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I used to have the Technics SL-10 Linear Tracking turntable similar to the one on your shelf. Bought it new when I was 17. Beautiful piece of equipment but my SL1200MKII at that time was better. Really enjoyed both turntables though and I put a Moving Coil cartridge on the SL-!0. Sounded great but the 1200MKII did sound better.

I bought these new when I was 14 (1981) and they were one of the first really good mini speakers which was still a novelty at the time. Excellent build quality, 60 Watts power handling, and they sounded great for their size. They also have a resettable tweeter protection button on the back. Regularly fed them 55 Watts with my Technics SU-V4A integrated amplifier which had the fluorescent power meters. I remember how excited I was when I got these as they were my first decent set of speakers.

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I would rather say that the Edifier is not the problem. You got the wrong speakers from the start. You have needs that this speaker was not made to meet. Here again you put it in your living room when it is a studio monitor. And then you will say that this speaker is not good. In short, pretty stupid as a video.

Great video, I like it. Very honest and deep analysis.

Wow that was cute and punchy

Even though you were comparing slightly different types of speakers for different use cases, I just frickin absolutely LOVE the way you are honest to yourself. You searched on Google Scholar on why people like or dislike stuff. And then concluded that your loyalty and affinity to vintage Japanese audio might be an influence on your decisions. A good skill to have tbh. I learned a few things. Anyway, I have a pair of Technics SB-F1s lying around, which I found from a 40-year-old case in the attic. Contemplating whether to invest in an amplifier or buying some Edifier bookshelf speakers. Bestest Regards!

I like the testing process but I would have liked to have seen an ultrasonic cleaner instead.

What a good example for a misuse.......

That's why you don't use MONITORS in your frkn Living room...

Inused a pair of MR4s for 8 months and I was very impressed with how detailed they were. To say they lack character is exactly what they are supposed to do, they are monitors! For the money, if you are after monitors, ai think they would be very hard to beat.

You forgot that you are comparing studio monitors with classical speakers. Speakers have a colored sound, hence the ''story''. You probably prefer a sound with character rather than a flat reference sound.

Yeah ok fuck that i have my own bullshit thank you lady

I just watched your year old video. I still have these speakers in my bedroom powered by a small 20+ years old Marantz amp + Sony CD/Mini disc player. I purchased them in 1979 with money from my fist summer job (I was 16). I also purchased a Technics tape deck and receiver that lasted a couple of decades before being worn out (switches, capacitors and a very worn read/write head on the tape deck). One thing you didn't mention is the weight of these little speakers, something that does add to the sound quality as the cases just don't vibrate. The cases of these speakers are made out of die cast aluminium and they weight in at approx 2.2Kg each. (approx as was not going to disconnect them, the scales actually read 2.35Kg). For those still living in the dark ages; that 2.2Kg is 4.85lb or if you prefer 77.6oz.

You don't feel special because you're used to animated speakers that enhance music artificially, like Bose, JBL 🤦🏻‍♂️ If you wanted that why did you purchase reference monitor style speakers, because the whole point of reference monitor style speaker is to represent sound as balanced as possible only concentrating on sound separation and soundstage. And $130 these sound like nothing else on the market, the sound like they are at least $500 worth. YOU SHOULD JUST BUY COLOURFUL SPEAKERS LIKE JBL KEEP THESE SPEAKERS FOR BROKE AUDIOPHILES.

Can the MR4 be directly connected to TV by using the RCA cable?

I've got the Edifier MR4 and the R1280DB (using it as TV speakers). Both are similarly specc'd . The MR4 has trs out connectors but no bluetooth. The R1280DB has bluetooth but no trs out connectors. My take? The R1280DB is louder and has better all round sound for listening to music, listening while you're watching UA-cam videos, podcasts. If you're after a budget set of desktop speakers that's what you should get, not the MR4. You'll be disappointed. The MR4 sounds noticeably quiet and more neutral sounding even if you play around with the bass and treble. And I use them for audio recording/mixing and for casual listening. If I I need the audio to be much louder then I switch to my Alto Busker 200W portable PA speaker. I'm in an apartment so those are loud, too loud for my home office/studio in fact. If you're after a very budget set of reference monitors, these will do the job. I'm just a casual/weekend muso so for studio recording/mixing purposes, the MR4 suit my needs. If you're a bit more serious then casual with audio recording/mixing I recommend you spend more to get something better than the MR4.

Thank you, it`s what I`m looking for. In the future will upgrade, but I think will last me good some years for my not demanding needs.

This is a great channel! Could also be called Hello Technics.

London Jazz Collector recipe is fantastic... To clean I use the sure-line edging tools ( paint edging tool) and they have thousands of tiny soft mohair filaments that really get into the grooves so much so I use no pressure and the sureline tracks around the record itself. I vacuum that off using one vac utensil I made then do a rinse with distilled water using another sure-line edging tool for that and then a final vacuum and it works great.. And as others have noted I lay the cleaned side down on a different microfibre to that which the uncleaned side sat on.

An excellent honest and insightful analysis. I like this channel. Looks like a nice turntable, SL 1200 Mk2 perhaps?

Been looking for something to help clean my approx 250 records. I just don't want to spend the crazy monies for a little convenience. I like the Squeaky Clean idea.

Right, so you don’t get a sense of specialness from an incorrect placed studio monitors that are meant for completely different purpose that you’re using them for? Who would have thought.

Stepped volume controls are the devil!

Due to mr4's woofer size And its power If you keep Mr4's left & right speakers among max 1/2 meters You can enjoy rich sound, If you set left & right speakers wilder than 1 meters, the sound will become wick.

12:19 it’s just a vacuum cleaner you nut! Are you telling me you wear headphones when you vacuum your living room rug? 😂😂😂😂😂

Best clean is a manual step like this then into an ultrasonic machine.

You bought these for the wrong reason. These are meant to have a colourful sound. They are meant to give an honest sound for recording.

Charge it with your credit card that’s it lol 😂

Can anyone tell me the brand and model of that digital zoom you used?

You're buying a toyota prius but wanting to go 200mph.

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why didn't you use the brush that comes with the Okki Nokki? In my experience it cleans better if you apply some downforce on the brush

Lovely gear Jamie. I love the old Technics linear trackers…..especially the SL7! I had one not too long ago, it was in beautiful almost mint condition but I sold it to purchase a Rega P3 50th Anniversary turntable. I still kinda miss the SL7 and it’s flawless automation. I wish I had the space to have 2 turntables. Love your channel. Cheers from Scotland 😊

Brilliant video!

I see thanks. My google Nest Audio is pretty cool but i rarely use voice commands outside of timers. Thought ill use it often for music but it sounds doodoo.

Both of the presented products are a total waste of money. A Knosti Disco Antistat costs approx EUR 60,- and cleans just as good. I’ve been using mine for over 15 years and have never been dissapointed.

great video, amp sounds great, i'm just selling my on ebay uk it's been stored for 20 years no idea it still works

Realistic Minimus 7's and RCA (same parent) are worth a listen.

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The MR4 is a monitor speaker for recording studios. It was not tuned to perform as a typical home speaker which is rich in bass and lower mids. That is why it sounds "not special". A studio monitor is praised for it's flatness. You basically bought the wrong speaker for your needs. Look up "what makes a good studio monitor". They will probably describe what you are experiencing at home.

Hello pointless record cleaning when you can just stick a CD in and press play!!

Wow the SL-10, SL-7 and SL-5 on that rack

I bought a pair of these 25 years ago (I think I paid $50 for them), and it's definitely one of the speaker pairs I'll never get rid of :)

That squeaky clean thing looks like it should cost under 100 dollars. I guess anything to do with high fidelity multiplies the price.

the speaker with the knob is supposed to be on the left. look at the back of the speaker

Very good video! I think cleaning records really make a difference and are important to the enjoyment of listening to them ☺.

I love woman with a scientific mind and who uses the word perpendicular. He He, Sweet bottom. Thanks for the informative review.