[Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ?

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks, let's end this thread. Looks like it has been beaten into submission.

73,
Eric
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On Nov 7, 2012, at 12:01 PM, "Fred Smith" <mfsj at mo-net.com> wrote:

> Ed they are $39 at most places anymore.
> 
> 73,
> Fred/N0AZZ
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 1:51 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ?
> 
> This thread has gotten long so I risk getting chided for replying so late.
> 
> I only used the internal K3 spkr for a couple days when the radio was new.
> I switched to an old "venerable" National Radio 8-inch speaker from the
> 1950's housed in a metal enclosure.  I was made for communication receivers
> and has sounded great with most of my ham radios (now dedicated to the K3).
> No amplifier in it.
> 
> I bought a pair of the COMspkr's for my wife's computer as result of my RFI
> getting into it when I ran HF (especially 20m).  I am looking for a better
> solution for my KX3 which is using some old HK computer speakers.  I have
> never been impressed with their sound (on computers, with the SDR-IQ, and
> now with the KX3).  The HK always sound murky.
> 
> I am thinking to borrow the wife's COMspkr for a test.  As I recall they ran
> about $45+shipping.
> 
> I have had no issues with the K3 audio but the KX3 needs something better.
> 
> For communications I do not need super-low THD and 20-Hz to 100-THz freq
> response.  For my hearing 300-1500 Hz is good.  On my home theater system
> the low harmonic distortion and wide freq range is nice (even with poor
> hearing it turns out).  I see this a little bit apples and oranges.
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> 
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