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Why do vintage speakers sound better?
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Some people find that vintage speakers sound better because they don't feature the bass-boosting technology often used in modern AV equipment. As a result, vintage speakers can make it easier to discern between different instruments like double and upright basses. However, this is a matter of personal preference. Many people prefer the sound quality of modern-day speakers. Shop a range of speakers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
By Kipp Stewart, Allied Maker, Electro Voice
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Horn Speaker
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A multicellular galvanized outdoor horn speaker.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Classic Mid Century Modern Quad Esl 57 Speakers, Amazing Architectural Design
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
of the most important speakers of the 20th century.[1] It was succeeded in 1981 by the ESL-63, which
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Set of Mid-Century Modern XXL Sound Speaker by Toshiba, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of Mid-Century Modern XXL sound speakers by Toshiba, 1970s.
This set of two sound speakers
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Industrial Philips Speaker
By Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Industrial Philips speaker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker, circa 1960s
By Telefunken
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers Designed by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker for Omnia, Circa
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
