Hello: I am looking for advice. A few years back, my (then) 13-year old son bought me an old Fisher rack/shelf stereo from a thrift store for Mother’s Day - mostly for the turntable. He did some minor work on it, replaced the needle, etc. and I have used it regularly for about 7 years. Works fine for my needs. However, the speakers are huge - really heavy and bulky. I was hoping I could buy some new smaller speakers to replace the giant ones but I am not sure if that will work and the info online is confusing. So, I thought I would ask the experts. Can I use new speakers on a 1980s era Fisher CA-77 receiver? I understand that I would get much better sound from a new system, but since my kid (who is now in college) got this for me, I would like to keep it. Thanks for any advice.
Old receiver, new speakers?
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mikiekimi
USAF Ret 1992 - 2012...Korea/OEF/OIF
I use some new Klipsch bookshelf speakers for my mid/late-seventies Pioneer SX 1050 without any issue. I can’t find a manual on your amplifier, but pics online of the speaker terminals suggest your speakers should be 8 ohms or more.
I’m not too familiar with that amp, someone else may chime in with more info.
I’m not too familiar with that amp, someone else may chime in with more info.
donprice
Wound up workin' at a gas station....
Welcome to AK!
Just about any basic speaker pair would work with your system. Just avoid powered or blutooth speakers since these are meant to be hooked up to phone/tablet.
Using Best Buy as an example...https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...f-speakers-pair-black/6501482.p?skuId=6501482
You biggest choice is determining if you are going to place them on stands or shelves or if you want to go with a more modern thin tower design that remains on the floor. And budget, of course.
You also have million options on used speakers though probably not your best choice without some help/guidance.
Good luck!
Just about any basic speaker pair would work with your system. Just avoid powered or blutooth speakers since these are meant to be hooked up to phone/tablet.
Using Best Buy as an example...https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...f-speakers-pair-black/6501482.p?skuId=6501482
You biggest choice is determining if you are going to place them on stands or shelves or if you want to go with a more modern thin tower design that remains on the floor. And budget, of course.
You also have million options on used speakers though probably not your best choice without some help/guidance.
Good luck!
swechsler
Frog Whisperer
Actually you'll probably get much better sound just by replacing the speakers. Speakers that came with Fisher systems from that era were usually the weak point. Those Klipsch linked above are probably a good way to go, especially at the current price.
goodolpg
Just an old fart trying to help.
Your Fishers will have no idea how old any speakers are, so modern speakers should work fine as long as they are a good match (8 ohms as mentioned should be fine).
There are so many brands and models to choose from, and now days listening to any in person is somewhat limited as there aren't as many "stereo shops" as there were in days gone by. CL or FB Marketplace might be options for listening before buying if you feel ok about meeting strangers. If you don't that's understandable.
Buying new ones would provide you with a warantee and possibly a return option.
If something catches your eye, try Googling XXXX* reviews and see how they fare, or ask about them here.
Welcome to AK, and good luck. Hope you find what you need.
*brand and model