Speaker recommendations to not buy

[TankTop5]

Just because they’re expensive doesn’t mean they’re good. What speakers from reputable and expensive manufacturers are complete duds? Not everyone has time to audition speakers or can find speakers in a good place to audition, so what are some to completely avoid?


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[charmerci]

Everybody here knows
You're not suppose
To buy that brand Bose!

 

[D Murphy]

Everybody here knows
You're not suppose
To buy that brand Bose!

I won't name any names, but it rhymes with Tilson and is associated with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Kvn_Walker]

I won’t say that there are a lot of “bad” speakers, but I can’t see how the price can be justified for some of what is out there. I try to theorize what the bill of materials might be, assuming even premium drivers. Most of the cost seems to be borne by the cabinetry, and of course markup. And I respect that for master cabinet makers, although I personally don't mind the "big box" look as long as it functions the same as "furniture grade".

So when I see a slim tower (even a bookshelf at times!) with a 6” woofer and a tweeter going for over $10k/pair, I can’t wrap my brain around it.

 

[lovinthehd]

Have no idea how they sounded but they're just bizarre looking and wouldn't buy them on that basis alone

 

[ryanosaur]

I won't name any names, but it rhymes with Tilson and is associated with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Ha!
Wanted to hear them some day, but not to buy! would rather drop a cool mil' on some property here in the Bay Area. If I had it.
Would almost rather check out Oregon for that... maybe only have to plop down .5. Whadya Say Lovin? Can a guy get a good home up there at a reasonable price?

 

[ryanosaur]

Have no idea how they sounded but they're just bizarre looking and wouldn't buy them on that basis alone View attachment 29768

Ummm... did that cat put a phase plug?... with a French Tickler? on a horn loaded AMT??????????????

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[Verdinut]

Definitely not this pair:

 

[ryanosaur]

Definitely not this pair:
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[lovinthehd]

Ha!
Wanted to hear them some day, but not to buy! would rather drop a cool mil' on some property here in the Bay Area. If I had it.
Would almost rather check out Oregon for that... maybe only have to plop down .5. Whadya Say Lovin? Can a guy get a good home up there at a reasonable price?

You'd have a pretty sweet property in my area for that kind of money, even get some land. This isn't far from my place....https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/49192-Mountain-View-Rd-Oakridge-OR-97463/48428902_zpid/

 

[davidscott]

Ultralinear Speakers from the 80s. A house brand throw in at certain stereo stores that were neither Ultra nor Linear. And yes I did hear them.

 

[Verdinut]

Ultralinear Speakers from the 80s. A house brand throw in at certain stereo stores that were neither Ultra nor Linear. And yes I did hear them.

With those, you'd better be without a cat because he would chew on the protrusions!

 

[Bucknekked]

Definitely not this pair:
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Dang ! You beat me to it. I was going to say the same thing. I love these things.
It isn't that they don't sound GREAT. They are AWESOME.
But, they may cost too much for the average home owner given all the tweeter mods.

 

[shadyJ]

Definitely not this pair:
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Dude, don't rip on those. Those are Audioholics forum classics. Worth every penny and then some.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Dang ! You beat me to it. I was going to say the same thing. I love these things.
It isn't that they don't sound GREAT. They are AWESOME.
But, they may cost too much for the average home owner given all the tweeter mods.

Dude, don't rip on those. Those are Audioholics forum classics. Worth every penny and then some.

Yep. Highs like SSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
That was some fun.