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What's the best dirt bag speaker you have heard?

My minimalist side expects speakers that cost thousands of dollars to sound great. When I find something at throw away prices that exceeds my expectations I am inordinately delighted. I recently put a little system together for our cabin. The goal was that if the system was ripped off in our absence it wouldn't be a great loss. The only store in town was Radio Shack. They were closing out these RCA units with weird bi-direction tweeters. They sounded pretty good so I bought them for $40.00 apiece. Having listened to them for awhile now (with a sub-woofer) I am going to feel bad if they turn up missing next year.
stevemj

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paulwp
585 posts
 
Steve, "RCA" is just the brand name they put on the Radio Shack speakers now. I am guessing that you bought the Pro LX550 or something like that with a Linaeum-designed ribbon tweeter. Linaeum made a really nice little speaker years ago, very clean wonderful sounding tweeter. The Optimus/RCA is a knock-off. The Optimus/RCA tweeter ribbon, however, is thicker physically and does not sound exactly like the original Linaeum. Many many people like them a lot and think they are a steal. I've tried two pair and taken both back. Not my cup of tea.

I dont know of anything better in that price range. At $300 list, real world something less, I like the Acoustic Energy Aegis speakers.
paulwp
585 posts
 
David, that's too obvious an answer, but I am offended, since I know which senator you're referring to (a fellow Buddy Holly fan) and I wouldnt call him a dirt bag.

Best regards,

Paul
paulwp
585 posts
 
I did get a chuckle out of your response DK, maybe it wasnt so obvious.
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