Customer Reviews

Dual LS205EB 5.25" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Each

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Don't let the low price deter you from trying these out. I auditioned them at a local electronics store and was surprised at how well they compared to other bookshelf speakers costing two or three times as much. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of clean bass they generated. However, the upper midrange seemed lacking and the treble was way too bright. Happily, I was able to fix these flaws with some minor modifications - see below.

The cabinet construction and materials are basic, but get the job done. It's made of 3/8" fiberboard with a simulated black woodgrain veneer. The removable speaker grille is made of black fabric stretched over a frame of the same black fiberboard. The all black color, combined with it's small size, make these bookshelf speakers almost disappear - perfect for those whose significant other objects to larger tower speakers.

The 5.25 inch woofer uses a PVA treated paper cone and foam surround. The tweeter is a 1 inch titanium done. The crossover is a single 2.2uF capacitor. These speakers are ported, and the port exits to the rear, so be sure to leave a few inches of clearance behind these speakers so the port can breathe properly. The speakers are NOT magnetically shielded, so keep them away from your CRT based TVs or monitors.

These speakers BADLY need a crossover makeover to get the tweeter under control. I added a 2.4 ohm, 5 watt rated resistor in series with the tweeter to tone down the excessive highs. I then replaced the 2.2uF electrolytic capacitor with two 2.2uF polyester capacitors in parallel, for a total of 4.4uF. This brought down the crossover frequency to around 4300 Hz, which filled in the weak upper mids/lower treble. These mods make this speaker a real joy to listen to, whereas before, the excess sibilance was sometimes irritating, and the weak upper mids left vocals seem flat and distant. Give these mods a shot! I hope they work for you.

first-i am disapointed w/amazon for not specifying " sold each " be careful. I had to re-order once i rec'd my first unit. Maddening ! Who buys 1 speaker ? Shame on amazon for the deception !! So i bought two for $52. Still not bad. The spec sheet is also confusing. One says 55k-20K
another part states 75k-20K. As it turns out their 75k. ( Good bassey speakers are 45-60K.) If you pair these up w/ larger say 6-8" 3 way units as i have, then they compliment ea.other fine. If you want these for a sm. audio system, in a bedrm or sm. office their fine. They look and sound good. Appear well made. I like the compactness. A good buy overall.

I made the modifications to the capacitor as suggested in the previous review and they sound wonderful! Without it mids sound muddled and almost lifeless. I did one speaker at a time to make sure it wasn't just wishful thinking. Even had my wife swap them when I wasn't looking and I could instantly pick out the modified one. Although I just used (two 2.2uf non polarized in parallel) electrolytic caps (did add 0.1uF cap in parallel to possibly improve the higher frequencies) and resistors (two 1ohm resistors in series) that I could get at Radio Shack, cost <$10. Although you could get the same/similar parts at mailorder places for <$3, but after shipping/handling, it would be about the same. Besides, you loose the thrill of getting it done right now.

I was looking for a good small speaker to fit into my cabinet that holds my 50" plasma and after reading the reviews on the Dual, I purchase two (2). As stated in the other reviews I modified the crossovers as directed. All I can say about these cool little speakers is they sound fantastic. Couldn't be happier.
You might have trouble finding these, I know I did.

I purchased these neat little speakers for my garage and I'm very happy with them.I hooked them up and thought- hey,these sound pretty good.It seems you don't get much for your money anywhere nowdays so the price of these in my opinion make them a great deal. Another reviewer implies that better sound can be achieved by taking them apart and changing the crossovers.That's fine if you choose to do so,but no need to get so technical. Just adjust the tone controls on your amp or receiver to your own taste. I'm in my garage a lot and listen to them all the time. I am going to purchase another pair for my boat and a pair of the indoor/outdoor version for my deck.

I like this speaker as is without the modifications that others recommended. I think the treble is clear and non-fatiqueing, the bass is balanced though expectenly not voluminous or strong. What I find I like most is how it manages to be musical and listenable with most program material. Great for the price but don't be put off by the appearance because it is quite attractive with the black grille installed.

A pair of these would run you around 45 for shipping and everything (unless the raise the price), but they're well worth it. I bought a pair for my turntables and a pair of more expensive Sony's for my computer, and honestly, they both sound the same quality. Its pretty good, a lot better than just standard speakers, thats for sure. No real crackling or hizzing going on with these, I sugguest buying the Labtec Pulse 485 subwoofer speaker set, cutting the wires of those speakers, and using them on these, and plugging them into the subwoofer. Creates a great deep sound, and its what I have done to both my computer and turntables. A lot cheaper than a stereo receiver. If you got the money, these are a good buy.