Little Hiro (PAIR)

Little Hiro
Built to order · Current build time: 4–6 weeks

A compact horn-loaded design that delivers clarity, dynamics, and surprising low-end reach from a small footprint.

Little Hiro brings the Hiro-family sound to a smaller, more flexible cabinet. By pairing the Mark Audio CHR-70 with the Beyma CD171 FE/PK compression driver and the B&C ME20 constant-directivity horn, it delivers the immediacy and openness normally reserved for much larger horn systems.

The CHR-70 handles midrange and bass naturally and with warmth, while the horn takes over at ~2 kHz, keeping treble effortless, articulate, and dynamically alive. Bass extension reaches ~50 Hz in-room, giving Little Hiro a full-bodied presentation without needing a subwoofer.

Technical Details

Compression Driver: Beyma CD171 FE/PK
Horn: B&C ME20
Main Driver: Mark Audio CHR-70
Crossover: 2nd-order at ~2 kHz
Frequency Response: ~50 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
Sensitivity: ~90 dB
Impedance: 8 Ω
Cabinet Volume: 4 liters
Dimensions: 16″ × 8.5″ × 11″
Weight: ~22 lbs each

Cabinet Construction

Little Hiro is built from ¾″ Baltic Birch for rigidity and long-term stability. The front baffle is cut from ¼″ solid hardwood Seasonal species include walnut, oak, Brazilian hickory, black limba, and wenge plus more. See wood options page for details. and more. Grain-matched, hand-sanded, and individually finished. Bottom plinth is black stained Birch Ply. Models shown with various color motifs / designs are special order. Please contact us to discuss.

Rabbet Joinery

Long-grain bonding for maximum strength
Self-aligning, square, and clean internal geometry
Fully serviceable, built for decades of use

End-grain is intentionally visible — an honest, durable, and traditional cabinetmaking approach that won't chip or peel like thin veneers.

Horn Cradle

The updated cradle uses a reinforced 3D-printed mast and top plate, providing a stable and inert platform for the horn. No brackets, no screws into the cabinet, and no vibration transfer.