Speaker recommendations

5 months ago by PennyRoyal to c/budgetaudiophile

I recently picked up a mint Sansui au-4900 for a bargain price, so I’m looking for some speakers to pair with it. I’d rather them be of a similar vintage for the looks, and (as is always the case round here) not break the bank. I’m not after crystal sharpness, I like warmth, but I’d like some decent detail. I’ve been looking at a decent pair of Celestion Ditton 15s, but I don’t think they’ll play particularly nicely, as this amp is reputed to work best with speakers that were accused of being a little to sharp in the highs, if that makes sense. I’m in the UK for reference. Looking forward to reading your ideas!

molotov 2 points 5 months ago

A pair of ELAC DBR62 plus a good Subwoofer sound amazing but maybe they don't have the look you are searching for.

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PennyRoyal 1 point 5 months ago

Frankly they don’t look bad, but yeah, if I can find bigger more vintage looking boxes that make some bass without needing a sub I’d be made up

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Botzo 1 point 5 months ago

See if you can find a pair of Advents!

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PennyRoyal 2 points 5 months ago

The only ones I can find over here seem to be little soft-powered computer speakers, but I don’t reckon that’s what you mean. Have you got a model number I can search for?

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Botzo 1 point 5 months ago

As a sidenote, I'm enjoying a pair of KEF Carina II speakers which might hit the mark and be easier to find!

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