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    What would the list suggest for external speakers for my Rodgers C440? I just got Hauptwerk and wanted to expand the sound. I have a small studio of 12 x 30 feet. I hooked up a new Sherwood amp and then put in some old HiFi speakers I had. Sounded dreadful or certainly no improvement. I did write Rodgers but wonder of something out there (perhaps less expensive) might do the job. Somewhere I read about Paradigm Atoms? But, I do have some 32 foot stops on some of the Sample Sets so it has to be capable of that (I hope). Thank you.

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    Most hi-fi speakers are not built to handle the intensive sound of an organ. Mine are Yamaha musical instrument speakers originally built for rock band use. They can take the power required. I also use a Polk sub woofer. You can find musical instrument speakers at most stores selling guitars, drums, etc. or used on Craig's list, e-Bay, etc. Often there are good deals on used being sold by bands that gave up the quest for fame and fortune. If you don't know how to detect damage in speakers, find a friend who does and take them with you when you go looking.
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    If you are interested in building your own there is a very fine speaker described by Mr. Knight at this website: http://homepage.mac.com/clintonk/ibl...200/index.html </p>

    If you contact him he will send you the cabinet plan and source info for the speakers. Also, the Hauptwerk Forum is a good source for advice. </p>

    Good luck and Happy Hauptwerking!
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      Re: Rodgers C440 External Speakers

      <u>Thank you for your reasoned advice. I'll take a look!!
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        A really good solution for small rooms that doesn't involve a great deal of complexity is a set of mid-level powered studio monitors with a complementary powered subwoofer. These offer the simplicity of self-powered speakers (no external amps or crossovers to contend with), and are usually a significant step up from residential speakers in terms of power handling and flat frequency response, while being built to commercial specs. A lot of systems designed for post-production or pro media use will also have low-frequency response and power in the subwoofer that can handle 32' stops in a respectable manner. I have used these setups with electronic organs and the ubiquitous Ahlborn Archive modules with good success in smaller spaces.</p>

        I'm not sure of your budget, but some mid-level (in terms of price) systems that would be appropriate include models from Tannoy, Blue Sky, JBL and others. Here is a link to one of the Blue Sky systems, to get you started</p>

        http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SkySys21/</p>

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          Re: Rodgers C440 External Speakers

          Thank you! I'll take a look.

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