[Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

[Dick Williams]

Don,

On a "tip" from one of the guys working in the Elecraft booth at Dayton a
couple of years ago, I purchased a pair of Insignia speakers at Best Buy.  I
don't see the model number on them, but they are 4", 3-way speakers rated at
5 to 40 watts.  Black case that are 4 3/4" wide, 7 1/2" tall, and a little
over 4" deep.  They are a about an inch taller than the K3 (when the stand
is out), but look very nice next to the K3;  and they sound good.

That is my 2 cents worth.

Dick  K8ZTT

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 9:11 AM
To: George A. Thornton
Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

  George,

Scour the second-hand stores and pawn shops in your area for some 
efficient bookshelf stereo speakers with good fidelity.  I found a pair 
of RS Optimus speakers a while back and am enjoying using them with my 
K3.  It is difficult to find reasonably priced, small, unamplified 
speakers these days, but they used to be plentiful.  Try to steer clear 
of the computer type amplified speakers.  While they will work, they are 
often affected by RF and can set off a nasty noise when you transmit.
You can find bookshelf speakers new at audio stores and places like Best 
Buy, but they are not inexpensive.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/25/2010 2:25 AM, George A. Thornton wrote:
> I am looking for recommendations on external speakers for the K3.  I am
> primarily interested in voice modes.
>
> I would use these primarily in my shack.  My contesting has thus far
> been limited to Field Day, but who knows where this might lead.
>
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