My husband is a “speaker snob” - while I can hardly tell the difference between an IKEA speaker and his Studio Lab speakers.

I frequent thrift stores - and this is might sound bad - but the ones run by “older” volunteers typically don’t mark up higher end goods (I’ve literally scored brand name clothing that should be $200+ per item for a few bucks.

Anyway. I see speakers all the time. I came across Polk Audio speakers for $20, did some research, it appeared they were a stop brand - but when I brought them home to surprise him, it was basically a “thanks but no thanks”.

I asked him if there’s a certain brand I should be on the lookout for, and he said speakers are a complex world 😑

I’d still love to surprise him with an exciting find - we can’t afford new, high quality speakers, so I’m hoping to score a win! What things should I keep in mind while out and about? Are there certain brands that are a score either way?

Thanks!

  • upthedips@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have a set of Boston Acoustics A100s with a different set of binding posts on each speaker. One is a screw post and one is spring clip. I don’t know which was the original connection but they sound great and are a totally worthwhile speaker.

    • Notascot51@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I sold BA at Tweeter from 1979 into the current century. The A100 was meant to fill the Large Advent spot, a 10” 2 way, with greater accuracy and utilize Roy Allison’s research into room loading. The A100II had an improved tweeter, used 5way binding posts, and really was a great performing speaker and value. Their 3 way A150ll was not that much better.