Hegeman, a reimagining of Lowther's horn legacy.
Revisiting the fabled collaboration between Donald Chave and Stewart Hegeman in the 1950's, the Hegeman revives a revered chapter in Lowther's history, drawing inspiration from classic Voigt horn architecture while embracing the precision of modern craftsmanship.
Offered exclusively with the Lowther Field Coil or PM4A Philharmonic, it delivers breathtaking immediacy and scale, revealing the full emotional weight of music with absolute control and refinement. Each cabinet is handcrafted from Baltic Birch and finished in hand-matched veneers, achieving both resonance control and beauty in form. Built to commission, Hegeman represents the pinnacle of British artisanal engineering and a lifelong connection to musical truth.
The Hegeman
Your choice of real wood, matched veneer
Voigt horn
8"
Lowther Field Coil
PM4A Philharmonic
98–105 dB (room dependent, typically >100 dB system efficiency)
8/15 ohm
35Hz – 20kHz
1140mm × 1130mm × 600mm
150kg (per speaker)
Hegemanは、すべてノーサンプトンの工房にて受注生産で手作りされています。英国の職人が、最初から最後まで丹精を込めて仕上げます。
強度と音の純度を両立させるため、高品質なバルティックバーチ合板を使用しています。すべてのパネルは手作業で切り出し、成形し、接合することで完璧な精度を実現しています。
天然木や特殊な突板など、豊富な仕上げの中からお選びいただけます。それぞれのペアは木目が自然につながるようブックマッチで仕立てられ、お部屋の空間に美しく調和します。
PM7A Philharmonicを含むドライブユニットは、私どものノーフォーク工房で組み立てられます。あらゆる部品が、世界最高峰の楽器と同じ基準で丹念に仕上げられています。
コーン紙は一枚ずつ手作業で処理を施し、自然乾燥のうえ日光にさらして硬化させます。この工程が、Lowtherならではの自然な音色を生み出します。
木材から配線に至るまで、あらゆる要素が幾世代にもわたる耐久性を備えるよう作られています。Lowtherは単なる製品ではなく、時とともに美しさを増していく楽器です。
切断も、接合も、仕上げも、そのすべてを手作業で。長年の経験を積んだ職人が一台一台に向き合い、妥協なき品質をお届けします。
Hegeman is for those who see music as art and sound as an emotional journey. Its presence is commanding yet understated, its sound enveloping yet precise. Every pair is built to order, tailored to the listener who values authenticity and craftsmanship above all else. With its classic horn form and flawless finish, Hegeman embodies the reverence of a tradition that has defined true high-fidelity for nearly a century.
Lowther's journey of innovation continues. The modern Hegeman, while honouring its classic roots, houses Lowther's groundbreaking field coil driver, alongside the option of the legendary PM4A unit. This blend of old and new engineering offers an unparalleled sonic experience for today's audiophile.
Stewart Hegeman, an American luminary, sits alongside the likes of Sidney Harman, Avery Fisher, and Saul Marantz in the annals of hi‑fi history. His alliance with Lowther's Donald Chave in the 1950s led to the birth of the original Hegeman. Now, six decades on, the Hegeman is reclaiming its crown as the flagship speaker of Lowther's Heritage Range, symbolizing a momentous chapter in Hi‑Fi chronicles.
In its initial form, the Hegeman employed a delicate plaster horn. The reimagined Hegeman, however, embraces features an upper-horn crafted from curved composite, which replaces the original's fragile plaster and sets a new industry standard. And with veneers that rival the finest Italian craftsmanship, the Hegeman stands as a testament to Lowther's dedication to both form and function.
世界中のHegemanオーナーによる、リアルな体験談
"The Hegeman brings history to life with every note."
"I can feel the heritage and craftsmanship in every detail."
"The field coil driver delivers a purity I've never experienced before."
"It's like having a piece of audio history in my listening room."
"The scale and presence are breathtaking, yet the sound remains refined."
"Every recording reveals new layers of detail and emotion."
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よくある質問
The Hegeman is designed for Large rooms and salons. Free-space horn with room-tuned positioning
Free-space horn with room-tuned positioning
The Hegeman is designed for 8" Lowther drivers. Recommended: Lowther Field Coil. Alternative options include: PM4A Philharmonic.
The Hegeman has a frequency response of 35Hz – 20kHz, a sensitivity of 98–105 dB (room dependent, typically >100 dB system efficiency), a nominal impedance of 8/15 ohm. It is a handcrafted, made-to-order Lowther loudspeaker. Full specifications and options are confirmed at the time of order.
Yes. Lowther full-range drive units have a genuine break-in period during which the diaphragm suspension relaxes and the sound opens up and smooths out. It is normal for a Hegeman to keep subtly improving well beyond 1,000 hours of playing - this is a characteristic of the design, not a fault.
The Hegeman is handcrafted to order, with pricing from Premium / by commission. Because finishes and drive-unit options are configurable, final pricing is confirmed on enquiry. To request a price or place an order, contact Lowther at hello@lowtherloudspeakers.com or use the enquiry options on this page.
