tonky said:
It's a transparent, spacious sounding speaker with a good sound stage. It is well capable of showing differences in amplification and sound source so use something decent. I really like them - a window to the soul! It would take something special (and definitely something too expensive ) for me to replace them. They are an excellent match for my naim unitilite.
tonky
Given their relative affordability in their day, these are beautiful speakers. They might look a bit clunky compared to the modern style, but once you have then wired up then you will quickly realise why they often crop up in forum posts. There are lots of discussions about how the metal tweeter can sound a bit bright, and how the bass can be a bit light, but that really is just splitting hairs. They are a very involving speaker, nicely balanced and just draw you into the music. I have never struggled with shouty treble, the bass is very taut which compensates for a perceived lack of quantity, but the midrange is utterly captivating.
I have owned a set for over 20 years, and I have tried to move on to more modern designs as my wife hates the look of them. They have moved house numerous times, been stored for months, but they are on my stands and I will never part with them. For me they are the yardstick against which I judge other speakers, and at the price that I can afford then it is fair to say that I do not expect to find such a good balance in one box again.