There are plenty of audio fanciers who would opt to play a set of two old style audio speakers or a vacuum tube amp created sometime inside the nineteen fifties versus the so-called micro-processor powered, electric sounding parts fashioned in the present day. Almost certainly one in the greatest sounding old loudspeakers will be the Tannoy Berkeleys. Tannoy also designed a speaker known as the canterbury which has been impressive while well. If you can purchase these at auction I would probably most definately pick up a set.
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[phpbay]Ampex Speakers, 60, 14998, ""[/phpbay]The Tannoy Canterbury sets the product quality for the reproduction of very low frequency performance, stunning dynamic range and presence. This extremely versatile speaker is greatest driven by low energy single-ended PX4/PX25/Type 10/2A3/300B valve amps. These speaker system music distinct and translucent. They can be designed in large volumes making it possible for excellent price proficiency.
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A working pair of 1950's Ampex suitcase style amplified speakers with JBL speakers. These are very rare in this form. They have no markings other than the Ampex logo on the face and handle. They seem to be the 620's from around 1954 but all the other 620's I've sen are clearly marked and have a lighter colored case. I think these may be one of the first versions released making then an exceptionally RARE Ampex product.
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Vintage audio speakers are excellent at reproducing the complete sound spectrum whilst measuring comparatively smooth. Whenever associated with the right gear this could provide you with extraordinary seperation and location of vocals and instruments. It produces the level of sound in which if you close your eyes it is not easy to see that you are in fact hearing a recording.