are these worth it?

seabeerob213
seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
edited February 2013 in Speakers
i have an opportunity to purchase a pair of technics sb lx70 speakers, i dont know technics but have seen the name on here quite a bit, so was wondering if any one has experience with them and can tell me if they are worth the money, i can get them for 40, i can also get a JVC receiver model number RX-662VBK for 50
2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited February 2013
    Unless you are in need of garage speakers. I would save my money.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited February 2013
    $40 isn't much to pay for used speakers if they work properly. 12" Woofer, 4" Mid and 2" Tweeter. 8 ohm,,,90db and 200 watts weighing 22 lbs each. I read one review on the net and the guy was happy with the sound of these speakers. Basement,second room or garage setup they would add music to the place on the cheap. I don't know a lot about that JVC so won't comment on that piece. But have a listen and ask yourself, can you get better sound from another unit for $50 ?
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2013
    I wouldn't
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    i passed on them, even after he said the jvc would be free
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    If you could get BOTH for $50 (or LESS) then you'd have yourself a "garage system" but not much more. The speakers are nothing special and the JVC receiver is a very "early" 5 channel surround, with decent power for two channel sound but not worth much on today's market!

    The Technics that get some respect around here are the Turntables, and some of the 70s silver face units (but NOT all!).

    I have an SA-5570 85 watt x 2 (40lbs) Technics receiver that is quite nice. Good strong, warm to neutral clean sound. Pair that with a 1200MKII turntable and some Polk Monitor 5A or 7A speakers and you've got a nice vintage system!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    i live in the barracks and we only have 220V power at the shop so im gonna pass
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    seabeerob213 wrote: »
    i live in the barracks and we only have 220V power at the shop so im gonna pass

    See if you can find a vintage receiver that has a dual voltage switch. There were a LOT made back then and many are still in pretty good shape!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    that would be kick a$$, im afraid with my stuff on transformed power, its only 50Hz instead of 60Hz,
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited February 2013
    Technics did make some higher end stuff....don't think much of it was ever made for the US market though. If you ever find any of these models.....get them first them ask around here! lol:cheesygrin:

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    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • toyota
    toyota Posts: 1
    Just a normal speakers not much about it I've got disappointed hoping to get something more powerful
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,104
    Well . . . . . exactly!
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,652
    edited April 20
    @toyota Kinda like buying a Toyota & stepping on the gas pedal :D Welcome to the forum
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,432
    LOL....anyone notice this is an eleven year old thread??? Mr. @toyota makes an impressive debut :D
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