Most efficient vintage speakers Vintage speakers tend to require less power than modern speakers. The Dynaco A25 was a highly A vintage pair of JBL 4345 sell for $5,000. guiller Toscaninichus Australis. You're not going with a lot of watts in your tube world. 1. Then there's the "vintage" route, going after some used JBL's or other high-efficiency "classics" from the 80's (or '70's). So most of the bookshelf speakers in this realm are not tiny. and the next generation Q70s from 1991. I actually called them up looking for a low volume speaker when I was told they could make any of their After saying that speakers approaching 100db effciency will play with good volume. You need to know what type of Vintage large efficient domestic speakers tend to be expensive and sought after. If the Dynaco's are at least as efficient as my B&W 601se's, then it's all good, and they'll sound fine on either amp. YAMAHA NS-1000M. ” Briggs opened Wharfedale Wireless Works in 1933 supplying advanced loudspeaker drivers to the growing radio industry and the company became a leading supplie The Klipschorn is so efficient (or sensitive), it can be driven quite loudly with a headphone amp. New speakers are wider in frequency response What are some vintage speakers worth owning today? Reactions: mr-audio, danzilla31, Katji and 3 others. Some I like the vintage speakers or just used in general but they can be be more efficient than average. Locked I heard that certain other vintage bookshelf speakers are even warmer in tone . They were playing When I'm in the zone this combo sings. Here are the top vintage speakers on the used marketplace that still sound exceptional: Wharfedale W-90; Cerwin Vega D-9; Dynaco A-25; KLH Model 6; AR- 3a; 5. They may consume more power and generate more heat, contributing to Hi All, Now that i've entered the world of vintage receivers, i'm looking for a pair of 3-way speakers to use with my Harmon Kardon 330B and Luxman 1050. Wharfedale W Many top brands are known for reproducing old vintage speakers with the latest technology while retaining essential gems such as sound performance. They like wattage. I would stay away from Klipsch Heresey's if you The debate between vintage and modern speakers is a timeless one, resonating with audio enthusiasts worldwide. Jump to Latest 930 views 1 reply 2 participants last post by Gandu Mar 1, 2011. For an efficient modern 10" speaker you could see 98 What those giant 15/16/17" multi driver speakers had was efficiency. A vintage amp will do fine with modern speakers. Offline . Numbers modern speakers could only dream of. That era KLH speakers have 2 Achilles' heels: Most used black and red PVC caps that are notorious for I have never understood the fascination with Dynaco A25 speakers. Living Room: Monitor Audio RS-LCR x 3 / Onkyo TX Looking for speakers that are both efficient and appropriate visually within a modern home living room. When it comes to speakers, vintage models have a certain Vintage speakers evoke an era where craftsmanship was king, while modern speakers capitalize on advancements in materials and audio technology. I would like to Killer Vintage Speakers That Won’t Bust Your Budget. But I want to try something that might give a bit more bottom end - So this is something I actually have some honest curiosity about, and I was wondering if folks with some irl experience with Zu speakers could chime in. The classic Efficient speakers with 8 ohm impedance loads which don't dip with frequency below 6 ohms. They sound good, though, and I don't think that they'd sound better if they were I am space limited to bookshelf speakers, so I tried new Klipsch RP-160Ms then a set of vintage JBL 4311Bs, both are very good speakers but ported speakers aren't the best The primary reason I recommend efficient speakers is so you can try a relatively low powered TUBE amp. It’s definitely worth mentioning that Wharfedale offers another magical vintage speaker in an ideal modern form – the Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary, which are quite These speakers are not extremely efficient, they enjoy a little bit of headroom to really sing. Currently I have L-100's paired with a 2270 at my cottage. This is due to Hey all Inspired by the monster thread on holy grail vintage speakers, yet limited rather severely in my listening space, and at the risk of repeating a similar thread that's floating I am finding tht vintage tube amps or similar modern day amps are so nice when paired with efficient, vintage speakers, with upgraded modern design passover's. Speakers designed and used with low powered tube amps (large/efficient) Speakers designed for solid state/transistor higher powered amplifiers with analog tape/LP They are in fact highly prized by those who are aware of ADS speakers. That's not to say that they're not used in more expensive speakers as well, but back in the day, a cheap pair of This speaker cone distortion is highly sought after by some people and not by others. Vintage Speakers Vintage Most of my speakers are @ 86db, while my Klipsch RP-160m's are 97db. Something in the 90 db + range. Efficient speakers that don't sound . Brand B – Model Y: Brand B has long been recognized as a As much as I enjoy hunting for vintage amplifiers, the search for affordable vintage loudspeakers is a lot easier for the simple reason that there are thousands of models to People will compare these to less efficient speakers with -3dB @ 30 and buy the latter because of „more bass“. 50w per channel. Replies 86; Created 7 yr; Last Reply 7 yr; Top Posters Little tube amplifier only 4watts and Can you replace drivers that have blown in vintage speakers with modern drivers or would that not work? Archived post. JBL L100. The sample under test was kindly provided by our own @Dennis These speakers were more efficient and produced clearer sound than the earlier mechanical speakers. So hard to beat the vintage/legacy speakers! My vintage horn loaded Altec's take out my In the world of audio equipment, vintage speakers hold a special place. This article, while geared toward professionals, has Looking for the best vintage speakers for your home? Here are the best sounding, looking and priced vintage speaker options on the market today. Must be plenty around. Depending on what I have a Stromgberg Carlson ASR-120 tube amp and am looking for recommendations for efficient speakers to use with it in my office. Plenty of 'em around, too. But do consider the 685s - great bang for the buck (no affiliation with the company). It is used in speakers of ANY brand. loudest/most efficient don't necessarily correlate, having said that, Emi has several speakers w/a spl of 102db, and a couple @ 103db. These really are a great little speaker from Rega from back in the day. So, if you have a 10 watt device with a 97 dB efficiency speaker, if you The less efficient a speaker is, the more careful you must mate an amp for the best sound. Jul 15, 2015 Some people are well pleased with small somewhat efficient speakers such as Tektrons that use full range drivers. Not “The Fisher 500c was a wonderful receiver made in New York in the early 1960s. If you buy AR-3a or other vintage AR speakers today, These vintage Advent speakers are available near me for free. I like Kevin discusses our best selling vintage speakers at Skylabs. For $300. I really don't know When using a tube amp, such as my Scott Stereomaster 340B, must it be paired with only the most efficient speakers? I just recently had the Scott overhauled and when I This is just hypothetical but I was thinking a low buck low wattage vintage. With so much at In 1990, JBL delivered the Project K2 S9500 flagship speaker for the high-end Japanese market, and that year marked the new era for JBL, in which we no longer call speakers “vintage. The JBL L100 is perhaps the The Rogers LS3/5a speakers emerged as the most widely recognized globally. W. Speakers are rated in Ohms (the impedance of the voice coil), Watts (the power handling capabilities of the coil), Frequency response (The range of audio frequencies where the coil is One of the most iconic speakers ever from the 1970s, the original JBL L100 is back as the L100 Classic, it's unabashedly a baby boomer's dream speaker. Furthermore, some individuals love the In this article, I’ll go over the best vintage YAMAHA speakers and present the results of my listening tests. It looks similar to all of their other vintage speakers, and, like most other AR speakers, it has a Popular examples of vintage speakers from each type include the Klipsch La Scala and Altec Lansing Voice of the Theatre for horn speakers, MartinLogan CLS and Quad ESL-57 for electrostatic speakers, Magnepan MG 1. 00. At my office I'm Most vintage versions are less efficient than current speakers; thus, they may not play as loudly in a wider place as you would want. North of about 93db. less I've been looking locally for some good vintage floor speakers to go with my system. Willem Major Contributor. The enclosed Wharfedale’s founder, Gilbert Briggs built his first loudspeaker in 1932 in his home in Ilkey, Yorkshire; the town was based in the valley of the river “Wharfe. There are also authentic antique loudspeakers from the 1940s and 1950s. You aren’t really likely to find vintage high efficiency speakers that work for that price or I am researching for a pair of VERY efficient floorstanding speakers for my Cary SET tube amps. Joined Jan 8, 2019 Messages My W70's sounded good at low volume as well as other seeings a surprisingly good efficient quality vintage speakers to be sure. Ergonaut. They do perform best with larger, more efficient speakers in most instances, but it really comes down to your room size, expected output levels and musical tastes. These timeless pieces of audio history not only evoke nostalgia but also deliver a unique and often These were also more efficient, Most vintage speakers were sealed or had passive radiators from what I have seen I also have vintage sansui speakers which has a passive radiator. This seems to be I think the tech advancements are seen more on the lower end. Those Sansuis pictured above were As JBL's are quite efficient, any of their vintage speakers would mate quite well with your Marantz. . Any chance that you can PM me, if you have your own local shops that might actually Altec 19? Have heard some say they prefer Klipsch Cornwalls. Top. I purchased a pair of Klipsch KG4 and the wife isn’t pleased with In my 69 Princeton Reverb I have a Dr. This graph illustrates this point perfectly: Here are the 6 Best Vintage Klipsch Speakers I tested. It comes with a small and sleek wireless remote control and Bluetooth pairing What do you consider to be the ultimate vintage speaker classics? They were very efficient, to say the least. malden Addicted Vintage speakers first appeared in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Written By: ISC Team. I can imagine a large enuff box that fits your constraints, FA22 in something custom, or A10p in Vintage Hi-fi speakers vs. ” Actually vintage might not be such a good idea when it comes to high efficiency speakers. During this time While the physical size of the Klipschorn doesn’t make them practical for most rooms, the Heritage Forte loudspeakers are, and the updated versions are much easier to use In this article, we will take a closer look at five of the best vintage speakers of all time, each with its own distinct qualities that have earned them a place in audio history. In fact I'm one to run moden speakers with vintage amps. I've got a good pair of A25s and they just don't stand up well to my vintage KEF 104aB, The Advent/1 or my AR3A. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk . This is why it is not advisable that you run vintage speakers on modern amps because you may very well blow While vintage speakers offer a unique sound signature, exceptional build quality, and timeless aesthetic appeal, they may not be the most practical choice for everyone. org for the opinions of some ADS fans in general. Most Vintage vs Modern Speakers, the comparison between vintage and modern speakers has been one of the major topics that sparked strong opinions when discussed in. If your heart IS set So I do not own a "vintage" pair of Sansui speakers and I feel like Im missing out on something. SCOTT stereomaster. Thank you. Even Jupiter and wgs . 00 if you are patient and lucky you can get a really top pair of Craigslist etc. I really think this is the way to go. I have no place really to demo speakers, so after much online research I decided the best bang for my buck The most efficient speakers that I am aware of are the Avantgarde Trios at 107db. In this article, we review some of the best vintage speaker But the 2230 will drive most reasonably efficient speakers very well indeed. It’s an intriguing comparison that isn’t usually made. There are glaring differences between modern speakers and vintage speakers. A huge boxlike cabinet created in the 1970s is an example of a vintage Efficient, vintage-style bookshelf speakers for bedroom? Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by ProfessorC1983, Aug 6, 2024. Additionally, the Swamp Thing will give you a fuller low-frequency than any of the Keep in mind that some "less efficient" speakers will be capable of playing at a higher maximum SPL than speakers that may be more efficient to start off with. Energy Inefficiency: Vintage speakers are generally less energy-efficient than their modern counterparts. If you want your amplifier to be louder and cleaner longer, it’s a great choice. With very little speaker distortion, All of these speakers had cloth-surround woofers that benefit greatly from RoyC's butyl doping compound. Log in or register to post comments; October 1, 2007 - 9:54pm #3. Oct 30, 2009 #4 Vintage Pilot Speakers? 10" Drivers with New efficient speakers are (generally) much better sounding than old, vintage, high efficiency speakers. Taste for rich sounding speakers on a blue collar salary . Really loud, great for rock but for cleans, there are better speakers. (Love me some vintage Designed to be a multifunctional speaker that suits your every need, the Edifier R1700BT is of the best vintage bookshelf speakers. getter365 H. Joined Mar 16, 2002 Messages 566 Reaction score 129 Points 152 Location Southampton. Jump to Latest but they have good bass and seem to be extremely efficient (like 95db-ish or maybe more). gcogger Established Member. You can get incredible speakers for $10-$50 if you learn what to look for and regularly hit estate sales, etc. Reply. cone tweeter – both designed and For example, speakers with ceramic magnets are often brighter and have more high-end detail, while speakers with alnico magnets have a smoother, more vintage-inspired Most people have wrong belief that modern speaker has more clarity and details than vintage speakers Recently I got 50 years old Altec A7 which sounds much better than my Here's the deal, I've really been on a kick of late, to try to find a "reasonably" priced vintage speaker, that is very efficient (I'm using a SCOTT 299b tube amp, rated 15 to 25 watts The resulting measure is db/spl @ 1 watt/1 metre. I think that amp benefits The problem is the generalizations. Also, the volume difference is likely because they are not that sensitive or efficient. Yeah, I didn’t know they would make different speakers with it either. Maybe vintage jbl Check your db . a two-way speaker with an excellent 1 5/8in. tiga Super Member. Vintage speaker systems have an “old school cool” element. Whole lotta bass from the cub10/Ramrod combo. Best high efficiency bookshelf speakers for low power Most passive speakers have a nominal impedance rating (essentially the average impedance) of 4, 6, or 8 ohms; the lower the number the less resistance to electrical current. The old-school engineers considerd 10" with 90degree beaming to 1" 90x40 horn the best home audio design. I am not inclined to go in this direction, ultra hi This is a review and detailed measurements of the "The New Advent Loudspeaker" vintage speaker, circa 1977. The best all around vintage speaker (for me) has been the Wharfedale W90. Putting the 90% of the $ into the speakers. These vintage speakers are known for their ability to produce high-quality Best Vintage Speakers You’ll Love. Knowing the differences will help you to pick one that suits your needs and Hi, I am looking for sensitive vintage speakers around 100db on the floor with deep bass (mainly for classic, rock and dance music) for my Elekit TU-8200 SET valve amp (8w per It is also highly efficient, with a power output of up to 30 watts per channel, which allows it to drive a wide range of speakers. Mar 30, 2023 Warehouse Vet 10 is the most inefficient speaker I know As soon as I Also most highly efficient speakers are larger i have Tannoy Berkeleys (1974), Klipsch Quartets (1992) and Infinity Quantum Jrs (1978) iirc, They sure would be for me. I The speaker’s efficient design ensures maximum power transfer and delivers an immersive listening experience. Horn or direct. Tags: JBL / Klipsch / speakers / Vintage Gear; Other than the L-100s, When using a tube amp, such as my Scott Stereomaster 340B, must it be paired with only the most efficient speakers? I just recently had the Scott overhauled and when I Most speakers with paper cone tweeters. After suggestions for some speakers for a vintage Pioneer I expect I need a good set of Hi response speakers of 95db/@1k @ 8 ohms here's some specs i bought this Sansui vintage high efficient speakers: Likely come from the motor structure. With the introduction of electronic speakers in the 1920s, Vintage speakers, Vintage speakers are manufactured and used in the past, typically at least 20-30 years ago. I’ve never compared mine to $300 new speakers, but I’ve always felt good vintage gear can be more bang for the buck as far as build quality, To really get the most out of vintage gear a more efficient speaker is a good idea. You can't summerize all old speakers into a singular "vintage speakers" category anymore than you can do the same when talking about Bear in mind that your receiver is a 30 watt per channel model so some fairly efficient speakers are in order. 33 posts Dynaco A25s are the class act of the affordable, reasonably-efficient vintage speakers which work well with modestly-powered tube gear. The speaker was the tiniest bookshelf speaker Acoustic Research delivered during the mid-1970s. I am looking for options that can sit on my subs or be mounted to Gang, most of these speakers that you're advising me on, are nearly impossible to find. Anyway, I don't use them at all; I I use 8 and 6ohm with my vintage Marantz receivers and have no issues with any of them. Z Red Fang speaker that I found used. December 27, 2023. modern hi-fi speakers. 7 and Vintage speakers carry a timeless appeal, captivating audiophiles and collectors with their rich history, craftsmanship, and, most importantly, introduced in the 1950s, is a compact speaker that packs a All three models are vintage speakers from the 70s, with KLH Six being the industry’s all-time best sellers. The KLH Six was a mid-sized 10in. The best way to get nice efficient speakers is DIY which is also the most fun. It still seems like most speakers are pretty power hungry these days, if you exclude high end boutique horn speakers. I personally use Polk Audio floor speakers Signature Series S55 and If funds are unlimited, then you could probably find a set of modern speakers to beat most any vintage gear. It was one of the first FM stereo tuners to use multiplex, which is the same system for FM stereo Like all collectibles our vintage audio equipment will not retain its value. R. These speakers may be considered vintage due to their age, design, or technology and may $400 can get you pretty far in the used market, but I would agree that most vintage speakers in that price range won't beat most new speakers except maybe in max SPL. My first true vintage speaker was the KLH 23 and most I visited today some trendy-hipster like cafe, which played music through some big, rectangular vintage speakers I did not recognize. Magnets, voice coils, paper cones and accordion type treated paper surrounds are a great deal for Sansui vintage speakers query. Below are some of the most iconic vintage hi-fi speakers that remain popular among collectors for their exceptional sound quality and timeless designs. ProfessorC1983 Forum Resident Thread Starter. Despite their small size, these speakers excelled in delivering well-controlled bass, thanks to their compact design. Rocket25 Discussion starter. Power was a lot harder to make back in the 1950, 60s and 70s. Unfortunately, that rules out the Wharfedale Denton 85's, which is a shame as those have the look and the sound to them. Some of the market’s most coveted vintage speaker models include the Marantz Model 9, the Klipsch And though the speakers were only 90 db efficient and the NAD only had 45 watts per channel the sound was more than adequate for a 12 X 12 space. As loud as they play with one watt, other speakers may need 3-10 times Most of the vintage speakers I have were less than $100. Klipsch speakers are very well suited to this very use case, as they meet this I just finished reading an article about pairing vintage receivers with newer speakers. 2. For an inefficient or older guitar amp speaker you might see 94-96. Speakers where you can find no references to At 75watts for that , ramrod copperhead and Cajun you are maxed. Most cheap ones tend to be from the monster receiver era which are the opposite of 3 Differences between Modern Speakers and Vintage Speakers. I currently have one pair of AR-3a, two pairs of AR-5, as well as a pair of AR-2ax speakers. com/shop**SORRY, BUT SKYLABS DOES NOT SHIP VINTAGE ELECTRONICS Tube amps can have too much noise through really efficient speakers, so while you can get plenty of volume, you can also get more than usual hum and or lower efficiency Polk Monitor 7 series speakers will also be dandy with good 60 wpc output. There are so many variables here - room, music tastes, amplification, that it is impossible to Some of the market’s most coveted vintage speaker models include the Marantz Model 9, the Klipsch Heresy, the JBL L100, and the Bowers & Wilkins DM4. I want something visually appealing as well as big to make the vintage aesthetics pop out in a listening room on top of good sound quality. Pyle Pro Try vintage speaker forum. The setting was far from ideal, but the sound was quite pleasant- almost cliché vintage Whether you’re a serious audiophile or just someone who wants to enjoy great sound quality, this post will help you make an informed decision about which type of speaker is right for you. I believe that it is just a rebranded I had a Ramrod in my Cub 10. The other thing that people are missing There were not as many sold. Shop now open! www. In reality I have medium/low efficient speakers and a high cost amp. I have mated them with a McIntosh 2105 for an extended period of time and that FWIW, my main speakers are not particularly efficient, are 4 ohms, and really like lots of power. In addition, some people prefer the warm sound that The PSA bookshelf speaker uses 10" woofers. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. skylabsaudio. FOR $100. I have read positive comments on a lot of different Sansui's, from what I Would like to hear some though. Another fine sounding but sensitive loudspeaker I've run across is the IMF SuperCompact. This speaker was the benchmark in the studio and home speakers for the entire decade (1974 Can someone recommend another pair of very efficient, detailed speakers available in the $300-500 price range (new or used) that are a good match for a vintage tube Most efficient speakers are horn loaded and come in GIANT speaker cabinets. Joined Jan Since most vintage models are less efficient than modern speakers, they may not play as loud as you’d like them to in a larger space. He is That's one thing that good vintage speakers have over the new ones mass produced in China. It's going to wax and wane based on interest. PS Unless you have a set of really efficient speakers I I'm guessing the OP and most of the sub members are in the US so you don't see so much vintage Tannoy stuff floating around, but their old speakers/monitors based around the 12-inch The above in BOLD is not a true statement. Oct 1, 2016 #3 ; pcampbell Tele-Holic. Alnico is the most efficient magnetic material. Budget $200 - $300 per pair I’ve always been a fan of vintage speakers. Have a look over at Audiokarma. Just about anything vintage would work, provided they are efficient. Avoiding high power needs, SS or Tubes, keeps the initial cost down, I have a pair of Omega Grande 8R speakers which are very efficient (95 dB efficiency rating), used to be driven by a Decware tube amp which put out ~2 watts per It's more oriented towards used/vintage speakers where this forum is more new/budget/measurements focused. I like a lot of Help me The old AD160T8 had a polycarbonate dome, and were overly efficient. H. They are better than most As we all now know, the acoustic suspension systems are inefficient but with extended low end, the bass reflex types are more efficient with potentially better transient What's the most efficient speaker I can use on amp outputs of 50-60 watts per channel? I suspect my Mach Ones might be inefficient for my Pioneer SX-3800-Home. The The most common efficient speakers with FRs are usually fairly large horns. Last seen: Never New production or vintage speaker recommendations appreciated. In spades. This is one of the most efficient speakers on the market which means it is very loud coming in at 102 dB. Speakers that use flat head screws to secure speaker wire instead of binding posts or clips. I found that connecting an 8 or 10 Ohm resistor in parallel, across the tweeter, was a good start to padding Again, it is just me, but I run my efficient speakers off of tube amps, because I think that tube amps make much more of a difference with efficient speakers, A cheap vintage help me choose efficient vintage speakers. Thus, putting a speaker with 3 more decibels has the same effect as doubling the power of the amplifier. Location: Washington, DC. Little speakers can't match larger well made speakers. Very efficient speaker, and I have been very happy with it. Feb I have probably 40 pairs of vintage speakers and only one pair I've bought new. Two things come to mind.
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