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  1. I

    Pairing help for a rookie and a small room

    Greetings, Audiokarma community. A few weeks ago I became curious about setting up my own stereo system since a friend of mine gave me a record player, and it seems to be in good shape. I've been reading forums and looking reviews about all types of hifi equipment (mostly receivers and speakers)...
    • iggytakov
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker harman kardon help help needed pairing receiver small room
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. J

    Bookshelf Speaker Stands Necessary?

    Curious what you guys think about whether or not my set up would benefit from some short speaker stands. I have Kef Q350’s sitting on a very sturdy credenza. I also have a small space so very little/no room for tall stands on the side of the credenza. Curious if short desktop stands would...
  3. SolidSnake

    Wald Sound Model 800C... Anyone know what these are?

    First time poster here! Been collecting records for about 15 years now, but just recently got into the speaker/gear side of things so if anyone could help me out here that'd be awesome. Was out hunting for equipment this morning and found an old vintage pair of speakers, "Wald Model 800C", at a...
    • SolidSnake
    • Thread
    • 60s 800c bookshelf speaker help mystery speakers rare speakers vintage vintage 70s wald
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. D

    Unknown advents?

    Hey there, I recently picked up a pair of Jensen era advents and refoamed them. Anyway, I’ve got no clue what they are. I’ve spent the last couple weeks scouring info, looking at the identify your advents page, other sales listings, nothing that looks like this. They’re like a scaled down...
    • djedee
    • Thread
    • advent bookshelf speaker jesnen advent
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. J

    Bookshelf speaker reco / paired with MC-2105

    Hi all. I'm looking for a bookshelf speaker recommendation for the following criteria: 1. Placed on bookshelf approx 42" off ground 2. Pushed tight into the corner against walls so no rear porting 3. Paired with a McIntosh 2105 - so plenty of power 4. No room for subwoofer and playing a lot of...
    • Jason Berk
    • Thread
    • bookshelf bookshelf speaker mcintosh
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. chef free

    Modern vs. Vintage bookshelf shootout

    I picked up a pair of Infinity Modulus speakers the other day! I love vintage Infinity with the EMIT tweeters and I found a nice pair for only $400.. A friend of mine has a pair of Martin Logan LX16 which are similar in size and design so I took them to his place for the unboxing and a little...
    • chef free
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker infinity modulus martin logan xl16
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. davstev

    Crossover recap: Seeking guidance on Film Caps

    When it comes to replacing film caps, the options are many, and it's easy to spend a lot of dollars, only to experiment with very slight variances in sound. I was advised to replace the film caps in a crossover of a nice pair of Canadian-made Clements "Little D" bookshelf speakers from the...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker capacitor film capacitor recap ribbon tweeter speaker speakers speakers & amps speakers crossover tweeter
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. A

    Looking at buying Amp + Bookshelf speakers + Sub woofer

    Hi, a friend has convinced me to invest in a proper music system. I just have a basic JBL wireless since 2017. I bought the Ruark R2 MK3 and returned it after a day as I just wasn't happy as it couldn't play music off a USB drive and couldn't read the CD either. Perhaps I'd be better off buying...
    • androc75
    • Thread
    • amplifiers bookshelf speaker integrated amplifiers subwoofer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  9. R

    Infinity Reference E-L baby speaker worth fixing?

    looks like Ive blown?one of the baby Inifinity Reference E-L baby speaker which I actually love. It is distorted throughout the volume range. Is it worth spending $65 to fix it? Inspected the cone and foam surrounds and they look great and intact.Not really looking at DIY stuff. Looking for...
    • rjche0206
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker infinity reference e-l
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. Alfmonster

    Mac4100 bookshelf Speaker recommendations

    I was wondering if anyone had bookshelf speaker recommendations for a MAC4100. Im new to owning one and am in the process of researching. I’ve been looking towards a Dynaudio Special 40, has anyone paired a Dynaudio Special40 with a MAC4100? I live in an apartment so the space is a bit of an...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker bookshelf speakers dynaudio dynaudio special 40 mac4100 mcintosh
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  11. H

    Fritz's Carbon 7 SE Mk II speakers -- a review

    Hi folks, I recently put a system together and learned a lot from folks on AudioKarma. I’m new as a poster to AudioKarma and wanted to kick things off with my first audio review. It is of Fritz Heiler’s Carbon 7 SE Mk II bookshelf speakers. I have no professional relationship of any kind to...
    • hilde45
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker bookshelf speakers bookshelfspeaker carbon 7 se fritz monitor review
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. D

    What Dynaco a25 are these?

    Who knows the answer? I just picked a pair of a25, however it doesn’t look like the ones on ebay. The logo is not on the bottom left, the inside is not black, its red cardboard material , the tweeter is on the upper right, but has 8 screws not 4 ( I suspect its replacement) . The grill is also...
    • DW617
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker dynaco a25
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. D

    New, small speakers for gallery space

    Hey all - question for a friend here. What would everyone recommend in terms of a smallish speaker for ceiling mounting in a gallery space? It has to be something available new, not vintage or second hand. Something relatively full sounding for a decent sized space (we're not expecting...
    • Depthgrammar
    • Thread
    • andrew jones bookshelf speaker dayton elac kef pioneer restaurant speaker advice speakers wharfdale
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. C

    Mission Cyrus 781

    Can get Mission Cyrus 781 speakers for $100. Thoughts? To be used as 2 channel setup (plus subwoofer if needed) hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V870 receiver. Used only for music (primarily records) in a small office/music room.
    • Chaotic-DJ
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker music records speakers vinyl
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. C

    Yamaha receiver

    Hi everyone. I'm picking up a Yamaha RX-V870 for $12 CAD. Does anyone have any input on this device? I'm primarily going to be using it for music. Records in particular. Hooking up a Pioneer PL-255 turntable directly to it through the phono input. As well as 2 Technics 1200 turntables...
  16. V

    BIC Venturi

    I have a pair of BIC Venturi on Amazon for 99 bucks about 10 years ago. Been very pleased, paired with a polk subwoofer. But that hasn't stopped me in my search for the "perfect sound". Over the years, Tried to upgrade a cpl times, once with JBL bookshelves,once with Polk. Both times, quickly...
    • vajra123
    • Thread
    • bic bookshelf speaker elac
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. Jesse W.

    Sony SS-B3000

    I just picked up some of these from a local thrift store. I got 3 for $10. They have mixed reviews online it overall positive. I have not hooked them up to my Kenwood 4070 and JVC QL-A2 but I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with these. I currently have Polk T-15’s and was looking...
    • Jesse W.
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker sony ss-b3000 speaker review
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. musichal

    Budget Bookshelf Battle Coming Eventually To A Thread Near You

    This one, in fact. I'll dredge it back up from the doldrums where it is sure to descend, when I begin to start to commence. The candidates: Polk RTiA3 (cherry, brand spanking, so will need breaking in) ELAC B6 Debut (yeah, ver 1, broken in) NHT Superzeroes (new-to-me used) Polk Atrium 4...
  19. N

    Dedicated HT LRC speakers

    Hey Guys, I've slowly built up a hodgepodge home theater over the last three years. I started around a set of ESS AMT4's and then added a Yamaha RX-A1050, JBL Northridge surrounds and center, and a Velodyne CT120. Like I said, a hodgepodge. What I'm looking for now, I'd like to move my ESS...
  20. Krosya

    Not that I need any more speakers.....

    But I just cant pass up on a brand that I know I like. Even more so when price is right. Yesterday I happened to come across some fairly small bookshelf speakers. They are truly "modern" bookshelf type - we all know that some vintage Bookshelf speakers are huge and would not really fit on most...
    • Krosya
    • Thread
    • audiophile bookshelf speaker m-90i mirage
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. Takato

    Looking for a small amp

    Hello there! I'm looking for a small amp for bookshelf speakers. It has to be small because I use them in my desktop, so I can't look for a "regular" size. Currently I'm between this ones: OSD AMP120 FX Audio D802 SMSL Q5 PRO Topping V3 Which one will be the best? Almost all of them are in...
  22. D

    Are front speaker subwoofers pointless when paired with a dedicated subwoofer?

    I'm newly getting into audio and this is my first post here. I have a 5.1 system set up currently and I have a question about how the subwoofers work with the front bookshelf speakers. I've done research to find an answer but it seems like a pretty obvious question that I can't find a...
    • DoctorBotany
    • Thread
    • 5.1 bookshelf bookshelf speaker subwoofer surround tweeter
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. Worthy_Wax

    Infinity Reference 2 speaker sudden static

    I have been listening to quite a lot of vinyl lately and as such I have noticed an alarming event every so often during my session. Without warning my right speaker will "explode" into a static fit overdriving my right woofer and producing very loud static noises. I have to jump up and quickly...
    • Worthy_Wax
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker infinity static in right channel static noise
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. M

    Using Only stereo speakers on a Home theater reciever

    Hi, I love my realistic nova 15s but hate the stereo receiver i've been using (Because of being too old for a remote). Its not a big deal to turn it on or off, but gets annoying when im going to sleep. I have a spare sony receiver but its for home theater multi speaker set ups, Would i be able...
  25. G

    Bluetooth speaker build

    I don't want any hate for being a novice I'm new to this sorry I am converting a bookshelf speaker into a Bluetooth speaker, and I was wondering if this amp "TDA7492P" with 50w on both channels could power one "Technics SB-CS50". All I know about the speaker is that it says this: Music 60W...
    • GreenMax
    • Thread
    • amplifier audio equipment bluetooth bookshelf speaker driver impeadance speaker
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Speakers
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