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Important Speaker Characteristics

What are the most important characteristics to look for when comparing speakers? How do I choose the best speaker for my system?

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by Horswispr

Sep 30 '00

I Was So Moved I Called My Dad and Cursed Him Out: Important Speaker Characteristics
Listen with your emotions as well as your ears.... read full review

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by sam-pro

Jul 20 '06

Wanna Have Some Fun With A Couple Of Classics?... Bose 301 And A Lafayette Amp!
It's hard to be beat a low-powered classic Lafayette amp hooked up to a classic Bose 301 in a moderate-sized room...at any price!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Feb 09 '06

Classic Loudspeaker Review #1...The Allison Four Loudspeaker And The Return Of Acoustic Suspension
If you tire of "boxlike sound" and the hype others seem to endear...relax with a good cup of brew and a nice seat between a pair of Allison Fours.... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 13 '06

Will The Real Bose 901 Please Stand Up !??...A Guide To Buying Bose 901 Speakers
When shopping for your dreamy used Bose 901 speaker system...know what you are getting yourself into! If something doesn't look right...question the seller big-time or stay away!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Apr 12 '06

The Best Speaker Of All Time!
When it comes to great sound reproduction through speakers...only you and you alone will know what you like and whatever that is...is just fine!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Dec 30 '06

Review # 200..."Loudspeaker Handbook And Lexicon" by Winslow Burhoe
Winslow Burhoe is a master speaker builder who has managed to print in layman's terms a wonderful reference for loudspeaker design at no cost to whoever will lend their eyes!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 19 '06

Classic Loudspeaker Review #2...Boston Acoustics A-70 Loudspeaker...A Legend!
The Boston A-70 is a classic two-way Acoustic Suspension design very much worth seeking out and repairing at small cost. It is among the very best of all time!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 15 '06

The New Philosophy In Speaker Crafting And Introducing America's Number One Speaker Builder...Richard Vandersteen
Many audiophiles believe that British speaker manufacturers are the best. Many will say the Canadians have it. But for my money, USA's Vandersteen beats them all!! ... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 14 '06

More About The Bose 901 Guide...Just A little Ditty And Follow Up
Thanks for having me here at EPINIONS as I am so awed by the level of intelligence and respect you have shown...not only to me but others as well!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Nov 19 '11

Classic Loudspeaker Review # 3....Boston Acoustics A-70T...The Legend Grows!
Don't pas on the Boston Acoustics A-70's in your search for the perfect classic loudspeaker. You may verey well be overlooking the best!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Apr 23 '12

Speaker Technology...How Far Have We Come?...Speaker Wire...Is It Just Snake Oil?
Have we really made great strides in loudspeaker technology or do classics like the Dynaco A 35 still beat modern stuff? Use good 12ga. wire when hooking up your favorites.... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 17 '12

Roll Out The Barrel...Snip Out The Caps...Your Tweeters Ain't Burnt!
Change capacitors with equal or similar value in your crossover circuit before giving up on your weak/distorting tweeters. It is an inexpensive alternative to replacing complete circuits.... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 01 '12

Classic Loudspeaker Review # 4...Boston Acoustics H.D.-8...A Powerful Little Performer!
When looking for a classic or modern small monitor loudspeaker...don't count out the Boston H.D.-8. Its performance per price is most rewarding!... read full review

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by sam-pro

Apr 28 '12

The Night The Lights Went Out...Okay They Just Flickered A Bit!
In your quest for retro speaker bliss...do not overlook the Allison cubes. They just might be the little giant killer you've been searching for.... read full review

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by sam-pro

Mar 26 '12

Roll Out The Barrel...Snip Out The Caps...Your Tweeters Ain't Burnt Series II
I cannot emphasize it enough. When buying used speakers that require woofer refoaming...replace those wornout capacitors also. Experts claim that these caps should be replaced every ten years!... read full review

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