The bottom line here is that you need to ignore brand names and start judging for yourself what appeals to you. You may wind up buying two or three or more pair over a couple years and rotating them in an out of your line up as you narrow down what you like. That's fine it's all part of the journey to nirvana. You can always sell off your rejects and turn that coin into other gear. It's what I meant in my previous post when I said "dare to compare".
Recommend me some Cerwin-Vegas
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HTHMAN
Super Member
I have a pair of JBL L150's. All the bass you could want and great overall sound to boot. I love them but the wife hates them due to the size.
2manyspkers
Well-Known Member
If your wife makes you give them away let me know and I'll give you my cousin's address is St Louis and you can drop them off !
xero-D-hero
Super Member
For a $400.00 (or less) JBL equivalent maybe look for a set of LX-55/LX-600/LXE-990/ARC-90 (all basically from the same "family" of JBL's).
Those are all 10" woofer three way speakers,and they are'nt crazy big either,so the WAF may be there with a pair of these.
And they're rated to handle like 200wpc so they can still handle some big wpc amps no problemo.
Most any/all the JBL's with cast frame woofers are likely gonna be more $$$$ than $400.00 a pair.
But that does'nt mean deals on them never pop-up,as surely they do from time to time.
So if you spot a functional pair of 4410 or such for $400.00 or less,yeah I'd probably jump on them pronto.
The L series would be good ones to watch for as well,a pair of L5 -or- L7 might could be found close to that price.
May luck be with you.
Bret P.
Those are all 10" woofer three way speakers,and they are'nt crazy big either,so the WAF may be there with a pair of these.
And they're rated to handle like 200wpc so they can still handle some big wpc amps no problemo.
Most any/all the JBL's with cast frame woofers are likely gonna be more $$$$ than $400.00 a pair.
But that does'nt mean deals on them never pop-up,as surely they do from time to time.
So if you spot a functional pair of 4410 or such for $400.00 or less,yeah I'd probably jump on them pronto.
The L series would be good ones to watch for as well,a pair of L5 -or- L7 might could be found close to that price.
May luck be with you.
Bret P.
tubeampking
Chronic dabbler
If you like the CV "house speaker" sound you might check out some Design Acoustic Concert Monitor series speakers. I've read they were designed to compete with CV. I have a pair of CM 500s that are beasts. The fabric dome tweeter with aluminum waveguide is much smoother and less fatiguing than the CV speakers. A much more articulate speaker but still has a bit of a midrange gap like a lot of CVs as well.
Well, I just picked a pair of D-8E speakers. They are MASSIVE and the bottom end is just insane. First time listening to vegas and just wow. Mids and highs are a tad shrill but that bass......
Bought from original owner who purchased in Germany and has had them ever since. Either way, not to hijack the thread, but if the OP can find something similar, D-7 or D-9, at a decent price, $100-200, go for it!
Bought from original owner who purchased in Germany and has had them ever since. Either way, not to hijack the thread, but if the OP can find something similar, D-7 or D-9, at a decent price, $100-200, go for it!
Really? I haven't noticed this at all, other than the militant anti-Klipsch brigade.
Man, we could go down all sorts of dark alleys with the militants here, lol. But, we shan't.
And I use your sig all the time in conversation.
Back on topic, to OP, please listen to as many speakers as you can, and allow your ears to make the choice. Use measurements and our opinions as compass headings, but not absolute destinations.
Djcoolray
Addicted Member
I'm sorry, I have a pair of CV speakers that no one has probably ever seen, even though there is a slight chance that another Vet has a pair of Cerwin Vega AT-100's. I've been waiting but cigar, no one has mentioned these speakers. They share no parts besides the input studs because they are a European spec speaker.
See, my understanding is that it's a persons intellectual abilities that influence resolve therefore the creation of results. If your just hooking up a factory set adjusted speakers, what do you get? That's easy, a factory set adjusted sound. But I'm not saying some of those speakers sound great because I have an affinity for Yamaha NS-1000 speakers. But, there is no way for me to help any of you with a deer in the headlights experience. The ability to understand the potential of your equipment and understand how to use equipment to create sound. Then there is the traditional experience of just swapping out peices until you find something that sounds livable. Yes, there is some great sounding equipment out there and the sound depends on what combination of equipment and that in itself is an adjustment. Added adjustments just refine the sound. Then if a person grew up in church and played piano a bit in church they know exactly if the sound of their set up is off. That's where a TOTL EQ and adjustable crossovers come in. For me, I can't understand how people that played the guitar can listen to equipment that is not adjusted.....seems like a handicap to me !
See, my understanding is that it's a persons intellectual abilities that influence resolve therefore the creation of results. If your just hooking up a factory set adjusted speakers, what do you get? That's easy, a factory set adjusted sound. But I'm not saying some of those speakers sound great because I have an affinity for Yamaha NS-1000 speakers. But, there is no way for me to help any of you with a deer in the headlights experience. The ability to understand the potential of your equipment and understand how to use equipment to create sound. Then there is the traditional experience of just swapping out peices until you find something that sounds livable. Yes, there is some great sounding equipment out there and the sound depends on what combination of equipment and that in itself is an adjustment. Added adjustments just refine the sound. Then if a person grew up in church and played piano a bit in church they know exactly if the sound of their set up is off. That's where a TOTL EQ and adjustable crossovers come in. For me, I can't understand how people that played the guitar can listen to equipment that is not adjusted.....seems like a handicap to me !
Cajunchuck
Active Member
LOL. I'm really mentally drained from all of this. I even paid up to check out Bartertown but I never thought about shipping. Duh. That's my biggest problem. Not having access to many different speakers to hear them. I love living in flyover country until I need something like this. Oh well I'll keep my eye on Craigslist for something local to pop up. Someone's selling some Wharfedale Valdus 400's locally but I see they don't get great reviews.
NAD80
Super Member
Hello guys I had a pair of CV R-10s (1977) . 10 inch Woofer,1 inch tweeter. Replaced the circuit breaker with fuse, bypassed the film cap. I could shake the top floor of the house while in the basement (NAD 3140 amp). I totally enjoyed those speakers. But the mids and highs wasn't bad. DJcoolray what are the pair of CVs you have?
EightiesGirl
Active Member
Very well said!
Bill S
Thread Killer
Others might say if you have to EQ your signal and adjust your speakers crossover point to get the sound you like, you might need different speakers. 2 sides to that coin I guess. I prefer to not introduce more electronic boost and suppression into the mix. The only speakers I've ever heard that benefited from a heavy dose of EQ were Bose 901s and they were not that great.
EightiesGirl
Active Member
I am of the opinion that it's your stereo, your money and your house so buy what you want or can afford. That being said, I use an EQ on every one of my systems. I can't afford speakers like KEF Blades or Klipsch La Scala, besides after decades of being an auto mechanic my hearing needs help and I doubt my ears could hear the difference not to mention the cost. LOL! That is where the EQ comes in, I can use it to trim the sound of my system to compensate for my old, worn out ears.
