These horn speaker systems were what was used in the first “talkie”movie theaters. Horns like these could”project” the sound thru the screen. And they were highly efficient to make use of the WE triode tube amps used in the WE theater sound systems. Rc
These are simply beautiful and such a part of the history of HiFi. For whatever reason, they don’t seem to get caught up in the UA-cam compression as much as others.
Sorry to continue-hit the wrong thing by mistake.RCA developed a sound system for theaters similar to these shown. Very sadly many of these early speaker systems were dumpstered when the Altec Lansing “VOTT” systems came on the scene. Glad these survived! Or are these newly manufactured? They sound in incredible!
This was a treat to hear these vintage speakers. Unfortunate that people choose to talk over the sound in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Then they will go listen intently to $100k box speakers that can't touch the lively dynamics of these old gems.
Those can't be described by the usual audiophile-lingo, they suck in all those aspects, but play in a world of their own entirely. If I had to choose one system for life, I'd chose these.
Love these speakers, they have an amazing sound just a shame those that want to have a chat didn't go out into the corridor and let the other people enjoy and understand why late 20s design got it right first time with these speakers.
Personally, I love a good tango! G.I.P. Labs, corporate collection, used to calibrate their current lines, horn topped polished woods to the inside of the big W.E.s.
I wished listeners would have a bit more respect for horn systems! All the TALKING and walking around was rather a distraction ... After all, THIS is where it all began when very low power output was all there was to drive these extremely efficient systems. Of course, this statement written here by myself, a 1968 Klipschorn ALL tube driven system owner... Wish I could have heard this in person. (O;
I see folk leaving for whatever reason. For me, not have the space for such a conglomeration, the time would be for reference purposes. Sound more realistic and detailed over the UA-cam air and land lines then most.
Very cool and at the same time completely impractical for the general consumer market. You can see why these would be very good for large venues like movie theaters etc. Unless you have a 30X 60 foot music room these are ridiculous. Still cool none the less.
Remember that these were driven by Tube Amps with output transformers. (16 ohms was common, unless they were 70 or 25V., but I don't see the speaker transformer that would also be common).
I can't even tell it's a recording. How magnificent.
These horn speaker systems were what was used in the first “talkie”movie theaters. Horns like these could”project” the sound thru the screen. And they were highly efficient to make use of the WE triode tube amps used in the WE theater sound systems. Rc
This is how every PA system should sound. It hardly get any better.
Old school sonics and there ain’t a thing wrong with that. The tonal accuracy is astounding.
These are simply beautiful and such a part of the history of HiFi. For whatever reason, they don’t seem to get caught up in the UA-cam compression as much as others.
Sorry to continue-hit the wrong thing by mistake.RCA developed a sound system for theaters similar to these shown. Very sadly many of these early speaker systems were dumpstered when the Altec Lansing “VOTT” systems came on the scene. Glad these survived! Or are these newly manufactured? They sound in incredible!
This was a treat to hear these vintage speakers.
Unfortunate that people choose to talk over the sound in this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Then they will go listen intently to $100k box speakers that can't touch the lively dynamics of these old gems.
Audiophiles for you. They'd rather talk about audio than listen to it.
@@craigellsworth3952 All too often it seems.
Strangely appealing. It's like something Lionel Jeffries would have had in his (admittedly big) garden shed! Very eccentric. :)
A live string ensemble is always welcome, but when are they going to start playing the speakers? ;->
Those can't be described by the usual audiophile-lingo, they suck in all those aspects, but play in a world of their own entirely. If I had to choose one system for life, I'd chose these.
BenX74 couldn’t agree more. My Quad ESLs do a similar thing, though on a much smaller, more practical scale.
Love these speakers, they have an amazing sound just a shame those that want to have a chat didn't go out into the corridor and let the other people enjoy and understand why late 20s design got it right first time with these speakers.
I was really struck by these at the show. Very steampunk!
Personally, I love a good tango! G.I.P. Labs, corporate collection, used to calibrate their current lines, horn topped polished woods to the inside of the big W.E.s.
totally captivating ! kinda speechless right now.. it just feels real. it feels like what i've been searching for in music...
...many of us. Pity access to stuff like this for regular folk is basically impossible. Least we have this to experience
I wished listeners would have a bit more respect for horn systems! All the TALKING and walking around was rather a distraction ... After all, THIS is where it all began when very low power output was all there was to drive these extremely efficient systems. Of course, this statement written here by myself, a 1968 Klipschorn ALL tube driven system owner... Wish I could have heard this in person. (O;
Nice if you live in a castle 😉😁🙄🤔🤪. Mann is that a big set up!
I see folk leaving for whatever reason. For me, not have the space for such a conglomeration, the time would be for reference purposes. Sound more realistic and detailed over the UA-cam air and land lines then most.
Very cool and at the same time completely impractical for the general consumer market. You can see why these would be very good for large venues like movie theaters etc. Unless you have a 30X 60 foot music room these are ridiculous. Still cool none the less.
that is what they are 1950's or similar cinema speakers - massively efficient to work with low power amplifiers of the day.
They were made for Cinemas and theatres in the 1920-30s...
Are they using 594 Driver ?
That is the real deal 😍😍
How many watts of amplification are being used? Would be really interesting to know
probably less than 1
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Ahh, just magic…thanks for the answer!
Remember that these were driven by Tube Amps with output transformers. (16 ohms was common, unless they were 70 or 25V., but I don't see the speaker transformer that would also be common).
...and easily prepared for thousands of people with that number
very neat speakers! but why is the music so silly?
You're not allowed to play good music on super systems like this. You have to play plinky plonk or jazz, sadly it's the law.
How is it silly music ? It highlights the tonal dynamics.
Shame modern systems aren't as engaging...
hmm it would have been nice to hear the sound from the speakers, obviously everyone there judging by the talking dose not give a F...
Play some r&b!
Creepy speakers.
Too big, too gaudy looking for me.
Yawn boring music see everyone is getting up and going away
What do you know about classical music?! You probably listen to edm on cerwin vegas.
It's very specific to the listening experience. Your supposed to feel like your in the presence of musicians actually in the room playing instruments.