• Chosen by concert artists
• Hand-crafted by musical instrument builders
• Small, light, and supremely musical

The Kiso Acoustic HB-1 is more than just another high-end loudspeaker. Its natural timbres, full-bodied dynamics and quick responsiveness makes it suitable for a more demanding task - that of the live stage monitor. Stage monitors need to accomplish more than just accurately reproducing all of the sounds that the artist plays. Since stage monitors serve as a sonic "mirror" for the artist, they must also be able to fully convey his (or her) musical ideas, intent, and emotions.

The HB-1's ability to convey the artist's musical intent and emotions is defined equally by what it is, and what it isn't. The HB-1 isn't about thick, heavy cabinets made from industrial-grade materials and over-the-top damping that can store energy and re-radiate it later (out of synchronization with the music). Nor is it about arbitrarily chosen drivers, or unnecessarily complex crossovers made of nondescript components that can rob life and speed from the sound. Read More...