Up to a $1,000, sure...the DQ 10's are very nice if you feed them enough power, and place them on good stands. (I did own a pair).
DQ 12's?....I don't recall them?
Dave
DQ 12's?....I don't recall them?
Dave
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Along the same line, how about a/d/s 810 or 880? Were they in the same league as the Dahlquists? I've heard the soft dome mid is SWEET. Just to be clear, I wouldn't spend $1000 on the used speakers but wondered if they compare to the sound quality of $1K new ones. I know it's my ears that count but I'd still like your opinions. Thanks |
I agree with SomeC59, the DQ10's excel at vocals. A friend has had a pair since the 70's and recently had them re-conditioned, so I'm very familiar with their sound. They lack dynamic punch, something about all those drivers. Also require a bunch of amp power, have a large footprint and low WAF. So if you're a rocker go cautious, but if vocals are your thing they sound great. |
There are many old speakers that can more than hold their own with todays offerings. Snell, Mirage, a/d/s, and of course many others had some really nice speaker systems. a/d/s....1530's, 2030's, 1290's Snell....Type A, b, and c's Mirage....M1, M3, M5 Here is a pair of the 1290's on Audiogon: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1254511100&/ADS-1290/2-Tower-Speakers |
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