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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 27-Jun-84 00:49:21 EDT
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inmet!andrew    Jun 25 16:20:00 1984

> Would someone recommend a cheap pair of speakers for a 15 watt "system"
> that would run about $100 (yes, for both) ? My present inclination is 
> toward "Speaker Lab" do-it-yourself speaker kits ...

I don't think you'll find much for $100/pair new and assembled, but I'll
suggest two (both of which I own):

1) Auratone 5-S.  This is a home version of the 5-C "Super Sound Cube"
commonly used in recording studios; its longer, shallower shape provides
smoother frequency response (better bass, smoother lower-midrange) than
its studio counterpart.  $90/pr. is sort of high for a full-range, though.

2) Realistic Minimus-7.  Really!  These mini-speakers are quite good for
the money; when one of the audio mags tested a group of minis, these were
rated second overall despite being the least expensive speaker tested.
These are the only Radio Shaft speakers worth the list price (most aren't
even worth the sale price), possibly because RS buys them from an outside
source instead of contracting their manufacture.  $100/pr. last I knew; 
discounted *very* rarely (i.e., don't hold your breath waiting).

I don't know enough about Speakerlab products to comment on them.  An
alternative would be to look around for used speakers, or to raise your
budget to the $150 range (eg., Polk 4A, Boston Acoustics A40).
 
Andrew W. Rogers		...{harpo|ihnp4|ima|esquire}!inmet!andrew