The CS-787 uses a horn tweeter for the high frequencies. This means cymbals and vocals have a "live" presence that dome tweeters lack. However, if your amplifier is bright or your room is empty, the 787s can sound harsh. The trick? Turn the "Level Control" on the back of the speaker down by 2 clicks. Once tamed, the super tweeter adds an airiness that reveals tape hiss and studio reverb beautifully.
When audiophiles talk about the golden era of Pioneer (roughly 1974–1980), the conversation almost always centers on the legendary HPM series or the exclusive Exclusive (TAD) models. Sandwiched in the middle of that timeline is a speaker that often gets dismissed by purists but adored by those who actually listen to it: the . pioneer cs-787
Do you own a pair of CS-787s? Are you running them with a Marantz or a Kenwood? Let me know in the comments below. #VintageAudio #Pioneer #CS787 #SpeakerReview #HiFi #VinylSetup The CS-787 uses a horn tweeter for the high frequencies
4.5/5 (Minus 0.5 for the finicky horn placement; Add 1.0 for the value-to-decibel ratio). The trick
The CS-787 uses a horn tweeter for the high frequencies. This means cymbals and vocals have a "live" presence that dome tweeters lack. However, if your amplifier is bright or your room is empty, the 787s can sound harsh. The trick? Turn the "Level Control" on the back of the speaker down by 2 clicks. Once tamed, the super tweeter adds an airiness that reveals tape hiss and studio reverb beautifully.
When audiophiles talk about the golden era of Pioneer (roughly 1974–1980), the conversation almost always centers on the legendary HPM series or the exclusive Exclusive (TAD) models. Sandwiched in the middle of that timeline is a speaker that often gets dismissed by purists but adored by those who actually listen to it: the .
Do you own a pair of CS-787s? Are you running them with a Marantz or a Kenwood? Let me know in the comments below. #VintageAudio #Pioneer #CS787 #SpeakerReview #HiFi #VinylSetup
4.5/5 (Minus 0.5 for the finicky horn placement; Add 1.0 for the value-to-decibel ratio).
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