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HJAMES608
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: April 29, 2013
Bottom Line: Just came across these reviews while doing a search for more info on the pair of Acoustic Studio Monitor 3311 speakers that I have owned for about 18 years. I am absolutely blown away to read how many people got theirs from "2 guys in a white van at a gas station". Guess where I got mine? I'm sure it's all a huge coincidence - NOT!! But to think this has been going on for so long? Amazing.
I really love these speakers, and have been very pleased with the way they handle high volumes and serious bass frequencies. Have used it with a Sony amp/receiver STR-DE925 in cinema sound mode with no problems. I also like the fact that they aren't huge like my other speakers, and don't crowd the room.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1995
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Tom
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: April 11, 2013
Bottom Line: Crazy...I've had these speakers for about 15 years or so and wondered if there were any reviews. Guess where I bought them? Couple of guys in a van approached me in Los Angeles. I must have paid about $200 or so. Anyway, they are still working and I'm happy with them. Just can't believe how many other stories there are.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1997
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Paul
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: December 17, 2012
Bottom Line: I have had my Acoustic Studio Monitors 3311 for about 18 years. They have moved with me all over the U.S. I have had them hooked up to bad and good stereo systems and surround systems and I have always been pleased with them. Right now I have them hooked up to a high end high current Yamaha 7.1 surround system with a Yamaha center channel and Boston Acoustics in the rear with a powered Polk Audio 12" subwoofer and this system kicks butt. These Studio Monitors seem to be un blowable and sound great. I also frequently crank up CD's loud enough to play my drums to and these speakers never let me down. I don't know where they originally came from, I bought them from a friend many years ago, but have never regretted it. Rock on...
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: Pre 1995
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dan
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: May 3, 2012
Bottom Line: I was unable to find this speaker being sold out of the back of a white van, but I did find 3 of them at goodwill for $10 each. They looked nice....very nice....The first thing I did was read these mixed reviews. Next I took them apart. No there is no crossover, just a capacitor ahead of the mid and tweeter. The woofer does indeed appear to get the full spectrum. There are potentiometer adjustments for the mid and tweeter. The internal wiring is of suspiciously lightweight wiring. There is no insulation (to absorb sound...no suprise for bass reflex system) The magnet structures looked OK, about average. I did notice the rear of the enclosure behind the port was painted black like I read. I should say that I repair stereo ststems for a living, and have probably "disected" 20 pairs of speaker brands this last year. I did not really expect much but was suprised how well they sound. The mid and tweeter sounded fine adjusted right in the middle.
I believe the more "natural" a speaker sounds the better. The best brand I have found this last year is KEF. I have a pair of 2 way KEF speakers that sound as nice and smooth as any I have heard. A few speakers sound good without a subwoofer, but it is rare to find any with less than a 10" woofer that do. Most speakers are "allowed" to do what they do best with one.
I have often wondered just how a larger magnet structure helps performance? In my experience it doesn't. The largest structures I knos of were made by Speakerlab. Their crossovers weighed about 5 pounds, so I guess quality weighs more.
To sum it up, I think about 95% of people would be thrilled to listen to these. And look at them too. About 2% of those have biased opionions and the remaining 3% just care what good music should sould like.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
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sub
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: December 14, 2010
Bottom Line: I have a pair of acoustic studio monitor 3311 series. the first day i connected my onkyo amp to it, i was very disappointed cause i could have buy a pair of good kenwood speakers for that amount.
but later after thinking how to improve it further the first thing i did was to remove the metal grills from the speker fronts. then i connected the amp out put wires directly to the speakers withou0t going through the the cross over circuit. now it sounds absolutely good
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: Pre 1995
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