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speakers - suggestion

  1. Oneya

    Help me finalize the dream setup.

    In the next week or so I'm about to go on a trip and at that point I plan to get some speakers as it's on my way. Currently I'm not sure which one to get as all are similar in prices. 1. JBL L86 at 600 euros (refoamed) 2. JBL L110A with 250W output at 650 euros some work done on woofers but the...
  2. L

    Phase tech pc 60 original vs b&w dm500

    I have a pair of phase tech pc60s original. It needs a bit of TLC (refoam and recap). Someone is selling a pair of b&w dm500. It's in excellent condition. I have yet to listen to it because it's a 40min drive...but I saw a video. I'm wondering if I should: A) spend the time to fix up my pc60...
    • law852
    • Thread
    • bowers & wilkins phase tech speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Q

    What speakers to 120$

    What speakers to 120$ I have technics sl-d202 turntable and amplituner dual cr1750 and Im looking for speakers to play in a 16m2 room with highest possible sound quality for this price. Im mostly looking at used ones because they often offer better quality to price ratio. I’ll add that I live...
    • qyzzzz
    • Thread
    • . speakers speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. J

    Paradigm Eclipse Monitor vs Reference Studio 100v1

    Hello! Hoping to get some input from folks who have had experience with these two speakers: Paradigm Eclipse Monitor (from late 80's) and the Reference Studio 100v1. I currently own a 7SEmk3 and am hoping to upgrade. I listen to a lot of classical, jazz and instrumental (cello, guitar and...
    • JeanMononoke
    • Thread
    • paradigm speakers - suggestion upgrade vintage speakers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. S

    RCA Victor Tube Amp SHP-8, choosing the right speakers

    Hello, I picked up an SHP-8 that had the right price, likely came from a cabinet, to use as an amp for my record player . I've nearly finished recapping just waiting on a couple tubes from the bay before its back to a working state. Apart from adding in bluetooth to the tape input I am keeping...
  6. A

    Identify these speakers

    Hi new to the group so open to guidance on were to post pictures of theses speakers I am trying to identify.
  7. J

    A good match with my AIWA (help)

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this world of "hi-fi" audio, but becoming much more intrigued since I was gifted an AIWA AF-5090. My problem is that I'm really indecisive on what speakers should I buy for it, since the ones that came with it are really crappy. The AIWA has a power rate of: 2 x 30W...
  8. Tyler Prock

    Pioneer cs-911a WHOA

    So I bought these for resale a few months back got some stands for them and finally decided I would plug them up for a demo and the haven’t left the setup. My cornwalls have been replaced! I just couldn’t believe the liveliness, the smooth detail, the transparency. All of my hifi homies think...
    • Tyler Prock
    • Thread
    • pioneer cs-911a pioneer speakers sleeper speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. DanielMac

    Suggestions for Foster Loudspeaker restoration project?

    I scored these Foster loudspeakers at an estate sale a few years back. I thought they were end tables. Surprise, they’re speakers. They sound decent enough as is, but I’d like to try improving them. This will be my first time working on a speaker, so I appreciate any conversation, tips or...
    • DanielMac
    • Thread
    • foster loudspeakers restoration help restoration project speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. Dayzik

    Looking to buy some speakers for my Hi-Fi

    I've been using my headphones with my amp for a while and want to finally get some speakers. My amp is the Denon PMA-860(80w 8Ω) and I'm using it with a Topping D10S Mini connected to my PC and a WEGA JPS-350P record player. (Planning to add a Denon DRM - 800 sometime later) I'm living in a...
    • Dayzik
    • Thread
    • budget budget audio buying advise help speaker speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. B

    Affordable Speakers 4 ohms for Pioneer SX1250 Under $1200.00

    So I am looking to upgrade from my Paradigm 9se's and ADS L8e's to something that will make the Pioneer SX-1250 Sing. I prefer the 4ohm's overall. I see a few names such as the Wharfedale’s EVO 4, and Cerwin Vega line, and the Paradigms come up in there too, but I notice a lot of the...
    • bernie Stag
    • Thread
    • speaker advise speaker and amp pairing speaker brand speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. A

    Could anybody help with SW-120 versus Quadroflex Q3 speakers?

    Hi! My final parent passed away a few months go. My sisters and I are dividing the stuff, and I was lucky to get dads turntable (Benjamin Miracord, still works great and looks good) and speakers (can’t tell what brand, SW-120). I also found another pair of speakers with a nicer wood finish...
    • Andrea65
    • Thread
    • quadrafelx q3 quadraflex speakers - suggestion sw-120
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. cnolan

    Newbie System set up

    Hi there - new to AK but been prowling threads for a while now. Recently upgraded my entry-level turntable to an old one from my Dad ('82 sony ps-LX210) with a receiver off of fb marketplace (made in Japan '79 technics SA-80). Now looking for some speakers to round everything out. I know the...
    • cnolan
    • Thread
    • speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. beardsley

    Does anyone have experience with Jensen X speakers?

    I have a fetish for speakers with real wood veneer and the old-school brown/gold fabric grills, but don't have the champagne budget for the more established classics with these features. One line of speakers that seem ubiquitous in the world, but haven't heard much about, are the Jensen X line...
    • beardsley
    • Thread
    • jensen speakers speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. Homey4uk

    Mis-matched Dynaco purchase.......Help!

    Hello audio addicted friends and wise mentors. I made an embarrassing mistake I need advice on how to best remedy. I peruse the cesspool called Facebook almost daily, with 99% of the time spent to access the Marketplace and look at local gear for sale. Well, I saw a listing last week that didn't...
    • Homey4uk
    • Thread
    • diy help needed dynaco dynaco 25 dynaco a-25 speakers speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. Mark T.

    Looking for recommendations for a pair of speakers

    I recently got my ebay find Onkyo DX-702 CD player up and running, it's hooked up to my old Onkyo HT-R520 receiver. I'm using a couple of my old surround sound speakers for the time being, but I'm looking for some recommendations for a pair of speakers. All I want is 2 towers or something like...
    • Mark T.
    • Thread
    • music onkyo speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. Red_Raider

    Best speaker recommendations to use with Yamaha CR series receivers

    Got a CR-820, 2020, and about to put my hands on a 2040 that should be at my door any moment now. My question: What speakers would you recommend for these receivers? I tend to listen to classic rock (mostly 1970's era, but also some before and after), along with a little bit of country here...
    • Red_Raider
    • Thread
    • speakers - suggestion yamaha cr-2020 yamaha cr-2040 yamaha cr-820
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Yamaha
  18. P

    Bottlehead SEX recommended speaker pairing?

    I am trying to find a good set of speakers that pair well with a Bottlehead S.E.X. I originally planned to buy a pair of Esquires for the amp but unfortunately I lost the auction. Esquires do not seem to come up for sale very often so I am looking for alternatives. (Max budget is $400) What...
    • proto85
    • Thread
    • bottlehead bottlehead sex speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. E

    Spendor sp1/2 mid and tweeter issue

    Hello all, I recently grabbed a pair of 99’ spendor sp1/2e’s. I have them hooked up to a sansui 2000a and have tried them on an arcam a1 also. The tweeters and the mid drivers don’t seem to be working on either speaker. I have tried them on a biwire to single banana plug on the arcam and I have...
    • E Norman
    • Thread
    • speakers speakers - suggestion spendor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. DijonJohn816

    Replace ELAC Debut B6.2 with Martin Logan ESL?

    I have the chance to buy a pair of Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL's at a really good price. Would you look at this as an upgrade over ELAC Debut B6.2's? I've listened to the ESL's once before and loved the vocal clarity. The ELACs deliver a lot for what I paid for them, with surprisingly good...
    • DijonJohn816
    • Thread
    • debut elac martin logan speakers speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. C

    Infinity RS IIIb - a little advice please

    Hi all, My first post (although I’ve read thousands), so please bear with me, looking for a little advice please. A couple of years ago I started collecting vinyl and then (unsurprisingly) the audio bug started to get me. I like to try and stick to a relatively tight budget, and I like...
    • Cropper
    • Thread
    • infinity rs3b speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. jcpcali

    Marantz Speakers identification

    Hoping someone can id these marantz speakers. I know Marantz wasn’t known for their speakers but I like the cabs and wondering if they’d make a decent spare bedroom system where they’d be seen more than heard. The connectors on back seem different era than the plastic grill connectors. I...
    • jcpcali
    • Thread
    • marantz speaker id speaker id request speakers - suggestion
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. R

    Mcintosh Mr-71-Speaker recommendations

    Hello, I just picked-up a Macintosh Mr-71, and would like to know if I could get some opinions on speaker specs to look for as I shop for a pair for the 71, I know that speaker sound is really subjective, however if I can get some guidelines for sensitivity, etc that would really be appreciated...
    • rbtstock
    • Thread
    • mr 71 speakers - suggestion tuner
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Tuners
  24. B

    First time buyer of Sansui G-8000

    Hello! I'm very new to the vintage audio scene, but I've tried to do as much research as I could over time. I'm pretty young, so I definitely wasn't alive when Sansui was in its prime. For about a year or two I've really wanted to purchase either a G-8000 or G-9000, and boy oh boy, I just found...
  25. K

    Marantz 2220b - Rega RP3 and $1200 dollars

    I have a very nicely maintained Marantz 2220b, a Rega RP3, and some lackluster JBL bookshelf speakers. I have been saving and upgrading my gear over time, and this setup is due for some new pieces. I am hoping to receive some guidance from the audiophiles here as to whether I should invest in...
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