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jm1102
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: February 27, 2013
Bottom Line: I bought my D-9's one week before I went into residence in 1988 for $1000 (much to my mother's shagrin). Apparently she didn't think it was good use of my studen loan -- I disagree. I just had a cheap 100w/ch amp which wasn't giving the D-9s much of a workout so I rented a 400w/ch dj amp and put the speakers out in the hallway during frosh week. Not only did they handle the full load of the amp they sounded awesome with almost no distortion at all a full volume. They were also 'walking' down the hallway at a rate of a half inch/sec from the massive vibration of the woofers!! So we had to put weights on top of them :-). But it only lasted about a half hour until the don came up from his dorm in the basement and shut us down. He said he could feel the walls vibrating in his room and it sounded like we were just above him on the ground floor -- we were on the 4th! They definately contributed to me getting kicked out of rez within a few months :-)
25 years later, they are still going strong and sound great (although the cabinets have taken a bit of a beating from all the moves/parties/pets over the years). I did have the tweeters replaced because the original tweeters weren't very good and I had the woofers refoamed and some of the wiring redone. All in, I probably only put $250-$300 in to them.
I run them with a Carver TFM-35x power amp which I bought on eBay about 5 years ago for $300 (and is also over 20 years old) and that is a match made in heaven. The efficiency of the D9s makes it efforless for the Carver to pump massive amounts of rich, clean sound through them. There is something about the (some of) the quality audio at very reasonable prices from the late 80's and early 90's that you just cant' get today. Even Cervin Vega speakers dropped trastically in quality around '92 or '93 (not sure exactly) when they wanted to reach a broader market and got into the big retailers. That's why I've seen D9s pre '92 go for upwards of $1000/pr on eBay when they are refurbished (with different tweeters) and in excellent shape.
I would say that if you can get a pair refurbished or buy them as is and get them refurbished yourself for $500-$600 all in, then you are getting a bargin.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: Pre 1995
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mddaniels
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: June 11, 2012
Bottom Line: I bought a pair of Cerwin Vega D-9 speakers from a garage sale for $30 for the pair ($15 each) I am not kidding when I say I did not know what I was getting. I thought the speakers probably didn't sound all that great since I got them so cheaply. But I was pleasantly surprised when I brought them home and hooked them up - totally awesome !!! They did need new foams but I got a kit off e-bay for $29.95 + $10 for shipping. So for a grand total of $70 I got a pair of Cerwin Vegas that look and sound like new - I told my son that I should see how much I can sell them for on e-bay, but he persuaded me to keep them - He said "Dad - we have never had speakers that sound this good - and I doubt you'll ever find another pair like this for $30. Please don't sell them!!!" Okay - I suppose he is right.
I did notice that some higher frequency sounds were missing - like others who have reviewed this speaker, but I added a set of high frequency surround sound speakers (I have a quad channel AKAI stereo receiver) for a perfect combination of Bass, mid-range, and high range. I can hear sounds (pleasant ones) from music that I never knew were there. I thank the Lord for putting me in the right place at the right time to get these speakers - some have paid up to $1000 for a pair of these and say they are worth it - yeh they are - but my wife would never let me spend that much on speakers !!!
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: Pre 1995
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freemark
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: August 13, 2010
Bottom Line: I bought my D9's in 1985 against a lot of opposition by my brother who was hooked on BOSE. I still have them, having transported them to Europe and back, really glad i did, too. Had the foams replaced a couple of yeoars ago.
Loudness Yes, distortion No. Excellence: superior
They've been well worth the effort to keep them - I'm still convinced they're the best out there.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1995
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wainwrightma@hotmail.com
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: November 1, 2009
Bottom Line: my birthday was on october 30th this year , and my wife decided that she was going to surprize me , she wheeled in a pair of cerwin vega d-9's ! I had always wanted a pair of these and finaly I have the pleasure
of owning them. great speaker!
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Product model year: Pre 1995
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fred neal
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: December 16, 2007
Bottom Line: i have been listening to cerwins for 23 years,if you are reading this, then i dont have to explain anything about them to you,i purchased my first d-9 in 1984,been kicking my butt every since i sold them.I have tried the v-15, but there was something missing,i have just purchased my another set of d-9's as i am 53 years old,i now have d-9's and my v-15's hooked up as my 4 front speakers with cerwin vega AT-3's as my rears with my surround,the center is an old technics but it works fine as a center,my peave is,why do so many of you guys out there who surely know something about stereo equipment keep calling these woofers subs???sub. is mearly short for substitute ,meaning a [sub.woofer] is a substitute woofer,seeing as how these monster d-9 speakers have woofers that would be hard to match by any means, therefore not lacking woofers,then there could be no substitute for something not lacking,there are many times i open my mouth as to install my foot,but on this,,i am sure there will be no converse high tops pertruding from my lips
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: Pre 1995
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: circut city
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