HECO Metas XT 301 Bookshelf speakers

In Metas XT series the HECO engineers has implemented the experience gained in the development of more expensive systems of Celan series. Loudspeakers are equipped with 170-mm woofers with the diffusers made of paper with addition of natural wool fibers. They also have a cast aluminum basket, suspension of special profile and sound coil of the increased diameter. Among the advantages of the tweeter we should note a dome, woven from polymer PFC fiber, an optimized waveguide and massive metallic flange. 2 dB rise of HF is provided in the crossover for fine tuning for a specific room. Terminals, allowing the bi-wiring connection in this price range, look just luxurious.

Sound character of HECO Metas XT 301 can be described as extremely dynamical and energetic. The strongest side is the ability to accurate playing of attack, in the result of which any compositions get a real drive and expression. Good linearity slightly falls in the area of lower middle (perhaps, this is the contribution of bass-reflex), the edges of working range also seemed to be slightly raised. A slight accent is also in the upper band. Sibilants are sometimes too expressed in female vocal and noise tails are traced in some digitized analog recordings. Sound stage is formed with the correct scale and noticeably expressed depth.