Hi all,

Recently, some members in this forum talked about Paragon and Metregon vintages speakers, especially about drawings and building. ( 2000 $ for drawings on EBAY !)

I consider about building one of those stereophonic models, but I really can’t think the opportunity of the project regarding the sound of a 50-year-old speaker compared with the modern JBL speakers (Everest, 43XX models, K xxx models). I own a pair of Hartsfield (1959 model) and IMO it can compete with a lot of recent commercial state of the art systems.

15 Years ago, a French Paragon owner said that it was a great loudspeaker, but bass was sounding like a “boiler” (with LE 15 A)…..:shock:

Paragon has a Horn loaded bass speaker; Metregon has a simple direct and bass reflex loaded box. Both had the curved reflector for a stable stereophonic effect. Both had a very high WAF to install it below a screen in a HT system!

So, Paragon and metregon owners, what are your views on this?

Bruno