The Pioneer CS-787! That's a classic bookshelf speaker from the 1970s. Here are some features of the Pioneer CS-787:
Before we talk about sound, let's look at the hardware inside the CS-787. These are 4-way, 4-speaker bass-reflex floor-standing loudspeakers. pioneer cs-787
Key specifications (reported)
The first thing you notice is the real wood veneer. In the 1970s, "vinyl wrap" was for budget gear. The CS-787 boasts genuine walnut or oak wood grain. The front baffle is covered in a dark brown felt-like material, which serves a dual purpose: it looks retro-cool, and it reduces sonic reflections off the cabinet face. The grille is a removable, thick cloth frame that snaps into place with plastic pegs (which, unfortunately, are often broken on units found today). The Pioneer CS-787
In the golden era of hi-fi, roughly from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, Pioneer was a titan. They gave us the legendary SX-series receivers, the unkillable PL- turntables, and the iconic HPM-100 speakers. But nestled quietly in the catalogs of 1979, priced just below the flagship HPM models, sat a curious and often overlooked beast: the Pioneer CS-787. The 16" Woofer: This is the heart of the system
Low End: The 200 mm woofer provides solid bass that, while not reaching the subterranean depths of 15-inch models like the Pioneer CS-99A, is more than sufficient for rock and jazz in average-sized rooms.