These Braun L830's were dropped off by a regular reader of this blog that is now hooked on finding vintage loudspeakers to try, he once swore by his JBL L26's but has since expanded his perceptions.
When they came over they looked like this.
They still had the original speaker wire that was like an umbilical cord into the back of the speaker.
Whoever did the "Professional" re foam job made a mess out of the speakers so much so that they had two different dust caps and cement like glue everywhere.
There was not mush I could do besides get matching dust caps and mask the poor glue job with a solid colour, flat black.
Banana plug terminals went into the back of the speaker box which I should have taken a picture of.
The caps on the inside would be an expensive proposition to change and these speakers really do sound terrific so I did not think that that would be money well spent (unlike EPI's).
Over all these are a beautiful speaker designed by Dieter Rams, their aesthetics are pleasing to the eye they have very cool mid century speaker stands, these are a pair of speakers worth seeking out and holding on to.
How do they sound?.....Wonderful! The extra large mid range dome reveals the intricacies of music that most 2 way systems do not. The tweeter gives off highs that pinpoint cymbal clashes and the 10 inch woofer takes care of the bottom end tightly.
It was a real pleasure to have these speakers for a short period, it had good company with some other German gems.
When they came over they looked like this.
They still had the original speaker wire that was like an umbilical cord into the back of the speaker.
Whoever did the "Professional" re foam job made a mess out of the speakers so much so that they had two different dust caps and cement like glue everywhere.
There was not mush I could do besides get matching dust caps and mask the poor glue job with a solid colour, flat black.
Banana plug terminals went into the back of the speaker box which I should have taken a picture of.
The caps on the inside would be an expensive proposition to change and these speakers really do sound terrific so I did not think that that would be money well spent (unlike EPI's).
Over all these are a beautiful speaker designed by Dieter Rams, their aesthetics are pleasing to the eye they have very cool mid century speaker stands, these are a pair of speakers worth seeking out and holding on to.
How do they sound?.....Wonderful! The extra large mid range dome reveals the intricacies of music that most 2 way systems do not. The tweeter gives off highs that pinpoint cymbal clashes and the 10 inch woofer takes care of the bottom end tightly.
It was a real pleasure to have these speakers for a short period, it had good company with some other German gems.
Hi I am looking for Braun 830 speaker stands, would greatly appreciate any info
ReplyDeleteThis.James, jahather@hotmail.com
I have a pair, professionally refurbished by BRACK - in teak. What are they worth?
DeleteHi I am looking for. Braun 830 speaker stands, any info would be greatly appreciated
ReplyDeleteThxs.James. jahather@hotmail.com
I wish I could find an original pair of stands also. They are super cool, I think you need to get a pair made.
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeletewhat is your opinion about Braun L630 speakers?Are they any close to these L830's?
Any ideas?Thank you very much!
Sorry, I have not heard the L630's.
DeleteMy guess would be the mids and highs would be similar just not as deep in the bass.