How about the Ohm Walsh, or those helium plasma things. BTW Google does not give a single hit for 'weathers trio', what was it?
The Weathers Trio was the first attempt at satellite/subwoofers. Circa 1958. I'd love to have a set, just to use with a Weathers turntable, the Weathers wooden arm, and the Weathers FM cartridge.
probably nobody ever heard of those....
Visonik David 50
- made by Heco-Hennel (Germany) in the 70`s
This speaker got a lot of good reputation and as a minimonitor has been used in many recording and broadcasting studios worldwide.
I read somewhere that since today over 2 millions! of them have been sold (on the Visionik website they say that 1985 was the year 1 million have been sold) - so it actually might be the world most sold HiFi-speaker.
It`s a 2-way speaker in a supertiny (1 ltr volume) aluminium cast enclosure.
A few month ago I aquired a pair and for that size they sound just great. I`m going to mate them with a small active subwoofer and I bet this will be a killer system in regard to sound/size relationship.
After more than 30 years, Visonik is still in the business and in their current production line is a speaker almost identical to the David 50.
Visonik David 50
- made by Heco-Hennel (Germany) in the 70`s
This speaker got a lot of good reputation and as a minimonitor has been used in many recording and broadcasting studios worldwide.
I read somewhere that since today over 2 millions! of them have been sold (on the Visionik website they say that 1985 was the year 1 million have been sold) - so it actually might be the world most sold HiFi-speaker.
It`s a 2-way speaker in a supertiny (1 ltr volume) aluminium cast enclosure.
A few month ago I aquired a pair and for that size they sound just great. I`m going to mate them with a small active subwoofer and I bet this will be a killer system in regard to sound/size relationship.
After more than 30 years, Visonik is still in the business and in their current production line is a speaker almost identical to the David 50.
Best Speakers EVER
APOGEE Scintilla 1 ohm setup, biamped
You needed two mortgages:
- the first for buying the speakers and the amps to drive them
- the second for buying a house with the *right* room where to put them
But boy.... I've never heard anything coming even close to them
APOGEE Scintilla 1 ohm setup, biamped
You needed two mortgages:
- the first for buying the speakers and the amps to drive them
- the second for buying a house with the *right* room where to put them
But boy.... I've never heard anything coming even close to them
i'm surprised nobody mentioned the Klipsch horns. Now this is a speaker that has been reason for argument over and over again but still, imho, it's a legend.
don't shoot me for this one... maybe not a legend but most certainly worth it's money. I picked up a pair for 50 euros in good condition on an auction site. Spent 15 euros on epoxy and new filling and ~25 euros for a pair of new crossovers.
for starting audiophiles: b&w 220(i).
it's pretty hard to get more quality (and bass extension) for the few bucks you pay for them
three mods necessary:
- rebuild the crossovers with more decent components (if anyone needs a schematic...). It's a pretty simple crossover so this won;t cost too much.
- replace the old filling with something that doesn't sink to the bottom of the cabinet
- for the more adventurous diyers: an extra coating of the bottom speaker. i used "injection" or "impregnate" epoxy, very fluid. three droplets were enough for one cone and, weighed with a postal-scale, added something like 0,7 grams to the total cone weight. A slight impedance peak at 26 Hz but way lower and better response in the lower frequencies.
don't shoot me for this one... maybe not a legend but most certainly worth it's money. I picked up a pair for 50 euros in good condition on an auction site. Spent 15 euros on epoxy and new filling and ~25 euros for a pair of new crossovers.
for starting audiophiles: b&w 220(i).
it's pretty hard to get more quality (and bass extension) for the few bucks you pay for them
three mods necessary:
- rebuild the crossovers with more decent components (if anyone needs a schematic...). It's a pretty simple crossover so this won;t cost too much.
- replace the old filling with something that doesn't sink to the bottom of the cabinet
- for the more adventurous diyers: an extra coating of the bottom speaker. i used "injection" or "impregnate" epoxy, very fluid. three droplets were enough for one cone and, weighed with a postal-scale, added something like 0,7 grams to the total cone weight. A slight impedance peak at 26 Hz but way lower and better response in the lower frequencies.
Check the first post in the thread. That's why I didn't mention them as I own a pair.matjans said:
My PSB Alpha A/V's are pretty damn legendary to me!!
(and to those other 50,000 people that bought them)
(and to those other 50,000 people that bought them)
Re: Best Speakers EVER
I still prefer:
Original Apogee FR, Biamped with Jadis Ja200
m.parigi said:
I still prefer:
Original Apogee FR, Biamped with Jadis Ja200
uli said:
Which do you prefer, the original from 1980 or the IRS V from 1987?
I've not heard either, just stained the pictures with my drool.
Cal
The original IRS have the ability to charge the whole room with sound, they almost engulf you with power!
B&W 801 series 80's.
I still have mine and love them! The bass is not that impressive, but the minds and high's hve everything I can ask for (except for that pesky protection circuit that trips at high volumes...)
Martin Logan CLS's.
I still have mine and love them! The bass is not that impressive, but the minds and high's hve everything I can ask for (except for that pesky protection circuit that trips at high volumes...)
Martin Logan CLS's.
I am happy to see some AR fans on this forum!!
I've always drooled at my cousin's AR-11, the next gen AR-3. Its too bad he is 6000 miles away on the opposite side of the globe. The bumble bee-butt midrange really has some magic in it. AR-3a sound awesome too.
I would say the runner up would be a pair of AR-2ax.
I've always drooled at my cousin's AR-11, the next gen AR-3. Its too bad he is 6000 miles away on the opposite side of the globe. The bumble bee-butt midrange really has some magic in it. AR-3a sound awesome too.
I would say the runner up would be a pair of AR-2ax.
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