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Old but gold [message #97985]

Thu, 05 September 2024 10:56

Joyce
Messages: 25
Registered: January 2020

Chancellor

People invent new speakers every day, but have you ever wished you kept your older speakers? I visited a cousin recently and had fun with his twenty-year-old Yamaha NS-2000! I know it depends on setups, but that's still amazing. I was envious (but also happy for him).

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Re: Old but gold [message #97988 is a reply to message #97985]

Thu, 05 September 2024 11:47

Wayne Parham
Messages: 19001
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Lots of folks I know love their vintage speakers. Some have really stood the test of time as classic designs. I'm most familiar with high-efficiency offerings from Klipsch, JBL and Altec. But there are classic designs of every other type that are also worthy of mention.

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Re: Old but gold [message #97989 is a reply to message #97988]

Thu, 05 September 2024 11:54

Rusty
Messages: 1414
Registered: May 2018
Location: Kansas City Missouri

Illuminati (3rd Degree)

I remember a record store that used those Yamaha NS 2000's they'd demo records on. Really nice sounding speakers I recall. Highly sought after today.

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Re: Old but gold [message #97990 is a reply to message #97989]

Fri, 06 September 2024 20:46

gofar99
Messages: 2015
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi, I have a pair of Altec Lansing "Magnificents" (all 7cubic feet each) that I use regularly. An entirely different sound than the Martin Logan ESLs. Both are great in their own ways.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Old but gold [message #98089 is a reply to message #97985]

Sun, 24 November 2024 17:53

Madison
Messages: 347
Registered: June 2017

Grand Master

Yes, I truly do. In my family, we were so quick to pick up new tech. It was a sign of being modern and successful. Some of it was innovative, but for the most part, each iteration was more cheaply made. I wish I'd held onto the older stuff.

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Re: Old but gold [message #99172 is a reply to message #97985]

Fri, 16 January 2026 12:19

George
Messages: 41
Registered: September 2025

Baron

Well, I get it that the Yamaha NS-2000 must've sounded cool and vintage, but I will pick any of the quality modern speakers all day.

I've been in a place where I heard these old speakers being used and they just felt slow and muddy to me when compared to the nice ones we get nowadays that offer clarity when being used.

I make use of the KEF Blade Two Meta that I got for $24,000/pair two years ago. Trust me, the clarity and punch are just on a different level.

I get the nostalgia vibe, but I'd rather spend some cash on new speakers that slaps harder. Got no regrets with the decision.

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Re: Old but gold [message #99210 is a reply to message #99172]

Thu, 05 February 2026 10:07

Prince
Messages: 55
Registered: September 2025

Baron

George wrote on Fri, 16 January 2026 12:19

Well, I get it that the Yamaha NS-2000 must've sounded cool and vintage, but I will pick any of the quality modern speakers all day.

I've been in a place where I heard these old speakers being used and they just felt slow and muddy to me when compared to the nice ones we get nowadays that offer clarity when being used.

I make use of the KEF Blade Two Meta that I got for $24,000/pair two years ago. Trust me, the clarity and punch are just on a different level.

I get the nostalgia vibe, but I'd rather spend some cash on new speakers that slaps harder. Got no regrets with the decision.

I must admit that the KEF Blade Two Meta is a good one at that price. I mean some of these modern tools just do the work that is needed.

However, I am much better using the older beasts like the Atlec Valencia speakers. I make use of them because I ain't seeking perfection, but enjoy those speakers that deliver what I need in a speaker.

I have tried in the past to get along with these new devices, but I realised that I am more addicted to the vintage ones as they have stood the test of time. So, just like I said earlier, I am not criticising you for deciding to get along with the new speakers and all that, but I just can't fit in with that, mate.

It's been difficult for me.

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