Hi y'all.
I've seen comments in posts for a long time about 'bookshelf' speaker systems, specifically the 60s-70s systems.
That was a 'type' of speaker system, and, as noted, many were QUITE large.
"Bookshelf" was usually a term used by the manufacturer. It seemed to indicate a speaker that would provide its best sound when mounted off the floor.
I had Pioneer CS-99A systems, a 15-in, 5-way 6-speaker system, it weighed over 50 lbs, and Pioneer called it a "bookshelf" system.
Even bulkier (if not heavier) systems from Sansui and Kenwood were also called 'bookshelf' systems.
Many of the classic JBL designs were 'bookshelf' types. The L100, was a bit smaller dimensionally than my 99A, but weighed about the same (I like 'em stout)(uh, speaker systems, guys, getcher minds on the subject here).
When 'tower' style systems began to get popular, the idea of a 'bookshelf' system also evolved. Now, they do seem to be of a size that would comfortably fit on a bookshelf.
I hope some of y'all younger folks' understand what we geezers mean by a bookshelf speaker. We're not talking about one of the new mini-mini-monitor types. We're talking about something that could be very large.
Pete, bummin' a bit 'cause ol' Roxie the boxer is at the vet for some knife-work. bummer. poor ol' girl.
I've seen comments in posts for a long time about 'bookshelf' speaker systems, specifically the 60s-70s systems.
That was a 'type' of speaker system, and, as noted, many were QUITE large.
"Bookshelf" was usually a term used by the manufacturer. It seemed to indicate a speaker that would provide its best sound when mounted off the floor.
I had Pioneer CS-99A systems, a 15-in, 5-way 6-speaker system, it weighed over 50 lbs, and Pioneer called it a "bookshelf" system.
Even bulkier (if not heavier) systems from Sansui and Kenwood were also called 'bookshelf' systems.
Many of the classic JBL designs were 'bookshelf' types. The L100, was a bit smaller dimensionally than my 99A, but weighed about the same (I like 'em stout)(uh, speaker systems, guys, getcher minds on the subject here).
When 'tower' style systems began to get popular, the idea of a 'bookshelf' system also evolved. Now, they do seem to be of a size that would comfortably fit on a bookshelf.
I hope some of y'all younger folks' understand what we geezers mean by a bookshelf speaker. We're not talking about one of the new mini-mini-monitor types. We're talking about something that could be very large.
Pete, bummin' a bit 'cause ol' Roxie the boxer is at the vet for some knife-work. bummer. poor ol' girl.