HECO DIREKT EINKLANG

Price refers to the demo pair in black finish with some minor signs of use.

The Heco Direkt Einklang masterfully blends cutting-edge technology with classic inspiration, resulting in a loudspeaker that impresses both in terms of performance and bold aesthetics. As the most compact model in the Direkt series, it takes a radical approach by using a single 210 mm driver to reproduce the full frequency spectrum, without any crossover or separate components. This one-way system, a rarity in the hi-fi world, focuses on signal purity and delivers a point-source sound emission capable of producing an exceptionally wide and precise soundstage.

Its design immediately draws attention with its backward tilt and wide front baffle adorned with elegant vertical stripes. The kraft paper cone in a warm wood tone contrasts beautifully with the silky matte lacquered MDF cabinet, giving the speaker a refined yet distinctive visual character. Despite its unique shape, it occupies relatively little space and fits easily into smaller living rooms. The more time one spends with these speakers, the more their charm grows, revealing a level of design detail that goes far beyond mere appearance.

Build quality is solid and meticulously executed. The sturdy metal spikes provide both stability and easy installation, and the premium feel is immediately apparent, even before the listening experience begins. At the core of the Einklang’s acoustic philosophy is its unique driver: a single full-range unit equipped with an integrated horn-shaped “whizzer” cone, cleverly embedded into the main cone. Unlike hybrid solutions such as KEF’s Uni-Q, which combines two coaxial drivers, Heco opts for a single acoustic element that covers the entire frequency range without interruption.

This choice brings clear advantages, such as the complete absence of a crossover, allowing for a direct connection to the amplifier — even tube amps starting from just 5 watts — and minimizing distortion while enhancing sonic transparency. At the same time, assigning the full frequency range to a single driver presents challenges: the very low and very high ends inevitably suffer in terms of extension and dynamics compared to multi-way systems. Nevertheless, the result is a rare tonal coherence and naturalness, appealing especially to audiophiles who value sound purity. The entire system has been finely tuned using the latest Klippel measurement technology to ensure a linear and controlled performance, fully embracing the project’s core philosophy: to offer a direct, authentic, and essential listening experience.

Technical specifications:

• Principle: 1-way; bass reflex
• Components: 8" (210 mm) full-range driver
• Power handling: 120 / 180 watts (RMS / Max)
• Sensitivity: 94 dB (2.8V / 1m)
• Impedance: 4 – 8 Ohms
• Recommended amplifier output: 5 – 180 watts
• Cabinet dimensions (W x H x D): 382 x 842 x 196 mm; 224 mm including terminals
• Dimensions with metal spikes: 382 x 931 x 385 mm
• Weight per speaker: 19.0 kg