Suggested speakers

[Nottobeburned]

Hello!
I just acquired a Marantz SR 1000!
Can anyone suggest speakers for it?
Thank you.

 

[adason]

Try Von Schweikert Ultra 11.

 

[Nottobeburned]

Very pricey!
Anything more economical?

 

[KaffiMann]

... Perhaps if you give some limits/wishes, begin with price, size and whether you want to DIY or not.

 

[picowallspeaker]

Those Von Schweikert Ultra 11 are very pricey, yes. But are also DIYable 'coz
you can cut one in half, add just one tweeter, rework ( just a little ) the crossover and you have two pairs for just 300 k$.
Bargain.


...and, whazzat ? Marantz SR 1000...old STK amplifier module inside, 20 W pc
...You win !

 

[Dave Bullet]

An SR1000 isn't a powerhouse (20w into 8 ohms). How loud are you wanting to play these? This will drive the need for more sensitive / efficient speakers.

The SR1000 says 4 ohms (newer Marantz receivers are weaklings).

 

[Nottobeburned]

Yes,
I’m green, just want that old thumping rock and roll feel like the old days without breaking the bank. Just two speakers no cutting in half. Prefabricated awesome sounding speakers!

 

[Nottobeburned]

What speakers will match with this receiver?

 

[Nottobeburned]

So, do I want 4 ohm speakers or 8 ohm?

 

[John Busch]

As is usually the case, it comes down to money. How much can your realistically spend for a pair of speakers and do you have any unusual issues to deal with, ie. very small room, very large room, need to play loud, going to use out doors... and so forth. Give us an idea about your listening realities and priorities. Also, where are you located?

 

[Bigun]

Yes,
I’m green, just want that old thumping rock and roll feel like the old days without breaking the bank. Just two speakers no cutting in half. Prefabricated awesome sounding speakers!

Assuming you don't want to spend too big but need good sized speakers for that thump factor. Good option is to buy a used pair of floorstanders (aka tower speakers), look and listen before you buy. Or check out some of the deals on new floorstanders on the 'net.

Search up these:

Klipsch RP-260F Floorstanding Speaker (and it's siblings)
JBL Studio 280 Floor Standing

Heck, just go to your nearest Best Buy if you are in North America.

 

[Nottobeburned]

Thank you!
I’ll just go to Best Buy while they’re still in business......

 

[adason]

Cervin Vega makes inexpensive thumpers...

Cerwin-Vega SL12 12" 3 Way 300 Watt Passive Floor Tower Loudspeaker

 

[adason]

Polk audio can some time surprise...
LSiM705 - Polk Audio

 

[adason]

But this is diy site, you should build speakers. Its rewarding. Otherwise you are in the wrong forum.

 

[adason]

Those Von Schweikert Ultra 11 are very pricey, yes. But are also DIYable 'coz
you can cut one in half, add just one tweeter, rework ( just a little ) the crossover and you have two pairs for just 300 k$.
Bargain.

I did just that!
I used hivi ribbon, two dayton domes (removed face plates and placed them as close as possible), used two 6" dayton midbasses, and one 15" jamo woofer.

Active crossover at 150 hz, passive from midbass up, biamp with four lm3886 chipmunks, sounds great, considering its in small room (its a messy soldering room).

 

[adason]

Goodnight.

 

[Nottobeburned]

I know how to solder and would like to build my own speaks. Where do I start is there a book? Manual? Have a table saw for enclosures. Let’s do this!

 

[adason]

Have you used search function
DIY-Loudspeakers

 

[Lojzek]

Try thrift stores and when you find something interesting, come back for advice. Marantz vintage 3 way speakers for instance.