HSU Research HB-1 Bookshelf Speaker Review
HSU Research HB-1 Bookshelf Speaker
- Product Name: HB-1
- Manufacturer: HSU Research
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: April 12, 2007 20:00
- MSRP: $ 179 (Each - black or maple) right now on sale for $125
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Woofer: 61/2½ treated paper cone woofer with treated cloth surround, flat polycotton spider and high temperature aluminum voice coil
Tweeter: Very high efficiency controlled directivity horn with neodymium magnet and ferro-fluid cooled voice coil.
Crossover: Computer aided, final voicing by Dr. Hsu (i.e., fine tuning by Dr. Hsu to sound good to his ears)
Frequency Range: 60 - 20 kHz
Recommended crossover to subwoofer/mid bass module: 80 Hz
Sensitivity: 92 dB/1m/2.83V rms, half space
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Minimum impedance: 4 ohms
Enclosure type: Vented
Enclosure material: 3/4½ MDF
Dimensions: 15½ H x 8½ W x 8½ D
Net Weight: 12.2 pounds, Shipping Weight: 14.5 pounds
Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 - 250 W rms
Pros
- Great for large rooms
- Good for movies
- Excellent price
Cons
- Small “sweet” spot
- Finicky placement for optimal imaging
- Poor aesthetics
Introduction
audioalexander, post: 307792
Can't we just all get along? (Rodney King) lol
Obviously they can't …
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Back to the topic though … The only thing that confuses me a little bit is that the review makes the speakers sound as if they are quite good for the price. However they seemed to perform quite poorly in the bookshelf speaker shootout. It's not easy for a newb to get a good handle on exactly which perpsective to put more weight in.
Can't we just all get along? (Rodney King) lol
Tom Andry, post: 266616
I fear that any more rebuttals from me will just result in more name calling and defensive feelings on your point.
Thats funny. I do not recall any personal attacks on my part but a pure statement of facts and that is what a professional does.
I fear that any more rebuttals from me will just result in more name calling and defensive feelings on your point. Feel free to joint the I Hate Tom club. I understand they are having their national convention this month. Registration is free but the hotels (that near the center of the earth) are hell to get into.
Tom Andry, post: 264820
It was in 2003 and it is old news. Those fences have long been repaired. The fact that we've done reviews since then is a testament to that fact. You sound like my wife bringing up a fight we had 4 years ago.
I am glad to hear that Audioholics and Klipsch are on good terms again. I did a search and I found three reviews. The iGroove HG iPod, The THX Ultra 2, and the RB35 Bookshelf speaker Face Off. Not exactly an overwhelming number since 2003. Nor, with the exception of the Ultra 2 system, a selection of their best products.
The fact that I remembered the fall out when Gene did not says something. The fact that I did not remember the exact date of the discussion in the forum is hardly unforgivable. Many would aspire to have recall as good. This general lack of coverage by Audioholics could lead one to believe that there were still problems, as my perception proves.
Your last comment was uncalled for and unprofessional.
As Associate Editor at Audioholics, Tom promises to the best of his ability to give each review the same amount of attention, consideration, and thoughtfulness as possible and keep his writings free from undue bias and preconceptions. Any indication, either internally or from another, that bias has entered into his review will be immediately investigated. Substantiation of mistakes or bias will be immediately corrected regardless of personal stake, feelings, or ego.
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