No one wants big speakers anymore

[tubed]

 

[HPuser9557]

There is a difference and I am sad to see so many accepting sub par sound from phones and small speakers.

The Minimus line of speakers is held in pretty high regard in most audio circles, and I actually like my Minis.

 

[Marine0811]

If having huge speakers is over compensating for something then I guess I have a small shillaley. I’m good with it as long as I can rock, I don’t need a big..........shoe size

 

[Bill Ferris]

I think space and shipping is the be deterrent. How can someone with a Corolla pickup a set of La Scalas? Can't. Heck, I passed on a set of SpeakerLab KHorns at a cheap price because the VW Van is in storage for Winter.

You can rent a Uhaul, ect. small moving truck !!

 

[lokerola]

Reminds me of this scene from Ruthless People.

Oh man, that's classic!

 

[lokerola]

So, in the spirit of discussing speaker size - I just ordered some small Martin Logan Motion 2i's bookshelf/satellite speakers with the little 1" folded motion tweeter. Maybe I'll post a review when they get here next week.

https://www.martinlogan.com/motionSeries/models/compact-speakers-i.php

 

[Bill Ferris]

The Minimus line of speakers is held in pretty high regard in most audio circles, and I actually like my Minis.

Yeah, I use, 2 per left/right side, and 2 per left/right rears of vertically stacked and ~ 30 degree angle offset from the listening position Minimus 7`s and with 2 Crown D 150`s feeding them, they do a very good job as practical surround speakers and after the A/V preamp`s voicing/timing procedure sound very good in this 80 Hz. and above application.
They have no problem interfacing/keeping up with the main Mac XRT-30 multi thousand watt tri-amplified speaker system.

But I do enjoy my big speakers and their enveloping sound when in the direct 2 channel mode.

 

[Marine0811]

Small bookshelf size speakers in their gorgeous finishes and their 5” woofers and diamond encrusted tweeters are great for defining you as a pussy! Lol! Just kidding. They’re just not for me

 

[Todd Dodds]

So, in the spirit of discussing speaker size - I just ordered some small Martin Logan Motion 2i's bookshelf/satellite speakers with the little 1" folded motion tweeter. Maybe I'll post a review when they get here next week.

https://www.martinlogan.com/motionSeries/models/compact-speakers-i.php

Looking forward to your review. But, please, leave out the part about how easily you could carry the pair under one arm, and your coffee at the same time.

 

[lokerola]

Looking forward to your review. But, please, leave out the part about how easily you could carry the pair under one arm, and your coffee at the same time.

I'll post of pic of me carrying them, holding my coffee, walking the dog, lol.

 

[Boozehound]

I had to rent this Uhaul last time I moved some speakers to the cabin. Granted it was two pair but it can be over done!


Best-

Boozehound

 

[Condorsat]

Good many years ago ... I switched over to bookshelf speakers after my young nephew said "Uncle _____, why the big speakers?"

... ... couldn't come up with a good answer .... so I bought my first bookshelf and added a sub latter.

 

[StimpyWan]

I've got three rooms full of large speakers and am always looking out for more!

"I like big speaks and I cannot lie! You other brothers can't deny!"

No, that ain't my house........YET....

I'm coming over for a visit, when you get that house! We'll hold a AK VA Block Party...!!!

 

[E-Stat]

DIY can work nicely! I hung "nubby" three dimensional mats from Wal-Mart and a couple of acoustic panels to reduce slap echo in mine.

And yeah, those vehicles do impair imaging.

 

[Ken Boyd]

"Where's the Pitchers?" Actually I have collected antiques for a long time and do have some nice pitchers.

A nice Nippon one here in one of my glass cases.

 

[Tom Brennan]

Our Fiesta disc pitchers.

 

[Marine0811]

Nolan Ryan. Another pitcher

 

[PPstereo]

I hung my JBL 240ti on the wall. Freed up a fair bit of floor.

As an owner of a pair of 240ti speakers I'd love to see pics of this. Really.

I believe you btw. I'm just interested how you approached it.

I even own 4430 and know how they could be soffet mounted. Just not happening in the average consumer home

 

[teal'c]

I like them, I just can't fit them.

 

[Marine0811]

Make a small investment in a bigger house