YK Thom

Man I miss video stores. Loved the browse and the discovery of gems I hadn't even heard of. A weekly ritual consigned to the past.

Hard to say, I'm sure some said something similar back when automatic transmissions came out. Times change.

Glad to see you back. A shame our schedules didn't jive when I was down in Calgary a couple years back. You still in Cow Town?

I'm so glad these old papers are still around.

Seems to be the wave of the future, 20 years from now people will probably refer to systems with passive speakers, phono/CD + amp/receiver as separates. Several of the majors now have powered floor standers on the market. In fact this morning I started reading this month's Stereophile and it's review of the new powered KEF LS60s.They reviewed very well. The only constant in life (and most things), is change.

A set up that sloppy would drive me crazy, my wife would lose her marbles.

I think these are going to be a hit.

This product category is expanding for a reason. I suspect first and foremost convenience, no need for an amp/receiver or other inputs. Almost none of the young people I work with have what we would consider a proper stereo system; they gravitate to bluetooth speakers they stream to from phones or computers. This makes powered speakers a very attractive option as they are a huge upgrade over how they currently listen to music . Aesthetics are also a factor, there are many people who do not want a dedicated stand/shelf or other equipment housing furniture in their living space.

Happy birthday and all the best from Canada.

Just started book 9 of the Starship for Sale series by M.R. Forbes. SciFi with a bit of tongue in cheek humour thrown into the mix.

They look very good, I mentioned them to friend last night who is in the market for a pair of powered speakers. I suggested he hold off until he sees and hears these. Our local electronics shop is a Klipsch dealer so they will be in town before too long.

A very good review. I didn't see your post, otherwise I wouldn't have started a new thread. Perhaps the mods could blend this in with yours.

I came across an article somewhere yesterday ( can't recall where I saw it), mentioning the soon to be released Nines and Sevens. Hopped on the Forum this morning and took a peek at the website. The site has been updated very nicely by the way, and low and behold the new speakers are there. I can see them selling a boatload of these puppies - the Nines have my interest already as system for my den. The powered speaker market is really taking off.

A timely thread as I sip on a black and tan.

With any luck someone will recognize them. Some serious Klipsch hardware inside them.

Interesting thread, I have to admit I didn't know what a DBX was.

Found it! This is really something.

Good luck and enjoy, Yamaha makes some really nice sounding kit. 500 though is overkill. Somehow we all managed to listen to things just fine in 70s with 30 and then 50 watt amps. Many grossly overestimate how many are actually required. There was a really good demonstration video floating around here a week or two that showed live measurement of how many watts were actually being used. Very informative and an eye opener for many.

They were very thorough with the plans. Very nice indeed.

These look like keepers for sure. Really attractive mid century wife friendly cabinets, if your wife isn't keen on having large speakers in the room, with the doors closed they look like nice end tables. A refinishing in the colour of your (her), choice...

A very talented composer, he wrote an amazing amount of material.

They weren't cheap that's for sure, I suspect a fairly high quality box. Chances are with the Klipsch drivers transplanted they sound pretty sweet. I like the look of them, as mentioned before they have sort of an Altec vibe to my eyes. I hope the OP gives us his impression once he hooks them up and gives them a go.

This seems to be the case, the photo from that old advert is pretty definitive. They look quite nice to my old eyes, the next step would be to see how they sound. They could be amazing.

He should try hooking them up and hear what they sound like. Kenwood made a few gems back in the 70s.

One of those pieces of equipment I always wanted but never had.