I didn't realize how disliked probably the largest selling speaker of all time is. My Bose 901's.
I very seriously doubt the 901 is the largest selling speaker of all time. The Dynaco A25 sold over half a million. The 901 was an expensive offering throughout its life and those never sold as well as the bread and butter speakers in most anyone's line. There is a sound to the 901 and it does a nice job of providing that reflecting with some direct sound like a concert at the local arena.
Surprising how many Dynaco a25s I see and how few Klipsch Heresys. There is no comparison. I love the Dynacos...had them since the 70s, but next to Heresy, they are like a Miata chasing after a big block '67 Stingray. Is there some anti- Klipsch sentiment due to the cost?
I worked for JBL for 25 years in pro sound and it's a well known fact the hpm 100 was a built to mimic the L100 Century. Any early to late 70-s JBL monitors or Altec Model 14,15 or 19 are superbThroughout AK, there are a few vintage speakers that are clearly favorites. I'm thinking of HPM-100s, and AR9s, and a few others.
First, I'd like to compile a list, starting with the above (and this isn't scientific), so nominations are open. The list isn't going to be formalized.
Then, I'm wondering if there's ever been an attempt to figure out why? Do they have anything in common with one another? Is there a particular "sound" that sets them apart? Do they come from any common designer, or theory, or era? Are the response curves similar, or similarly flat, or...?
Now guys, this is a sincere inquiry, not any kind of challenge. I personally have never heard any of them, and do not disagree that they're good. So please, no flaming defenses of your own favorite, and no nasty comparisons.
All civilized input welcome!
My uncle was a silent partner in RectilinearOf course my Epi M1000 are at the top of my list however I would also include the ADS910, Polk SDASRS1.2tl, AR9, EV Interface D, Altec 19 but I also enjoy the Rectilinear Highboy III, XII as well B&O 5000i... I could go on but will leave the floor to the next individual....lol
Sadly no...if you don't know the company story they were a Laundromat for the Genovese crime family. Otherwise they probably would have been around longer. Acousti-phase was another victimNICE... I hope his basement is secretly filled with Rectilinear products still in the boxes tucked away for a rainy day.....lol
My faves are my JBL 4435. Pictured hereI did not know that!!! Who... that's interesting!!
I worked for JBL for 25 years in pro sound outfitting recording studios. I too love L300's. I listen to 4435's everyday.JBL L300. Most versatile speaker I've owned.
Try the Realistic Mach series.My experience is limited, but of what I have stumbled across, my present favorites are:
Bose 601-II
Realistic Minimus-7
Realistic Optimus-1
Realistic Optimus-5B
Wharfedale W60E
The first 2 are my main speakers in the living room.
The 601s are in the corners and the Minimus-7s are in sort of a near-field position by my chair.
The pairing makes surprisingly good sound for a bit over $30, including new caps and surrounds.