Nothing wrong with big and heavy as most audiophiles know it represents good sound. But if you considered more efficient speakers you wouldn't need big and heavy to that degree. Most folks on this website are older and there is a correct way to lift heavier objects without injuring yourself. Look into it before lifting.
"Can You Lift Yours?"
Harmon Kardon Citation II Stereo Amp, 1959, 60 wpc; 120 lbs
(for the youngsters among us: tubes, SS didn't exist yet)
excerpts:
"Can You Lift Yours?"
"Space Heater. Ballast for Submarines".
"Useful for Training Weight Lifters"
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being medically house bound since Halloween, tv overload, hopping about, I re-discovered a site with some great history:
in section 'omnidirectional speakers
http://www.roger-russell.com/omni/omni.htm
interview with Stewart Hegeman
http://www.roger-russell.com/omni/interview.htm
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I had a McIntosh AMP, MC2250, 250wpc, 80lbs.
I lifted it out of a low shelf in a tight space, felt a 3rd meniscus tear in my 'bad' knee while lifting.
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Your Heavy Equipment Stories Please.