Sep 2, 2007 · The Rectilinear IIIs are more like my B&W DM14 speakers (late 70s). A rich, full range sound that is very balanced. Smooth, nice high-end, both speakers are excellent in offering …

Oct 23, 2009 · I have a chance to get a pair of Rectilinear III Highboys. I posted in D&S about the price, but wanted to ask for comments about their sound, and how they compare with other speakers. I've …

Dec 8, 2013 · Rectilinear Research Model III I meet many vintage stereo collectors who have never even heard of the Rectilinear Research brand, yet the vast majority come away rather impressed …

Jun 21, 2021 · Rectilinear Research used the 10" Flexair on other early speaker systems using A.S. only. I don't have any T/S parameters. Further, though the speaker cabinet looks very similar to the …

Jan 8, 2019 · Rectilinear directly pointed a finger at JBL by stating the new "West Coast Sound' was inaccurate with overly bright midrange and boomy bass, which was a fact. IMHO, when these two …

Nov 2, 2023 · The midrange drivers are also correct for late series 5a's and were used only in the final production run of the 5a models before they were discontinued. The mids in your units quite possibly …

Oct 30, 2009 · 3. Rectilinear changed designs at least once throughout the XI's production. So if you have speakers that are not consecutive serial numbers, you may notice some differences between …

Aug 17, 2023 · Rectilinear made XI, XIa and XIg, with the phenolic tweeters in the XIg, so probably minor differences in crossover. The capacitor is primarily for the tweeter, so woofer version shouldn't …

Oct 17, 2010 · Rectilinear seemed to have a weird method of placing tweeters on the baffle...looks like they loaded them into a cannon and shot it at the speakers. Yours seem to be a bit more sensible! …

Aug 31, 2018 · I have a pair of the Rectilinear III Highboys, 1969 version I believe. (They have the red folded paper surrounds on the woofers, whizzer cone mids, and paper cone tweeters - with two knob …