Up for sale a pair of Vienna Acoustic Handy Grand speakers in back high gloss finish. The speakers are tested and in properly working condition. There are visible marks and scratches (please see pictures for more details). Otherwise There are No cracks or any major damages. All tweeter and woofers are in excellent condition. Thank you for watching. Fast next day shipping.

Haydn’s music is known for its lyricism, from which vibrant tonal colors and brilliant harmonic structures are drawn out of deceptively simple arrangements.Similarly, the Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony Edition deceptively simple driver complement of their patented 6” X3P Spidercone mid-bass driver and refined 1” triple stackedsilk-dome tweeter centers around the groundbreaking airflow control wedge bass reflex port that serves to virtually eliminate port noise, allows for increased placement flexibility, and provides an extraordinarily compact driver configuration by positioning the tweeter on the front of the wedge.A dedicated linear crossover layout, with the copper circuit paths arranged in the direction of electron flow, takes into account the potential for sympathetic and parasitic interactions among crossover components that may inject unwanted noise and distortions while allowing for more direct and efficient transfer of signal to the drivers which leads to a greater level of detail and purity.This combination of elements, housed in a beautifully compact cabinet, permits equally effective and effortless placement in either bookshelves or on speaker stands. A compact 2-way monitor, the Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony Edition features exceptional imaging, resolution and linearity, challenging the performance of the finest floor standers. Technical DataImpedance4 OhmsFrequency response40Hz – 20kHzSensitivity88.5 dBRecommended Amplifier50 – 180 WattsTweeter1” VA Hand Coated, Triple Neodymium Magnet Silk DomeMid-Woofer6” Spider-Cone™ X3PBass SystemFront Vented Bass ReflexBass FunctionImpulse Optimizing QB 3 (Quasi-Butterworth)Crossover SystemTwo Way 6db/12db BesselCrossover ComponentsMKP Capacitor 1% Tolerance Coils 0.7% tol., Air Coils Metal Film Resistors 1% Inductance FreeWeight per Pair44lbs/20kgDimensions (W x H x D)6.85” x 14.2” 10.4” / 174mm x 361mm x 265mm

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Speakers - Cherry FinishMatching serial numbers - #53060 There are visible marks and scratches. Please see pictures for details.

Up for sale a pair of Vienna Acoustic Handy Grand speakers in back high gloss finish. The speakers come with manual only No original shipping but will be packed with care. There are visible marks and scratches (please see pictures for more details). Also, there is a stain on one speaker grill. Otherwise There are No cracks or any major damages. All tweeter and woofers are in excellent condition. The speakers are tested and in properly working condition.

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Bookshelf Speakers; Piano Black Pair In great working condition sound amazing, minor sings of used as you see in pictures Light scuffs , marks no big scratches or dents sale as is no original boxes

Finish shows scattered scratches and wear including some chipping on the top corners of one. Some tape residue in a small spot on both. I did not clean them. *The shipping cost you see is calculated based off of the items dimensions and your address. I do not charge extra for handling. Feel free to ask questions before bidding or purchasing. Sold as pictured so please see photos closely for details. * Florida residents are subject to a 7% sales tax. SOLD AS IS. * I am a small business and do my best to picture and describe items accurately, but sometimes, I make mistakes. If you purchased an item and believe that I have made a mistake, please contact me. Good communication is the best way to resolve any issue. Thank you!

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Bookshelf Speakers - Piano Black (Pair) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=== PLEASE NOTE: serial numbers got erased accidentally (used wipes) to clean the surface)while cleaning the speakers before taking pictures for this listing +++++++++++=++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Excellent working condition! Woofers are in excellent shape! Few noticeable scratches on the bottom of the speakers and few tiny rubber foot are missing. I used the stand so rubber foot were required. PLEASE Check all pictures before buying. NO ORIGINAL PACKAGING. I prefer local pickup for this ! I can also pack it carefully before shipping. Thanks for looking. Please check all the

The previous owner said that one of the drivers went bad so he sold the others drivers and that these crossovers worked. But memories can be faulty and since I have no way of proving they work, I am selling them for parts or repair. *The shipping cost you see is calculated based off of the items dimensions and your address. I do not charge extra for handling. Feel free to ask questions before bidding or purchasing. Sold as pictured so please see photos closely for details. * Florida residents are subject to a 7% sales tax. SOLD AS IS. * I am a small business and do my best to picture and describe items accurately, but sometimes, I make mistakes. If you purchased an item and believe that I have made a mistake, please contact me. Good communication is the best way to resolve any issue. Thank you!

Amazing speakers. Excellent overall condition please see all Hi-Res pictures. Grills are in very good condition no snags no tears no rips Very nice heavy duty binding posts on rear and nameplate, showing match serial numbers… Excellent accuracy and precise imaging Tweeter is very tight and crisp but not bright Base is very solid and blends. Well with mid range and will definitely surprise you for a speaker in the cabinet this size. Piano black finish is very nice (see all pics) These are the nicest Haydn grands on eBay. Adult owned…one owner… will be professionally packed and shipped to ensure safe arrival. Please email with any questions. Thank you.

Not perfect cabinets but still stunning, sound as good as the look. I would keep them but have another pair.

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony Bookshelf Speakers! 100% working and functioning. Amazing and beautiful sound from such a small footprint. Huge bass! Warm mids and amazing highs! MSRP $1800.00!! They sound amazing, with very tight bass response from a bookshelf speaker. PLEASE look at ALL pictures for a clear idea of the condition. There are several scratches in the paint on both, and some gouges in the wood.I have a video of BOTH speakers working perfectly. Please ask if you want to see it. These speakers are a bit banged up, as they were found in a storage locker.They both play perfectly, and sound amazing. Does not affect the sound of either speaker.If you don’t mind a couple of dings and scratches that can’t really be seen from a distance…these are perfect for you! Do to the condition of both, these are being sold as-is with NO RETURNS! High Tech, Easy SetupThese elegant $1,800 mini-monitors have a small footprint. They are only 6.85 inches wide, 10.4 inches deep, and just over 14 inches tall. With the appropriate stands, perfect for a small-to-medium-size room. My review pair arrived in an optional piano white finish that was simply beautiful. No part of these understated speakers is done by chance. Featuring a 6-inch woofer made from the company’s clear X3P material and latest-generation 1-inch soft dome tweeter, the Hayden also takes advantage of enhanced technology gleaned from Vienna’s top-of-the-line speakers.The Haydn’s unique wedge bass port places the tweeter directly in the front of the angled port. Successfully eliminating port noise, which can be a problem with small monitors featuring a high excursion woofer, the Haydn delivers the goods when called upon to reproduce lower bass frequencies. Kraftwerk’s “Boing Boom Tschak” is an excellent test for such a task. Many small, ported speakers make a muffled groan when asked to handle the deep bass on this record, but the Haydens sailed through without issue. The MC1.2kws were reading about 600 watts on the power output meters before the woofers hit their stops—indicating an end to the madness.Bass fun aside, paying careful attention to speaker rake is key to extracting the maximum performance from the Haydns. Tilting them back slightly, about a degree at a time, reveals a spot where they just disappear from the listening position. As a result, the soundstage dramatically increases. If you have DualLevelPro on your iPhone, you can quickly get the speakers within a half-degree of one another. You’ll know when you have it right: the stereo image will extend well beyond the speaker boundaries. If it’s not perfect, the image just hovers between the speakers. Take 30 minutes, and grab a friend to help, and you will be in heaven.After getting read on the speakers, I replaced the MC1.2kws with the Conrad Johnson MV-50C1. This EL-34 powered amplifier produces 45 watts per channel, more than enough for all but the most ambitious listening. It proved an excellent match for the Haydns’ 89dB sensitivity. Similarly, the Rega Brio-R (also reviewed in this issue) made for an excellent solid-state choice and logged a fair amount of listening time as well.Fatigue FreeWhile I preferred the scrumptious match of the CJ amp with the Haydns—I really enjoy the hyperrealism of listening nearfield with a pair of high-performance monitors driven by a great vacuum tube amplifier—the Haydns’ smooth albeit resolving soft dome tweeter was never harsh. So those with solid-state amplification need not fear. Audiophiles that love solo vocalists will be very pleased with these speakers. To wit, play Keren Ann’s recent 101. The breathy, expansive vocals will melt even the most diehard Patricia Barber fan and really show off the midrange clarity offered up by the Haydens.When moving to electronica from Deadmaus, Kruder & Dorfmeister, and Tosca, the music underscored the small speakers’ ability to produce a substantial amount of bass, even in my main listening room (16 x 24 feet). “Bug Powder Dust” from The K&D Sessions goes very deep. Yet the Haydns captured most of the fundamental tone, with a bit of sub-harmonics as well. The single 6-inch driver performed impressively, yielding solid bass reproduction and quite a bit of texture. Of all the speakers we auditioned for this issue, the Haydns were the only pair that went toe to toe with my Magenpan 1.6s in terms of upper bass detail—no small feat. I was consistently surprised at the amount of low-frequency oomph they mustered.Great small monitor speakers also excel at pinpoint imaging, and the Haydns didn’t shirk in this area, either. Listening to the soundtrack to the 1981 animated classic Heavy Metal, the main vocals of “All of You” hovered out in front of my face, with the guitars far behind the imaginary line between the speakers. Moreover, the spacey electronic effects were distinctly placed from left to right, without ever losing the bass line.As much as I punished these speakers at the beginning of the review, they did an equally excellent job playing music at very low levels—a great example of their linearity. Should you happen to be an apartment dweller that lacks both space and the luxury to really wind up your system, these speakers can keep you very happy until you don’t have neighbors behind your adjoining walls.While I wouldn’t generally pair 89dB speakers with an SET, the Haydns were so easy to drive, my 9-watt-per-channel Woo Audio amplifier proved a delicious partner. Listening to Tomita’s Live at Linz, 1984–The Mind of the Universe at low-level in the nearfield made me feel like I was sitting in a gigantic pair of headphones, with synthesizer effects sounding as if they were coming right from the middle of my head.f you have a modest-sized room and won’t miss that last octave of bass, the Vienna Acoustics Haydns practically have no faults, especially at this price. There are a handful of small monitors that offer more bass and resolution, but they cost three-to-five times as much. Kept in the context of the components with which they will probably be paired, these speakers should be able to satisfy the fussiest of budget audiophiles. And, considering their small size, multiple finish options, and fact that they present a load that is easy to drive, the Haydens’ versatility seems to know no bounds.Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony EditionMSRP: $1,850/pair (standard finish) $2,000/pair (piano white and rosewood)

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony Bookshelf Speakers! 100% working and functioning. Amazing and beautiful sound from such a small footprint. Huge bass! Warm mids and amazing highs! MSRP $1800.00!! They sound amazing, with very tight bass response from a bookshelf speaker. PLEASE look at ALL pictures for a clear idea of the condition. There are several scratches in the paint on both, and some gouges in the wood.I have a video of BOTH speakers working perfectly. Please ask if you want to see it. These speakers are a bit banged up, as they were found in a storage locker.They both play perfectly, and sound amazing. Does not affect the sound of either speaker.If you don’t mind a couple of dings and scratches that can’t really be seen from a distance…these are perfect for you! Do to the condition of both, these are being sold as-is with NO RETURNS! High Tech, Easy SetupThese elegant $1,800 mini-monitors have a small footprint. They are only 6.85 inches wide, 10.4 inches deep, and just over 14 inches tall. With the appropriate stands, perfect for a small-to-medium-size room. My review pair arrived in an optional piano white finish that was simply beautiful. No part of these understated speakers is done by chance. Featuring a 6-inch woofer made from the company’s clear X3P material and latest-generation 1-inch soft dome tweeter, the Hayden also takes advantage of enhanced technology gleaned from Vienna’s top-of-the-line speakers.The Haydn’s unique wedge bass port places the tweeter directly in the front of the angled port. Successfully eliminating port noise, which can be a problem with small monitors featuring a high excursion woofer, the Haydn delivers the goods when called upon to reproduce lower bass frequencies. Kraftwerk’s “Boing Boom Tschak” is an excellent test for such a task. Many small, ported speakers make a muffled groan when asked to handle the deep bass on this record, but the Haydens sailed through without issue. The MC1.2kws were reading about 600 watts on the power output meters before the woofers hit their stops—indicating an end to the madness.Bass fun aside, paying careful attention to speaker rake is key to extracting the maximum performance from the Haydns. Tilting them back slightly, about a degree at a time, reveals a spot where they just disappear from the listening position. As a result, the soundstage dramatically increases. If you have DualLevelPro on your iPhone, you can quickly get the speakers within a half-degree of one another. You’ll know when you have it right: the stereo image will extend well beyond the speaker boundaries. If it’s not perfect, the image just hovers between the speakers. Take 30 minutes, and grab a friend to help, and you will be in heaven.After getting read on the speakers, I replaced the MC1.2kws with the Conrad Johnson MV-50C1. This EL-34 powered amplifier produces 45 watts per channel, more than enough for all but the most ambitious listening. It proved an excellent match for the Haydns’ 89dB sensitivity. Similarly, the Rega Brio-R (also reviewed in this issue) made for an excellent solid-state choice and logged a fair amount of listening time as well.Fatigue FreeWhile I preferred the scrumptious match of the CJ amp with the Haydns—I really enjoy the hyperrealism of listening nearfield with a pair of high-performance monitors driven by a great vacuum tube amplifier—the Haydns’ smooth albeit resolving soft dome tweeter was never harsh. So those with solid-state amplification need not fear. Audiophiles that love solo vocalists will be very pleased with these speakers. To wit, play Keren Ann’s recent 101. The breathy, expansive vocals will melt even the most diehard Patricia Barber fan and really show off the midrange clarity offered up by the Haydens.When moving to electronica from Deadmaus, Kruder & Dorfmeister, and Tosca, the music underscored the small speakers’ ability to produce a substantial amount of bass, even in my main listening room (16 x 24 feet). “Bug Powder Dust” from The K&D Sessions goes very deep. Yet the Haydns captured most of the fundamental tone, with a bit of sub-harmonics as well. The single 6-inch driver performed impressively, yielding solid bass reproduction and quite a bit of texture. Of all the speakers we auditioned for this issue, the Haydns were the only pair that went toe to toe with my Magenpan 1.6s in terms of upper bass detail—no small feat. I was consistently surprised at the amount of low-frequency oomph they mustered.Great small monitor speakers also excel at pinpoint imaging, and the Haydns didn’t shirk in this area, either. Listening to the soundtrack to the 1981 animated classic Heavy Metal, the main vocals of “All of You” hovered out in front of my face, with the guitars far behind the imaginary line between the speakers. Moreover, the spacey electronic effects were distinctly placed from left to right, without ever losing the bass line.As much as I punished these speakers at the beginning of the review, they did an equally excellent job playing music at very low levels—a great example of their linearity. Should you happen to be an apartment dweller that lacks both space and the luxury to really wind up your system, these speakers can keep you very happy until you don’t have neighbors behind your adjoining walls.While I wouldn’t generally pair 89dB speakers with an SET, the Haydns were so easy to drive, my 9-watt-per-channel Woo Audio amplifier proved a delicious partner. Listening to Tomita’s Live at Linz, 1984–The Mind of the Universe at low-level in the nearfield made me feel like I was sitting in a gigantic pair of headphones, with synthesizer effects sounding as if they were coming right from the middle of my head.f you have a modest-sized room and won’t miss that last octave of bass, the Vienna Acoustics Haydns practically have no faults, especially at this price. There are a handful of small monitors that offer more bass and resolution, but they cost three-to-five times as much. Kept in the context of the components with which they will probably be paired, these speakers should be able to satisfy the fussiest of budget audiophiles. And, considering their small size, multiple finish options, and fact that they present a load that is easy to drive, the Haydens’ versatility seems to know no bounds.Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony EditionMSRP: $1,850/pair (standard finish) $2,000/pair (piano white and rosewood)

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony Bookshelf Speakers! 100% working and functioning. Amazing and beautiful sound from such a small footprint. Huge bass! Warm mids and amazing highs! MSRP $1800.00!! Only asking $500.00 OR BEST OFFER!! They sound amazing, with very tight bass response from a bookshelf speaker. PLEASE look at ALL pictures for a clear idea of the condition. There are several scratches in the paint on both, and some gouges in the wood.I have a video of BOTH speakers working perfectly. Please ask if you want to see it. These speakers are a bit banged up, as they were found in a storage locker.They both play perfectly, and sound amazing. Does not affect the sound of either speaker.If you don’t mind a couple of dings and scratches that can’t really be seen from a distance…these are perfect for you! Do to the condition of both, these are being sold as-is with NO RETURNS! High Tech, Easy SetupThese elegant $1,800 mini-monitors have a small footprint. They are only 6.85 inches wide, 10.4 inches deep, and just over 14 inches tall. With the appropriate stands, perfect for a small-to-medium-size room. My review pair arrived in an optional piano white finish that was simply beautiful. No part of these understated speakers is done by chance. Featuring a 6-inch woofer made from the company’s clear X3P material and latest-generation 1-inch soft dome tweeter, the Hayden also takes advantage of enhanced technology gleaned from Vienna’s top-of-the-line speakers.The Haydn’s unique wedge bass port places the tweeter directly in the front of the angled port. Successfully eliminating port noise, which can be a problem with small monitors featuring a high excursion woofer, the Haydn delivers the goods when called upon to reproduce lower bass frequencies. Kraftwerk’s “Boing Boom Tschak” is an excellent test for such a task. Many small, ported speakers make a muffled groan when asked to handle the deep bass on this record, but the Haydens sailed through without issue. The MC1.2kws were reading about 600 watts on the power output meters before the woofers hit their stops—indicating an end to the madness.Bass fun aside, paying careful attention to speaker rake is key to extracting the maximum performance from the Haydns. Tilting them back slightly, about a degree at a time, reveals a spot where they just disappear from the listening position. As a result, the soundstage dramatically increases. If you have DualLevelPro on your iPhone, you can quickly get the speakers within a half-degree of one another. You’ll know when you have it right: the stereo image will extend well beyond the speaker boundaries. If it’s not perfect, the image just hovers between the speakers. Take 30 minutes, and grab a friend to help, and you will be in heaven.After getting read on the speakers, I replaced the MC1.2kws with the Conrad Johnson MV-50C1. This EL-34 powered amplifier produces 45 watts per channel, more than enough for all but the most ambitious listening. It proved an excellent match for the Haydns’ 89dB sensitivity. Similarly, the Rega Brio-R (also reviewed in this issue) made for an excellent solid-state choice and logged a fair amount of listening time as well.Fatigue FreeWhile I preferred the scrumptious match of the CJ amp with the Haydns—I really enjoy the hyperrealism of listening nearfield with a pair of high-performance monitors driven by a great vacuum tube amplifier—the Haydns’ smooth albeit resolving soft dome tweeter was never harsh. So those with solid-state amplification need not fear. Audiophiles that love solo vocalists will be very pleased with these speakers. To wit, play Keren Ann’s recent 101. The breathy, expansive vocals will melt even the most diehard Patricia Barber fan and really show off the midrange clarity offered up by the Haydens.When moving to electronica from Deadmaus, Kruder & Dorfmeister, and Tosca, the music underscored the small speakers’ ability to produce a substantial amount of bass, even in my main listening room (16 x 24 feet). “Bug Powder Dust” from The K&D Sessions goes very deep. Yet the Haydns captured most of the fundamental tone, with a bit of sub-harmonics as well. The single 6-inch driver performed impressively, yielding solid bass reproduction and quite a bit of texture. Of all the speakers we auditioned for this issue, the Haydns were the only pair that went toe to toe with my Magenpan 1.6s in terms of upper bass detail—no small feat. I was consistently surprised at the amount of low-frequency oomph they mustered.Great small monitor speakers also excel at pinpoint imaging, and the Haydns didn’t shirk in this area, either. Listening to the soundtrack to the 1981 animated classic Heavy Metal, the main vocals of “All of You” hovered out in front of my face, with the guitars far behind the imaginary line between the speakers. Moreover, the spacey electronic effects were distinctly placed from left to right, without ever losing the bass line.As much as I punished these speakers at the beginning of the review, they did an equally excellent job playing music at very low levels—a great example of their linearity. Should you happen to be an apartment dweller that lacks both space and the luxury to really wind up your system, these speakers can keep you very happy until you don’t have neighbors behind your adjoining walls.While I wouldn’t generally pair 89dB speakers with an SET, the Haydns were so easy to drive, my 9-watt-per-channel Woo Audio amplifier proved a delicious partner. Listening to Tomita’s Live at Linz, 1984–The Mind of the Universe at low-level in the nearfield made me feel like I was sitting in a gigantic pair of headphones, with synthesizer effects sounding as if they were coming right from the middle of my head.f you have a modest-sized room and won’t miss that last octave of bass, the Vienna Acoustics Haydns practically have no faults, especially at this price. There are a handful of small monitors that offer more bass and resolution, but they cost three-to-five times as much. Kept in the context of the components with which they will probably be paired, these speakers should be able to satisfy the fussiest of budget audiophiles. And, considering their small size, multiple finish options, and fact that they present a load that is easy to drive, the Haydens’ versatility seems to know no bounds.Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony EditionMSRP: $1,850/pair (standard finish) $2,000/pair (piano white and rosewood)

Finish shows scattered scratches and wear including some chipping on the top corners of one. Some tape residue in a small spot on both. I did not clean them. *The shipping cost you see is calculated based off of the items dimensions and your address. I do not charge extra for handling. Feel free to ask questions before bidding or purchasing. Sold as pictured so please see photos closely for details. * Florida residents are subject to a 7% sales tax. SOLD AS IS. * I am a small business and do my best to picture and describe items accurately, but sometimes, I make mistakes. If you purchased an item and believe that I have made a mistake, please contact me. Good communication is the best way to resolve any issue. Thank you!

The previous owner said that one of the drivers went bad so he sold the others drivers and that these crossovers worked. But memories can be faulty and since I have no way of proving they work, I am selling them for parts or repair. *The shipping cost you see is calculated based off of the items dimensions and your address. I do not charge extra for handling. Feel free to ask questions before bidding or purchasing. Sold as pictured so please see photos closely for details. * Florida residents are subject to a 7% sales tax. SOLD AS IS. * I am a small business and do my best to picture and describe items accurately, but sometimes, I make mistakes. If you purchased an item and believe that I have made a mistake, please contact me. Good communication is the best way to resolve any issue. Thank you!

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Speakers , Beautiful Sound And Looks.. some minor scratches the tall speakers are Mozart 04522.Impedance: 6 OhmsFrequency response: 40Hz – 20kHzSensitivity: 88.5dBRecommended Amplifier: 50 – 180 WattsTweeter: 1.1 Hand Coated Vienna Acoustics Silk DomeMid-Woofer : 6” Spider-Cone™ X3PBass System: Rear Vented Bass ReflexBass Function: Impulse Optimizing QB 3 (quasi Butterworth)Crossover System: Two Way 6db/12db BesselCrossover Components: MKP Capacitor 1% Tolerance Coils 0.7% tol., Air CoilsMetal Film Resistors: 1% Inductance FreeWeight per Pair: 44lbs / 20kgDimensions (W x H x D) inches: 6.85” x 14.2” 10.4”Dimensions (W x H x D) mm: 174mm x 361mm x 265mmFinishes: Premium Rosewood

Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony Bookshelf Speakers! 100% working and functioning. Amazing and beautiful sound from such a small footprint. Huge bass! Warm mids and amazing highs! MSRP $1800!! Only asking $500 OR BEST OFFER!! I would keep them, however, they dont work with my music room. PLEASE look at ALL pictures for a clear idea of the condition. These speakers are a bit banged up, as they were found in a storage locker.They both play perfectly, and sound amazing. Being sold as-is with NO RETURNS! High Tech, Easy SetupThese elegant $1,800 mini-monitors have a small footprint. They are only 6.85 inches wide, 10.4 inches deep, and just over 14 inches tall. With the appropriate stands, perfect for a small-to-medium-size room. My review pair arrived in an optional piano white finish that was simply beautiful. No part of these understated speakers is done by chance. Featuring a 6-inch woofer made from the company’s clear X3P material and latest-generation 1-inch soft dome tweeter, the Hayden also takes advantage of enhanced technology gleaned from Vienna’s top-of-the-line speakers.The Haydn’s unique wedge bass port places the tweeter directly in the front of the angled port. Successfully eliminating port noise, which can be a problem with small monitors featuring a high excursion woofer, the Haydn delivers the goods when called upon to reproduce lower bass frequencies. Kraftwerk’s “Boing Boom Tschak” is an excellent test for such a task. Many small, ported speakers make a muffled groan when asked to handle the deep bass on this record, but the Haydens sailed through without issue. The MC1.2kws were reading about 600 watts on the power output meters before the woofers hit their stops—indicating an end to the madness.Bass fun aside, paying careful attention to speaker rake is key to extracting the maximum performance from the Haydns. Tilting them back slightly, about a degree at a time, reveals a spot where they just disappear from the listening position. As a result, the soundstage dramatically increases. If you have DualLevelPro on your iPhone, you can quickly get the speakers within a half-degree of one another. You’ll know when you have it right: the stereo image will extend well beyond the speaker boundaries. If it’s not perfect, the image just hovers between the speakers. Take 30 minutes, and grab a friend to help, and you will be in heaven.After getting read on the speakers, I replaced the MC1.2kws with the Conrad Johnson MV-50C1. This EL-34 powered amplifier produces 45 watts per channel, more than enough for all but the most ambitious listening. It proved an excellent match for the Haydns’ 89dB sensitivity. Similarly, the Rega Brio-R (also reviewed in this issue) made for an excellent solid-state choice and logged a fair amount of listening time as well.Fatigue FreeWhile I preferred the scrumptious match of the CJ amp with the Haydns—I really enjoy the hyperrealism of listening nearfield with a pair of high-performance monitors driven by a great vacuum tube amplifier—the Haydns’ smooth albeit resolving soft dome tweeter was never harsh. So those with solid-state amplification need not fear. Audiophiles that love solo vocalists will be very pleased with these speakers. To wit, play Keren Ann’s recent 101. The breathy, expansive vocals will melt even the most diehard Patricia Barber fan and really show off the midrange clarity offered up by the Haydens.When moving to electronica from Deadmaus, Kruder & Dorfmeister, and Tosca, the music underscored the small speakers’ ability to produce a substantial amount of bass, even in my main listening room (16 x 24 feet). “Bug Powder Dust” from The K&D Sessions goes very deep. Yet the Haydns captured most of the fundamental tone, with a bit of sub-harmonics as well. The single 6-inch driver performed impressively, yielding solid bass reproduction and quite a bit of texture. Of all the speakers we auditioned for this issue, the Haydns were the only pair that went toe to toe with my Magenpan 1.6s in terms of upper bass detail—no small feat. I was consistently surprised at the amount of low-frequency oomph they mustered.Great small monitor speakers also excel at pinpoint imaging, and the Haydns didn’t shirk in this area, either. Listening to the soundtrack to the 1981 animated classic Heavy Metal, the main vocals of “All of You” hovered out in front of my face, with the guitars far behind the imaginary line between the speakers. Moreover, the spacey electronic effects were distinctly placed from left to right, without ever losing the bass line.As much as I punished these speakers at the beginning of the review, they did an equally excellent job playing music at very low levels—a great example of their linearity. Should you happen to be an apartment dweller that lacks both space and the luxury to really wind up your system, these speakers can keep you very happy until you don’t have neighbors behind your adjoining walls.While I wouldn’t generally pair 89dB speakers with an SET, the Haydns were so easy to drive, my 9-watt-per-channel Woo Audio amplifier proved a delicious partner. Listening to Tomita’s Live at Linz, 1984–The Mind of the Universe at low-level in the nearfield made me feel like I was sitting in a gigantic pair of headphones, with synthesizer effects sounding as if they were coming right from the middle of my head.f you have a modest-sized room and won’t miss that last octave of bass, the Vienna Acoustics Haydns practically have no faults, especially at this price. There are a handful of small monitors that offer more bass and resolution, but they cost three-to-five times as much. Kept in the context of the components with which they will probably be paired, these speakers should be able to satisfy the fussiest of budget audiophiles. And, considering their small size, multiple finish options, and fact that they present a load that is easy to drive, the Haydens’ versatility seems to know no bounds.Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Symphony EditionMSRP: $1,850/pair (standard finish) $2,000/pair (piano white and rosewood)