At the time the Dynaco speakers were popular, people expected to hear the box. Or maybe a better way to put it is that we didn’t expect NOT to hear the box. At that time, we bought a hifi system and expected it only to play records or cassettes in a loud and clear manner, as opposed to the absolute transparency and realism many of us expect from modern systems. Our expectations were lower and I don’t recall being disappointed with any of my older systems prior to my foray into the high end. IMO, that’s why some people with very high end systems sometimes have an additional vintage system in their office or wherever. It allows them to relax and just enjoy the music without the self-imposed pressure of getting everything perfect. Sort of like listening to a very good radio. You just expect to hear music and that's what you get.
I heard the Box
I never quite followed what people meant when they commented "All I heard was the box"
when listening to a speaker.
I experienced it now twice in the past month. Once with some Dynaco A25s and then with a pair
of Electrovoice EV 4s.
My problem is now that hear the box, I can't seem to unheard it.
These old gems were meant to be used in my office mostly for FM radio background.
So my question is- A load of both of these speakers were sold over many years so
how did people get around this issue?
I am now leaning toward an Andrew Jones dual concentric bookshelf solution.
Those I have heard in my home and sounded quite acceptable at $600 new.
when listening to a speaker.
I experienced it now twice in the past month. Once with some Dynaco A25s and then with a pair
of Electrovoice EV 4s.
My problem is now that hear the box, I can't seem to unheard it.
These old gems were meant to be used in my office mostly for FM radio background.
So my question is- A load of both of these speakers were sold over many years so
how did people get around this issue?
I am now leaning toward an Andrew Jones dual concentric bookshelf solution.
Those I have heard in my home and sounded quite acceptable at $600 new.
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mapman19,18It could be the floor more than the box you hear if floor is suspended plywood in which case use isolation pads or similar. Oh no. I don't think I can take hearing *the floor* after 'hearing the box'. |
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