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Pan Story
In 1975 I bought my first pair of Magnepans, the single panel MG2s for $700. They changed my relationship with the audio hobby. They are to blame for taking me from modest “using” into full blown addiction! My first speakers were Advents. They were good for the price because of respectable driver blending. With Sherwood 7100 receiver, B&O 3000 table and Teac…
Speakers: The Big Picture
In an earlier post I guesstimated there must be 500 or more speaker makers out there. As I’ve done more research, I’m going to double that guesstimate! “Companies” range from a one man band in a basement or industrial park space to very sophisticated industrial operations. With a thousand or so entities to consider, how do you pick the one that’s right…
Approach To Buying Speakers
First of all, you have to be honest with yourself. Or, if you’re shopping at Audio Emporium, please be honest with us. What do I mean by this? We know our products really well- speakers most specifically. Loudspeakers each have their own personality. I’d love to get you speakers that are best for YOU- which isn’t necessarily the one that’s the best…
TAS 2023 Buyer’s Guide : Speakers
TAS 2023 Buyer’s Guide : Speakers Issue 332 I have always loved Buyer’s Guides. Whether Audio Magazine’s famous Bibles of the 70s or more current versions by TAS or Stereophile- I scour them cover to cover. Just as I memorize too many baseball stats (Henry Aaron is still king at 755 by the way)- I can’t get enough of great hi-fi gear….
Dave’s Faves – Klipsch Cornwall 4, Speakers
Klipsch Cornwall 4 Speakers, $6600 per pair (38h, 25.3w, 15.5d, 98lbs, 102dB SPL) You can’t judge a book by its cover. Or can you? In the case of K’s new Cornwall speaker, you CAN. Cornwall looks big, bold and ready to rock. And in fact, that’s exactly what it does. Move over, get outta the way, they’re large and in charge. If…
Great Pairing
Oscar & Kareem, Molitor & Yount, Spahn & Uecker… These, are some of Milwaukee’s best pairings. Let’s add a new one. Klipsch and Marantz. The Klipsch Heritage line of speakers, made in Arkansas, blends high efficiency and impact to bring the excitement of live music to your living room. However, if you have generic or noisy electronics, you’ll hear hiss and hum…
Magnepan MG .7, Has just arrived!
Magnepan MG .7, $2000 Per Pair Black Cloth/Natural Oak Wood Magnepan’s beloved MG .7 has been unavailable for a year! Due to Covid 19 and the distressed supply chain, Magnepan has been unable to get the parts to build it. Magnepan predicted it could be as late as summer of 2022 before the MG .7 would become availability. All of us dealers…