Dahlquist DQ 10 or DQ 20?

I have owned both, and unless you want to do extensive modification to the DQ10's, the DQ20 is much better at everything. The DQ20i (which has bi-amp capability) is even better than the DQ20 - until recently I had a pair of each. The difference is subtle, but I find the DQ20i mids to have a bit more detail, or texture.

Both are truly great speakers for the money - see my other recent posts here regarding DQ-20's.

Also note that if the woofer surrounds are original, they will need replacement in the near future - especially if you work them hard. No big deal (you can do it yourself in about 4 hours if you are reasonably skillful) but be aware of that.

DQ20/i - no question. If you can find a pair in good shape & in your price range get em. The 10's still sound good though.

If you have the space and are lucky/patient/vigilant enough you might find a set of DQ30's. Everything the 20's do, plus more bass!

…I just scored a pair of 30i’s & am super-jazzed.

Thanks for all of the input.

Jim

How about vintage McIntosh speakers such as the ML-1C or the MLh-2C? I have a McIntosh setup. MC2505 amp and an MX-112 tuner pre-amp that I use for the tuner. My other equipment is a Nakamichi ZX-7 tape deck, a Sony X303es cd player, a Carver c-11 Sonic Holography preamp and for analog a Micro Seiki DDX 1000 with Infinity Balck Widow tonearm and Koetsu Black moving coil cartridge.

Hoo-ha! Them damned Dahlquist DQ10's got me hooked on this crap 25 years ago!