The Curse of the HIVI Swans 2.2a Loud Speaker Video, DIY KIT

Welcome to an enthralling review of the HIVI Swans 2 2a Loud Speaker DIY KIT, where we delve deep into the sonic realm of this captivating audio masterpiece. Join us as we uncover the unique features, exceptional performance, and unexpected challenges that make this speaker a double-edged sword for content creators.
In this meticulously crafted video, we showcase the extraordinary capabilities of the HIVI Swans 2 2a Loud Speaker, renowned among audiophiles as a game-changer in the world of sound reproduction. Immerse yourself in the rich, immersive audio experience as we put this speaker through its paces across various genres and settings.
However, creating this review has been no easy task. From the moment we embarked on this journey, we encountered an unexpected curse that tested our determination and creativity. You'll witness the trials and tribulations we faced, including technical difficulties, audio calibration challenges, and unforeseen circumstances that pushed us to the limits of our skills and expertise.
Despite the obstacles, we persevered because we believe in delivering nothing short of excellence to our viewers. Our dedication and passion shine through in every minute of this video, as we aim to provide you with an insightful and honest review of the HIVI Swans 2 2a Loud Speaker.
So sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for an extraordinary adventure into the world of premium audio. Whether you're an audiophile, a content creator, or simply someone who appreciates exceptional sound quality, this video is sure to captivate your senses and leave you in awe of the HIVI Swans 2 2a Loud Speaker.
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[@net_news]

wow didn't know about this kit, amazing!! Thanks for the video bro! 🙌

[@newsboyaudio]

Thanks for watching. 🤓
Watch to the end for a few recent of the cuts of the curse.

[@rajZ772]

hello, what should i apply to my woofer cone to prevent it from deteriorating or cracking..?

[@newsboyaudio]

Your woofer on the HIVI should not deteriorate or crack. You need to apply no products to it. and there is no reason you need to touch them. They should be good for many years.
The only woofers I knew that deteriorate or crack are old Paper cone drivers where the paper is untreated. I don't think anyone makes them any more, and haven't since atleast the 70s.
As far as anything that breaks, you can recone it or get replacements. I do not see many modern speakers that break.
Finally, you may need to replace the foam inserts on some speakers around every 20 years. Again, nothing to apply can slow this (That I know of) and its a simple thing you can do yourself.

[@purplerider2362]

These look like my morel ardons. They are about the same size. I wonder if they sound the same

[@kenandbarbie-b6c]

Some people had very good results with this kit. Contradictions, not sure why.

[@newsboyaudio]

They have an amazing tweeter. Its just a bit bright, but its exceptional. If you fix the cross over, it fixes this but keeps the amazing tweeter.
You should probably watch the video

[@IvanITpro]

My experience with the HIVI Swans 2.2 DIY Kit is completely opposite of yours. I got mine for Christmas last December of 2022 and haven't been happier with their stock performance. The original included crossover and design works perfectly for them, they are not too bright (at all) and the bass, OMG I can hear 25 Hz out of them on a subwoofer sweep videos from YT! Sounds to me that you bought either an outdated design or whoever put the crossover for the ones you got - probably did it wrong, since you said you paid $350 for them and they were already pre-built. I'm just saying this here so no-one gets discouraged from buying these, because they do sound amazing. And I'm not alone, @SkunkieDesignsElectronics built hers and is also extremely satisfied. Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm happy to know if there was an issue with this kit in the past, it's been resolved for probably a year now. ;)

[@newsboyaudio]

You clearly didn’t watch the video. I’m not sure what you’re talking about. My review was positive towards the speakers. I also defend the speakers in the comments. I only addressed the criticism others had. In fact I compared the tweeter to a tweeter that costs 2,000 and claim their very good. By the way… The focal tweeter I compare them to is widely considered one of the best in the world. But I’m sorry, the HIVI speaker is 300 and it’s not perfect. If it was, hivi would sell it for more. The competition at this price is also tropically bright,
You’re not hearing much at 25hz, and you’re ignoring the companies own claims. And the reality of a small woofer. I suggest you look at any frequency responses or take measurements. I took my own measurements. The cross over works as designed and they’re a bit bright.

[@thulion]

these speakers are extremely harsh especially for young people like me, before redoing the crossover I kept them with the amplifier at -5db on the highs to make them tolerable

[@newsboyaudio]

Thats interesting, they are measured bright but not 5 db bright. They are measured 1-2 db bright. Which is not unusual for a speaker this price to be a bit off. Maybe you have a problem with your original crossover. But I talk about this in the review, and mention the crossovers.

[@thulion]

@@newsboyaudio on the last page of the HiVi 2.2 thread on diyaudio forum you find my measurements with and without the crossover, 5db too much, with the new crossover design i tamed down the tweeter by 10db, but I'm young, older people could prefer more highs

[@thulion]

@@newsboyaudio at first the crossover aimed for a more linear response on the treble but trying it with reference songs the treble still sounded harsh and by ear they were lowered more by matching other linear speakers

[@newsboyaudio]

@@thulion Mine were definately not 5 db, and no other measurement I can find show them that high. Both speakers matched this? Where did you buy them? Are they counterfeits?

[@thulion]

@@newsboyaudio i bought them on sound imports and i broke a tweeter and i bought a hivi q1r out of the kit and it performs the same, 3 out of 3 tweeters, u can see other measurements besides mine and they all show the same behavior