In Reply to: What type of speakers did audiophiles use in the 60s ? posted by J. Phelan on June 15, 2017 at 10:27:42:
High End speakers of the 60's were derivatives of designs from the 50's. Large horns, and AR. Very little innovation or real change until the 70's.
To your question:
Altec A7 and domestic enclosure models
AR3
JBL Ranger Paragon
Bozak Concert Grand
KLH 9
Electro Voice Patrician
If there is a common element, it would be that all were BIG (AR is the exception), and required a large room to perform at their best.
All of the above had limitations. BUT there remains a very loyal group of listeners who feel that the above models, when properly restored, can still outperform many more current speakers.
Food for thought.
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- Interesting question - Ross 11:26:57 06/21/17 (1)
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