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From: pmr@drutx.UUCP (Rastocny)
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Subject: Re: WANTED: INEXPENSIVE PARTIALLY ELECTROSTATIC SPEAKERS
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Date: Sat, 23-Mar-85 00:26:31 EST
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"(good electrostatic loudspeaker) < $350/pair" is a contradiction in terms :-)

The Janzens you spoke of were fine loudspeakers for their time.  But today's
electrostats are far more sophisticated and far more costly than the Janzens
of old.  (I have one friend who still clings faithfully to his Janzens and his
Altec woofers.)

There are a new generation of pseudo-electrostats termed planar radiators and
pulse diaphragms, and assorted principle termed leaf drivers.  One manufacturer
comes to mind, B.E.S.  These speakers are probably what you're looking for.
The price may be more than you want to pay.  BES's models retail for $460/pair,
$700/pair, $760/pair, $950/pair, $1,100/pair, and $1,500/pair.

BES speakers aren't as fast as good electrostats, but they're cheap and
they sound reasonably close to electrostats.  They don't sound as good as the
old Janzens.

		Yours for higher fidelity,
		Phil Rastocny
		AT&T-ISL
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