Yes they are very audiophile. We were called HiFi enthusiasts at that time.
If I learnt anything in the last 59 (I 'm 67) years of critical listening, audiophile speakers are anything that work well.
In the 50s and 60s the community lusted after Voice Of The Theatres and to make a point Altec Lansing built a nice cabinet around them and branded them A7 Magnificents. They built a smaller version called the Valencias. I believe that Art Dudley of Stereophile owns a pair.
Trivia . . . I had the great privilege of working with Saul Marantz's brother, Charlie, at a company called Swedlow in the late 70s. A fun time that was. Nice to know this cottage industry from the inside track and why Saul soldout to Sony Superscope? The Dahlquists were Saul's designed speakers sold under his engineer's name to circumvent trade agreements. The second best speakers that I like.
Charlie's obit . . . I miss you bud
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=charles-emanuel-marantz&pid=18910320
If I learnt anything in the last 59 (I 'm 67) years of critical listening, audiophile speakers are anything that work well.
In the 50s and 60s the community lusted after Voice Of The Theatres and to make a point Altec Lansing built a nice cabinet around them and branded them A7 Magnificents. They built a smaller version called the Valencias. I believe that Art Dudley of Stereophile owns a pair.
Trivia . . . I had the great privilege of working with Saul Marantz's brother, Charlie, at a company called Swedlow in the late 70s. A fun time that was. Nice to know this cottage industry from the inside track and why Saul soldout to Sony Superscope? The Dahlquists were Saul's designed speakers sold under his engineer's name to circumvent trade agreements. The second best speakers that I like.
Charlie's obit . . . I miss you bud
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=charles-emanuel-marantz&pid=18910320