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What do guys think of the Hyperion HPS-938?

Did anyone get a chance to hear these amazing speakers at the NY Hifi show in April? I was so smitten by the sound eminating from these elegant speakers I bought them right then and there! I thought these were the best sound of the show. I'm a planar guy owning Maggies and Apogees in the past. I also love the sound of stats but could never live their lack of macrodynamics and punch. The transparency of the Hyps are as equal and to some respects better than the planars I have owned. I never thought this was possible from dynamic speakers, no matter the cost. And they were dynamic as hell and most of all MUSICAL. I just melted in the sound. I came back to the same room 5 times during day to make sure I believed what I was hearing. Can't wait to try it out in my system!
dracule1
jrwr7
211 posts
 
Hey Y'all,

I also listened to the Hyperion speakers at the NY show and they were one of only two speakers I heard that I was still talking about at the end of the day. They did many things right and I did not hear any shortcommings in the limited audition I gave them. If I was not already set for speakers, I would definitly have these and the Von Schweikirt VR-4jr, the other speaker that I found to be very impressive at the show, on my very short list. I would love to have these two sets of speakers side by side for a long A/B test.........John
trelja
3,224 posts
 
Yes, I was also there with Slipknot1 and Mechans. The Hyperion room was the first we visited, and it spoiled us for the rest of the day. These speakers were THE biggest surprise of the day, and outclassed a lot of more (MUCH more) expensive competition.

Like Joe said, we returned three times. We just could not belive the sound coming from them. We came thisssssss close to going home with three pairs. The speaker was lively, engaging, with very good bass. In the past week, I have been thinking they may have even sounded a whole lot better with electronics other than their own. It's really had me wondering.

Among the best of show, and I liked them better than the Von Schweikert VR4Jr.
dracule1 OP
1,085 posts
 
Hi everyone.

So it looks like alot more people enjoyed these speakers besides myself :) My Hyps are scheduled to come in late next week. The waiting is just pure agony :( I haven't been this excited about an audio gear in the last 15 years. I agree with all of you and then some. The VS VR4jr is a direct competitor, but it is hard to imagine it can come close to the Hyps because I have not heard any dynamic speaker in the 15 years that does what the Hyps can do. On top of all this, it's the best freakin audio deal in the high end right now. I'm in love with these speakers - who needs a girlfriend when you can get this much enjoyment without the bitching and the money saved...j/k :) My girlfried is great. Will post a full review in a couple of weeks.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I'll be the last of the three mentioned by Slipknot. We found nothing as dynamic and captivating. We all had plenty of speakers already, otherwise I was ready to buy them. They will remain in my mind as the highlight of the show. I must add that as the only Von Schweikert owner of the group, that I too think these beat them, although I found the VR4jrs to be an very good speaker. They are a potential giant killer. We'll see if they spread Eastward. I'm waiting for more audio forum chatter about these and was genuinely surprised they weren't mentioned as a "new product to be reckoned with" by the reviews of the show in Stereophile. I'm also curious how they sound with your own electronics so please post a follow up- Thanks
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