I Haven't Seen These In Years...


It just occurred to me that there are basically two types of speakers sold most places nowadays -- bookshelf types that almost palpably imply, "You're going to want a subwoofer with these." and floorstanders explicitly meant to stand on the floor. Is there anyone still making the "Put it on top of a counter or a sturdy shelf or sit it on the floor, whatever suits your fancy." 14"ish wide x 18-24"ish high x 12"ish deep 50ish pounder that sports a 10 or 12" woofer, a midrange, and a tweeter, type of speaker? I know there are plenty of vintage ones floating about...just curious as to whether any are still being manufactured nowadays or, if not, what brought about their extinction...
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Showing 1 response by xiekitchen

Well the Harbeth and Spendor make some that size.. for a price!
Doesn't Klisch still make the Heresy?
But yeah mostly nobody making those anymore... it's either minimonitor with sub, 'tower', or the super big jobs that cost 6 figures.
Remember when the AR-3a or JBL L-100 was a 'bookshelf' speaker? pretty doggone big and heavy to put on a bookshelf!