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Dahlquist DQ10

New user, first post. I don't consider myself an audiophile...haha.  I have the opportunity to purchase a set of DQ 10's @ $375 for the pair.  Been on the 'Google' researching but figured I'd just get some new info here.  Is this a good deal?  They have been re-foamed but no tweaking of the electronics.  Seller says they have not been used much.  Will my Yamaha RX V677  7.1 SS receiver have sufficient power for these if used in 2 channel mode?  I find conflicting opinions about this.  I remember these when they first came out in the 70's and the reviews were fantastic.  Just wonder if they still compare to today's speakers.  Thanks!
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I have a really nice pair of DQ-10’s that I spent 4 months restoring. They came out absolutely gorgeous and sound great.

I did replace a few of the caps mainly because they, more or less, crumbled when I touched them.

Your receiver, IMHO, is barely the minimum required to drive these. They are a little inefficient and need more power. I agree that a larger amp would be beneficial.

There is a lot of help online if you want to restore/repair or just get more info on them.

Again, IMHO, they still hold their own against a lot of the competition. Marvelous speakers when driven well and correctly setup.

Good luck and let us know what you do...
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Here are the amps I’ve used with my DQ-10s over the years with great success:


Odyssey Stratos series, (the Dual-Mono was the best)

Anthem Amp 2SE+, (hybrid tube/SS)

Aragon 4004 MKII

Belles 150A Reference

Belles 350A Reference


Any of these would be much better then your Yammy! IMHO, the Belles 350A Reference was the best overall. What a FANTASTIC amplifier, but the others were no slouches...
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You can never go wrong with Steely Dan!
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 I recommend replacing the woofers
Don't replace the original woofers, just have them re-foamed if need be.  Regnar, (the Dahlquist factory guys) can re-foam them.  Bill Legall at MillerSound can do them justice too.  Even if you had toasted voice coils, they can be redone also. 

http://www.regnar.com/
http://millersound.com/
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