15-Nov-2019, 05:48
When I was looking, I compared the Hegel H190 and H360 as well as the Devialet 220. (Neither the H590 or H390 were out yet.) I heard the H190 by itself but did a head-to-head comparison of the H360 and D220 Expert CI at a dealer. The Hegels were nice, but the Devialet was clearly better.
I'm sure the new models narrowed the gap a bit and the H590 could perhaps have slightly passed the Devialet, but for me, it's also more expensive here in the States, especially with the current prices for used 220CIs.
I liked the blackness of the Hegel house sound. If I were starting from scratch, I would definitely listen to the new models and might buy the Hegel. But I agree with Pim since you already have a 220. Add another.
I'm sure the new models narrowed the gap a bit and the H590 could perhaps have slightly passed the Devialet, but for me, it's also more expensive here in the States, especially with the current prices for used 220CIs.
I liked the blackness of the Hegel house sound. If I were starting from scratch, I would definitely listen to the new models and might buy the Hegel. But I agree with Pim since you already have a 220. Add another.
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