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Good Sounding Speaker that Won't Attract Thieves?

Moving my painting & drawing studio (formerly our living room + den while the wife was at work) to a 14' x 24' metal barn and am basically looking for a pair of speakers with a sonic personality generally similar to a JBL Century 100 that I can pick up cheap at a rummage sale and run with a plain Jane 2 channel receiver. Preferably something that's a sleeper, soundwise, but which which, cosmetically, practically screams to a crack addict, "You probably couldn't even trade me for a six pack of beer." Any suggestions?
lg1
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Everything is relative, but at the cost of used JBL Century 100 speakers (or JBL 4310 or 4311), I'd personally go with those.

Otherwise, just pick up a pair of any second tier 70s or early 80s speakers and paint away...

You get what you pay for. There's good reason it became a cliche.

BTW...if you're in California and you can find some RSL 3800 Studio Monitors on Craigslist, then you're set.

I sold mine to upgrade. Worst audio decision I've ever made. Period.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
I have a friend whose house was broken into on several occasions. The thieves would walk past the Wilson Watts, Audio Research and Theta to steal his Sony TV. Finally they broke in and stole the woofers out of his Duntech Sovereigns.

So, I guess the Wilson Watts are the way to go.
saki70
853 posts
 
I don't have an answer for your problem... But I love this thread !

Good luck .
cwlondon
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Vintage Magneplanars would not only be awkward to steal, but might be mistaken for room dividing screens not suited for most crack house interiors.
acoustat6
357 posts
 
Crack addicts are just like you and me. They are not looking for good looking speakers but are more interested in GREAT sound.

Bob
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