HB-1 MK2 Horn Bookshelf Speaker
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"It was involving and immersive. It drew you into the music. Yes, more than the Kondo system did ($350,000). There was no tiny sweet spot. Classical, jazz, vocals - everything sounded good. Emotional & expressive."
James Darby, Stereomojo.com |
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HSU Research is proud to introduce the second generation HB-1. The second generation (MK2) HB-1 boasts flatter frequency response, improved horn, more powerful Neodymium magnet for the tweeter, and greatly improved looks - magnetically attached grille, real wood finishes, and piano black.
The HB-1MK2 is both efficient and high power handling. It provides effortless dynamics to handle high definition audio programs and home theater.
The 6 1/2-inch woofers in the HB-1MK2 have excellent damping properties, which reproduce upper-bass frequencies with utmost
accuracy. This is keeping with Dr. Hsu's tradition of designing transient-accurate subwoofers, and allows the HB-1MK2 to integrate seamlessly with any HSU Research subwoofer. The HB-1MK2 was designed specifically to work best in systems using subwoofers.
Industry Reviews
I’ve heard many speakers costing several times the price of the HB-1 that don’t do nearly this well.... Very impressive.
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—Jeff Van Dyne,Home Theater Sound , November 2008
"Every once in a while, I come across a product that performs at a level so far above its price point it is shocking. The HB-1 and HC-1 MK 2 speakers fall into that category. Simply put, I was amazed that a $150 bookshelf speaker and $239 center channel speaker could sound that good. Highly recommended!"
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— Ross Jones, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, November 2008
"..The soundstage was immense and more solid than I could believe. One can move around within the speakers and the sound doesn't noticeably change. They sound like a live performance whether the listener is right in the middle or directly in front of one of the speakers. When pushed to perform loud they are free from dynamic compression with a sense of attack on the notes and overall clarity."
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— William Schuchard, Stereomojo, August 2008
"..revealing a fine level of detail, conveying a hauntingly smooth tonality free of the nasal or cupped hand coloration we often associate with horn speakers."
"Even at low levels, approaching mere background music, there is more than sufficient low level resolution to enjoy the event."
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— Fred Manteghian, Ultimate A/V, March 2007
"This is the kind of speaker that transforms everything you put through it"
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— Mark Fleischmann, Hometheatermag.com (March,2007)
"The budget speaker package to beat"
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— Mark Fleischmann, Home Theater Magazine (March, 2007)
" the HB-1's are the kind of product that makes one wonder why spending twice as much (or 10 times as much) is really necessary"
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— Steve Eddy, Affordableaudio.org (Feb, 2007)
“This speaker may become the underground bestseller of 2006”
"Make that 2007. Aside from the year, I stand by my original impression"
— Mark Fleischmann, Hometheatermag.com (Mar, 2007 & June 6,2006)
“sounded better than many far more expensive ones I’ve the displeasure of hearing..played the human voice in both male and female varieties and the system definitely kept me intrigued and smiling”
— Fred Manteghian, UltimateAVmag.com (June 2, 2006)
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Customer Testimonials
"The [HB-1] imaging was stunning, even off-axis. They were also very dynamic. For the price ($125), I thought they were an excellent value. The speakers went down to 60Hz, although Dr. Hsu had them crossed over at 80Hz. The rest of the bass was re-routed to Hsu's upcoming mid-bass driver (as subwoofer that rolled off around 50Hz), which was placed right next to the seating location. Deep bass below 50Hz was reproduced by a VTF-3 [HO] Turbo, placed in the front corner.
I thought it was one of the best demos at the show"
— AVS Forum member sdurani (aka Sanjay Durani)
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Satin Black (Each)
In-stock:Yes
Regularly:$149.00
MSRP:$199
S/H:$20
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$149.00 |
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Real Wood Veneer, Rosenut (Each)
In-stock:Yes
Regularly:$179.00
MSRP:$229
S/H:$20
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$179.00 |
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Real Wood Veneer, Espresso (Each)
In-stock:No
Regularly:$179.00
MSRP:$229
S/H:$20
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$179.00 |
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Real Wood Veneer, Maple (Each)
In-stock:Yes
Regularly:$179.00
MSRP:$229
S/H:$20
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$179.00 |
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Real Wood Veneer, Walnut (Each)
In-stock:Yes
Regularly:$179.00
MSRP:$229
S/H:$20
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$179.00 |
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Piano Black (Each)
In-stock:Yes
Regularly:$199.00
MSRP:$249
S/H:$20
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$199.00 |
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HB-1 At a Glance
Frequency response |
60Hz – 20kHz +/- 2 dB |
Sensitivity |
92 dB / 1m / 2.83V in half space |
Recommended amp power |
10-250W RMS per channel |
Woofer size |
6 ½ in |
Enclosure type |
vented ; ¾” MDF |
Recommended Impedance setting |
8 ohms |
Dimensions |
15” H X 8”W X 8”D |
Weight |
14.5 lbs ; 6.6 kg |
Warranty |
7 years |
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Breathtaking sound