Pioneer Cs-787 [repack] Direct

A dedicated cone midrange handles the critical vocal region. This was unusual for Pioneer; they often used horn or dome mids. The cone midrange gives the CS-787 a "British" warmth—think Spendor or KEF—rather than the harsh, in-your-face Japanese sound.

Hidden inside is a surprisingly complex 3-way crossover at 800 Hz and 5,000 Hz. This protects the midrange from bass frequencies and keeps the horn tweeter from sounding shrill.

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The engineering inside the CS-787 reflects the "East Coast" sound influence—warm, rich, and room-filling—despite Pioneer being a Japanese firm.