Modern twist on 70's speaker design?


What happened to (affordable) speakers with 15" woofers, 8" mid-woofers, 4" mids, and 1" dome (or horn) tweeters? The kind that would rock Eddie Money and Boston? Speakers that would hit you in the chest like the bass drum of a marching band? The kind that were mocked for their size, and not necessarily their price? Is anyone producing speakers like this anymore?

Are the days of the monster speaker gone forever, or will they rise again like the direct drive turntable?
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Showing 1 response by shadorne

These still exist but mostly in the realms of the pro world. The wives of most consumers want lifestyle products not ugly boxes

Here are a few models to check out:
Tannoy
JBL
Westlake
ATC
PMC
Meyer

Many models come with 12" and larger woofers - some with dual 15". New they are not affordable(as they often use very expensive pro audio drivers). If, however, you consider second hand then some JBL 4435's can be had for around $3000.