metalmando
Active Member
How are the HD9s? I have a lead on a pair for $100.00 (seems high to me). They are minty looking. How do they compare to A40, 60, etc?
The HD9s are bigger than the A-40 and A-60, closer to the A-150 in size/design
I know this line- to a point. Give me a little flexability with sizes, except for the HD5, of which I know exactly how big it is.
The HD9s are bigger than the A-40 and A-60, closer to the A-150 in size/design (it's a 3 way design, or at least a 2-way with passive).
The HD-5 is the size of the A-40.
The HD-6, dunno if one exists.
I think the HD-7 seems to be the size of an A-60. Maybe A-70. Never seen one in person.
The HD8 closer to the A70 in size, possibly creeping up to A-100 size. Looks to be deeper, but not much taller, if at all, and not as wide.
The HD9 is a three-way, and was meant to be more like the A150. Or, if indeed it's a 8" passive, 6" woofer and dome tweeter as Orion has 'em listed, an improved version of the A120 (which wasn't much of a success for BA, and not widely loved).
$100 is a good price, but not a steal. The HD line was the progression of the A line, and from what I gather, similar in sound.
HD-9s for $100. Totally worth it. Better if you get 'em for $75 or so.
According to most, the A100's are significantly better speakers than the HD9's. However, there may be something in the tonal quality of the HD9's that you prefer over the A100's. Personal taste is everything.I have a pair of the HD9's and personally like them better than my A100. My A150's are better yet. The cabs on mine are a little beat up but they sound great and they are a lot smaller than either of the other two.
Steve
Whoever bought them....if you're still out there I'll buy them back!!!