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The Pioneer CS-787 is a vintage 3-way bass reflex speaker system, typically manufactured in Japan between 1984 and 1985. While some owners find them to be of powerful sound without losing quality , they are generally categorized by audio enthusiasts as mid-to-low level floorstanders from that era. Performance and Sound Quality
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The CS-787 boasts an impressive driver configuration, comprising: pioneer cs787 extra quality
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This is where the "Extra Quality" crossover shines. Standard CS787s can sound boxy in the upper mids. The upgraded capacitors in the Extra Quality version clean up vocal presence. Vocals from artists like Joni Mitchell or Thom Yorke sit slightly forward but never shout. The dedicated 4.5-inch midrange driver means no crossover interference muddying the critical 1 kHz–3 kHz range. This is where the "Extra Quality" crossover shines
(cloth-based) instead of foam, which are less prone to the "foam rot" commonly found in other vintage gear. Critical Considerations Vintage Limitations
Several factors contribute to the Pioneer CS-787's extra quality: