I spent my day on the moon of good sound....Guess what?
My 121st pair of speaker system is the Vintage HEYBROOK HB3 S2. It was delivered by a trustworthy friend of mine, who is also an audio aficionado. I will be travelling 120 miles to collect another pair of HB3 original.
I have never listened to Heybrooks HB3 before. They are very performant, efficient in soundstage. Very sweet and silky highs. The midrange is clear and opened. I discovered the HB3 few days ago at onother friends' house. He was so impressed that he sold his trusty pair of KEF Reference 107/IIs the next day.
I decided to look for a pair. But as I have good friends, I had the HB3 S2 delivered to my door step for a miserable £150. Then, as always as lucky boys, I got the Original SB3 in a hopeless auction on eBay(UK) for a ridiculous £113. I would pay £1000 each without any hesitation.
I can't wait for a comparative listening over the weekend. I going to take few days off work.
Well they are dam good.
Cheers
Welcome to the club of Heybrook lovers. I bought a pair of HB3's on the bay about six years ago and though I repair and restore all sorts of speakers I have yet to hear anything that comes close. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteJust to add, I have a spare set of the midrange drivers. Do you happen to have any info on the HB3's?
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Niko
ReplyDeleteI am a fellow HB3 Owner. Love these speakers to bits, but they are suffering from deterioration of the cone surrounds - as your photos, and regret to say my dear girls i think have damaged one spkr by overdriving - thank god amp did not go bang with it!! (Naim)Possibly burnt out coil or x over.
Anyway - i am not an expert by any means so am looking for advice on where to go to get the speakers refurbished and repaired. Do you have any contacts??
Many thanks,
Barry Henson 07917202990
I have too Heybrook hb3 good sound
ReplyDeleteOwned a pair of the original HB3's in the early 80's. If I remember, one of the designers was a renowned HiFi writer prior to starting the company. Lived near the factory in Wembury so I was intrigued. They were exceptionally open and clear, but lacking some punch in the bass. Sold them in 84, prior to moving to the USA.
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