"W4PHS" wrote in message
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No doubt there are 1000+ opinions on this, but what are some really clear
external speakers for use
with SSB phone signals through my Yaesu FT-897? I'm 61 years old with
high frequency hearing
impairment due to 40 years of sitting by computers, and I need all the
help I can get in
understanding voice over static.

I have seen several enthusiastic recommendations for the Peavey Impulse II
mini monitor which is
fairly small and costs about $100. Does anyone have any experience with
it?

Icom and Yaesu both make multi-hundred dollar external speakers that have
gotten mixed reviews.

I have been using a SP-230. A Kenwood TS-830 matching station speaker. Has
built in filters and radio 1/2 switch. The same circuit has been re-used
for various different Kenwoods under different names and cabinets. The
cabinets make all the difference and it would be really worth while for you
to sit down at different speakers and radios to compare them with your
particular ear. It's not uncommon for people to try several before finding
something comfortable.