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K5JZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2009 19:10
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Best matching speaker out there!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought two SP 20 speakers for my 7800... I also used one for years with my 781. Icom expects that those that wish to seperate their two receivers from a common speaker would either use stereo headphones or would use two SP20's... one on either side of their 7800... to aid in seperating the DX stations transmit frequency from that of the pileup which is calling the DX station.
I absolutely love the sound reproduction that this matching speaker is capable of. I even ordered one for my 7600! Now the SP23... that is a horse of a different color.
73,
K5JZ
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W3DCB
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Rating: 3/5
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Jun 12, 2009 15:48
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Returned after receiving
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased this speaker which is supposed to be "matched" to the Icom IC-7800, an incredible radio. However, I ended up returning it to HRO and buying a 2nd Yaesu SP-9000 for use with my Icom (I also have a Yaesu FTdx9000D with an SP-9000). The Yaesu speaker, SP-9000, has 2 seperate speakers in it with filters and mute switches as well as the ability to send the audio through both at the same time for better fidelity when wanted. You would think that Icom would have thought of this. Are there not 2 seperate receivers with 2 sperate audio outs? A superior radio needs a superior speaker. In order to take advantage of all of the IC-7800 options, you have to purchase 2 speakers or just 1 Yaesu SP-9000. The SP-9000 just about matches the IC-7800 beautifully--just a bit taller, but they look like they were meant for eachother. Try it!
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PY1BR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2009 12:56
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Great speaker
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought my second one. I don't care about not matching the new rigs. My first Sp-20 I have since 2001. I tried to build speakers but never could have better sound than the SP-20.
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M0SUF
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 11, 2008 14:54
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Good, effective Loudspeaker
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Ok not cheap - but I have this speaker in my shack - in the corner to reinforce the lower frequencies and I have not needed to put on a pair of headphones since starting to use it with my 756 Pro3 - surely a fine accolade..
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SIERRAHOTEL
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Rating: 3/5
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Mar 20, 2007 22:28
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Okay, nothing great, and overpriced
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Overpriced, not the greatest sounding speaker, it's well made, and looks good. A friend bought one with a cracked speaker cone in it, and he replaced it with one he bought out of a catalog someplace, and it was a huge improvement over the stock one. The replacement speaker was about 8 bucks.
If you have to have a matching speaker, it's ok, I sold mine for almost what I paid, and never missed it.
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NC2F
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 10, 2007 19:50
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High Quality Speaker
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I had other speakers in use in my shack, but none as good as the SP-20 is. This is probably the best addition I could have ever made to my shack. The SP-20 allows for 2 radios to be plugged into at once. I am currently using this speaker between my IC-736 and my IC-275H. Let me say the audio this speaker brings into my shack is nothing short of magnificent. The difference is day and night when listening to the internal speaker versus the external SP-20 speaker.
Operation of the SP-20 is a breeze. Simply connect the provided audio cable to between the speaker and your radio and you're in business - that's it. I haven't used the filtering in the speaker all that much, but there have been times when I have used them to make certain stations sound better - and they are quite effective.
Would I buy this speaker again? Absolutely. If you really want to bring out the full sound of your received signals, I would highly recommend you add the iCom SP-20 to your shack.
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VE4MM
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 21, 2007 17:08
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VE4MM
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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YES.....IT SHOULD BE UPDATED TO MATCH THE IC7800 BECAUSE I HAVE HAD A IC7800 FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND STILL HAVE THE SP-20 AND DO NOT USE IT. I STILL HAVE MY IC765 FOR WHICH I BOUGHT THE SP-20 FOR.
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K6JPA
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Rating: 2/5
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Jan 21, 2007 10:09
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Nice, But Needs Updates
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Don't get me wrong.. I have four of these and prefer their sound quality over their competition, but Icom needs to offer updated versions of this speaker. I would suggest that the speaker be offered in a matching color and surface texture for my IC-7800. Also, with the anticipated IC-R9500 due soon, in a matching cream colored case would be an appreciated offering. The IC-7800 has the Icom insignia stamped in the top cover, which would be a nice addition to the speaker. I have not seen a good photo of the anticipated IC-R9500's top cover, but I imagine it will have some form of the insignia as well.
Icom, you make excellent products; however, those of us that spend the money on your new offerings deserve to have the ability to purchase matching accessories. I don't think that's too much to ask...
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KQ4KK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 9, 2007 16:58
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A Standard
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought it in 1991 to match my ICOM 765. I sold the 765, but kept the SP 20. It now is being used with my 756PRO. It sounds great, flexible, has two inputs, and filters.
It looks great, if you are into full size boxes.
I'll keep the 5 rating, even tho it doesn't match the current radio sizing..
Works well with my KWM-2A also..
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W8ATT
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Rating: 2/5
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Jan 8, 2007 18:40
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Good but doesn't match 756PIII
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Audio quality is grade A but DOES NOT match the 756 Pro III. Radio is Black & Speaker is grey. Speaker size is NOT proportional to radio. I know I'm anal but when you spend good money for a Pro III you want it to match. Was quite disappointed with match when it is shown as a optional speaker but will keep it because of its sound quality.
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