I'm looking at some Vandersteens.
2007-10-10 14:53:35 · 6 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Why spend the money on something new when you know that something older is still going to get the job done. So long as you take a look at the speakers themselves and make sure that you see no holes, or rips, or tearing, you're good to go. Save yourself some money and go with the Vandersteens!
2007-10-10 15:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by phoozball 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
A good vintage speaker can sound better than some of the offerings of that a company has today!
If it is a matter of price, go with a better vintage speaker over a new lower end speaker. All you will have to do is listen to them, to be sure. Go for the best sound not price point.
Make sure you use a good amp and good wiring to the vintage set as well as this will make a huge difference in just how long you can keep them. Don't overdrive your amp to distortion and keep the speakers clean and maintained and you will have them for years to come.
My first set of speakers were a used set of Klipsch horns, still have them, still sound great, I will never part with them.
2007-10-11 11:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as the speakers sound good and are in good condition, you should go for the premium quality used speakers.
I have used speakers and they sound just fine. From my experience, speakers don't wear down as easily as other electronics such as T.V's.
2007-10-10 23:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by West 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Most definately, however, you will need to check the ohm output of your receiver (should be on the back of your receiver with the upside down u symbol) If the ohm output of your receiver is higher number than the ohm input of the speakers then your receiver will overheat. The key is to get the lowest ohm input speakers you can find that are atleast equal to or a higher number than the stereo can handle. Less ohms equal more power, less resistance, higher output.
2007-10-11 01:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Peter 1 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Only if you can audition before closing the deal.
Make sure you run a test CD with test tones.
I had a speaker once that distorted at 3-4KHz, but everything else was fine. You can only catch something like that with test tones.
2007-10-11 13:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
if by older you mean a couple years old...and they are in good condition...then hey, go for it...
2007-10-11 00:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Flash Funk 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋