I have an Hegel H190 and i'm VERY HAPPY!!!!!

What a stack! Great video as always guys.

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We are doing our best!

Damping factor is high not low!

I have the H190, and it's the best amp I've ever owned. Using it with my PMC Twenty-Five 23, and sounds great. I very rarely recommend anything, but with amp, I'm on safe ground.

Hallo! My set- Hegel H360 with Dynaudio Heritage Special..I am so happy with it 👍

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely killer combo!

@MN-lt6cn

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!!!

2:50 Damping Factor is high, not low. It should be high. Hegel has decent damping factor considering they are still using an out-dated class A/B design.

I got the 590 second hand for a decent price and it has been a blessing

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

What speakers have you got paired with it out of curiosity?

@quentendeclercq9165

2 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay? If I may ask.

I’m using my newly purchased H390 with a pair of Pioneer S1-ex’s, the trickle down of the TAD Evolution, also a PS Audio Directstream . Could not be happier.

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

That's a hell of a combo!

@rickymartinakasgk

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment And the S1-ex’s are every bit a great a any Magic under 60 grand.

@rickymartinakasgk

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment And the S1-ex’s are every bit a great a any Magic under 60 grand.

@rickymartinakasgk

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment Also forgot to mention the pair of REL’s G1’s

I bought Hegel 390 I love it I want to know it would be great for my surroundsound I have 9.2.2channel

As others already commented: You repeatedly say that the damping factor of the Hegel is very 'low', but you surely mean that the damping factor is very high? The higher the damping factor the better,

Hi, does any Hegel amplifier have bi-amping capabilities? Thanks. 👍

I currently have a Hegel H190 with my B&W 704s2’s do you think I would see an improvement by going up to a H390?

I own a pair of Diamond Wharfedale 10.7's , tower speakers - 3-way (30-200W). I was told the H95 will not be strong enough to drive the speakers. Please help me figure out if the advice was BS :-)

Hi, Do you recommend plugging Hegel amplifiers directly into the wall or into a conditioner/regenerator first?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

With all amplifiers, we think it's worth plugging them into a conditioner or regenerator IF you have the option.

Hi Nat, do you think the H190 would drive Evokes 50 as it is meant to be? Thanks

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

It can but we honestly believe the 390 is a better pairing.

Hegel h190 and b&w 702 s2 here that i also spotted in this video, very good pairing very good amount of details, clarity and controll, i just wounder how things would change if i buyed h390

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

That's a killer pairing! The main differences you would notice moving to the 390 would be bigger and more well-controlled bass and a little more instrumental separation and depth. It's not going to be a night and day difference though.

@andreasmoller9798

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment thanks, i have been afraid to to turn the volume any more than 40 becouse my past experinces with my old speakers 683 s2, is the 702 happy to play loud with h390 without harding the sound, i just don’t want to damage my speakers

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreasmoller9798 You should be able to push the 700 series a little harder but I dont think B&W has ever really been a brand with a focus on volume, in our experience regardless of pairings B&W generally sounds best at medium volumes. Not really a party speaker perse.

@andreasmoller9798

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment thanks, my preference is 80-85 db, and that should work with 702 s2, some claims that you need a lot of power to play loud on the 702 s2, i played around 80-85 db with my old 683 s2 speakers and it didin’t sound hard or anything 702 s2 should be able to play at the same volumes, i don’t need to play crazy loud, just a medium high volume, i don’t like listen at low volumes

@mtkreger

2 жыл бұрын

Back in January, I purchased the h190. At the time, I had it paired with KEF LS50 Metas and a pair of REL subs. As the KEFs didn't have the sound I was looking for, I returned them in favor of B&W 805 D3s. While the h190 did a decent job with those, I decided to return it and move up to the h390. My findings are that the h390 is a big step up from the h190 (likely the biggest step up between models in the Hegel lineup). This is the system I have had for a number of months now...and I no longer think about "what if I had bought that other amp or set of speakers". I would be surprised if you didn't notice a big difference, with your 700 series B&Ws, on the h390 vs the h190.

Hi, I listen to tidal through bubbleupnp on my smartphone but I think I get better sound if I connect the laptop by USB to the Hegel for streaming and even better for music files downloaded to the laptop. I also get a better sound directly from the CD player. Is this just me? how to get the best sound either from streaming, files or CDs? Thanks a lot and congratulaciones for your work

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

You are noticing the difference between having audio go through the built in streamer vs direct from another source to the onboard DAC. This is very common with most streaming amplifiers.

Thank you for the insight. Noob question: given I already have an AV receiver, would it be better to buy a power amplifier (instead of an integrated amp like the Hegel) and hook the power amp via the HT pre out to feed more power to my newly acquired front speakers? What is the difference?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We actually recently covered this topic in a video on our channel, check out our Home Theater Bypass video. ;)

@Rene_Christensen

2 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely go for an integrated amp with ht input. For music you are just the integrated for what is was designed for, and it is perfectly fine for home theater unless you have some extreme requirements for sound pressure.

@martindy3

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rene_Christensen thanks for the advice… I am definitely more inclined towards this type of set up now.

This might be a silly question, but can you have a Hegel amp for the umpf and use an all in one streamer like the NAD M33 as the source? Which one would rule the sound? I'm looking to buy a system and I like the NAD M33, but I'm not sure the sound is quite there. I'm looking to build around the B&W 803 D4 speakers. With speakers like this I like the fact Hegel are dual mono block. But I'd prefer the NAD for it's streaming. Can you combine the 2 and improve on the sound or would the NAD make the hegel pointless? Can you give me some advice please.

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! That's not a silly question at all. That's a common way to work with components. Take advantage of a brand's or product's strengths.

Have you guys reviewed the brand Spendor? I'm quite keen on the H390 paired with the Spendor D9.2. If you guys get the opportunity to do this review or have already done so please let me know your thoughts.

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Spendor isn't a brand we stock and unfortunately, it's not something I have personally had the chance to sit down and listen to in depth. The H390 should be more than enough juice to get the most out of them based on the specs, however.

@paulroscelli2545

2 жыл бұрын

I have an analogous set up. The Harbeth HL5 and the H590 Hegel. They do sound quite good together.

Great video! I am about to purchase a new amplifier for my b&w 804s and seriously constatering the H390. I guess the 590 is a bit overkill and going down not recommended because these speakers like some power. I would appreciate your opinion, Many thans!

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you that we currently use the H390 with the 700 series and plan on using the H590 with the new 800 series once they arrive in our showroom. I hope that helps!

I know you said they’re very good synergy wise, like you said. How you think the pairing of this with 606 s2 would be. ?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We have used them with the H95 and H120 and found it to be a really enjoyable experience. The Hegel really squeeze every last drop of lowend from those bookshelves.

@GB-up6nl

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment so they don’t sound bright at all ? And do 120 is a lot better for driving them than 95 so it’s worth buying 120 over 95?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@GB-up6nl In our experience no matter what you pair the 606 S2 with there is always going to be a lot of treble detail. Thats what gives them that incredible transparency. That while the Hegel doesn't push it as forward as some other amplifiers but it doesn't change the overall character of the speaker either. With the 606's I think the H95 is certainly more than up to the task but the H120 will give you more options for expansion long term.

Does the Hegel 120 pair well with the Kef R3? If not, what do you recommend?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

While we haven't tried it with the R3 specifically we love the Hegel with the LS50 Meta.

Hi Sir great video once more, i am using Wharfedale Lintons with an atoll in50se and pc sound card dac and i am a bit disappointed with the strength of the bass response. It's only 50 watts into 8ohms and i was wondering if an overkill 250 watts of the h390 would increase the bass strength and punch. The speakers are 6 to 4.6ish ohms and 90db efficiency but i saw in a review they measured at 85 db ( so wharfedale lies? No idea ). From reviews i went through the lintons are reported to have strong bass but dunno...Do you think i would just be wasting my money and i should go to tower speakers or grab subwoofers? ( though i must say i dont like subwoofers and i prefer bookshelves to semi towers like the lintons ). On another hand i would like the idea of having a good foundation of amp/dac and maybe upgrade the speakers later. What do you think? Can i make my speakers bass ballsier or would another amplifier suit that best? I was also looking at rotel michi integrateds or the primaluna evo 300/400 tube integrateds but fear the primalunas will lack the driving capabillity and maybe the ballsy bass. Thanks and sorry for the long read.

@funcionyforma

3 ай бұрын

Hi, what do you do in the end with your lintons?

Offtopic question: 3:46 what speakers are these next to the amps?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 in Red Cherry

Now i am using Hegel h390 with b&w 702 s2. Big upgrade from h190. I have controll and good bass slam witch the h190 just cant match its even more transparent, more details, than h190. My 702 s2 is more comfartable at high volumes their is never any sign of strain h390 remain calm.with h190 it could be a bit edgy at top end, the h390 fixes that, it clear to me that h190 was on lower side to drive 702 s2

Hi, what about pairing a h190 with Buchardt S400? Thanks

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We aren't a Buchardt dealer so its not a combination we have tried but as stated in the video there is a very good chance that they will work well together.

I have the Focal Aria 906 speakers and the Rotel A11 Tribute. I Listen mostly at levels of 70-75 db. Do you think that the H95 would be a good upgrade ? Thank you

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

The Rotel A11 is a great entry-level amp but the H95 will definitely give you a more robust and controlled sound across the board.

@dimitriskontos858

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment Thanks

@kevruddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@dimitriskontos858 I have the Aria 906 with the H95 in my bedroom system and they sound amazing together. I did add a subwoofer for the extreme low end but I have to say they sounded great without it.

@MrAndrewChung

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWyns7mKicfapKw.html (they review the focal aria 906 paired with the Hegel 95)

I replaced an old NAD T747 reciever with a Hegel H120 on Dali Opticon 6 speakers. It was like adding a subwoofer. The bass I didn’t know was missing, came through. Blew me away.

Hegel h390 is good choice for focal aria 948. Best option naim supernait 3 vs hegel h390 for aria 948 ?

@rhonda837

5 ай бұрын

have h 190 with 948 sounds great.

What do you think about H390 with Focal Kanta2 ?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We aren't a Focal dealer so its not a combination we have tried but as stated in the video there is a very good chance that they will work well together.

Which Hegel would you suggest would work best with the Kef R3s? I am leaning toward the H190 but I have heard H120 work well too.

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Both will definitely do the job, whichever better suits your budget is the one to go for.

@CapnJack100

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Another question, I heard a rumor that when Roon gets added to these amps the H190 will be upgraded to read MQA. Have you heard this too? Is it legit?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapnJack100 Hegels DACs do not unfold MQA at this time. If you are looking for that functionality you are better off adding a Streaming DAC that does offer that functionality.

@CapnJack100

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment thank you. I do have a bluesound vault streamers that can unfold MQA but I understand the DAC in the Hegel is better. Is there a way to connect the streamer to the Hegel h190 so that its uses the Hegel Dac to process the music? If so I’m guessing it is best to drop tidal and use Qobuz as the Hegel Dac can decode HiRez? Sorry it’s a lot but struggling here. Thanks

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapnJack100 You can use the Vault to pass through a digital signal but the Hegel will only decode the audio at CD quality. The DAC inside the Hegel is absolutely fantastic and I think there is a very strong argument to be made that its CD quality decoding sounds far better than the Bluesound's MQA unfolding, but this is all very subjective in the end. We personally believe a DAC's implementation is far more important and has a bigger impact on the sound quality, than the format the music files are in does.

Had a h160 but i guess i just got bored of the sound. Maybe it was just too perfect for my ears?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

What speakers did you have and did replacing the amp fix the issue?

Does anyone have an issue with the H390 and internal hum?

@oohtob6685

2 жыл бұрын

I did fella. Solved it with a ifi DC blocker.

How long would you say it takes for the H390 amp to fully burn in?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

50 - 60 hours maybe? It's not an amp we have really felt needs much in the way of burn in.

@zaoria123

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment Good to know, thanks. Are you saying 50-60 hours of play time or just having the amp on?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@zaoria123 50-60 hours of music playback.

@zaoria123

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Do you recommend the H95 to be paired with LS50 Meta's, and would there be a noticeable difference in using the H120?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

The H95 does sound quite excellent with the Metas, yes. You will definitely get a boost in performance if you jump to the H120 though.

@hclandscapes

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment im using the H120 on my meta's, perfect match in my opinion. I tried the h90, it was good but not quite enough power i also demoed the H190, it was great but overkill for small speakers like the Meta's, the H120 is the best match in my opinion

@MisterChibs

2 жыл бұрын

@@hclandscapes Thank you 👍

@MisterChibs

2 жыл бұрын

@@hclandscapes Do you use a Sub with this combo?

@hclandscapes

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterChibs no i dont my listening room isn't that big and i dont sit very far away from my speakers, the bass is actually very impressive on the Meta's despite what some people say. Not really a fan of subwoofers for music.

does Hegel make an amp without a DAC and Streamer. i already have a Denafrips DAC. i don't need a lot of power, just transparency. my current amp is a Rega. i am old school purist. onboard DAC is stupid if you're a true audiophile

Why don't the 390 and 590 have headphone out but all the others do?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a very good question and unfortunately we don't have an answer.

@rusoaie

2 жыл бұрын

The mirrored dual mono design doesn't leave any room inside for the headphone amp

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@rusoaie Thank you, that absolutely makes sense!

Would B&W 805D4 speakers pair well with Hegel H390 or H590? Would the HF (treble) be more on the sibliant side? Thanks

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We are still waiting on our B&W 800 series speakers to arrive, we will be sure to test the combination once we finally have them in store.

Which Hegel amp would you pair with the Bowers and Wilkins 704 S2?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

We have them paired with the H390 currently.

@zaoria123

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment Thanks. Was hoping you'd say the H190. LOL. Seriously, though, did you happen to try them with the H190? I am very curious to know if the sound is noticeably different with the H190, compared to the H390.

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@zaoria123 We have tried the 700 S2 range on the 190 and they do sound good, but I guess having heard them on the 390 first it was quite apparent how much they took advantage of the extra juice. It is still a very enjoyable listen, but your not getting the maximum performance out of the speakers. If you don't compare the 2 in person though you wont know what your missing so it wont bug you, ha ha. ;)

@zaoria123

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment Thanks for the extra info. I had suspected what you say, but its good to have my suspicions confirmed.

@zaoria123

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment By the way, can you say a bit about what differences you heard between the two amps (H190 and H390) with the 700 S2 series speakers?

Is this a sensitive amp?

@andymill8552

2 жыл бұрын

The term 'sensitivity' is used with speakers. Never heard of a 'sensitive' amp though.

@lonelycake4114

2 жыл бұрын

@@andymill8552 Is it good for sensitive speakers

@andreasmoller9798

2 жыл бұрын

@@lonelycake4114 yes

A Norwegian company that's manufactured in Taiwan. Why the high price?

Where these amplifiers are physically made. I mean country of origin.

@WS-ud3vx

Жыл бұрын

China

The Hegel 590 is really impressive. I had to chose between the Hegel or Gryphon Diablo 120. It was a close race but the Diablo 120 was just a little bit better but at a higher price

@paulomontero12

2 жыл бұрын

Why pay the extra price for just a slightly better sound ?

@henriksrensen3220

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulomontero12 Let me ask you : why not?? Because in the long run that extra means a lot

There's a reason Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani or the Wilson audio, simaudio, Octave Audio have zero videos like these ones. There's a reason bose hegel, sounbars vizios have these kinds of videos all over the internet. Is Hegel good yes but not in the same league as brands that have zero videos on KZread

@gerihallitvedt2533

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course the quality of an amp is all measured on the types of videos made on youtube. Good thing we have enlightened people like yourself helping us quantify what makes a good amplifier!

@MD2525-1

2 жыл бұрын

@@gerihallitvedt2533 What?

Purity over power and ooomph would be more accurate. It is like listening to a very expensive Audiolab. Mildly anemic refinement at its best.

Hegel handles digital noise very poorly, but saves their skin and our ears with their “soundengine” noise cancellation method. I love how Hegel calms down a too sharp B&W, but that noisy digital stage is a dealbreaker to me.

Hegel amps are heavily coloured V curved , sucks on voices

@hclandscapes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...really?? Have you actually listened to a Hegel amplifier? 🤔

@andreasmoller9798

2 жыл бұрын

Thats wrong Hegel is neutral sounding its upp the speakers, of the voices sound dull and lifeless its your speakers that is the problem

Hegal is a brand that is overhyped, overpriced, and not a better design than a very good designed amplifier. They do not measure or sound better than a quality designed amplifier. The more inner parts count and long signal path and bigger size of the amplifier = worse distortion and sound quality full stop. Sorry but hegal is all overhyped crap. Don't believe reviews and reviewers. Use your ears, and learn what to listen for in music recordings. Have a Listen to some high quality active electronic crossover powered studio monitors like the class A/AB mosfet powerd two way and 3 way ATC SCM ASL studio monitors as a bench mark for sound quality sound, because there are many crap and overpriced hifi manufacturers and audio systems out there, and especially do not believe all the hype, the reviews, and reviewers.

@andreasmoller9798

Жыл бұрын

Lies

Somebody may have already said this but, the damping factor is extremely high, NOT low. People should get the true specs.