Looking for some garage monsters

mdaudioguy
mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
edited September 2011 in Speakers
I'm looking for some big, nasty speakers to blast in my garage. My Sansui bookshelves with 8" woofers just ain't cutting it no more. I need something crazy with 12 to 15 inch woofers. Sound quantity over quality... Something that someone will take one look at and think, what the %#&?!!! :eek: Something garage-worthy!

Suggestions?
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  • zim18
    zim18 Posts: 19
    edited July 2011
    Dare i say klipsch?
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  • m1aman
    m1aman Posts: 143
    edited July 2011
    If you just want to make noise get some Cerwin Vegas.:biggrin:
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    DSkip wrote: »
    Park this in your garage and call it a day. Meets all your requirements.
    Haha, you're right! (I think I need to revise my specifications...) :biggrin:
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited July 2011
    I use some Mon.10As for shop/outdoor duty, give them some watts, they'll bark pretty loud!:smile:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited July 2011
    http://cgi.ebay.com/1-Home-Tower-Speaker-Cerwin-Vega-Dual-15-XLS-215-Floor-/200581033146?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2eb38facba

    Here ya go! Anything Cerwin Vega with the big 15" woofer in them is more than up to the task. Two 15's is even better!:tongue:
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited July 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    I'm looking for some big, nasty speakers to blast in my garage. My Sansui bookshelves with 8" woofers just ain't cutting it no more. I need something crazy with 12 to 15 inch woofers. Sound quantity over quality... Something that someone will take one look at and think, what the %#&?!!! :eek: Something garage-worthy!

    Suggestions?

    I don't know if you can find a pair of Polk Monitor 12's (not the ones with the top hat x-over) circa 1990. I always thought the quad driver array looked rather impressive. :cool:
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited July 2011
    what are you gonna drive em with?
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

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    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    Make your own. That way, they can be big and nasty as you want. I'm sure you can come up with an awesome design since sound quality doesn't seem to matter!!!! Rock on,Wayne.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    brgman wrote: »
    what are you gonna drive em with?

    Either the Pioneer or the Cambridge Audio integrated at the end of my sig.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    decal wrote: »
    Make your own. That way, they can be big and nasty as you want. I'm sure you can come up with an awesome design since sound quality doesn't seem to matter!!!! Rock on,Wayne.

    What I want to find is a Goodwill/Craigslist/yard sale score... To resurrect some beasts the someone no longer wants. For not much more than $100. Cabinet condition wouldn't matter a whole lot. A few dings would add character! Something old that screams 1979 or so...
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2011
    BIC America makes a speaker with a big ol' red 15" woofer. Cone mid and cone tweet. Looks pretty retro and not too expensive.

    RTR-1530 $98.00 each on Amazon
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    BIC America makes a speaker with a big ol' red 15" woofer. Cone mid and cone tweet. Looks pretty retro and not too expensive.

    RTR-1530 $98.00 each on Amazon

    Yes, they are cool! I like this:
    In fact, RtR guarantees bass output of the 1530 will surpass the bass output of comparably priced Cerwin Vega, JBL, or DCM models!
    :biggrin:

    However, got my eyes on some Monitor 10s at the moment...
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2011
    Cool! "Keep on Rockin' in the Free World!"
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited July 2011
    nap wrote: »
    I don't know if you can find a pair of Polk Monitor 12's (not the ones with the top hat x-over) circa 1990. I always thought the quad driver array looked rather impressive. :cool:

    The monitor 12s do look nice. The are some in Richmond (http://richmond.craigslist.org/ele/2485801801.html). Not sure about the price. If I had room, I would be tempted.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    Found some early Monitor 10s for $100. May go check them out later. I'm sure they'd sound great, but not so sure they have the look... Maybe with the grills off.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2011
    Big Vega's are what I used to have...I think I had AT-12's and D-7's...and at one point in time they were all 4 hooked up and jammin'...
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2011
    There are some RTi12s in the CP Flea Market....keep it in the 'family'....:biggrin:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited July 2011
    Thinking of doing the same. Anyone heard of Summit speakers? Please check kijji Sudbury under Speakers for the ad. Can not post the pic. :confused:
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • GTB
    GTB Posts: 87
    edited July 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Found some early Monitor 10s for $100. May go check them out later. I'm sure they'd sound great, but not so sure they have the look... Maybe with the grills off.

    Don't think 10s are quite what you're looking for, but they are incredible speakers. Check out the vintage section of this forum.
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    Polk Monitor 40
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    Polk MicroPro 2000
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,220
    edited July 2011
    The default quantity over quality speaker would have to be Cerwin-Vega. The ones linked in post #7 would fit the bill quite nice and would have no issues getting the cops there without an invitation.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    I have a decent pair of Infinity Reference 3 Monitors w/ original boxes. 8" woofer, 5" midrange, 1" Polycell tweeter....perfect dude, and I'm close.

    Oh just read that a bit closer....hmmm, yeah that CV suggestion is tough to beat.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,864
    edited July 2011
    8" woofer ...... 12" to 15" woofer ....... C'mon, what is this, a Girl Scout meeting ? :wink:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Sansui-SP-7500X-Speakers-/200625393367?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2eb6348ed7

    Vintage Sansui ...... 16" woofers ...... Sansui SP-7500X Speakers .


    Welcome to the 70's. :smile:
    Sal Palooza
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    8" woofer ...... 12" to 15" woofer ....... C'mon, what is this, a Girl Scout meeting ? :wink:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Sansui-SP-7500X-Speakers-/200625393367?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2eb6348ed7

    Vintage Sansui ...... 16" woofers ...... Sansui SP-7500X Speakers .


    Welcome to the 70's. :smile:

    I had a pair of those in 1977 !!!!!! Ah, sweet memories !!!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited July 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    8" woofer ...... 12" to 15" woofer ....... C'mon, what is this, a Girl Scout meeting ? :wink:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Sansui-SP-7500X-Speakers-/200625393367?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2eb6348ed7

    Vintage Sansui ...... 16" woofers ...... Sansui SP-7500X Speakers .


    Welcome to the 70's. :smile:
    Why half-**** it? He needs at least an 18" woofer:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/DJ-SPEAKER-BOX-18-WOOFER-4-TWEETERS-2-HORNS-CABINET-/290546200024?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a5e72dd8
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I have a decent pair of Infinity Reference 3 Monitors w/ original boxes. 8" woofer, 5" midrange, 1" Polycell tweeter....perfect dude, and I'm close.

    Oh just read that a bit closer....hmmm, yeah that CV suggestion is tough to beat.

    Yeah, thanks - but not big or ugly enough! :biggrin:
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    I would def go for something like those big, old Sansui's, some old Klipsch's, but the CV's are looking to be a bit more readily available...
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    Gotta love a speaker that gets reviews like these!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
    The VS-120 Cerwin Vega Speakers are fantastic. No matter what kind of music that you listen to.
    im class of 92 i think i got my vs120 around 1990 an i have abused them all the way up to wrapping the fuses in aluminum foil right after i got them an they are here in my floor today.matter of fact today i was home alone an abused them somemore they are still amazing never had no warranty claims or replaced anything on them they are bullet proof i think.an when i say abused i mean it tourtured for yrs. yall get the pic
    I bought these for about $100 and they sound a $1000 more expensive! They are durable but i did have to upgrade the fuse to 3.0A from 2.5A cause i kept blowing my fuse. i love them they shake my whole house! I was skeptical cause they are kinda old but damn these things sound brand new!

    THESE ARE A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO JAMS!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited July 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Sansui-SP-7500X-Speakers-/200625393367?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2eb6348ed7

    Vintage Sansui ...... 16" woofers ...... Sansui SP-7500X Speakers .


    Welcome to the 70's. :smile:

    Don't forget the light organs. :wink:
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2011
    Ok, so I've still got my eyes open for something unique and cool, but as I've been building the shelves in my garage where these yet-to-be-acquired speakers will go, I've decided to limit myself to speakers that will fit between two shelves that are 32" apart (max height for a speaker)...

    So, perhaps the Monitor 10 isn't such a bad idea, although not quite what I had in mind when I said "monsters" (and not really very unique)...
    Perhaps little monsters...:tongue:

    I have, however, run across some vintage Yamaha stereo integrated receivers that just might find a home in my garage to power whatever I end up with.
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited August 2011
    not to be the 15th comedian to chime in here but on e-bay from time to they have Cervin Vegas and if that's still to small there are a couple of Electro-Voice VOT systems out there. Now if your garage was the size of some estastes you can have the Stones playing on one end and the wife could have a tea party on the other.....(lol,lol,lol)
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