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Bought this morning at a flea market for the pricey sum of 15euro a nice pair of Technics reference micro speakers, aluminium cast, hornloaded tweeter, SB-1F.
Build quality is impressive and they sound very neutral and articulated, perfect for near-field listening.
Only problem I have is when i turn the volume up a bit one of the woofers emits some distortion, like a mechanical noise. On closer inspection the woofer suspension is teared on one third of its lenght.
Can it be that just this foam problem creates the distortion i'm hearing, or is there possibly another problem with the driver? the crossover includes some kind of "driver protection" but i don't know if it's very reliable.
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That is a very interesting speaker (see link). You should have them refoamed (or refoam them yourself) and don't play them until you do. You could damage the suspension. I have the micro components that went with them. They sound great and are very well made. Here in the US, Technics was know for their midfi gear for everything except turntables. There are a lot of sleeper products in their line.
Dave
Yes technics made some amazing stuff.
I still use daily a fantastic SE-A5 power amp. It's an amazing amplifier. Gives you exactly what's connected to it upper in the chain. And gorgeous to look at!
Also had SE-A7 slimline "space age" amp with matching preamp but sold them back; still regret them.
There's a store next to me that sells a mint pair of SB-E200 speakers and they're to die for.Of course they made some crappy stuff but their TOTL products were great IMHO and with a distinct visual appeal!
Edits: 04/24/14
The SEA-5 is exactly what I am talking about. It is completely under the US audiophile radar, but can run with the big boys.
For a long time, I have wanted to hear a pair of SB-E200, but I have never even seen a pair except in pictures. What do they sound like? With your amp your could probably reach lethal sound levels!
Dave
I didn't have he chance to hear the SB-E200... they're on display in the shop, but not connected to anything. Build quality is beautiful, looks like vintage JBL studio monitors. If I had the cash i'd probably buy them (sigh).
That must be tough having them right in you face!
Dave
Dave, I've seen the micro components you're talking about.
Some high-end products available now have a built quality that shames compared to those micro technics!
But they were not cheap. I read yesterday somewhere on a british forum that the SB-F1 were 225£ a pair in 1979; a TOTL Linn LP12 turntable was 256£. Not mid-fi at all.
I bought a whole stack of them for around $60. I couldn't leave them in the thrift store, the little jewels that they are. I recently used them for the music for a party that my mother-in-law threw. I did not want to lug around heavy equipment. I played lots of big band, lounge and popular music for a decidedly older crowd, and everyone had a good time, even the younger people. Crystal Gayle and Nora Jones were very popular with the crowd although most had not previously heard them. They sounded great! Future plans are for bedroom or computer duty.
Dave
yes, It will cause a lot of distortion. Get them both refoamed, even if the other one looks good. It will go soon!
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