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Thonet & Vander Kugel Wooden Bookshelf Speakers

Thonet & Vander Kugel Wooden Bookshelf Speakers

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The Kugel 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers are another in a long line of high-quality, German-engineered sound systems from Thonet & Vander. With an output power of 140 watts, 70 watts for each speaker, the Kugel 2.0 provides crisp audio in a compact package Read More

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Rensek
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Jul 13, 2018
Deleted, wrong product drop
RayF
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Jul 13, 2018
As to the ongoing conversation regarding the manufacturers identity and pedigree--if these speakers actually were designed and produced in Germany as alluded to, they sure as hell wouldn't be selling on MD for $180!
Next point: it's pretty much a given these days that if some product "X" wasn't specifically manufactured in some country "Y", then it most likely follows that product was probably built or assembled in CHINA--so get over it. Further, if these speakers were built in somewhere in South America, using components sourced from somewhere in Asia what difference would that make to the product's function? Again, especially at the price offered?
Now to the important issue: does anyone actually own a pair of these (with the proper plug for their country), and can anyone attest to the operability and the sound-quality of these things? I wouldn't expect them to be JBL beaters, but it would be nice if they actually worked, and sounded acceptable.
Anyone...anyone?
Gadgets53
8
Jul 13, 2018
RayFRay I own 2 pair and also bought one of their hubs that allow you to stream music to both at the same time. They have great power and great bass. I am thinking of buying a 3rd since the other two I paid 299 ea on Amazon.
RayF
22206
Jul 13, 2018
Gadgets53Well, that's the sort of info we're all looking for here--the straight dope! I saw them on Amazon too and the reviews weren't bad. I might spring for a pair to use in the bedroom or even in the bathroom for showering or shaving.
Appreciate the feedback!
johnny1951
0
Jun 19, 2018
Mine arrived but have an Australian V type power cord. Can't plug the into an Amercan outlet.








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Gadgets53
8
Jul 13, 2018
johnny1951Have you contacted the manufacturer - they really have great customer service. I bet they would send you a plug immediately
Ershad
125
Jul 14, 2018
johnny1951Now I find this quite hellarious, the vendor limits it's shipment to the US and they ship you their Australian export version and I live in Australia and can't get in on it. 🤨
Rensek
61
Jun 6, 2018
Really need to put photos on the drop page showing all of the back photos. Also a link to an owners manual wouldn't hurt. I shouldn't have to scroll the discussion to find those details. Massdrop seriously needs to review the review process they use before drops go live.
Anzial
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Jul 13, 2018
Rensek0 chance of that. I've been pointing out various errors and omissions for years now, and MD cares little about fixing them (some errors remain in drop titles/descriptions) or making sure that errors do not occur in the first place.
david_abadia
35
Jun 1, 2018
come on people this is some rebrand chinese speakers, fron Argentina. nothing is from Germany, neither design or construction, here are some pages that talk about: but in Spanish (jejeje) www.chw.net/foro/audio-y-reproductores-portatiles/336693-verdad-sobre-thonet-and-vander.html https://www.taringa.net/posts/info/18229126/El-caso-Thonet-Vander-la-marca-que-nos-toma-el-pelo.html
'Even Apple does not manufacture one product outside of china.' Looks at Mac Pro 'Made in USA'.
PradoMike
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Jun 9, 2020
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NikotheNeko
25
May 31, 2018
Honestly these look pretty bad. Although I tend to not trust any drop that doesn't post it's frequency response with it.
Gadgets53
8
Jun 1, 2018
NikotheNekoI see in the specs 40hz to 20kHz
NikotheNeko
25
Jun 1, 2018
Gadgets53Sorry, frequency response graph.
calebguada
8
May 31, 2018
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Here it is.
calebguada
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May 31, 2018
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Gadgets53
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May 31, 2018
calebguada
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Here is the back
Nams Seleman
34
Jul 14, 2018
Gadgets53Thank you from 6 weeks in the future! ;-)
vkennedy61
14
May 31, 2018
It would be nice to see photos of the speaker backs.
calebguada
8
May 31, 2018
Does anyone know how would these compare to Edifier R1850DB?
Gadgets53
8
May 31, 2018
calebguadaThe kugel has double the wattage in RMS 140 vs 70 watts on the R1850DB Also it has a 6.5" driver vs a 4" mid range One other point is the bi- amp one for the Highs (treble) and one for the deep bass. Most individuals feel that a subwoofer is not necessary for great bass
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