze-ams-atmos-enabled-speakers-pair They are slightly smaller than the top of the Aurora 700
@Audio Advice Can you tell me if there would be an issue with mixing and matching Auroras with Ambients? I'm interested in the Aurora center speaker to pair with the Ambient on wall L&R.
They match quite well and we would recommend it. We've installed a few Aurora 1000's, with center channels and 2 ambients in the back as rears and it sounds great!
Hy ! I tested the Heco Aurora 300 against the Klipsch 600M, Wharfedale Evo 4.1 and Wharfedale Dentons 80th... i kept the Hecos... my amp is an cambridge azur 550A 60W integraded. They sound full in the mids, not like the klipsch... they sound a little thin. the evo' had lots of bass and, good mids and fine highs, but where a little dull allover... they may be better with a stronger amp... the same with the dentons... they sounded full as hell, but sometimes even in an album, some songs sounded absolutley great and the next shitty as f..... ...they also may needed a stronger amp. the Hecos did it all... nothing sounded bad on them... very clear, very very wide and deep sounding... and the bass is dry like a squirrel fart on a windy fall afternoon... very neutral and deep, not that punchy, but plays really deep.
@@zedamoca that you have to find out for yourself ;) if you like a lot of bass and smooth sounds, the evos will be better for you... Which Amp do you have ? Are they also for movies and gaming or mostly music ? And what kind of music do you prefer ?
@@zedamoca and how much are both speakers where you live... i heared in the usa the evos are about 1000 dollars... here in europe they are only 500 euro.
Very interested in the on-wall speakers! I think as the industry evolves, there will be more demand for on-wall speakers as opposed to bookshelf in compact spaces.
Never hear such a nice sound like my Heco Celan Gt 902 but you'll need noce amplification, minimum 200wpc at 8ohms.. I mean, i had also Victa Prime 702 and the sounded so musical, but the top of the range transports you to another dimmension of music.
First Impressions on the Aurora 1000 towers. They are very tall but have a slim footprint, made for medium to large spaces (think family rooms or bonus rooms over the garage). They have a "bottom-up" character with generous, full bass, warm midrange and a sweet, airy treble. Even fresh out of the box they were easy to listen to and there was zero fatigue no matter what I played. They complemented everything I threw at them nicely and I found them to have a forgiving nature. Singing "Angel Eyes", Sinatra's voice was very rich and expressive. John Coltrane's sax on the legendary "So What" had bite and texture, but was never too aggressive. The acoustic bass and drums on "Fever" by Ray Charles was very clean and realistic. This is an excellent speaker for the money. I'm about to audition the Celan Revolution 3 standmount speakers so stay tuned.
Thank you! Keep us updated!
My experience with Heco speakers has been excellent. The sound and build quality of the Celan-Revolution series is impeccable. Heco's price-performance ratio
is very good and therefore iIt's true that you often pay double the price for similar speakers.
I have been using the Heco La Diva for over a year and I am still highly impressed every day. These speakers are playing so natural, well-balanced and homogeneous.
Thanks for sharing!
These Heco speakers look great! I can't wait to give them a try.
Great review! These speakers look well-made and from your review it seems like they sound even better.
I want a pair of Celan Revolution 7's in Espresso! Can't wait to hear....if they sound as good as they look, then WOW. Thanks for the great review!
My Set Revolution 3 esspresso revolution4 piano revolution7 piano.Atmos&sub elevation&svs sb2000
If you don't have nice electronics( at least 4000€) you'll miss what their capability means.
@@motorhead16 I have a pair Celan Revolution 7 (espresso). I use them with my VINTAGE integrated amplifiers (Denon PMA 880R, Denon PMA-1080R, Pioneer SA-8800, Pioneer SA-9000) bi-wire mode. I am asolutely satisfied the sound quality. You no need very expensive gear to drive them properly.
My Clean Revo 7 pairs well with the Audiolab 8300a. Even with a Rotel A11 tribute they sound quite good, but the Audiolab has more control over the speakers.
Very interesting. Germany is well known for designing great audio and I'm looking forward to giving the Celan series a test drive.
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Leon, you've done it again! Another great review.
Thanks for watching
Years ago, I saw a tower speaker from Heco, in MediaMarkt shop in Turkey. These speakers belongs a series called Victa. They were very slim, had a decent build quality but most importantly had a great sound quality for the price. I couldn’t even believe the price of them that time and double checked…
Heco as well as the some other hidden German gems (like Canton) in Hifi for a no brainer brand to go especially for the price…
Thanks for sharing! Yes, Heco is a hidden gem.
I just bought a return pair of Heco Aurora 300 in Germany. The seller too was confused with the price but in the other direction. They seemed to have thought one pair goes for 180 so they priced it far below that just because the box was opened once. I never had such a stunning deal in my life.
You got a great deal!
@@AudioAdvice
Thanks.
If you might I would have a question for you: how well would the aurora line timbre match the ambient line given audyssey and room treatment takes care of the rest?
__________
I would like to build out part of my parents insanely long living room into a somewhat well treated yet still presentable home theatre-living room hybrid for Christmas. They are living quite secluded, are approaching their seventies and would love to have the possibility of a great cinema experience again to share with their friends.
The living room is more than long enough to segment the room quite easily with a wall but to fit the side surrounds without compromising on the look and feel of their none-TV-area will be challenging and in wall mounting isn't possible without much more work due to solid brick walls so the ambient line seemed fitting?
Input would be highly appreciated.
@@Mat-hr1dg They match great, we would recommend your idea
@@AudioAdvice
Thank you kindly.
Are they 8 ohm or 4 ohm?
For two years I had the Klipsch RP Serie set 5.1. Last year I bought the same heco revolution3. Very musical loudspeaker. Currently I have a Heco Celan Revolution3.7, center 4 with a Svs sb2000 sub.
Thanks for sharing! The Heco Celan Revolution is fantastic
Love the modern look of those white bookshelf speakers with the wooden sides!
They would be perfect in a mid century modern home! Thanks for watching
Great looking speakers. Can't wait to hear them.
Those look impressive! Mixing the old tech with the new!
I have Celan Revolution 3. I'm very happy with them
We really liked them too
I have Heco Victa Prime 502’s for years now
The Ambient speakers COME WITH different grills? That is impressive.
Just bought the Aurora 300's will arrive in a few days.. Can't wait
Wow that is exciting! We hope you enjoy 😁
Those light colored bookshelves look killer!
Nicely done write up on your website. Thanks for the short video summary.
Thank you and thanks for watching the video
This brand and even magnat does really really good speakers. i have tested magnat signature 707 Heco aurora 1000 but in the end i did go with Heco celan revolution 7 cuz i love the sound with right amplifer! Germany delivers!
Totally agree! The Aurora series is a steal for the price right now too!
Nice showcase! Greetings from germany! ;)
Glad you liked it, thank you
Great review, let's see how well they sell here in the US!
Thank you for watching
I like the one's in the middle... can I check them out?
We will have them set up in our stores very soon. Thanks for watching
Hi i am from Portugal and i found out a price of 400€ each speaker is way too expensive for a budget i am talking about 800 to 900€ for a pair of the 700 Aurora series, i want to get a pair of Hecos bookshelf or tower speakers still há e the old box Telefunken bookshelf and they still play good after all these years
Any chance you guys get the Celan Revolution 3 in the walnut color in this video? Your website only had gloss black.
We only have them in gloss black
Awesome review, you have just become my new audio advice. for sure I will get some products from you.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for the review, and bringing this company to my attention - hadn't come across that name before. I'll try to make my way to one of the showrooms to have a listen - you've piqued my interest!
Don, thanks for watching!
So, now the question of the day! I wanted to get the Celan Revolution 3, but now I can get my hands on the aurora for a very special price of 250. So it got me thinking if I should jump directly to the revolution for about 900 or the aurora. What would you suggest? If I can afford the revolution should I just take them? Or is that also okay to take the aurora, given that price? thanks!
That is up to you and your ears!
Great review
Just a short remark: the Dolby Atmos speaker might not be available in the US, but Heco indeed offers one, the AM 200.
Yes, the importer here is not brining in all the models yet, the AM200 would be a great addition. Thanks for watching
@Audio Advice I love German loudspeakers I have a pair of Canton Vento 836.2 that I had a cousin who lives in Germany send me because you can't buy them in the US. Unlike HECO Canton does make all sorts of speakers for full Atmos theaters, maybe you guys should look into becoming a US dealer for them as well. I would love to be able to buy the matching surrounds and Atmos for my towers speakers without having to import them myself.
Do you sell the Heco Celan Revolution 7 ? What is the price for piano black?
At this time the importer of Heco into the US just brought in the 3 and 9 in the Revolution series. Thanks for watching
Elegant looking speakers!
Thanks for watching!
The Heco Aurora 200 bookshelf speakers are on my short list but it looks like Audio Advise is out of stock. I will update my first impressions after I am able to locate them. Reviewer: I understand the point about the cost of the speakers compared to its performance. I am almost certain I saw the 300s at $350/pr but they have been bumped up. The 200s are now $314/pr. I can't tell you how many times reviewers on UA-cam have extolled the low cost of audio gear based on performance, and then months later see an increase in the price. Emotiva is a good example. Companies read UA-cam reviews on their products.
Thanks for sharing. Good points. We don't have the 300's in stock but if you're interested in floorstanding, check out the 700's. We love those and many reviewers have raved about them!
As much as I like and watch Audio Advice videos, my complaint is they never let you know what amplifier they are using to test speakers with. I am interested, but it would be nice to know what they paired it with.
Paul- these were tested on a variety. Cambridge EVO150, Cambridge CXA81, some vintage Audio Research tubes (100 watts per channel) and a Rotel Brio. Thanks for watching
Is the revolution 4 center a 3 way center?
No, it is a two way
@@AudioAdvice do you have any recommendations for a nice 3 way center channel speaker that's in the 1-2K budget range?
@@LichaelMewis We have several, your best bet would be to reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss the best options for your system.
If I want Atmos, what would you sheet I pair with the 700s?
We are hoping to see some Atmos options from Heco soon. Do you mean as toppers or in ceiling Atmos? Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice my ceiling too high so toppers I assume?
@@grhodes3536 These from Monitor Audio would be a decent match www.audioadvice.com/monitor-audio-bronze-ams-atmos-enabled-speakers-pair They are slightly smaller than the top of the Aurora 700
@@AudioAdvice thanks makes sense!
@Audio Advice Can you tell me if there would be an issue with mixing and matching Auroras with Ambients? I'm interested in the Aurora center speaker to pair with the Ambient on wall L&R.
They match quite well and we would recommend it. We've installed a few Aurora 1000's, with center channels and 2 ambients in the back as rears and it sounds great!
Hy !
I tested the Heco Aurora 300 against the Klipsch 600M, Wharfedale Evo 4.1 and Wharfedale Dentons 80th... i kept the Hecos... my amp is an cambridge azur 550A 60W integraded.
They sound full in the mids, not like the klipsch... they sound a little thin.
the evo' had lots of bass and, good mids and fine highs, but where a little dull allover... they may be better with a stronger amp... the same with the dentons... they sounded full as hell, but sometimes even in an album, some songs sounded absolutley great and the next shitty as f..... ...they also may needed a stronger amp.
the Hecos did it all... nothing sounded bad on them... very clear, very very wide and deep sounding... and the bass is dry like a squirrel fart on a windy fall afternoon... very neutral and deep, not that punchy, but plays really deep.
Thanks for your comments and insight. You summed up the Aurora really well. Thanks for watching
@Jürgen Roithmeier i was after the wharfedale´s 4.1 do you think the heco´s where really better??
@@zedamoca that you have to find out for yourself ;)
if you like a lot of bass and smooth sounds, the evos will be better for you...
Which Amp do you have ? Are they also for movies and gaming or mostly music ?
And what kind of music do you prefer ?
@@zedamoca and how much are both speakers where you live... i heared in the usa the evos are about 1000 dollars... here in europe they are only 500 euro.
@@jurgenroithmeier1209 I don't like lot of bass and they will be used exclusively on music, about all the genres.
Excellent overview. Thank you. I like 👍 the Aurora 300.
Thanks!
Would you recommend pairing the Heco Aurora 700's w/the Heco Celan Revolution 4 center channel speaker?
If you wanted upgraded center channel performance, that would be a good route. Thanks for watching
How do aurora 300 measure up? Stellar overview btw!
Thanks, like all of the Heco, the 300 is a good value, more bass than the 200.
Is it true you no longer in partnership with HECO? what happened?
We still have a large stock of HECO. Unfortunately we are currently out of Aurora 300's .
Very interested in the on-wall speakers! I think as the industry evolves, there will be more demand for on-wall speakers as opposed to bookshelf in compact spaces.
Yes, there are very few options for on walls compared to bookshelf models
Good point... I agree
Very nice looking speakers.
They are! Thank you for watching
They really look wonderful for the price and will great for the American market.
Thanks Bob!
Never hear such a nice sound like my Heco Celan Gt 902 but you'll need noce amplification, minimum 200wpc at 8ohms.. I mean, i had also Victa Prime 702 and the sounded so musical, but the top of the range transports you to another dimmension of music.
Aurora towers vs klipsch RP towers 🤔
Beautiful design. The video covered a lot, but was a little long
Noted!
interesting never heard of them
They actually sound great for the money. Thanks for watching
Made in Germany. I’m in. All I need to know.
To clarify, they are designed and engineered in Germany, but made in Asia- that is what we said in the video. Thanks for watching!
@@AudioAdvice ok. I completely missed that. TY
Only celan series worth it. The other ones has a big cabinet resonance at high DB listenning.
Thanks for sharing
German engineering at its finest
They not so expensive but sounds not cheap
Thanks, they are very good for the price!
@@AudioAdvice I love bass from Heco sounds not too boomy and polite for neighbours and tweeters sound not too metallic sound just moderate