[R-390] Another satisified Ebayer?/ reproduction costs

[odyslim at comcast.net]

 I wonder what it would cost to re-produce the PM-23 Halicrafters
speaker?


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: rbethman at comcast.net
> I believe that RM is doing the best he can within reasonable limits.
> 
> The manufacture of an enclosure whether steel or aluminum would drive costs 
> ballistic.
> 
> The handmade nature of the front panel, the transformer, and the impedance 
> matching along with the beautiful lettering and painted finish show a 
> professional job!
> 
> I have opted to use one of two Halli R-42 "reproducer" speakers for my own 
> pleasure.  Just imagine what it would cost to duplicate THEM!
> 
> I do NOT feel we should be beating RM the way this is running!
> 
> Just MY $0.02!
> 
> Hank does VERY good work, along with Chuck R.!
> 
> Bob - N0DGN
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: odyslim at comcast.net
> >  Bob, 
> > 
> >  I have one and I like it very much. Here is my list of impressions.
> > 
> >  1: Very nice audio
> >  2: Professionally fabricated of high quality components
> >  3: Perfect paint with no blemishes
> >  4: Professionally silk screened front panel
> >  5: The cardboard speaker cabinet was just an added bonus
> >  6: Milspec transformers
> > 
> >  Personal comments about this whole issue.
> > 
> > 1: If R.M. was selling real NOS LS 206 speakers for $300.00 shipped, he 
> > would have sold out long ago.
> > 2: A new 206 on eBay would probably sell for over $500.00
> > 3: The 206 does not have rack handles. That would have set off a
> >  red flag immediately. 
> > 4: I have a LS/139 G with no rear speaker cabinet. It sounds 
> > tinny when listening to music. I eventually mounted it in a CY 979A
> > and filled it with fiberglass insulation to improve the audio.
> > 
> >  5: There are very few people that would go through the time it
> > takes to build the RM replica. Each hole, even for the speaker grill
> > has been individually drilled. It is not a stamped out plate. I spoke
> > with Rick about the " replica " speaker years ago when I purchased
> > mine. He does put a lot of time and effort into that speaker. Is it a real
> > authentic LS/206? No. But anybody should have noticed the difference
> > by looking at it. I think the RM speaker looks very nice amongst
> > my collection of R-390XX radios. I also believe that Rick Mish/ Miltronix
> > had a pretty bright idea to supply a nice speaker that would normally
> > be almost impossible for the enthusiast to obtain.
> > 
> >  So, lets give this guy a break. 
> >  
> >  One last thing. I dont know how many people restore military gear
> > for a living. There cant be many. We should all appreciate the efforts
> > weather you support them or not.
> > 
> >  IMHO,
> > 
> >  My Flame suit on, Scott W3CV
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