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The Ghost of Bookshelf (Speakers) past.

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SixCats!

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Hi all,

I was just wondering, how do "older" Bookshelf Speakers measure up/compare/sound vs. today's new Bookshelf Speakers ? When I refer to "older Bookshelf" Speakers, I'm talking about Speakers having a Woofer no larger than eight inches. I'm not sure when the trend for smaller Drivers were used in Bookshelf speakers. At any rate, I'm just wondering what are/where some of your favorite older/Classic model Bookshelf Speakers. I'm enjoying a pair of POLK M5JR Monitors I picked up a few years ago at a Yard Sale for less than ten dollars the pair (6 .5 Woofer, one inch dome Tweeter).

SixCats!
 
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As I recall the most popular model in the AR line was the AR-4x. This was an 8 inch acoustic suspension woofer with a cone tweeter.

I had a set back in the day and they were truly outstanding, but I sold and upgraded to a set of AR-3a's, which I still own.

Regards,
Jerry
 
KEF 103.2. They could be the only speakers I owned, and I could be happy with that. They're that good (IMO)! And can be had fairly cheap. I think $400 is top dollar for them. Not hard to find them cheaper. I got mine for $150. Easily the best $150 I've ever spent in audio.
 
I have an20 y/o pair of JM Labs Tantal 509s that are pretty nice, 2x6" and a inverted titanium tweeter
 
I'm loving my vintage 1981 Canton Quinto 510's right now. Super clear and fantastic imaging.

Cheers,
James

edit: They have silk dome tweeters and mids. :)
 
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Marantz Imperial 6's. I have other newer speakers connected to a speaker switch but those old 6's still get plenty of play time. I am becoming a fan of silk soft dome tweeters though.
 
I own the ARs in post #2 paired with a Marantz 2216b in my small office system. Outstanding!
But Hawkeye's take on KEFs is spot on. KEF 102s pop up for beer money on the big auction site. Get a pair with the KUBE, do the ferro fluid, and live happily ever after. Some in teak, some in rosewood.
Mine(teak) powered by 'The Fisher' 400 leave little to be desired.
 
I have a pair of Infinty RS-2001's that are very good for their size. They image very well and have great detail. I've never heard them, but a few AK members rave about Infinity Infinitesimal speakers, which are pretty small.
 
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