Pioneer HPM-200 Speakers!

[@stevemitts8500]

Excellent video Jon. I have 2 pairs of the hpm 200’s connected to a pioneer sx1250. Amazing sound.

[@cardtrix1970]

*TWO* pair of HPM 200s connected to the SX 1250??? Wow! Can't even imagine! I have ONE pair of HPM 150s connected to my Pioneer SX 1010(plus Magnepan MMGs in the rear)and THAT produces an amazing sound.

[@billybobby7607]

You shouldn't use four speakers with one amplifier you'll overload it, also doing a multi stereo mode is generally shit Just use one stereo pair for stereo

[@ethimself5064]

@billybobby7607 This depends on what the Power supply of the manufactures state. HPMs were all 8 ohms.

[@corneesmit7205]

Super cool looking!

[@cardtrix1970]

Really, really enjoyed this video & your knowledge/presentation. And yes-even though many abuse the word *rare*- Pioneer HPM 200 Speakers ARE indeed...rare! Even back in the day when they were manufactured, I do not remember seeing them advertised nor did I see them in audio stores. I'm guessing-also-they were expensive. I have never heard a pair, but I'd really like to. I currently have a pair of Pioneer HPM 150s that I purchased from the original owner around 15 years ago. They were(& remain)*mint*, with all components & the super tweeters in proper working order. Surprisingly...original foam surrounds are still solid, intact & not...deteriorating.. They are hooked up to a Pioneer SX1010 & a Pioneer QX949A Receiver combo. As much as I like those receivers, they are actually *underpowered* as far as using them with the 150s. I have been looking at several Pioneer.receivers, like the SX1250 & the SX1280, but prices on nice units have gone through the roof. May just get the Spec combo if I fibd a decent price. Again, thank you for this informative video. BTW...do you still have your HPM200s?

[@1JGP1]

Appreciate the feedback, thanks for sharing!

[@cardtrix1970]

@@1JGP1 You are welcome. Just curious; Do you still have your Pioneer HPM200 Speakers?

[@1JGP1]

No, I sold them - keeping my smaller Yamaha NS-1000's. I loved the Pioneers!

[@ethimself5064]

The super tweeter of the HPM series - If they do not work who cares as basically no one can actually hear these frequencies. They were added as a gimmick to increase sales, although they are also eye candy. Had a pair about 76/77 and from what I have learned the 100, 150 and 200 Series was the identical same speaker and again the various series was to increase sales and I bet it did. And in my opinion were very solid and sounded simply great

[@boseandfriends9284]

Beautiful speakers

[@Discovery_Overland]

So I have an opportunity to look at a pair. Seller Claiming to be in excellent condition, but claims one driver needs refoaming. I have an sx1980 and a set of hpm 100s and the sound is terrific. What can I expect when these are connected to the 1980? What might be a good US dollar price??

[@Discovery_Overland]

Also, what might I want to watch for?

[@1JGP1]

The biggest problem with these is the super tweeter not working. They are made of a type of Mylar and the connection between the film and where the speaker wire attaches corrodes and fails. It's also very hard to tell if they are actually working as they are crossed over quite high. Luckly, the crossovers are very accessible and you can really just unplug the main tweeter (the bigger one) to determine if the top one is working. They are hard to repair and near impossible to find used. I've been told you can repair the connection with a liquid defroster pen made to repair rear defrost on car windows. How do they sound? Awesome. If you like the HPM-100, you'll love these. I'd think they'd pair great with that receiver as that is what they were advertised to be used with!

[@eastendphotographer428]

I have the HPM 1100s and they are awesome

[@1JGP1]

I bet! I think the HPM 1100's are pretty special speakers. Love to find a pair, one day ;)

[@HaiTran-eb3ce]

How much is it worth for a pair of working conditions? Fair condition-wise. I mean.

[@1JGP1]

I think, easily, $2000+...Especially with the increasing price of the HPM-100.

[@rbnjr]

Ok you liked the sound of the pioneers over the jbl's , then you sold the jbl's. and then you sold the pioneers? Im confused! what speakers do you have that beat out those 2 pair of great speakers. JBL L300's?

[@1JGP1]

LOL, no - I have a pair of Yamaha NS-1000's...They are are great match for my Yamaha A-S1000. Remember, I am addicted to Vintage Audio ;) If I did not eventually part with these glorious pieces I'd have to rent another house to store them all - lol. Thanks for the comments!

[@tarekzaza320]

for sale

[@wavesgaming3305]

Hi :)

[@mahmoodhussain1866]

Very very rear can't be found you're LUCKY

[@CharlesSheen-x6h]

Yeah I got one don’t know how I found it within a few weeks of speaker searching so I got to figure out if the supers are correctly working they sound good tho