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KEF R107 loudspeaker
Dick Olsher, Various  |  Sep 07, 1998  |  First Published: Nov 07, 1986
The Model R107 represents the flagship of KEF's Reference Series, and is second only to the Professional Series KM-1 in KEF's product line. Anatomically, the 107 resembles a person. Beneath a decorative "hat," there's a special head assembly akin to the head on the old Model R105. This head assembly contains the brains of the 107, namely a T33 ferrofluid-cooled tweeter and an improved version of the classic B110 midrange driver, featuring a better voice-coil and a new polypropylene cone. The nerve center is also here, in the form of two passive dividing networks and load-impedance equalizing network. Level equalization of the drivers is performed actively within the KUBE, the second brain of the 107—about which you'll hear more shortly.
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How often do you listen to your music through headphones?
Stereophile  |  Sep 06, 1998

Some folks like headphones for the privacy, others for the sound. How often do you go for "cans" instead of speakers?

How often do you listen to your music through headphones?
All the time
1% (3 votes)
Most of the time
10% (22 votes)
Once in a while
32% (69 votes)
Rarely
22% (49 votes)
Never
21% (47 votes)
Plan to get a set and start soon
2% (5 votes)
Special projects only (like live recording)
4% (9 votes)
While traveling
7% (15 votes)
Total votes: 219
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Prodigal Son Returning to Carver Corp.?
Barry Willis  |  Sep 06, 1998
Distressed Carver Corporation announced August 31 that founder Bob Carver has signed a letter of intent to return as chairman and CEO of the company he founded 20 years ago. The letter also spells out conditions for a possible merger of Carver and Sunfire Corporation as early as 18 months from now. Sunfire, manufacturer of the highly regarded Sunfire power amplifiers, is Bob Carver's privately held company.
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Tell Us About Your Audio System!
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 06, 1998
It wasn't easy building the perfect audio system---endless hours spent choosing synergistic components, and working that impossible room to its greatest advantage. Why not share the struggle, the rewards, and the knowledge gained by sending information about your audio environment to us here at Stereophile?
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Music News Briefs
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 06, 1998
Following the highly successful release of three Beatles outtakes sets a few years back, Capitol Records announced last week that another set of unreleased recordings, this time from former Beatle John Lennon, will hit stores November 3. The four-disc set will include over 100 home recordings, studio outtakes, and other works never released in public. Titled The John Lennon Anthology, the set was put together with help from Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, and their son Sean Lennon. Also included will be 60 pages of notes, including art, writings, and photos.
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Stereo Review and Video Magazines to Mate
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 06, 1998
Hachette Filipacchi Magazines (HFM) announced last week that two of its titles, Stereo Review and Video magazines, would be merged to form a new magazine titled Stereo Review's Sound & Vision. According to the statement, the new title will be launched in February 1999, with the premiere issue to coincide with next year's Consumer Electronics Show.
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Busy Months Ahead for Audio Industry
Barry Willis  |  Sep 06, 1998
The autumn months will be hectic ones for the audio industry, with many gatherings vying for the attention of engineers, marketing executives, and journalists. Here are but a few of the coming events:
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Where is the Best Online Place to Latch On to some CDs?
Jon Iverson  |  Sep 06, 1998
In a recent bake-off, online retailer CDnow was named top music banana by the New York consulting firm eMarketer. Although placing further down the list based on price alone, CDnow gained the highest overall score in an averaging of the rankings of six criteria. Rated on a scale of 1 to 5, these were: Selection, Price, Service, Usability, Presentation, and Features.
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Solid State Power Amp Reviews
Boulder 2050 monoblock amplifier
Jonathan Scull  |  Sep 02, 1998
How much power do you really need? How much power can you actually use? What's necessary, and what's icing on the cake? And does anyone really need 1000Wpc?
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Have you ever built an audio component, cabling, or speaker for your system?
Jim Jakubowski  |  Aug 30, 1998

Audio has always hosted a large Do-It-Yourself market. Folks build everything from components to wire to speaker systems. Has the DIY bug bitten you?

Have you ever built an audio component, cabling, or speaker for your system?
Yes, most of my system is DIY
7% (11 votes)
Yes, a couple of things are DIY
40% (66 votes)
Yes, one part of my system is DIY
18% (30 votes)
Never built anything audio
27% (45 votes)
Plan to build something audio
9% (15 votes)
Total votes: 167
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