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Tower Speakers
Most tower speakers are also floor speakers.
There are some tower speakers which use wheels and tables but essentially the design is the same.
The idea of tower speakers originated from the necessity.
It takes a lot of space to fit large woofer drivers and few midrange loudspeakers.
Most tower speakers are internally amplified.
In the past, this audio speakers could house large power and signal transformers to boost the sound.
Tower speakers as well as floor speakers were a big hit in the audio electronics in 70s and 80s the.
They so impressive that even a "dodgy" amplifier speaker looked like a real "gem".
It is not surprising that many audio manufacturers tried to boost the appearance of the tower speakers.
In fact, it is very easy to mislead customers with these tall, overwhelming floorstanding speakers which give an impression of a power and quality.
Tower Speakers Fashion
There was a period that tower speakers were losing to the electronic miniaturisation. However, music enthusiasts quickly realised that dynamic speakers still rule the quality. Therefore, the tall tower speakers will continue to house the large drivers for years to come. Tower speakers also offer some fashion statements. Those who have traditional or retro furniture often blend the tower speakers into the overall home composition.
Tower Speakers Prices
You do not pay for the housing of the tower speakers but rather for the quality of the product. Today, the music manufacturers minimised the manual labour to produce the housing. Thus, unless you require a custom made box made of Mahoney, the price of the box will not hurt your pocket. On average, you can buy a tower speaker with a decent box for $150. However, the same box housing a great quality amplifier speaker can sell for $1500. The good news is that your friends may never spot the difference (in case you bought the cheap system)!