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TEAC Bookshelf Speakers

Francis55

Francis55

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Just picked up a pair of TEAC bookshelf speakers in pristine condition, $9.99 plus tax. Thoughts? Model LS-MC90, grilles included. Also, I see that they are listed at 60W, could I damage them if I make them part of my stereo system (make it four speakers instead of two), whereby I think the tuner generates 100 watts (per channel or total? Not sure). PS Can't seem to figure out how to post a pic from my computer.
 
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PPS not sure if true of all model years, but the cabinets are particleboard with a sticker veneer--that's unfortunate.
 
Those are surprising little speakers when hooked up to a respectable amp.The ones I have came with a portable office stereo set up. The system as a whole sounded like crap, but when I hooked the speakers up to an old Denon integrated amp I had, their clarity and balance belied their cheap moniker. They're pretty as all get-out to boot.
 
Speakers such as these started life as part of a Teac branded shelf top mini stereo system and their sound quality is typically mid-fi based upon personal experience.

The danger in hooking up two pairs of speakers to a receiver (and especially on the same output terminals) is that the resistance presented to the amplifiers can go so low it causes the amp's transistors to overheat and burn up. If you ever play speakers loud enough to start hearing distortion, then turn the volume down and ignore power handling ratings which aren't that meaningful. Over-driving low power solid state amps can lead to tweeter burnout so its always best to keep volume levels reasonable based upon the equipment being used.
 
stickman said:
Speakers such as these started life as part of a Teac branded shelf top mini stereo system and their sound quality is typically mid-fi based upon personal experience.

The danger in hooking up two pairs of speakers to a receiver (and especially on the same output terminals) is that the resistance presented to the amplifiers can go so low it causes the amp's transistors to overheat and burn up. If you ever play speakers loud enough to start hearing distortion, then turn the volume down and ignore power handling ratings which aren't that meaningful. Over-driving low power solid state amps can lead to tweeter burnout so its always best to keep volume levels reasonable based upon the equipment being used.
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How did I gloss right over the part about multiple speaker pairs?
There's NO potential gains to accompany the potential risks associated with hooking up two speakers to one channel in the same listening area. Go get a cheap receiver off of Craigslist and hook the tape monitor circuits from both receivers together and control the volume to the individual pairs with their respective receivers
 
Porkloin said:
How did I gloss right over the part about multiple speaker pairs?
There's NO potential gains to accompany the potential risks associated with hooking up two speakers to one channel in the same listening area. Go get a cheap receiver off of Craigslist and hook the tape monitor circuits from both receivers together and control the volume to the individual pairs with their respective receivers
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That sounds complicated! I have some extra receivers, one has a tape system, but the one I'm using now doesn't, so not sure that would work.
 
Yes, pretty much...just strip off enough so that the connector has enough to "bite on" and what is left exposed is insulated.

...unless someone else has a different idea?
 
darkblue94 said:
How in the world can a tuner generate 100 watts ( or any watts, for that matter) per channel ? :confused:
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I think my tuner and amp are a single, integrated unit--does that sound right? In my garage I have a system where the tuner and amp are separate. Thoughts?
 
Francis55 said:
I think my tuner and amp are a single, integrated unit--does that sound right? In my garage I have a system where the tuner and amp are separate. Thoughts?
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Ok, so I guess it's called a receiver, and it includes an AM/FM tuner (Technics).
 
I just picked up a pair of these for $20 from an elderly, Chinese man so I doubt they've been abused. The first thing I noticed was how highly dampened these cabinets are, much higher than typical bookshelf speakers. I'm still making adjustments to my computer area so that I can arrange them on my desktop with my Yamaha M-35 power amplifier. I'm optimistic about how it's going to sound. However, I'm going to get them up and running to feel them out, then open them up to see what the crossovers consist of, and upgrade them. In fact if I can find a cup that fits in the same hole, I'll update to binding posts as well; not a fan of spring action retainers.

OP, how did your experience with these go?
 
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