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Good speaker for radio
I stopped by the local GoodWill (thrift) store last night and picked up
a pair of JBL "ProPerformers" I think the model is J225. These likely were part of a dolby 5.1 system. No bass below ~100Hz, and the highs stop between 7 and 8K. I have been using a pair of Minimus 7s with a switch to kill the tweeter. I don't really need ~10KHz response for radio reception. The JBLs required about 20% more power for the same perceived SPL. During todays RSH reception I ABed between a JBL and a Minimus with the tweeter turned off and a H pad added to keep the levels the same. The JBLs are better for very weak signals. For arm chair copy the Minus 7s are better. I can't do any real tests as my radio room is a mess. For the $4 I paid these are a steal. For PC audio editing, especially music the JBLs don't cut it. So I guess I will end up with 2 sets of speakers in my radio room. My audio chain is going to be as complicated as my antenna chain. Early this morning I had to run over to my parents and I used one JBL with my IC28A and it would make a good speaker for mobile use. I like good speakers and like them even more when they are cheap! Terry |
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