On Jan 25, 7:35*am, " sho...@trailing-
edge.com wrote:
I like listening to shortwave and ham stuff using biggish speakers.
Little speakers like computer speakers sound chintzy to my ears.


I seem to come across lots of good deals on radio-phono combinations -
the typical late 40's or 50's radio phono in a squarish cabinet.
Passed one up lat weekend , 20 dollars , complete, with eye tube.
this is typical of them because no collector needs yet another one of
these. even the 60's transistor sets- same thing - can't give them
away.

but for parts, lots of good transformers, tubes, large speakers can be
had for a reasonable price usually.
you could buy one of these and modify the cabinet to suit your need
for a box to put it in, just re-use the speaker and cloth and cut the
box down to suit.

I hate destroying these things, because lots of enjoyment can be had
with them, but for large speakers, I dont' see why there is much
demand for those..

smaller speakers , like one would find in a tombstone or cathedral,
now that is a different story..
Phil