Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500. Heco Aurora 300 Review!
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Heco Aurora 300: www.audioadvic...
Test Equipment:
Preamp & Power Amplifiers:
Kinki Studio EX-P7: www.kinki-stud...
Kinki Studio EX-B7 mono blocks: www.kinki-stud...
Hegel H190: www.hegel.com/...
Emotiva TA2: emotiva.com/co...
Galion TS120 SE: www.galion-aud...
Source: Bluesound Node 2i
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(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)
DAC: Denafrips Ares II
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Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
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Interconnect Cables:
Analysis Plus Oval One RCA
Oyaide Tunami Terzo XX V2 XLR
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Your results may vary based on your ears, room, and associated equipment.
Corrections: in the specs I put 32dB for extension, obviously I meant to put 32Hz unknown roll off.
Better than my Bowers & Wilkins DM602 S3 Loudspeakers?
Man, I need to get a pair.
You’re very modest person.
Me too.
Curious to to where they stand in comparison to 1tdx criton's, where there is sooooo much hype about.
I compared them to the 1TD in my discord if you're curious. the simple answer is these are like a poor mans Criton 1TD, very similar sound but Criton 1TD is a clear steup up overall. I have not heard the X version just yet but will soon.
waaaa? I don't know if this is a thomas speaker hoenstly bro. I think you will find it too closed off or dark sounding.
@Nemo Propaganda I have the LSA vantage now, a bit rolled off but I really like them. Maybe I am getting old and my taste has changed.
Great assessment. I have had the HECO Aurora 1000 tower ($1,200) speakers for 8 months now and your review is very agreeable to what I’m hearing. Very listenable and “musical” speaker that plays any kind of music well. The towers I felt don’t need a sub and I like powerful bass, kind of shocked me because I feel most towers still need a sub.
I'm not surprised the bass is strong, the 300 had very good bass for a bookshelf so I'd imagine the floor standers kick that up a notch!
I just got these, i had focal bnw dali oberon.. this is nuts what you get for 337 euros. Hearing things i never heard in songs, no bs. Thanks for this review bro
What cost you 337 euros -- not this speaker ? (If so, where ?!? :-)
@@sdrtcacgnrjrc in germany they cost that much
Thanks for this review. Glad to see HECO speakers getting some love!
Man finally. I dont care the spec, the measurements etc. Either you liked them or didnt. Thats all I need to know
I have a pair of Wharfedale Denton 80's. Similar pricing and attributes. All the good audiophile stuff but also get out of the way and just let you enjoy the music. Excellent bass extension and very forgiving. These Aurora's have a more modern look and aesthetic though. Solid alternative to the Wharfedale's retro look.
I've been considering the Denton 80's. How are they with orchestral music? Also, what height and model stands do you use with them? Thanks for any response.
Thanks for the review. I purchased a pair recently and hooked them up to my new Wiim Amp. They sound so great and work really well with the HDMI Arc on the Amp to enhance the sound for our TV as well.
awesome, sounds like a great multi use setup!
Finally these manufacturers are injecting some MUSICALITY back into their loudspeakers, rather than making them ruler flat and lifeless as they've been making them for 10-12 years now. Our hearing and the music being played aren't ruler flat. We're not machines! Forgetting all about the equipment while listening to our music is the best compliment you can give any component. Any speaker that stirs up emotions and memories while playing is worth a good hard look, especially at this price. Thanks for the video Nemo.
totally agree, I think computer modeling has taken some of the soul out of the design stage of speakers but also some brands are more focused on clarity like Focal for example.
Agree 💯
Been hearing about these for several months so glad you reviewed 1st for me. Now I gotta figure out how to sneak them past wifey as long as I get them in black she won't know the difference. And I guess if she does, too damn bad. Thanx
do it! who knows, maybe she'll dig the white!?
@@NemoPropaganda it's stealth bro she don't listen. I dig the white myself. Don't know what happened to her but music is not her thing. Once was and it's not hard of hearing she can hear animals outside walking .. no shit. But I'll man up and just buy them. In white what she gonna do. Trust me I ain't scared just weary of her complaints. She threatened to burn my audio items on Monday. It was 7 a.m. by the way that boomer comment hurt. I know it wasn't directed towards me and yes he was being an ass but Nemo let's not group all into the same target. K. You be well and I can see vets being adrenaline junkies. Dune time. Start a second channel. Really. You'd still have time for audio. Just a thought I'd watch because I respect you and I could vicariously go duneing at 71. A young 71 in mind anyway. Sorry gabbing away too much whiskey. Nite
@@larryh.4629 ahahahaha, hey brother I have love for everyone, one of my dearest friends just turned 70! I keep telling him to eat better but you know how that goes!
I did the same thing lol. I replaced a pair of Klipsch RP-160s with the Celan Revolution 4s (Aurora's big brother) about a month ago and so far my wife hasn't noticed lol
Heco Ceylon Revolution 3 was just reviewed and it was mentioned that with some tweaking to the cabinet its' SQ performance improves at louder levels. So the $$$ is in the drivers with the budgeting in the cabinets. At lower levels it performs well enough. Considered Heco, both Ceylon and Aurora but wanted a smaller speaker, my preference is smaller with good performance at low to moderate volumes and easily driven by smaller low powered but quality equipment. Have a small sub for fill in.
Ended up with Dali Opticon 1 for desktop and Martin Logan 15i (now up to 40% off) as main drivers. Have others but may sell those. Happy but if I see a discounted speaker that fits my parameters I would consider buying it. Fun hobby, can be as expensive as golfing but safer than rock climbing.
Nice perspective as always.
I have the Aurora 1000's and couldn't be happier with them at $1200/pr. I wasn't expecting much but man was I wrong.
This is what this channel is about. Never heard of this brand but looks like this is like a budget offering from a very good brand similar to triangles bro line.
yeah totally! With Heco being warmer and Triangle being brighter the sub $500 category has 2 excellent options!!
Heco is very popular in Germany and eastern Europe.
Heco is an old brand with pedigree. They developed thei own drivers and tweeters
Cool review Nemo. I am considering a bakeoff with the Aurora 200 and RP-40m in a small secondary bedroom system. Mostly a low volume, after hours type situation. Will report back with results :)
nice! I havn't heard those smaller versions myself, hope it works out well for you!
I love your description of this speaker, I think it's exactly what I'm looking for.
Only thing I'm concerned about is the big bass port at the back. My listening room is pretty small so the speakers will be placed close to the front wall. I'm afraid these might get boomy.
I wish there was a speaker like this but with a front or bottom port.
There is, Elac DBR62 but they are a bit overpriced these days. If you can find a pair for $400 second hand that would be a fair price. They sound similar overall but I prefer the Heco. You can always plug the port if bass response is too strong.
I don't know if you are still checking comments on this video, but I want to tell you, I just picked these up on black Friday for 314.99. I pulled the trigger based on this video.
I can't wait for Christmas to give them to myself.😂
I always got one eye open :), congrats man!
Love the way u compare the speakers... Loved the review... ❤ Wishing u a happy Easter in Advance🎉🎉🎉
hey thank you Elton, Happy Easter to you as well my man!!
This sounds so tempting. I have about 12 year old speakers. They are British speakers Mezzo 2 by Maurdant Short. They are warm sounding and I really like that. I have tried the Q350's but sent them back, since I found them not as nice as the Mezzo 2's. Too bright. This sounds like it would bu right up my alley.
You have me completely sold brother - ordering a pair after the comment.
Thanks for hipping me to them.
which color will you choose?
@@NemoPropaganda chose the same color configuration as yours - love that retro look grill.
Just got mine. Waited black Friday to get this, Sounded like my q acoustic 3030i. But This one has more mids and bass.. tested them side by side, and L side q acoustic, R side Heco playing same sound. Gear i used are Cambridge streamer cxn with cx81 and sony str 1070, i like it. Ill try it next time with my other gears when i have the time.
Ill keep this heco.
Whats up Nemo, another straight up no BS review. Good deal bro.
I like that you break it down without overhyping the equipment your reviewing.
I have a pairof Criton 1TDX, so 8 can see by your comments to Thomas that these would sound similar.
I find the Criton to be smooth, no distortion, no matter what you throw at them. My only criticism is that they seem to lack some dynamics.
Im not sure if its the speaker or my amplifier.
Whats your take of the Criton for dynamics. I was looking at some arendal bookshelves, debating between that or changing my amplifier. I'm running a maraschino stm cherry amp( class D) and a bluesound node.
Just to be clear I only have the 1TD, not the X. It's a harder to drive speaker and generally what you're describing is true at lower volumes. Harder to drive speakers are not their happiest at lower volumes and can sound a little tight. Their sweet spot is higher up in the volume range where your amplifier can deliver the power they need to wake up :) Yeah the Heco is like a poor mans Criton 1TD, they sound very similar but of course the Criton 1TD does it all better.
Glad you liked the Hecos. I got a used pair of the Revolution 3’s for $800. Beautifully made and engineered.
How are you liking them? What have you had before?
I liked them but I prefer my floorstanding Canto Vento Reference 7’s. Stand mounts don’t have enough scale in my room in my experience. With a sub could be great.
They look big! Waiting for them to get back in stock.
From your sound description, they look kinda similar to the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2.
And yeah I heard before that the Heco had great speakers for the money.
They don't have a smaller model, the Aurora 200 exists only active.
I agree and sound profile sounds similar too from what reviews say about Diamond 12.2. Would love to hear and own either.
Aurora 200 is not active, it's passive.
@@NemoPropaganda They do make an Active 200, but it's not imported. There's a ton of other stuff they make and in different finishes that we don't have available to us, and seem to be priced the same once you take out VAT.
@@danielhenderson8316 oh that's cool, they'll probably introduce more to the US as the brand becomes more popular, right now its a total hidden gem.
I just got a pair of these for my office. The laid back nature I figured would be better for what's typically background music. Haven't listened much yet.
excellent choice! hope you enjoy them.
Can you give us an update on how they sound?
Sliced bread is pretty good soo...your setting the bar pretty high here ha! I certainly like the look they went with.
yeah man, these really are stunning!
Great review, a genuine subjective take that’s nice to have when so many are about measurements…which are also good but don’t sell me…you’re the straw that broke my camel’s back. I just ordered the RSL ia255.1, and will order these next to replace my Paradigm Mini Monitor V5s. Those have great definition but I’m in the mood for a smooth ride. These are going to be it. Thanks!
happy to help, that's gonna be a great combo! And yes I agree, measurements have their place, like when settuping up a multi channel theater room for example or using DSP to fix major room issues that cannot be fixed otherwise and things like that, but for the vast majority of people how it sounds to their ears reigns supreme! It's a hobby afterall and all about having fun.
You definitely DID NOT blow into the mic. You’re good bro.
I'd have to A/B a speaker to what I have. The MTM Denmark Triads with Logic drivers were originally $1300 and they are bi-amped with quad Marantz 15" woofers (100hz crossover point - Emotiva a2 driving MTMs and Marantz SR7500 driving the 15s).
Thank you for your review! I'm currently considering different speakers at different price points: The Aurora 300, the Celan R3 and the Dynaudio Special 40. I like a laid-back sound, the last thing I want is something fatiguing (I had the B&W 606 and I would get a headache after 20 min of listening to them, and I also had the Polk R600 which as far as I could tell were on the opposite side of the scale, maybe even too soft - maybe it was also because of my mid-tier Pioneer AVR not driving them to their full potential). Do you think the Choco Emei amp that you also reviewed would drive all of the mentioned speakers well? I don't listen at loud levels, and the room is kind of rectangular :) Thanks again and have a nice day, greetings from Switzerland
yeah I think the EMEI will drive all of those however you may feel the Celan is too much for your taste, it's a little more forward with extra sparkle (using a neutral amp), most people love it but just wanted to make sure and mention that. WIth the Choco I think it would be perfect for most people.
@@NemoPropaganda Thank you, appreciated
Great review. On the strength of this (and Randy's) review I bought a pair. Will be interesting to compare to my Q Acoustics 3030i, which are also warm-sounding speakers, and are in the same price range.
Wish you would bring the Musician night 1 in for a listen.
I don't think they have a US distributor.
That tweeter looks a lot like the one in the Wharfedale diamond 220's and 225's and they sound like you describe. hmm
possibly the same, a lot of brands use similar parts. IIRC Revel & Buchardt were using the same bass driver at one point on of their speakers.
As usual Nemo, we'll done review. Makes me want to try them out.
I love my mains I have now, but am looking for something to give them more magic/ sparkle.
Wondering if trying a different amp might do it.
it will, using Galion the top end opened up a lot but trying to make a speaker sound different from its original design is not something I really recommend.
From the thumbnail I thought you were reviewing the Wharfedale Daimond 12.2 in white oak. These look very similar at a glance.
ahaha, it is a similar look at a glance.
Great review Nemo! Great looking finish on these as well... I really like the white along with the whitewashed wood look... Have a great weekend bud! 🇺🇦👊
thanks bro you too, and happy Easter!
Hey, amazing review! Happy new year btw! I really like the design of HECO speakers, especially the curved-sides. I have question specifically about the bass. Are they really capable to get down to 32hz? At what -db is this in the room? Do they need a subwoofer?
No, 32hz is a bit exaggerated, maybe 32hz at -10dB. They do have good strong bass however and some people may feel a sub is optional, personally I feel a sub is always needed but I'm a bit of a basshead and I do listen to a lot of EDM that has a lot of bass around 40hz or less which most bookshelves, even the bass monster bookshelves can't express with the sense of scale a subwoofer can.
@@NemoPropaganda Thank you very much for the great and fast response! You are awesome! My opinion is the same - subwoofer is a must.
Great review, it all about the music 👍
Got them myself, love them too, great speakers!
Awesome! I always love hearing from owners of the product :)
@@NemoPropaganda Just bought a second pair, absolute hidden gem these speakers! I considere even selling my elac UF52 for these. I got the Aurora 700 to, but they are not as good as the 300 (dono why).
@@Manu-yv1jt sometimes the tower vs bookshelf version can be very different since the tower has a much larger cabinet and usually a very different crossover. Hopefully it just needs some break-in?
@@NemoPropaganda I got them for 3 weeks and run them for many hours, but no change, does no look like brak-in, at least I think so. My elacs uf52 took about 70 hours for breakt-in. The 700 not sounding as effortless as the 300 out the box and not after 3 weeks. I think they made a total different crossover to get a lower base output, because the 300 have a lot an the 700 have 2 base and 1 midrange woofer.
@@Manu-yv1jt oh man, that's a bummer. Have you reached out to the dealer to see what they have to say? I know with the Focal Kanta the tower & the bookshelf sound totally different. Also with Emotiva the B1+ and B2+ sound very different so its not uncommon.
Thank you for this great review.
So, why are these so impossible to find now? Were they discontinued? Can't seem to locate Heco Aurora R300 anywhere, and it has been that way since (from memory) Feb. 2024...
I have no idea my bro, maybe they were discontinued maybe audioadvice doesn't want to work with heco anymore or vice versa, I tried to get a straight answer from audioadvice but no luck, they just said they'd get back to me if there was an update.
I just picked up a open box pair for $255.00 at Audio Advice. They sound great and I actually prefer them over the Elac Unifi Reference UBR62.
wooo! that's a crazy good deal!!!!!!!
Hey I'm in the market for DBR62 or maybe UBR62 and just found about about these, how do they compare in detail? Thank you in advance :)
@@dnd6379 it's not a detail champion at all brother. The UBR will be more open sounding and detailed but at the price of the UBR the Heco Celan Revoltion 3 is the better speaker.
So you are the one. I went back to the site to get them and they were gone.😁
I just got them for 315 black Friday sale. Can't wait to hear them
@@user-ke2ey6dn4k No it wasn’t me. I have had these for a little over 2 months.
for me $$$$ is a major factor when buying speakers and gear and its ez to found something good for $$$$ but its hard to find a good speakers/gear for $$$
there is plenty of affordable stuff out here that sounds great.
Love Elac DBR62s btw. If these are better than them that’s high praise.
yeah me too, I loved the dbr62 so much I bought them twice!! The Aurora to me is like a better version of that sound. Little darker sure but the midrange is better and the bass is more linear but I will say the DB62 bass was more defined.
@@NemoPropaganda so you would put your money on these heco's ? im torn
@@roybrolsbeak over the dbr62? yeah for sure.
Wow, can't seem to find the Heco Aurora 300's anywhere online. Any advice on where get them?
no idea :(
How do these perform at lower volumes? I am only measuring using my phone, so don't know how accurate my measurements are, but using it as a guideline, I rarely hit 80 dB at 6 feet away from speakers. Really enjoying your reviews, doesn't seem like you are tied to any single brad, which is appreciated.
Thank you for the kind words, I am a little biased to the S400 MK2 lol but yeah aside from that I'm not really a fanboy of any one thing. Sooo... if you're using an iPhone the Decibel X app is the most accurate one I've found, as long as you listen above say 75dB or right around there you should be fine. It's once people dip below that say around 70dB or less that you really want to make sure you have a low volume champion. If you listen mostly below 70dB you may want to get somthing brighter like a Triangle BR03.
Guinea pig the Q Acoustics 3060S? Might b a budget version of the SVS Micro fr ‘sub in the back of the couch’ setup.
maybe it's cheaper in your region but in the usa its $549 and only has 150w amplifier, I don't think it would compete against the Micro 3000 at all.
Im happy that you bought them :D i asked you over a year ago to try em! how would you compare them agaiinst the criton ?
oh damn, maybe it was you who inspired the review then, it was only 1 person who made the comment so it had to be you, was it really 1 year ago? anyway, I think you already saw my response in the discord :)
Great review! What's a great all in one amp/DAC/streamer that works best with this speaker?
Around the same price the emotica ta1 compliments this speaker very nicely.
As an owner of DBR62, R200 and Mission LX3 mk2, I would imagine Mission LX2 mk2 and LX3 mk2 to be very similar in tone. I don't know if you have heard those models. Heco Celan Revolution 3 would be nice to hear tested. It competes with Focal Aria 906 in the same price range.
I'll try and check it out.
Hi. If you had to choose between the r200 vs elac. What would be your choice?
@@ronniehosein7384 It's hard to choose between them. It depends on the space the speakers are placed in. The DBR62 has more middle and upper bass, the R200 is more linear. The DBR62's sound is softer, the midrange is emphasized and the treble is a little muted. The R200's sound is drier and its treble is more emphasized. The size of the room, the acoustics and the position of the speakers affect the sound a lot. If you listen to a lot of dialogues or use speakers in a home theater, I would choose the R200 because the speech sounds clearer with it. For casual listening, the DBR62 could be better.
Nice review. I'll order one at once.
Great review, as always-thanks! How do you think they would pair with an SVS Prime Center speaker and an SVS SB-1000 Pro subwoofer in a medium sized room? Would be using for music, streaming and gaming.
mmm, you'd have warm main speakers against a bright center channel. That's not something most enthusiasts would do on purpose but I have a friend who runs a setup like that and he really likes it so personal taste is certainly a factor but no, most people would not want that pairing. As far as the sub the SB1000 Pro is a flexible sub, it should pair well enough with most speakers.
@@NemoPropaganda Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate your expertise and agree-I don't want to risk that combination.
Thank you for your excellent reviews! I always take them into consideration! How would you compare them with Arendal 1961 bookshelfs sonicly? Are the Arendal worth the double price? Or are they similar enough?
I generally don't answer "is it worth it" questions since value is highly subjective. As far as the 1961 it's a great speaker but a very niche speaker due to its severe lack of bass output. The 1961 is built to a much higher standard and substantially smaller. Its sound overall is much more neutral and clarity focused.
@@NemoPropaganda Thank you for your instant response!
Thanks for the review, it makes me want to try them out (currently on sale for ~400$ in Czech Republic). I currently drive Pro-Ject speaker box 5 with Rel TZero sub, how do you think these will compare?
These will be very different than Pro-Ject, these are much warmer overall and have much stronger bass. If you find the Pro-Ject too energetic then this Heco is the total opposite so maybe you will like it.
Hey Nemo, how do these sound at lower listening levels compared to other speakers you've heard at this price?
I'm looking for something that doesn't need a lot of volume to sound good.
Thanks for the review!
they sound great but warmer speakers generally will not be low volume champions the same way analytical speakers will be. Depending how low you listen and your room size it could be out of the speakers sweet spot and you may prefer something like the Klipsch R50 instead.
Hey Nemo awesome review, just received mine today. What Amps in diff price ranges would you recommend to go with these speakers? Would be very helpful thanks a lot
In order from cheapest to most expensive these are all a great tonal match: RSL ia255.1, Arylic A50+, Emotiva TA1, Emotiva TA2, KInki Studio EXM1, Buchardt i150. Enjoy.
@@NemoPropaganda thank you very much Nemo, much appreciated!
@@NemoPropaganda I also saw in another video you mentioned the Arylic b50 is a good match as well, would you say that one is comparable to the a50+ or do you think the a50 is better ? Thanks
@@vinstocktrading are you sure I said that? I never reviewed the B50, I had one here and it was good but I don't remember ever using it with the Heco but maybe I just forgot. I didn't love the B50 personally and felt the A50+ was the better option unless you really need the ARC.
@@NemoPropaganda oh yeah you hadn't reviewed it you just mentioned the b50 and another Arylic in a video and said for Heco its better to go with Arylic rather than the sony amp (i believe) but if you think the a50+ is better than the b50 ill go with that. Dont need ARC. Also appreciate the replies! Thank you
Fantastic video as always, just a question how do you compare this to the speaker box 5?
The Heco is larger so a fuller sound overall, a warmer sound overall. The Box 5 is more treble forward where the Heco is darker in the top end. Personally I think the Heco is superior unless you don't want the warm sound and instead want the more treble forward Box 5. Taste aside the Heco is still a step up overall in my opinion. Hope that helps.
@@NemoPropaganda it helps a lot thanks
If you got rid of them nemo they are now down to $314 for the 300s
I still own them.
@NemoPropaganda well I finally took the plunge at 314 they must be as good as you say or they'd of been gone by now hope your well and have a wonderful new year.
@@larryh.4629 hell yeah brother, enjoy!
Hi, great video! could you please recommend an amplifier for hero aurora 300 (a budget is approx. 300€)
I don't have much experience with amplifiers under $300, I do like the Yamaha RS202 but I don't think it will pair well because its also warmer. Anything that's mostly neutral with good clarity should pair well. If its a small room the Arylic A50+ doesn't have much power but it sounds nice and has a built in streamer.
Hello Nemo, i can only afford the smaller Heco Aurora 200. And since your review i want to purchase the Hecos. Do you think im going to lose a lot? Thanks Nemo.
Hi Zombie, as long as they designed them properly I'd imagine the 200 will sound the same just less bass. I suggest you reach out to AudioAdvice to confim that or your local dealer if you're outside the US.
Hi, can you please compare them with Klipsch RP-600M I? I already listened to the Klipsch and I quite like them, but Heco are much cheaper here...
I have not heard the RP600M but I would guess it is a very opposite sound with the Klipsch being more open and forward where the Heco is more dark and warm.
Tried a pair of these. Seemed harsh to me even after break in. Back they went.
how odd, thats not inline with most peoples experience of the product, maybe you just got a bad pair. My only worry is some may find these too relaxed.
@@NemoPropaganda I enjoy a more laid back speaker. To me the lower treble and upper midrange was a bit harsh on vocals.
Had these for about a week, I would agree that these sound harsh on guitar solos esp. when the volume is above the average. My other speakers are Elac UB52, that seem smoother in this respect, however Heco seem more detailed. Will give Heco another week or 2 for break in.
and, hows it rolling ? did they settle ?@@fredf4982
Could you provide any information to help me decide between the Heco Auroras or the Wharfedale Diamonds? I will be using a subwoofer in a 2.1 stereo setup in a small to medium sized room. I listen to everything from metal to edm to rap to country and everything in-between
I have not heard those wharfedales but I can say the Aurora 300 is the best I've heard south of $450! Maybe pick the one you like the aesthetics of more and lean on the in home trial if you need to.
On sale at Amazon for $319, just ordered them
you sure you didn't buy the smaller 200 model bro? I'm seeing $419 on my end, maybe we're in different countries though.
I live in Los Angeles, I just checked it. It went down a couple more dollars, $314.25 on Amazon, Heco Aurora 300 black@@NemoPropaganda
Can you share your opinion to the DALI Oberon 3 if you have listen to? And if you have just 5 inch to the wall is DBR 6.2 better ?
I only heard oberon 1, I liked it's midrange and bass quality a lot but the treble was very sharp/forward, too much for my personal taste but maybe you will like it. DBR62 I feel isn't really worth it unless you're paying $350 on a used pair. It was a good speaker for it's time but the Aurora 300 is cheaper & better.
Bought a pair of the 300’s and a Wiim amp (back in stock). Any suggestions about what to add next. Not a vinyl guy. Thanks in advance
mmm... nothing! Sit back and enjoy what you got for now, you can always add a sub later, but it's a good idea to get a feel for what your new setup is currently, enjoy it, experience it, get to know it. So queue up so music and enjoy!
Heco Victa Elite 302 they have similar speakers, but a different box design, and they are cheaper, is it worth buying them
I'm not sure, that ones not available in the USA.
Hi. Nice aproaching of these speakers. I am fan of all these sonic characteristics that this speaker offers, but treble. Then, could you sugest me speakers with more sparkle treble instead? I hate veiled and recessed treble, yet I don´t want the treble to be harsh and fatiguing. I have been looking into Dali Spektor, Focal 706, Kef Q150 and Monitor Audio Silver 50 7g. Am I in the right path? Thank you a lot.
You are on the total opposite path with those options, those speakers are all more analytical & detail oriented. The Q150 and Dali have warmer bass but still fairly analytical from the midrange on up. Focal & MA are 100% analytical. Treble is highly subjective, one mans veiled is another mans too bright and the room plays a factor too. You might have to just demo these to see if they're for you or not.
@@NemoPropaganda thank you for the input, but I need confess I am confused now. What analytical exactly means? And please allow me to rephrase my search. The perfect bookshelf speaker must have fast and punch bass, not fat or boomy, neutral mids, yet detailed enough to hear what's going on with vocals, and sparkle highs yet not harsh. I know it's difficult to put down in words, but a speaker that don't sound too boring neither too energetic. That was I had in mind when I mentioned those options in the same price range I guess. What's your thoughts?
@@ricardocastrodelgado3588 I think you will find more help in my free discord, hop in there and make a post in the purchase-advice section.
How's their off-axis response? Another reviewer said it was poor, especially vertical. If that's indeed the case, then the DBR62 & UBR62 have a big advantage.
I think most people including myself are not qualified to make that determination. Unless it was erin from erinsaudiocorner I suggest you simply ignore that comment.
@@NemoPropaganda It wasn't Erin - it was James from Audioholics. I went back and rewatched the video. He didn't say the dispersion was poor per se but showed his anechoic measurements which looked very discouraging, particularly on the Y axis where there seem to be very sudden dips above and below ~10 degrees at the crossover point. Erin's measurements of the UBR62s look a lot better in comparison. His DBR62s measurements seem closer to what James got on the Aurora 300s, but still visibly more uniform and flatter across the board.
@@george0t Hi bro, personally I'm not a measurements guy, I'm not sure how any of that helps anyone make an informed decision, this is an invisible hobby and ears are not microphones. All I've seen these measurements do is seem to discourage people, make them obsess more, and worry more about making the wrong purchase. The entire goal of my channel is to help people stop obsessing so they can get back to the fun part which is enjoying the music. WIth that said I whole heartedly recommend the Aurora 300 and easily consider it the top performer in the around $600 or less category. I own them and I've owned 2 sets of DBR62. There is no metric for enjoyment, pleasing sound, or smiles on a face and that is what the Aurora is. I may not be the most helpful reviewer for anyone that is more on the measurements side of things but that is my opinion and I hope it was helpful in some way.
@@george0t Vertical response is not the forte of most two way loudspeaker setuos. If ypu want great vertical off axis; coaxial desings like kefs are great on that type of situation compared to typical tweeter on top of mid type speakers
It Will play good with my Denon 600ne ?
it might be too warm and you may feel the treble is too relaxed, I don't think it will be a great pairing.
Are Heco Aleva GT202 better han Aurora 300?
I don't know, they appear to be a line below the Aurora but I'm not sure.
Hi Nemo, disregarding different prices, Arendal 1961 or Heco Aurora 300? Small sub could be used for both.
total opposite sounds. Aurora is darker/warmer overall while 1961 is brighter & more clarity/accuracy focused.
@@NemoPropaganda Thanks a lot Nemo
Would these speakers match well with the yamaha r-n301? or would it be better to go with the Heco Aurora 700 / 1000?
I am just looking for a stereo system setup in the living room space.
Aurora is very easy to drive, I think it should work with any amplifier.
@@NemoPropaganda I am contemplating if I’d need the towers or the bookshelves would be more than enough to fill the space with party level SPL
@@MrWilander88 i don’t know what that means to you or how big your room is but the towers will play louder than the bookshelves.
Thinking these or the Denton 80s. Since they 80s are near the same price.
Any thoughts
I have not heard the Dentons :(
Ok, which speaker, polk200 klispch 6 ll, focal,elac,heck 300 if you could only have one?
I don't usually answer "if you can only have one" type questions but if you establish a budget I will do my best.
$500 to 650. My room is 300 or 15× 20, and I like moderate sound levels. Lots of voices from Frank to modern and good sound stage. Please help.😮
@@billkoski364 I like the Aurora 300 a lot personally, as long as you enjoy the darker treble and warmer sound that is foriving of poor recordings I think you will love it also! Polk R200 is also a similar sound while Klipsch & Focal are the opposite and more energetic in the treble. You have to decide first if you want open/analytical or darker/warmer sound.
Really pretty.
So how about the ELAC UB52's.? Similar comparison as the DBR62?
I have not heard UB52, only DBR62 and UBR62.
That's an interesting faceplate on the tweeter - is there a small waveguide and then some "ripples"?
its a regular dome tweeter, the riples are the wave guide :)
@@NemoPropaganda Maybe [compare it to] the Emotiva B2+ which is a similar size woofer and price?
@@NeilBlanchard I don't understand the question.
@@NemoPropaganda Sorry - I wrote an incomplete sentence. What I meant to ask is maybe [compare it to] the Emotiva B2+ which is a similar size woofer and price?
@@NeilBlanchard In my review for the B2+ I suggested it may be better used as a theater or mixed system speaker and recommended the B1+ for 2ch focused systems so it wouldn't make sense for me to do a comparison using the B2+ as my YT channel is focused on 2ch stereo and not mixed systems or theater duty.
I have a Crown 2502 that I run my Roland FA-08 through. What do you think about using these with that Crown and my keyboard?
I'm not sure, I have a crown but I've never used it lol, people seem to like it though so I'm sure it would sound just fine.
The Crown 2502 is 440 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 770 at 4 ohms, so it’s a powerful amp and it’s sound quality is as good as anything out there. I would definitely have to turn the power down to run the Hecos. They sound like a great fit for a keyboard. You should use that Crown… it’s a great amp.
And that was a great review..loved it!
@@dryvur I'll put it through its paces one day, I'm sure it sounds fine but I'm happy with my Kinki Mono Blocks and don't see myself changing from them anytime soon...
How do you think they would compare to the Polk es20?
the polk is a lot brigher, less refined, and has a thinner midrange. This is the total opposite sound and more refined overall.
These spreakers or the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2? Both are 6.5" bi ampable, the Heco is 359€ in Greece and the Diamond is 289€.
I have not heard those wharfedales.
@@NemoPropaganda Ok, thx for answering. :) One last question: What about the Aurora 300 vs the Sony SS-CS5? Is the Aurora worth it over the Sony or should I save 140€ by going with the Sony? I mostly want to listen to music but I'm also looking to slowly build a 7.1 Atmos setup for movies. I don't have a sub yet. Planning on getting one sometime this year.
@@dragonstone6594 Hi bro, SSCS5 is great, I love it, but it cannot play loud at all, it's a great speaker for low volume listening and would fall apart at anything close to theater volumes so I don't recommend that at all for you. The Aurora will be a much better option for your future plans, do note it leans warmer/darker so in a theater setting you may wish to bump up your treble region a bit for added clarity but that's easy to do with a theater setup so between the two Aurora 300 for sure.
@@dragonstone6594 Also Aurora has much fuller bass so you can enjoy it more since you don't have a sub yet.
@@NemoPropaganda Thanks for helping me out bro. Appreciate it! I'll go with the Aurora's then.
Wonder how they compare to these? Aurora 200
I have not heard the 200 model.
The HECO celan revolutions are supposed to even more amazing.
They are, I have a pair here now, WOW!
Mine should arrive in 4 days. I'm really interested in this for my computer room where I love the Dynaudio sound when they're 2 feet away, but need the Focal sound for home theater.
@@danielhenderson8316 You have the Celan coming? If so experiment with that +2dB tap, you may prefer that for theater. Celan is crazy good.
@@NemoPropaganda I just got done selling a lot of speakers and really don't want to go through the pain of trying to sell another center channel. I'm also going to move my XTZ amp into the computer room because the Focal Arias will run just fine on my Denon 4700h.
@@NemoPropaganda What did you think of the Celans compared to the Dynaudio Special 40?
Compared to Elac DBR62? For same price?
DBR was good until these came along. I'd take the Aurora 300 over the DBR all day long and I loved the DBR so much I bought them twice!
I love this review thank you so much. I am definitely going to look at getting these. I was on the fence about the R 100s from Polk but you made up my mind. If you decide that you want to sell them may I have first dibs? Keep up the good work bro.
Can u look at some Teufel speakers/woofers?
Sorry I don't take requests.
@@NemoPropaganda it wasnt realy a request, more a question if these are gona come by, seems like interesting budget stuff;)
I had the aurora 700s. I wanted to like them, but couldn't get any bass out of them in my room, Damn room modes. They did look great and seemed very well built. Got the polk r700 now, that bottom port made the magic happen in my room.
that's a bummer, some rooms have bass problems. Polks port technology really helps take the room out of the equation so I'm not surprised it worked out better for ya! Reserve is amazing so you're winning big time!!
I have the 700s and they have excellent bass.
@@davidtennien39 yeah, they are known for good strong bass but some rooms are a challenge.
Polk R700 Sounds great but (over here anyways) they're €2000 compared to 800 euros for the Heco 700s
What about these over the Airmotiva b1+? Looking for a nice bookshelf speaker set for my desktop to pair with a Sabaj a30a along with a RSL Speedwoofer 10s mkii. Or what about the Heco aurora 200 since I will be using them near field?
watch the whole video before leaving a comment please.
@@NemoPropaganda awesome review, would you say you believe your opinion to stand the same for the Heco aurora 200 model vs the Airmotiv b1+? Would near field listening be any issue in your opinion? My desk setup would not allow great separation or room for the Heco aurora 300 model sadly so I would go for the smaller model.
@@Kole208 I have both the Aurora 300 and 200. The sound signature of the two are the same, with the difference being less bass output from the 200. They are great sounding speakers.
@@randymackenzie8863 thank you much for the reply!! What amp are you currently using to drive them, and do you think they would have any issue near field listening?
@@Kole208 I have a Yamaha as801 integrated amp driving both sets of speakers. I use the 200s as surrounds but I think they would work great on a desktop.
How would you compare these compare with JBL 530s.
the big ugly ones? Not sure, havn't heard them.
@@NemoPropaganda Lol. Yeah I used to get that alot from some of my friends. Until they heard them, suddenly didn’t matter.
How do they stack up to Kef Q150?
both speakers have strong bass, both speakers are warm from the midrange down. the Q150 is a little more detailed in the top end where the Aurora is more rolled off. Aurora has the larger sense of scale and more effortless sound while Q150 images a little better. Also the cabinet/finish on the Aurora is much nicer.
Thank you. Will be testing q150 this weekend.
@@eduardkirin387 enjoy!
How do you guys compare these to Polk R200?
similar sound, R200 is an upgrade overall.
@@NemoPropaganda thanks. So you are saying getting R200 will be an upgrade over aurora 300s. Would you recommend R200s considering the price difference of +$300?
@@snap7749 I love both a lot, they both sound great! I bave both of them product of the year awards! The polk was in 2022 and the Aurora in 2023. Both are warmer speakers and the Aurora is a liitle darker and warmer so if you like one you will like the other for sure. I think the Aurora is much more beautiful so I think I would choose that one myself but if you don't want the darker treble you should get the R200. Hope that helps.
@@NemoPropaganda it really does help. I have to say I enjoy the Aurora 300s, just making sure I'm not missing out on something else that is substantially better. I might end up getting aurora 1000s as well if I were to keep the 300s!! Thank you for the prompt response!
@@snap7749 ah, just fomo then, it's okay, we all experience it bro. Just keep what you have. Save money instead :D
Why do they come with a power cord? Are they powered speakers?
these don't come with a power cord and they are not powered. I've heard there is a powered version in some other countries but that is not what I reviewed.
How it is compared to CSS Critons?
very similar sound to the 1TD, of course the 1TD does it better, this is kind of like a poor mans 1TD that comes fully assembled.
How do these stack up against the polk r200?
similar sound mostly but R200 has more detail and is more open in the treble. R200 is overall similar and a step up.
@@NemoPropaganda thanks
Hi do you if any of the similar priced Wharfedale Bookshelves can compete with these Heco's? 😊 (I've heard that those 12.2's are extremely neutral sounding...maybe TOO neutral for most tastes)
I don't know, I'm not really a fan of wharfdale.
@@NemoPropaganda Oh ok
Hey, I have the wharfedale Denton 80th anniversary model which is on sale for $499 from $1000. If you're looking for something on the warmer side I highly recommend checking them out. They're a VERY good speaker imo. They are also incredibly well built and quite beautiful with the real wood veneer..... even the grill cloth is quite nice. I always come back to that speaker. It's just very easy to listen to and sounds great.
@@Gpray75 Thanks for the feedback! Yes, i've known about those 80th Dentons for awhile now....was real close to pulling the trigger on 'em some yrs back, but still haven't yet. They usually get very good reviews too....from what i've read.
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vs Q Acoustic 3030i?
I have not heard that one.
Will it work good with just AVR?
the speaker is easy to drive so it should sound great on most amps but it also has strong bass to at least 50 real watts RMS should be good.
@@NemoPropaganda thank you for the reply, keep that in mind.
You didnt put feq response,how low do they go? Lots of words here. Do they bang or bore?
Pinned comment explains it. Anyway, bass specs are exaggerated (32hz) but they do have confident bass.
The published specs on these are the definition of "wonky.". The Impedance is listed as "4-8 Ohms" as if that helps and the frequency response says 38hz - 42,500 hz which could be any speaker if you start going -12, -18, or -22 dB. It is nice to see that they're not a scam.
@@danielhenderson8316 yeah the specs are wonky AF and I'd like to see them clean that up but the darn speakers are absolute performers and get my highest recommendation for anyone looking for a warmer set around this price range.
This one or the Dali Oberon 3 ??
I only heard the Oberon 1 and it was too bright/sharp for my ears.
@@NemoPropaganda i have a small room (like 4 meters by 3 meters). What do you suggest for bookshelf speaker? One that has enough bass. Heco aurora is not available here. I got a Heco Music Style 200 in the living room that i really like. I look something similar but for a smaller room.
@@rschiphouwer47 I can't really pick something for you but if you tell me 2-3 speakers you're considering I can try to help.
@@NemoPropaganda Dali Spektor 2 or Oberon 3 , Kef Q350, Elec Debut 5.2 , im afraid Oberon 3 or Kef is to much for the small room but i dont know. Spektor 2 is cheap but lacks bass maybe
@@rschiphouwer47 I havn't heard any of those except the elac and I felt it was just okay.