|
Even had my wife swap them when I wasn't looking and I could instantly pick out the modified one. I did one speaker at a time to make sure it wasn't just wishful thinking. Although I just used (two 2.2uf non polarized in parallel) electrolytic caps (did add 0.1uF cap in parallel to possibly improve the higher frequencies) and resistors (two 1ohm resistors in series) that I could get at Radio Shack, cost I made the modifications to the capacitor as suggested in the previous review and they sound wonderful. Without it mids sound muddled and almost lifeless.
However, the upper midrange seemed lacking and the treble was way too bright. These speakers are ported, and the port exits to the rear, so be sure to leave a few inches of clearance behind these speakers so the port can breathe properly. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of clean bass they generated. The tweeter is a 1 inch titanium done. Don't let the low price deter you from trying these out.
Give these mods a shot. These mods make this speaker a real joy to listen to, whereas before, the excess sibilance was sometimes irritating, and the weak upper mids left vocals seem flat and distant. The crossover is a single 2.2uF capacitor. This brought down the crossover frequency to around 4300 Hz, which filled in the weak upper mids/lower treble. The removable speaker grille is made of black fabric stretched over a frame of the same black fiberboard. I then replaced the 2.2uF electrolytic capacitor with two 2.2uF polyester capacitors in parallel, for a total of 4.4uF. It's made of 3/8" fiberboard with a simulated black woodgrain veneer. I added a 2.4 ohm, 5 watt rated resistor in series with the tweeter to tone down the excessive highs.
I auditioned them at a local electronics store and was surprised at how well they compared to other bookshelf speakers costing two or three times as much. The speakers are NOT magnetically shielded, so keep them away from your CRT based TVs or monitors.These speakers BADLY need a crossover makeover to get the tweeter under control. I hope they work for you. Happily, I was able to fix these flaws with some minor modifications - see below.The cabinet construction and materials are basic, but get the job done. The all black color, combined with it's small size, make these bookshelf speakers almost disappear - perfect for those whose significant other objects to larger tower speakers.The 5.25 inch woofer uses a PVA treated paper cone and foam surround.
As it turns out their 75k. I like the compactness. Who buys 1 speaker. office their fine. first-i am disapointed w/amazon for not specifying " sold each " be careful.
They look and sound good. So i bought two for $52. Appear well made. A good buy overall. ( Good bassey speakers are 45-60K). If you want these for a sm.
I had to re-order once i rec'd my first unit. Still not bad. audio system, in a bedrm or sm. Maddening. If you pair these up w/ larger say 6-8" 3 way units as i have, then they compliment ea.other fine. One says 55k-20Kanother part states 75k-20K.
Shame on amazon for the deception. The spec sheet is also confusing.
No real crackling or hizzing going on with these, I sugguest buying the Labtec Pulse 485 subwoofer speaker set, cutting the wires of those speakers, and using them on these, and plugging them into the subwoofer. A lot cheaper than a stereo receiver. A pair of these would run you around 45 for shipping and everything (unless the raise the price), but they're well worth it. Creates a great deep sound, and its what I have done to both my computer and turntables. If you got the money, these are a good buy. I bought a pair for my turntables and a pair of more expensive Sony's for my computer, and honestly, they both sound the same quality. Its pretty good, a lot better than just standard speakers, thats for sure.
|
