Any suggestions on speakers that would match up well with the Dynaco MK IIIs?
I listen to jazz and blues mostly
Thanks
I listen to jazz and blues mostly
Thanks
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Steven0356- Posts : 7
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Hi Steven,
I have used speakers from the two places listed below .. Both places sell directly to the consumer via the internet. Both of them have pricing that are what I would consider good value for the price.
1. Axiom speakers out of Canada > Axiom Audio Very reasonably priced ... Good sound.
2. Tyler Acoustics in Kentucky > Tyler Acoustics These are really "high end" speakers (and higher priced) using the same Seas and Scanspeak drivers used in many high end speakers. I have two sets of these - One in my workshop and one in my living room. The one in my living room I use to demonstrate the VTA amps for local customers.
Bob
I have used speakers from the two places listed below .. Both places sell directly to the consumer via the internet. Both of them have pricing that are what I would consider good value for the price.
1. Axiom speakers out of Canada > Axiom Audio Very reasonably priced ... Good sound.
2. Tyler Acoustics in Kentucky > Tyler Acoustics These are really "high end" speakers (and higher priced) using the same Seas and Scanspeak drivers used in many high end speakers. I have two sets of these - One in my workshop and one in my living room. The one in my living room I use to demonstrate the VTA amps for local customers.
Bob
Steven0356- Posts : 7
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Thanks Bob
ixe13- Posts : 24
Join date : 2012-07-11
Hi Steven,
Also, you can have a look here:
http://www.tektondesign.com/products.html
I dont own a pair, so I can't comment on the sound, but they look quite interesting, plus the guy give a 30 days trial. You dont like them send them back...
I've been drooling all over my monitor for a while now, looking at their model Lore.
Anyway, interesting...
Yves
Also, you can have a look here:
http://www.tektondesign.com/products.html
I dont own a pair, so I can't comment on the sound, but they look quite interesting, plus the guy give a 30 days trial. You dont like them send them back...
I've been drooling all over my monitor for a while now, looking at their model Lore.
Anyway, interesting...
Yves
Luddite- Posts : 233
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Here's a modern "retake" on the classic Dynaco A-25. Very meticulous construction using the contemporary versions of the original SEAS drivers. Worth a look and besides, Gary is a really nice guy! http://annandaleacoustics.com/
Best Regards,
Charlie
Best Regards,
Charlie
Bob Latino- Admin
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If you are handy there are also a number of places online that sell speakers in KIT form. The three places that I am familiar with are listed below.
Zalytron
Madisound
Parts Express Speaker kits
Bob
Zalytron
Madisound
Parts Express Speaker kits
Bob
SpotcheckBilly- Posts : 6
Join date : 2012-03-03
ixe13 wrote:Hi Steven,
Also, you can have a look here:
http://www.tektondesign.com/products.html
I dont own a pair, so I can't comment on the sound, but they look quite interesting, plus the guy give a 30 days trial. You dont like them send them back...
I've been drooling all over my monitor for a while now, looking at their model Lore.
Anyway, interesting...
Yves
I strongly suggest that you check out Tekton. First read the reviews that you can find on the web, then go to their 'site and have a look at the whole line. There's pretty much something for everybody in all price ranges. If you have any questions give Eric Alexander (Tekton owner/designer) a call. He's a real straight shooter and won't steer you wrong.
I'm not basing my recommendation on hearsay - I've owned a pair of the M Lores for several months and consider them the best bang for the buck speaker in existence. Tekton also builds their version of a modernized Dynaco speaker (I believe its an A25) if that's your bag.
Cheers,
SB
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Mike G.- Posts : 5
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Hi Bob...I've heard the speakers in your living room. I thought they were very good. Which model of Tyler Acoustics do you have? I have ProAc Response 2's and a pair of Spendor 3-way model 1/2E's.
Also, a pair of ProAc Mini Monitors which I plan to sell sometime soon.
Keep the good sound coming, Bob!
Mike G.
Also, a pair of ProAc Mini Monitors which I plan to sell sometime soon.
Keep the good sound coming, Bob!
Mike G.
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Hi Mike,
Nice to hear from you ...
Those speakers you heard were Tyler Acoustics Linbrook II's. Tyler doesn't make that speaker anymore. They now make a "Decade" line of speakers in its place. The older Tyler Linbrook II was a 3 way speaker with all Seas drivers.
Bob
Nice to hear from you ...
Those speakers you heard were Tyler Acoustics Linbrook II's. Tyler doesn't make that speaker anymore. They now make a "Decade" line of speakers in its place. The older Tyler Linbrook II was a 3 way speaker with all Seas drivers.
Bob
quad44- Posts : 21
Join date : 2009-06-08
If you are into vintage speakers you might want to have a look at the Acoustic Research AR3a's.
I am using a pair of circa 1973 AR3a's with Dynakitparts MKIIIs and the Tubes4hifi VTA boards.
I like my music loud enough to feel it and I do listen to a lot of jazz instrumental and vocal.
I have tried various other speakers like the Tannoys Mercury M5, the Polk LSi9s and the AR11's which I have on my other systems but the AR3a's are the ones I keep coming back to.
I am passing on a link to some background information on the original Dynaco MKIIIs and their relationship to the AR3a's kindly provided by Kevin from Dynakitparts when I was upgrading from an ST70 to the MKIIIs.
http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Board/index.php?showtopic=653
Hope this helps.
I am using a pair of circa 1973 AR3a's with Dynakitparts MKIIIs and the Tubes4hifi VTA boards.
I like my music loud enough to feel it and I do listen to a lot of jazz instrumental and vocal.
I have tried various other speakers like the Tannoys Mercury M5, the Polk LSi9s and the AR11's which I have on my other systems but the AR3a's are the ones I keep coming back to.
I am passing on a link to some background information on the original Dynaco MKIIIs and their relationship to the AR3a's kindly provided by Kevin from Dynakitparts when I was upgrading from an ST70 to the MKIIIs.
http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Board/index.php?showtopic=653
Hope this helps.
stewdan- Posts : 234
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 86
Location : Houston Texas
OK -- Mark III's with Low Gain VTA boards (also with VTA Octal boards) and Vintage Speakers that sound very good (to me)!!
Vandersteen 2CI's
Vintage Advents -- Original (Masonite Rings on Woofer), A2's, A3's and A4's.
JBL L36's
Dynaco A25's
Acoustic Reaserch AR2's and AR2a's
Yes, I have them all! (for some reason, I never part with my speakers)
I listen to Classical and Jazz and some English Rock from the 70's and 80's
Vandersteen 2CI's
Vintage Advents -- Original (Masonite Rings on Woofer), A2's, A3's and A4's.
JBL L36's
Dynaco A25's
Acoustic Reaserch AR2's and AR2a's
Yes, I have them all! (for some reason, I never part with my speakers)
I listen to Classical and Jazz and some English Rock from the 70's and 80's
mark four- Posts : 51
Join date : 2011-08-12
Age : 69
Location : philadelphia , home of dynaco
i was using a pair of spendor SP-2 speakers . they hav a rich tone and sounded really nice with my modified mark 3 amps . until i found a pair of vintage spendor SA-2 speakers on e bay . they are truly natural sounding speakers the add no color to the music at all . jazz and acoustic music was made for these babies . not the new version of SA-2 's that the make now . they are from the late 80's . happy listening !!!