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What are the best speakers for 80's hard rock?

Hello folks!
I want suggestions for best speakers and amp for 80's hard rock music. Many bad recordings, so many high end speakers (and amps) sounds very harsh and hard, with little bass. It's more important to me that my stereo can play bad recordings in a good way, than play good recordings in a fantastic way.

I want very laidback and soft treble, but I want a bass that goes deep and alo is very punchy.

I know many people say that I should here on vintage speakers. But I want new speakers. Any price range!

Thanks for suggestions!
rockpanther
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jafant
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Rockpanther-

you can go vintage and buy a pair of Cerwin Vega (I used these in the 80-90's for Hard Rock/Metal) or Infinity Cresendo Series (made in the 90's).

On the more modern side and my personal reference loudspeaker, Thiel CS 2.4, CS 2.7 or CS 3.7- (the CS 3.7 needs much room to open up correctly- room size should be 20x20, 25x25 or 30x30...etc.)

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
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atmasphere
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Atmasphere is referring to system synergy; you can get the sound you seek by well matched components in your system.

Actually, I'm not talking about synergy although that can play a role. I am simply stating that a speaker is 'ideal for rock' as opposed to other forms of music is one of the biggest myths in the speaker world.

If its good for classical and jazz it should be good for rock. If not, the speaker has a serious flaw and likely isn't all that good for classical or jazz either.

ebm
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I had JBL 99 best rock speaker.
keithr
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Atmasphere- while I tend to agree, many speakers or combos don't exactly rock out.

I heard Leben with Harbeth for example at a show that put me to sleep!
saki70
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Many great suggestions here .
I would add , not more companies , but design .
Look for speakers with 'one' large woofer 10" or greater not an array of small ones .
And stick with soft dome tweeters , not metal .
This will allow the heavy bass lines to come through and tame some of the strident highs .
The trouble is that speakers with this size of woofer , while plentiful in the 80's , are scarce today due to the width of the cabinet required . That is one reason that the suggestions are for older speakers .

Good luck
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