[Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

[Matt Zilmer]

I use these:
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/computer_speakers/companion_2/index.jsp

I use them both on K3 and laptop audio out.  Using the K3's RX EQ is
useful for tailoring the bass audio, since these speakers have quite a
bit of bass response.

Matt W6NIA


On Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:54:23 -0700, you wrote:

>I used the SP-20 on my K3 for a while, mainly on SSB.  I didn't like it.   I
>could never get enough volume out of the speaker without distortion from the
>K3 to suit me.  Incidentally, I also used it on a 746 Pro and never
>experienced this problem.
>
>I know everyone is going to say get an unpowered speaker, but I purchased
>the West Mountain Radio COMspkr for $40 and they work very well and sound
>really good to me (use your 8 band RX EQ to tailor the audio) and I've never
>experienced RFI problems, even at Kilowatt Plus power levels.  The volume
>level issue that bugged me with the SP-20 is also a non-issue, of course.
>Powered speakers may not be for everyone, but 40 bucks isn't a lot to spend
>after you've plopped down over $3K for a rig, especially you don't want to
>hassle with finding the speaker that gives you the volume level that you're
>looking for.
>
>
>
>On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 7:14 AM, <ke8g at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> George,
>> The back up rig here is an Icom 746Pro that I had also purchased the SP-20.
>>  The speaker has twin inputs, so one from the K3/100 & one from the 746Pro.
>>
>> I can't really attest to the SSB quality, as I never use that mode.  But,
>> the sound quality for CW when using the K3 is fantastic.  It has 4
>> selectable audio filters.
>>
>> Best of luck with your search.
>>
>> 73
>> Jim - KE8G
>>
>>
>> ---- "George A. Thornton" <gthornton at thorntonmostullaw.com> 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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