The Pioneer CS-787 offers a sound profile typical of the "Vintage Pioneer" era:
The CS787 Extra Quality is (92 dB). You can drive them to satisfying levels with a 15-watt tube amp. However, for full control of the 12-inch woofer, aim for 40–100 watts RMS of solid-state power.
The driver layout is unique: a massive 16-inch woofer at the bottom, two 4.5-inch midranges stacked vertically above it, a small horn super-tweeter, and a separate cone tweeter for the high-mids. This 4-way design aims to eliminate "frequency gaps" that plague simpler 2-way speakers.
The "Extra Quality" designation is . These speakers genuinely offer tighter tolerances, better components, and longer-lasting materials than the standard CS787. In a world where a pair of “audiophile” bookshelf speakers now costs $2,000, the Pioneer CS787 Extra Quality remains a steal —provided you are willing to get your hands dirty with restoration.
