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Post by rexton on Nov 19, 2022 16:55:55 GMT
Just for fun, if you could choose a single speaker to listen to mono recordings what would it be? I have electrostatic (Quad ESL 57) and horn (Tannoy Monitor GOLD 15"). Remember its for fun.
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Post by lurch on Nov 19, 2022 17:18:35 GMT
A kef 104ab
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 19, 2022 17:28:41 GMT
a BIG tannoy arden legacy !!!
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 19, 2022 19:21:13 GMT
I have no idea.
Certainly, Quad 57 come from the end of the mono recording era and was sold singly and used in that way.
What makes a speaker suitable or preferred for mono usage?
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Post by rexton on Nov 19, 2022 19:22:56 GMT
What makes a speaker suitable or preferred for mono usage? Anything Jerry, it's just a but of fun so you can say what you want.  |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 19, 2022 19:25:40 GMT
I'm genuinely curious if there are some characteristics that makes a particularly good mono speaker!
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 19, 2022 19:29:20 GMT
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Post by rexton on Nov 19, 2022 19:35:09 GMT
I'm genuinely curious if there are some characteristics that makes a particularly good mono speaker! I honestly don't know, perhaps Gilbert Briggs might have something to say on the subject! There must be some characteristics as there seems to be many just designed for this type of listening. |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 19, 2022 19:43:54 GMT
My apologies for turning more serious, but I think it's interesting. Here's an out-take from a Steve Guttenberg article on the mono revival.... "When I ran into Stereophile magazine writer Art Dudley at a mono listening party at the In Living Stereo NYC store, he said, "It really comes down to body and impact. I appreciate stereo imaging -- it can be highly entertaining with the right sort of music -- but the 'phasey' quality of stereo can be a distraction." It's not just old mono LPs; he felt the same way about mono CDs. The more concentrated sound focuses the listener's attention. Curiously, all of the mono-holics hook up two speakers to their mono systems, which confounds me. If you really believe in mono, wouldn't it make more sense to use just a single speaker?" www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/with-mono-sound-all-you-need-is-one-speaker/ |
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Post by rexton on Nov 19, 2022 20:25:25 GMT
Yep, I've been using my Tannoy 15"MG's this evening and had an hour just listening to a single one, it sounded excellent.
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Post by bencat on Nov 19, 2022 21:09:23 GMT
A Quad ESL 57 was designed to be used as a mono speaker and the use of the legs on it were to tilt the speaker to point by at the ceiling and this would spread the sound and stop the beaming of the treble . They would be my first choice as a speaker to listen to mono recordings .
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Post by rexton on Nov 20, 2022 9:02:25 GMT
I've not space in my room for the ESL57, a bit daft really, I bought a pair years on impulse and not listened to them very much. Quite silly really!!! I could use the '57 but it needs space to sing properly.
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Post by bencat on Nov 20, 2022 10:51:27 GMT
Allegedly.
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Post by macca on Nov 20, 2022 12:52:20 GMT
was going to say ESL too but that's too predictable so I'll say Decca Corner Horn instead  I don't mind mono through two speakers personally but I've got very few mono recordings. |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 20, 2022 13:31:49 GMT
There are myryad recordings of classical music in mono. Many of them legendary. I never bother with any of them.  I'm not a fan of mono at all. |
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Post by edward on Nov 21, 2022 15:42:33 GMT
I would suggest a classic speaker such as a Tannoy, Quad or KEF. It just seems to go with the heritage of mono recordings.
Was at Tom's at one point where he played a live Bill Evans mono recording using a mono cartridge and a mono stage but played via two speakers. The sense of space, depth, height and detail was breathtaking. Uncanny.
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Post by rexton on Nov 21, 2022 18:46:13 GMT
I would suggest a classic speaker such as a Tannoy, Quad or KEF. It just seems to go with the heritage of mono recordings. Was at Tom's at one point where he played a live Bill Evans mono recording using a mono cartridge and a mono stage but played via two speakers. The sense of space, depth, height and detail was breathtaking. Uncanny. What was the mono stage, Miyajima by any chance? |
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Post by edward on Nov 22, 2022 9:42:25 GMT
I would suggest a classic speaker such as a Tannoy, Quad or KEF. It just seems to go with the heritage of mono recordings. Was at Tom's at one point where he played a live Bill Evans mono recording using a mono cartridge and a mono stage but played via two speakers. The sense of space, depth, height and detail was breathtaking. Uncanny. What was the mono stage, Miyajima by any chance? Yep I believe so. |
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Post by rexton on Nov 22, 2022 12:35:38 GMT
I did have the miyajima zero for a while but it turned out to be a dud and it went back 8-( I’m still wanting to try one!!
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Post by rexton on Nov 22, 2022 21:09:44 GMT
Looks like I need to have a comparison of my own Quad ESL 57 speakers and my Tannoy 15" MG and see which wins out!
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