HELLA horns and fanfares – safety and sound chiming together in perfection
For over 120 years, HELLA has stood for innovative and high-quality acoustic signalling devices that guarantee safety and functionality in road traffic. As an experienced partner of the automotive industry, HELLA has on offer a diverse product range of horns and fanfares for cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes. The combination of state-of-the-art technology, robust construction and an appealing sound makes HELLA products the first choice for every area of application.
- Quality and reliability: HELLA horns and fanfares are characterised by their compliance with the highest quality standards and strict ECE and OEM requirements.
- Acoustic performance: the HELLA horns provide a sound pressure level between 108 dB(A) and 122 dB(A) and are available in various frequency ranges.
- Versatility: with a broad portfolio of disc horns, trumpet horns and compressed air fanfares, HELLA offers the ideal solution for all vehicle types – from compact cars through trucks right up to motorbikes.
- Robustness: the materials used, such as ABS plastic, powder-coated steel and corrosion-resistant housing, guarantee reliability even under extreme conditions. With protection classes such as IP65 and IP67, the products are protected against water, dust and vibrations.
HELLA’s portfolio of acoustic devices
Get an overview of our product portfolio in the field of horns, trumpet horns and back up alarms now. With our newly structured product range, you will find the right horn or trumpet horn for every requirement. The subdivision of our product range into the areas: HELLA Essential, Performance, Style, OE-Connect, eLong-Life, Heavy Duty, Back-Up Alarms and Compressed Air Horns and the associated color coding helps you find the right product for your customers. Special features of three selected products as well as much more interesting information you will get in this video.
The HELLA product range – overview by sound characteristics and animal icons (tiger, lion and elephant)
HELLA horns, fanfares and reverse warning alarms at a glance: the colour categories
| Amber – HELLA Standard: | The best-selling category for cars – in a completely black design and universally applicable. The price-performance ratio ensures good sound performance at a fair price. The HELLA Standard category includes signal horns from the Tiger and Elephant range. |
| Red – HELLA Performance: | As the name suggests, this category is about high performers. It combines premium sound with modern design for cars, so clearly it is The king among the signal horns and therefore a real lion. |
| Blue – HELLA Style: | The Style category is ideal for car tuning with its premium sound quality and enhanced performance. The colour-coated disc and trumpet horns are both tiger and elephant model types. |
| Grey – HELLA OE Connect: | The vehicle-specific trumpet horns are easy to fit and feature the same OE plug connector design as OEMs. In addition, the HELLA OE Connect trumpet horns are available in TecDoc with vehicle links. |
| Green – HELLA eLONG-Life: | The green category HELLA eLONG-Life from the Elephant product family is new in the range, boasting an electronic design and ultra-long service life. Free 3-year guarantee included. |
| Dark grey – HELLA Heavy Duty: | With a long service life and reliable functionality, these disc and trumpet horns from the Tiger and Elephant range are suitable for buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles. They are available for both 12 V and 24 V and impress with proven HELLA quality from the OEM business. |
| Amber – HELLA compressed air fanfares and reverse warning alarms: | This category includes compressed air fanfares, reverse warning alarms and compressed air horns for trucks and other commercial vehicles; these products are based on different technologies – and they all have immense durability and reliability. |
HELLA horns and fanfares product overview
HELLA disc horns
HELLA disc horns are characterised by their space-saving design and their powerful, bundled sound radiation. They are suitable for cars, motorbikes and light commercial vehicles.
HELLA trumpet horns
Trumpet horns offer a wide sound radiation and indeed a fuller, richer sound than disc horns; the sound is often described as more harmonious, which is why HELLA trumpet horns are often used in commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
HELLA compressed air fanfares
Compressed air fanfares produce penetrating tones with a long range – ideal for large commercial vehicles that require an effective warning tone. HELLA compressed air fanfares are robust and durable. They are made from weather-resistant materials such as chrome-plated metal and ABS plastic.
Applications for HELLA horns and fanfares
Trumpet horns offer a wide sound radiation and indeed a fuller, richer sound than disc horns; the sound is often described as more harmonious, which is why HELLA trumpet horns are often used in commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
- Passenger cars: disc horns and trumpet horns for harmonious and penetrating signalling tones in urban and long-distance traffic.
- Commercial vehicles: compressed air fanfares and robust horns ensure optimal perceptibility in construction site areas or on motorways.
- Motorbikes: compact and lightweight horns that deliver strong acoustic performance despite their small size.
HELLA horns and fanfares stand for top quality, safety and innovation. With an extensive selection and a wide range of possible applications, they set standards in the field of acoustic signalling technology.
HELLA reverse warning alarm
A reverse warning alarm is an acoustic safety system that supports vehicles as they reverse by warning other road users of a potential collision. These warning systems are required by law in many countries, especially for commercial vehicles with limited rear visibility.
Typical applications can be found with construction and agricultural machinery and also with refuse lorries. They must be louder than the ambient noise and reach a minimum volume of 90 dB. The function is based on an alarm tone that is automatically triggered when reverse gear is engaged. Some models have adaptive volume controls so as to adapt to the environment and they are robustly built in order to withstand vibration, moisture and rust. HELLA reverse warning alarm systems fulfil ECE R10.
HELLA horns with OE plug connector
Horns with OE plug connection (original equipment or OEM plug connection) are acoustic signalling devices that have been specially developed to enable simple and precise replacement or retrofitting in vehicles. They have vehicle-specific plug connections that match the vehicle's existing connections exactly so that no additional adapters or changes to the wiring are necessary.
These horns offer numerous advantages: the OE plug connection ensures quick and uncomplicated installation using the so-called plug-and-play method because the horns can be connected directly to the existing vehicle wiring. They fulfil the high quality standards of the automotive industry, standards which also apply to original equipment manufacturer components, and they are therefore particularly reliable and durable. Many of these horns are also ECE-certified and, as such, fulfil the legal requirements for road traffic.
Horns with OE plug connection are often designed specifically for certain vehicle makes and models, such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen or Tesla.
They are ideal for vehicle owners who want to replace a defective or too quiet horn without having to use universal solutions, and they also serve workshops that want to offer a quick and professional solution. These products combine simple installation, high compatibility and first-class functionality all in one.
The significance of the ECE 28 labelling on HELLA products
ECE 28 is an international standard of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) that deals with requirements for audible warning signals on vehicles. It determines the technical requirements and test methods for horns and other audible signalling devices in order to ensure that they can be used effectively and safely in road traffic. If a product such as a horn or fanfare fulfils the requirements of ECE 28, it means the following:
- it was tested in accordance with the specified standards
- it is approved for use in road traffic
- it ensures that the sound produced is audible, clear and not excessively loud, all of which contributes to general road safety
Products with ECE 28 labelling, such as HELLA horns and fanfares, give vehicle owners the certainty that the acoustic warning signals are both legally compliant and also effective.
Advantages of HELLA fanfares and horns at a glance
- First-class safety: highest acoustic performance for warning and communicating in road traffic.
- Long service life: robust materials and advanced technology minimise maintenance costs.
- Flexible installation: simple installation thanks to standardised installation solutions and various connection options.
- Wide range of applications: products for cars, trucks, motorbikes and special vehicles.
- Horns with OE plug connectors available for many manufacturers.
