Unless otherwise
noted, speakers include both grills even though only one is
typically
displayed in photos.
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LISTING 12/23/09
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PRE-OWNED
SANSUI SPEAKERS
MODEL S-57 S57
#...1144 / 1207
Circa 1982-83
for sale
Very
SOLID sounding,
Sansui 3-way speaker system.
The S-57. These were "sleepers". Once restored and
connected to our test system, they really surprised us. Great,
balanced sound, nice punchy bottom end.
Very efficient and bright where they need to be. Great speaker where mid
to higher volumes are desired.
Features include:
-
3-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
12" ribbed paper
cone woofer with fresh new foam surrounds
installed
- 5" paper cone midrange
- 2" Cone tweeter
with diffusion lens
- Presence / Treble control for tailoring
top-end
Specs:
Frequency Response:
30-22,000Hz
Efficiency:
91dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 1.5kHz & 9kHz
Recommended Power amplifier rating:
105 watts
We
just replaced the woofer surrounds with fresh, new
foam and have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. We
also recovered the grills with new speaker knit, changing their color
from the original "Navy Blue" to Black to fit more decors. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition
with a
few normal scuffs. Great "all around" sound and get
very loud! Each measures 26" high x 15.5"
wide x 13.5" deep and weighs
37 lbs each. Includes our standard speaker
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI S-57
Condition 8.5+
$449.
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VINTAGE
SCOTT
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL 196B
CIRCA 1978-81
MADE IN THE
USA
for sale
These Scott, 196B speakers are not only fairly large
physically, but are "Large" on performance as well.
Huge "Wall-O-Sound" at any volume level. Lots of
presence, and while the low-end will shake a concrete floor, it remains
very "tight". These are the slightly smaller version or their
"Flagship" 15" speaker at the time. After installing new foam
surrounds, each woofer was AF swept from 2000 Hz all the way down to 18
Hz! Also these are VERY efficient at 95dB!!!
Features include:
- 3-way, Acoustic
Suspension / Infinite Baffle cab design
-12" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
with Butyl Rubber suspension
- 4.5" cone midrange, with
coated cloth suspension
-1" Domed Tweeter
- Mid and Tweeter Attenuators with 3-Postition
variable switches ranging from 0, -3,
-6 dB for each
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
which has a lot to do with the detailed and balanced sonics of this
speaker
Specifications:
Frequency
Response: 38-20,000Hz
±4dB
Sensitivity:
95dB 1w @ 1m
Cross-over frequencies: 800 & 3.5kHz
Impedance:
6-8Ω each
Recommended
Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts
The Walnut grained, vinyl wrapped cabinets in
great shape as are the original brown,
acoustically transparent, terry-knit grills.
Grill frames perfect with no broken or repaired parts.
One of the midranges, has some slight "wrinkling" to
the cone, similar to what we commonly see in Pioneer HPM-100 mids, but
doesn't affect performance. Great speaker for just about any
volume level and any genre of music. Again, capable
of HUGE sound with any good amp. Look, work and sound great!.
Cabinets measure 25.5" H x 15"
W x 11.5" D and weighs a hefty
45 lbs each. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
SCOTT 196B
Condition 8.5
$449.
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VINTAGE
GENESIS PHYSICS CORPORATION
"II / 2"
STEREO SPEAKERS
#...1475 / 1477
Circa 1976-80
MADE IN USA / New Hampshire
for sale
The very famous "Genesis II" speakers.
This is the first pair of these we have had in the
past 12 years of having the web site. I used to sell these when I worked
for a Genesis dealer back in the early 1980's. I actually sold the later
versions as that was in about '83. Fabulous sounding speakers.
Features include:
-
3-Way, 2-driver
design (bottom cone is passive)
- 8" Woofer with new foam surrounds
installed for many years of trouble-free service
- 10" Passive Radiator with new foam surrounds
installed for many years of trouble-free service
- 1" Inverted Hard-Dome,
"Phenolic" Tweeter
- 2-position high frequency attenuator
- Real crossover
SPECIFICATIONS:
Speaker Type; Two-way, Passive Radiator
enclosure.
Frequency
Response:
32-20kHz
±
4dB
Efficiency:
88.5 dB 1w @ 1m
Crossover frequency: 1.8kHz
for tweeter and Woofer / Passive naturally filters @ 45Hz (and you can
"Feel" it with these speakers).
Balance control: 2-Position Tweeter Control
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω, Minimum 4
Ω
Recommended Minimum Power Amplifier:
15
Power capacity: 80W program.
Very accurate!!! Woofers and Passives have
had fresh & complete re-foamed surrounds for trouble free service.
Tweeters also sound great. Wood grained, vinyl wrapped cabs in good
shape with only minor, typical wear.
Both grill frames intact with original brown knit
cloth and only have a couple snags. One of the grills
still has it's
"Genesis" grill badge intact.
These These are more "detail" oriented
speakers not "Power Pounding Party" speakers. If that's what you're
looking for then don't buy these. These are "definitive" classic Boston
speakers and are
among the most accurate sounding of the
vintage speaker models you will hear! If
you're looking for "true" wide frequency response, balance and detail
then these may be the speaker for you (great for most all types of
recordings; R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and new-country, acoustic guitar
recordings & classical / symphonic / string music.
Very
accurate, detailed sound!!!
From a 1978 catalog;
"They've taken advantage of Thiele's
mathematics in the design of their woofer/passive radiator combination,
with the predictable excellent results".
Cabinets measures 26.5"
high x 14.5" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs
45 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
GENESIS II / 2 SPEAKERS
Cond. 8.5
$429.
pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
CELESTION
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL "15"
#...2244 / #...2295
AUDIO / VIDEO STEREO SPEAKERS
Circa 1992-94
Made in England
for sale
We
aren't typically very interested in A/V speakers, but these were some of
Celestions' above par for 2-channel use towers and designed earlier than
the more anemic AV towers available today. The Celestion model "15". This speaker is large enough,
that even though it is a modern, A/V cabinet, it sounds great on an "old
school", 2-channel amp!
Great speaker for detail, balance
and presence. Handles power decently and reproduced the low-end in our
most difficult test CD
(We're still in disbelief on that)!
Features include:
-
2-way, Bass-Reflex design
- 6",
NON-magnetically shielded Low Frequency Drivers (woofer)
with VERY long life Butyl rubber surround,
traditional paper cone and cast aluminum frame. (unlike many "A/V Tower"
speakers, the woofer in this is NOT magnetically shielded, which is one
of the reasons the speaker has great low-end response!)
-1" Aluminum Dome
Tweeter
- 2nd order cabinet structure internally
(increases the "low-end" / bass response)
- A "Real" internal crossover, not just a cap on the
tweeter, so the woofer gets "just lows"!
- Gold-Plated, heavy duty binding post inputs
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
38-20,000Hz
±
3dB
Efficiency:
89 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequency: at 4kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts
Max
power rating: 100 watts
The large cabinet allows maximum bass reproduction. Secondly the tall stature of the
Celestion 15 puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of
your knees.
The "Satin" black, wood grain, vinyl wrap finish in great shape
as well as the original
black knit grills Grill
frames perfect with no broken or repaired parts. Both woofer surrounds
in great shape for years of trouble-free service.
These are "detail" oriented speakers
that can fill a room. Great for
about any type of music. We tested them extensively. If
you're looking for "true" wide frequency response, balance and detail,
but in a "home theater" style "tower" cabinet, then here you go.
This pair comes with their original box and packing
as well as their original "Spike" feet for isolation from the floor (use
is optional). Cabinets measure
39"
H x 8" W x 10" D
and weigh 27 lbs each.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to
under / over powering).
CELESTION 15
Condition 9
$419. pair
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3/20/09
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VINTAGE
ADVENT
SPEAKERS
"LEGACY"
10" 2-WAY
Circa 1986-92
Made in USA
for sale
A later version
of the famous "The Advent Loudspeaker" speakers series, the Advent
"Legacy's". Great looking and
sounding 2-way speakers. Very accurate!!! A fairly "large" speaker for a
"bookshelf" type speaker. Probably best directly placed on the floor.
This are a very clean pair. Both woofers have fresh foam surrounds
for years of trouble free service.
Top
plates were just re-glued, leveled and had a beautiful refinish done by
MyAntiqueRestorer.com
.
Features include:
-
2-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
10" High Excursion, ribbed paper cone woofer with fresh foam
suspension installed
- 1" Mylar,
Soft-Dome Tweeter
- "Real"
internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency Response:
42Hz - 23kHz, +/- 3 dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Impedance (nominal): 6 ohms (minimum): 4 ohms
Cross-over frequencies: at 2kHz
Recommended Power amplifier
rating: 20-100
watts
Solid Oak top cap and bottom front plate make
for a super quality look (since top plates are
recently refinished, the clear coat is not as yellowed from age as the
bottom plates). Cabinets in great shape as are the original knit
grill cloth. These are among the best sounding of the vintage speaker
models you will hear! Cabinets measures 28.5" high x 16" wide x 10" deep
and weighs a heavy 43 lbs each. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
ADVENT
LEGACY
Condition 8.5
$399.
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AUDIO
EQUALIZERS
and our philosophy on them.
"Are Equalizers really necessary? I just paid $30
grand for my speakers. They shouldn't need any EQ. Right!??"
Short answer is yes, an EQ will generally be beneficial to most systems.
Most speaker designers strive to make a speaker's curve
as "flat"* as their projected size parameters and
target retail price will
allow. The human hearing curve is not "flat". Most folks' hearing is
accentuated in the midrange (it's where the human voice is centered) and
attenuated in the bass and treble. Sort of a reverse "rock-n-roll smile"
curve. When you hear a good, "flat" response speaker, it will likely
appear to have, at least for most listeners, an over abundance of mids.
It likely will also have a deficiency in bass and possibly treble. It
will most likely sound "thin", the degree of which can vary from
slight to extreme, depending, on many variables. This
might not even be readily apparent when auditioning speakers, but generally
if you hear a pair speakers with an appropriately adjusted, EQ engaged,
then you listen to it bypassed, you will probably want to re-engage it as quickly
as possible.
The classic arguments against using an EQ have been
that an EQ, or any additional inserted signal processing device, makes
the signal path less "pure" and adds noise. Also, again, "these speakers
were expensive and shouldn't need an EQ". To address the first point,
this issue can usually be reduced to a more than desirable point by
utilizing a high quality EQ or signal processor. The noise floor should
certainly be below audible levels, and it doesn't take too much of an EQ
to achieve that for most folks systems. While the first point is
valid, a good EQ's benefits usually far outweigh any minor noise issues, which
are probably below most listeners audible limits in the first place. The
second issue was answered previously, in the above paragraph.
In fact, the better the speakers, the more they would likely benefit
from a reduction of the midrange frequencies, due to their as "flat as
possible" curve. Again, this would apply to the average persons hearing
curve. Some "cheap" speakers, will have a "rock-n-roll smile" EQ
curve built-in by utilizing drivers, crossover and cabinet combinations,
that have an over abundance of bass and treble, and a deficit of mids by
design. That would beg the question of "why wouldn't they all just do
that then". The answer to that is that any respectable speaker
manufacturer wouldn't try and dictate a built-in curve into a speaker
other than as flat as assigned parameters will allow, for a number of
reasons.
Another less apparent, but still valid reason for
utilizing an EQ can be to compensate for listening room acoustic
characteristics. This is generally more difficult to assess, but
overtime could become a desired need. This need would obviously change
with any parameter change in the listening environment. Also, and no
offense, but as we age and as we are exposed to various, sometimes,
injurious sonic environments and events, our sensitivity to frequency
ranges will change.
One way to look at a specific speaker / listening
environment combination is to think of it as a blank artists canvas. A
really high quality speaker system would be comparable to a high quality
canvas, brushes and material. Said another way, a "non-flat" EQ curve /
listening environment / speaker combination is akin to starting your
painting with a dirty, blotchy canvas. The listening environment to a
well lit room with natural lighting, conducive to a creative mood. Until
you "shape" the EQ, there is no painting on the blank canvas. Once you
shape the EQ to your tastes, in a way that compliments the speaker
design / room combination, you have created your work of art.
While I can appreciate all the arguments for not using an
EQ, in the end, I generally use an EQ with it's curve slightly boosted
in the bass and treble frequencies and attenuated through the mid
frequencies from "Zero" position (the "rock-n-roll smile"
curve). It will usually require adjustment
following any change in speakers, listening environment parameter
adjustments and with the material I am listening too. I also have a 1/3
octave RTA monitor / spectrum analyzer with a pink noise generator and
analyzing mic to establish an accurate "flat" point to start from.
* Contrary to a somewhat
common misconception, "Flat" does not mean "dull". "Flat"
refers to the graphic "curve" of a speakers output when analyzed by a spectrum
analyzer. Ideally a speaker should be able to reproduce the human
hearing range with all frequencies as close to "zero" (even amplitude or
"flat") as is practical for the intended design / price point
levels. The listener can then modify it from
there by various methods (usually some sort of signal processor such as
an EQ) to their tastes.
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(C) DESIGNATES A CONSIGNMENT
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VINTAGE
SANSUI
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL S-815 S815
#...3666 / #...3683
Circa late 1980's
for
sale
Great
sounding, looking and performing, Sansui 3-way speaker system.
I have a bit of a "bias" towards these as I sold
early versions at the first hi-fi dealer I worked for in the early 80's.
Great balanced sound, nice punchy bottom end. Very efficient and bright where they need to be.
Great speaker where mid to higher volumes are desired.
We just replaced the woofer surrounds with fresh foam. Cosmetically the
only issue is some small dents around the edge of one of the mid dust
caps
(cosmetics only. see lower photo above).
Features include:
-
3-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
12" ribbed paper
cone woofer with existing foam surrounds in
great shape
- 5" paper cone midrange
w/ Mylar dust cap
- 2.5" Cone type
tweeter
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
29-22,000Hz (in normal listening room, not just an anechoic chamber
Efficiency:
89dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 900Hz & 4.5kHz
Maximum input power rating:
160 watts
Again, both woofers have fresh, new
foam surrounds installed and we have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition as are the original
knit, dark navy grills! Great "all
around" sound and get very loud! Each
measures 31.5" high x 15.25" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs
38 lbs each. Includes our standard
90 day speaker warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI S-815
Condition 8.5+
$349.
pair
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11/24/08
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VINTAGE
ELECTRO-VOICE
EV
STEREO SPEAKERS
EVS-16B
Circa 1976-80
MADE IN THE USA
for sale
While
there is an old repair to the front edge of one of the cabinets (see
above photos),
what they lack in looks, they more than make up for in sonics. VERY
IMPRESSIVE for overall output, balance and punch. Between these and the
RTR's we also just posted, one of the two may end up in my project
studio as utility speakers if they don't get snatched up. These passed
some our our most critical and demanding tests. Perfect for a rockin'
"man cave", where some character is OK.
Features include:
- 3-Way, Acoustic
Suspension
design
-
12" woofer with fresh
foam surround installed
- 5" Conical Midrange
-
2" Conical Tweeter
- Hand built, "Real" internal crossover
- Bypassed Tweeter attenuator
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
30-20,000Hz
±
3dB
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequency: at 700 & 3kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts
Max
power rating: 100 watts
Again, these have an old repair
to the front edge of one of the cabinets that is a bit distracting
cosmetically (see photos above), but have a magical combination of
sound. They have simple, paper cone drivers and normal size motors, but
for some reason have it right. We have completely tested all
drivers independently in these speakers.
We removed the nasty fiberglass insulation and
installed new poly-spun batting for low-freq damping. We also removed the typically troublesome tweeter
attenuators for better performance. Tested for all
frequencies with a sweep generator. With the
exception of the old repair to the front edge of one, the wood grain,
vinyl wrapped cabinets in good cosmetic condition as well as the original
grills. Woofers have just had
fresh & complete re-foamed surrounds, for years of trouble free service. All drivers work and sound
great! These are very "balanced" sounding speakers,
with great presence and tight, punchy low-end and good power handling
characteristics. Each measures 25"
high x 14.5" wide x 13.75" deep and weighs
38 lbs each. Includes our
standard, limited 90
day speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
ELECTRO-VOICE EV
Condition 8 (due to front edge cabinet repair)
$349.
pair
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3/20/09
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PRE-APPRECIATED
YAMAHA
STEREO SPEAKERS
YST-A755
YSTA755
#...2277 / #...2305
Circa ~1999
for sale
We aren't typically very interested in A/V speakers, but these
Yamaha YST-A755's can hold their own in our 2-channel
system. This speaker is large enough, that even though it is a
modern, A/V cabinet, it sounds great on an "old skool",
2-channel amp! Great speaker for detail, balance and that big
"wall-o-sound" presence. Handles power VERY WELL!
Features include:
-
2-way, Bass-Reflex design
- 8", Polypropylene, Low Frequency Drivers (woofer)
-1" Soft Dome, coated cloth Tweeter
- 2.25"
tuned port for extended low end
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
- All original Yamaha made drivers
Specs:
Efficiency:
~88-89 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω
each
Recommended
Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts
Max power rating: 160 watts
While these speakers are not our typical fare, they
are great sounding 2-channel speakers (yes, of course they would sound
great in a theater / surround system) By nature, the "tall"
stature of the Yamaha YST-A755 puts the
tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of your knees.
These are some what
"cosmetically challenged" up close, but nothing too distracting.
One of the cabinets had some wall mounting brackets
bolted in to it so it has a few small holes and both speakers have a few
minor scuffs to the satin black, wood grain finish. The original
black knit grills are in good shape with a
few very minor snags and
one is missing the "Yamaha" logo (see far right photos above.
The photos were taken at close range with a flash and make the blemishes
look very much more noticeable then they are in reality). Grill
frames perfect with no broken or repaired parts.
Again, both woofer surrounds
freshly replaced for years of trouble-free
service. Great speaker for up to fairly high volume levels. These
are "detail" oriented speakers that can also get loud and fill a room.
Great for about any type of music. We tested them extensively and have
temporarily added them to our audition line-up because we were so
impressed. If you're looking for "true" wide frequency response, balance
and detail and a speaker that can handle power well too, then these may
be the speaker for you. They ROCK!!! This would be a
great speaker for a room with limited space, but you need to get
loud as the cabinet has a lot of cubic volume, but with a small "foot
print". Cabinets measure 33" H x 10" W x 11"D and weigh a hefty
39 lbs each. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering).
YAMAHA YST-A755
Condition 8
$349.
pair
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1/11/09
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VINTAGE
MISSION
SPEAKERS / NEAR-FIELD MONITORS
700 Original version
#...2513 / 2513
Circa 1981-
~83
for sale
One of the most famous Mission Models. The Mission
700, 2-way stereo speaker / monitor. Great "British" sound. These are
the 1st version of the 700's with the foam grill.
Very accurate detailed sound. Would
be great as home audio speakers or as project studio monitors.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex, Inverted Driver, Speaker Design
- 6.5" / 12cm / 120mm
Poly-Coated, Low Frequency Transducer (woofer)
- .75" Soft dome Poly tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
- 2.25" tuned port for extended low-end
Specs:
Frequency Response: 60Hz to 20 kHz
± 3dB
Sensitivity: 87 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Minimum Recommended Power Amp size :
15 watts peak
Maximum recommended power :
80 watts peak
These have matching serial numbers.
We replaced the foam surrounds on both
woofers for years of trouble-free service.
Input is via recessed,
3-way, "banana" binding posts! Cabinets are finished in real
wood veneer, dark Teak wood and are in great shape overall. The
original, open-cell, acoustic foam grills still intact, but are 25+
years old. One "Mission" logo is missing.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They look, work and
sound great!
Made in
England! Each measures
18.25" high x 10.25" wide x
9.75" deep and weighs
16 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
Condition 8.5
MISSION 700 Early Version
$349. pair
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VINTAGE
MISSION
SPEAKERS / NEAR-FIELD MONITORS
700 Later version
#...8579 / 8579
Circa mid-late 1980's
for sale
One of the most famous Mission Models. The Mission
700, 2-way stereo speaker / monitor. Great "British" sound. These are a
later version of the 700's with permanently attached grill.
Very accurate detailed sound. Would
be great as home audio speakers or as project studio monitors.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex, Inverted Driver, Speaker Design
- 6.5" / 12cm / 120mm
Poly-Coated, Low Frequency Transducer (woofer)
- .75" Soft dome Poly tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
- 2.25" tuned port for extended low-end
Specs:
Frequency Response: 60Hz to 20 kHz
± 3dB
Sensitivity: 87 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Minimum Recommended Power Amp size :
15 watts peak
Maximum recommended power :
100 watts peak
These have matching serial numbers.
We replaced the foam surrounds on both
woofers for years of trouble-free service.
Input is via recessed,
3-way, "banana" binding posts! The cabinets
are finished in Walnut grain vinyl wrap and are in great shape. The
original grill cloths also in great shape.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal. We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They look, work and
sound great!
Made in
England! Each measures
18.75" high x 10" wide x
10.75" deep and weighs
18 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
Condition 8.5
MISSION 700 Early Version
$349.
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5/20/09
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PRE-APPRECIATED
INFINITY
STEREO SPEAKERS
STUDIO MONITORS SM-100
#...4008 / 5446
Circa 1986-89
Made in USA
for sale
Great, "All Around" speaker for balance, detail and
volume. The Infinity SM100. These are cosmetically challenged (ie,
missing grills), but just had the woofers re-foamed and have been
completely tested and sound great! These things, while they look a bit
knackered, R-O-C-K!
Features include:
- 2-way,
Bass
Reflex cabinet
design
-10" Poly coated, paper pulp Low Frequency
Driver (woofer)
-1" "Polycell" Tweeter
- 2", Tuned Port for extended low end
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way, Bass Reflex
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
steel frame woofer, and one 1-inch
"Polycell" soft dome tweeter
Frequency Response:
35-27,000Hz
+- 3dB
Efficiency:
98dB
1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω nominal / 6Ω minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 2.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 10 watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 100
watts minimum
While these speakers are physically large, it is not without reason.
Their expansive baffle board serves to reduce any "out of phase"
reflections / wave anomalies from neighboring surfaces. This way the
speaker can "control" it's sonic results, instead of having it's
environment as the major contributor. Secondly the tall stature of the
SM-100's puts the tweeter more on plane with
your ears, instead of your knees.
The
dark Walnut grain, vinyl wrapped cabinets in
great shape, but as
mentioned earlier, they are missing their grills. Both woofer
surrounds just replaced with new foam for years of trouble-free service
(no easy task on Infinity SM series drivers due to the plastic beauty
/ trim ring). Great speaker for about any
volume levels. If you're looking for "true" wide frequency
response, balance and detail with decent power /
volume level then these may be the speaker for you (great for
most all types of recordings; R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and new-country,
acoustic guitar recordings & classical / symphonic / string music. Very
accurate, detailed sound!!! Cabinets measure 30"
H x 14" W x 12" D
and weighs a hefty 53
lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering).
INFINITY STUDIO MONITOR SM100
Condition 7.5 (due to
missing grills)
$339.
pair
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VINTAGE
BOSTON-ACOUSTICS SPEAKERS
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
A70 Series II A-70
MEDIUM OAK FINISH
#...0804 / 0853
Circa 1987-90
Made in USA
for sale
The Boston A70's. These have always been one of
our favorite "book shelf" speakers. I sold these for
years as a Boston dealer and always knew my customers would be more then
pleased with them, when properly qualified. A friend of mine, and fellow
Boston dealer has used A70's in his studio as "mix-down" monitors for years.
Very accurate 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Poly-Cone, Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome,
"Ferrofluid" Cooled
Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-20,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 2.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts minimum
Only cosmetic issues are that one of the grills has some snagging on the
right hand edge that is about 6" in length, a faint moisture stain on
the same grill and there's a dime-sized ding on the side of one cabinet
(see photos above). We have just installed fresh, new foam surrounds on
the woofers for years of trouble-free service.
We completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio
generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or
sounds. These are great sounding speakers. Cabinets are
Medium Oak grain vinyl wrap.
Each measures 23" x 14"
x 7.75" and weighs 24
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A70 II
$299. pair
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PRE-OWNED
KENWOOD
STEREO SPEAKERS
LS-P5000HG
(MILITARY / EUROPEAN ISSUE)
#...0127 / 0469
Circa 1990'S
MIJ
for sale
Great "Military" version Kenwood "Rack-System"
speakers. If you owned a mid 90's Kenwood "rack system", then you are
probably familiar with these. We have completely gone through them,
including replacing the foam on both the woofers and the passives.
All ready to play and enjoy.
Features include:
-
3-way, Bass-Reflex Design
(via 12" passive radiator)
- 8" Poly Woofer
(fresh, new foam surround just installed)
- 1.75" Mid-range
- 1" Tweeter
- 12" Ribbed, Poly-Cone, Passive Radiator (fresh, new foam surround just
installed)
-Nominal Impedance: 8
Ω
ohms
- High Frequency attenuator
- Self-resetting overload
protection
-Power Handling 50 watts minimum -
200 watts
Specs:
Driver Complement: One
8-inch, steel frame,
Poly-Cone woofer, one 1.75" cone mid and one
1" tweeter
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 15
watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 200
watts
Again we have re-foamed both the woofers and the
passive's on these speakers for trouble-free service.
These are fairly tall speakers so would look and match well with a "rack
system". Good "all around" sound. Decent balance and power handling. These are in
decent
cosmetic shape with normal wear to the cabinets and grills. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept
while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They
performed well! Cabinets measure
30.25" H x 14.25" W x 10.5" D and
weigh 32 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty
(excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD LS-P5000HG
Condition 8
$289.
pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
TECHNICS
SPEAKERS
SB-4500A
SB4500A
Pair #1
Circa 1978
for sale
These are from an upper-end line of speakers that
Technics produced for a short time. The "Linear
Motion" line used a bi-planar baffle board design to more correctly "time
align" the two drivers. Features include:
- Bi-planar baffle board, 2-Way
design
- 2.5" cone tweeter
- 10" Woofer with
non-deteriorating Cloth surround
- 2.5" tuned port for extending low end
- External tweeter protection fuse
- Speaker terminal upgraded with banana / binding posts
All drivers
work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers cleaned inside and out.
They
have black cloth grills
and the cabinets are a mixture of black and
walnut grain vinyl wrapped. Cabinets and grills
look great. Each cabinet measures 25" tall x
14" wide x 12.5" deep
and weighs 36 lbs unpacked. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under /
over powering)
Technics
SB-4500A
Condition 8.5
$299. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
TECHNICS
SPEAKERS
SB-4500A
SB4500A
Pair #2
Circa 1978
for sale
These are from an upper-end line of speakers that
Technics produced for a short time. The "Linear
Motion" line used a bi-planar baffle board design to more correctly "time
align" the two drivers. Features include:
- Bi-planar baffle board, 2-Way
design
- 2.5" cone tweeter
- 10" Woofer with
non-deteriorating Cloth surround
- 2.5" tuned port for extending low end
- External tweeter protection fuse
- Speaker terminal upgraded with banana / binding posts
All drivers
work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers cleaned inside and out.
They
have black cloth grills
and the cabinets are a mixture of black and
walnut grain vinyl wrapped. Cabinets have normal
amount of scratching, chips and snags. (see lower right photos)
Each cabinet measures 25" tall x
14" wide x 12.5" deep
and weighs 36 lbs unpacked. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under /
over powering)
Technics
SB-4500A
Condition 8
$259. pair
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
CS-05
CS05
2-WAY, 4-DRIVER
Circa 1972-75
MIJ
for sale
In 13 years of the web site, this is the
first of this model we've had complete.
The Pioneer CS-05, "End-Table" /
Omni-directional speakers. These are "handy" for particular rooms /
applications, since they are "Omni-directional" in design. Great for
getting sound all around the speakers. Both are in
great shape cosmetically, with the only issue being a 1.25" split in one
of the decorative top edges (see photo above, right). Both have been
extensively tested on our "demo" system and are ready to go!
They feature:
-
2-Way design
- 4 Drivers
- "Omni-Directional" design "fills the room" with sound
- 8" Down-Firing Woofer
- 3x 3" Tweeters equa-distantly spaced
- "Real" 2-way crossover with Built-in L-Pad
for Tweeter level attenuation
- All drivers feature non-deteriorating cloth surrounds
- "Infinite-Baffle" enclosure
- "Binding-Post" input terminals
- Real wood Walnut veneer cabinet tops
- Classic, Real wood
solid Walnut Lattice
grills with great attention to detail!
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
60-20,000Hz ± 3.5dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m & @
100 to 10kHz
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over
frequency: 2.8kHz
Recommended
Minimum Amp Size:
10 watts
Maximum
input power rating:
40 watts
These
speakers look great and sound great. If you like the "Mid-70's Lattice"
sound then these may be perfect for you! Speaker system rated 8 ohms
for 40 watts. Walnut veneer cabinets in
excellent shape as are the real wood, lattice grills. Each measures 20.0"h
x 14.5" in diameter and weighs
27.5 lbs unpacked.
Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
Cond. 8.5
Pioneer CS-05
$279.
pair
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
CS-53
CS53
Circa 1970-76
MIJ
for sale
Early versions of Pioneer's CS series.
Solidly built of plywood (most speakers, except
Klipsch use particle board), simple 2-way speaker.
These speakers were one of the most surprising we
listened to in a while. Given their lack of internal sophistication, we
did not expect much, but were more than pleasantly surprised. They
handled some of our most difficult test cuts fabulously. Great low end
punch with out being mushy, just enough hi's and mids (without any EQ)
and very pleasing overall. Handled our Hafler power amp fine, would
really shine on a low powered tube amp or where you need an efficient
speaker for that vintage lower wattage solid state, receiver such as a
Marantz 2210-2230, Sansui 221, 331, 441, 250, Kenwood KR-2400-3600 or
similar.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass
Reflex design
- 12" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
and Non-deteriorating cloth surround
- 3.7" Non-deteriorating paper surrounded,
tweeter
- 1/4" phono and "Binding Post" input jacks
- "Real" internal crossover for accurate
distribution of frequencies
- Plywood cabinets with real Walnut wood veneer
finish
Specifications are:
Impedance: 8
Ω
Frequency response:
45Hz-20kHz
Efficiency:
94dB 1w @ 1m
X-over point:
3,000Hz
Power handling: 40 watts
Unfortunately these speakers are fairly
cosmetically challenged with numerous "battle scars" to the real walnut
wood veneer cabinets. Nothing independently too distracting, just
numerous scuffs and dings.
These are very "live" sounding speakers
with great punch and bottom end definition.
Nice "Wall-o-sound" sonics and very efficient. Original cloth grills in great shape. All the
drivers are in perfect working and cosmetic condition! Cabinets,
while dinged have just had a fresh, hand-rubbed coat of
bees wax and lemon oil.
Each
measures 12.75" tall x
16.5"
wide x 11.75" deep and weigh 28
lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
Pioneer CS-53
Condition 8 (due to numerous minor "battle scars")
$279.
pair
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VINTAGE
BOSTON-ACOUSTICS SPEAKERS
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
A70 A-70
WALNUT FINISH
#...5506 / 5508
Circa 1982-85
Made in USA
for sale
The Boston A70's. These have always been one of
our favorite "book shelf" speakers. I sold these for
years as a Boston dealer and always knew my customers would be more then
pleased with them, when properly qualified. A friend of mine, and fellow
Boston dealer has used A70's in his studio as "mix-down" monitors for years.
Very accurate 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Paper Cone Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome,
"Ferrofluid" Cooled
Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
40-25,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 2kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts minimum
These are in great looking and sounding condition. Cabinets are
Walnut grain vinyl wrap.
We have just installed fresh, new foam surrounds on
the woofers for years of trouble-free service. We completely
tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for
any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
Great balance and very pleasing to listen to. Each measures 24" x 14"
x 7.75" and weighs 24
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A70
$269. pair
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VINTAGE
SNELL ACOUSTICS
STEREO SPEAKERS
TYPE "K"
#...2341 / 2345
CIRCA 1982-89
MADE IN THE
USA
for sale
First
pair of Snell's we've had since I worked for a Snell dealer back in the
80's. These are great performing speakers for small spaces as
reproduction speakers, and also make great "near field monitors" for the
project studio. Loaded with Danish, Vifa drivers and an incredible,
hand-made original crossover. Cosmetically they are in fine condition
with little wear. One of the woofers has a linear crease radiating out,
but as it is back coated with cross-ply woven cloth, and front poly
coated, this appears to only be cosmetic. We have just installed fresh,
new foam surrounds for trouble-free service. The speakers have been
through our standard, rigorous test procedures and passed with flying
colors.
Features:
- 2-Way, Acoustic Suspension Speaker Design
- 8"
Poly-Coated, cloth backed, cast frame, SEAS- CA21FC / H347 Low Frequency Transducer (woofer)
from Norway
- .75" Soft dome, Vifa,
D19TD-05 Poly tweeter from Denmark
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
that is incredibly well built
- Dual, 24k gold, 3-way Banana input jacks that can be "Bi-Amped" by
removing jumpers
- Cabinets completely filled with spun Poly batting to damp low
resonance
Again, we replaced the foam surrounds on both
woofers for years of trouble-free service. Input is via recessed,
3-way, "banana" binding posts! The cabinets
are finished in black, "Pebble" coating and are in great shape. The
original black, knit grill cloths also in great shape as well. With the
exception of one missing locating pin (grills still stay firmly
attached) the grill frames in great shape as well.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They look, work and
sound great!
Each measures
18.75" high x 11" wide x
8" deep and weighs
19 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
Condition 8.5
SNELL TYPE K
$259.
pair
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VINTAGE
BOSTON-ACOUSTICS
STEREO SPEAKERS
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
A60 A-60
SERIES II
MEDIUM OAK FINISH
#...3752 / 53
Circa 1986-90
Made in USA
for sale
The Boston A60 II's. These have always
another one of
our favorite "book shelf" speakers. I sold these for
years as a Boston dealer and always knew my customers would be more then
pleased with them, when properly qualified. Very accurate 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome,
"Ferrofluid" Cooled
Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
52-20,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts minimum
These are consecutively serial numbered cabinets. Again, Boston A-60's
are "hard to go wrong with" speakers. We have just installed fresh, new
foam surrounds on the woofers for years of trouble-free service.
We completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio
generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or
sounds. Great balance and very pleasing to listen to.
All in all, these are great sounding speakers. Cabinets are
Medium Oak grain vinyl wrap
and are in great cosmetic condition as are the original black, knit
grills.
Each measures 18.5" x 11.25"
x 7.5" and weighs 14
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A60 II
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VINTAGE
JENSEN
STEREO SPEAKERS
SYSTEM 300
Circa 1981-'85
Made in USA
for sale
A bit short in the looks department, but long on sound. These Jensen
"System 300" speakers are very accurate and impressive
sounding. Features:
- 9" woofer
- 1" cloth soft dome tweeter
- Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
- 8
Ω
Foam surround on 9" woofer in fine shape with years life left in it before
it will need to be replaced. Medium-dark Oak wood grain vinyl wrap finish
in decent shape with a few normal scuffs and dings. Nothing too distracting from overall appearance (see photos). Original
brown grills
in fair shape as well with normal amount of snags for 15 years old and
unfortunately the small plastic Jensen badges are missing. Grills also
have minor, light colored staining on lower 1/3 of each. Speakers test and sound great. Each measures
23" high x 13" wide x 10" deep and weighs a 23 lbs
unpacked. Includes our
standard speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
JENSEN SYSTEM 300
Condition 7.5
$239. pair
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VINTAGE
JENSEN
STEREO SPEAKERS
TF-3B
Circa 1967-71
Made in USA
for sale
Very nice condition 1968 date
coded Jensen 3-way, 4-driver speaker systems. One of
the classics from the early days of Hi-Fi, after most gear had "found
it's legs". If you like "vintage
sound" with lots of wood these could be the speaker for you.
Features from the back panel spec sheet as follows:
"- Exclusive Jensen 10" Super-low resonance "FLEXAIR"
woofer (C10PF / C7895) & 220750 date code (1967)
- Carefully correlated Jensen "Bass-Superflex" tube-loaded
acoustic enclosure
- Two special 3.5" direct-radiator midrange units for maximum
"presence" and freedom from coloration (P35-VAH)
- Unique Jensen "SONO-DOME" Ultra-tweeter with
Phenolic diaphragm provides reproduction to the upper limits of audibility
(E-107432)
- High quality dividing network to separate the full music range input
into segments and direct them to their respective speaker units."
Specifications are:
Impedance: 8
Ω
Frequency response: "25 Hz-beyond the range of audibility"
X-over points: 2K and 10K
Woofer resonance: 30 Hz
Power handling: - 25 watts
These are nice "vintage" sounding speakers with good bass
response and not as much midrange "honk" as most
"vintage" sounding speakers. With the exception of missing the
small front logos and very minor normal wear the speakers are in great
shape. Very
solidly built with Real Walnut wood veneer grill fascias. The main
cabinets are Walnut finish wood grain vinyl wrap. Each grill fascia just had a fresh coat of lemon
oil. The original speaker grill cloth is also in great shape. We have completely tested them including
sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any acoustical anomalies
or extraneous noises or sounds. They work and look great! Each measures "
23.75" high x 13.5" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs 35 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
Condition 8.5
JENSEN TF-3B
$239. pair
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VINTAGE
ADVENT
SPEAKERS
"THE ADVENT/4"
Circa 1979-80
Made in USA
for
sale
An
entry level into the famous "The Loudspeaker" series of stereo speakers,
the Advent 4's. This is a great sounding box,
even despite it's smaller size. Very accurate and balanced!!! Woofers
have had recent re-foamed surrounds
for years of trouble free service.
Features include:
-
2-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
7.5" Paper cone woofer
- 1.75" Cone tweeter
- Binding post inputs
Again, woofers recently re-foamed and tweeters
also perfect and sound great! Grills in fine shape.
These are very accurate and pleasing speakers to listen to for extended
periods for about any genre of music. Tight
bottom end with the right mix of top end clarity. Definitely in the
legendary sonic lineage typical of all Advent models. Cabinets
measures 18.5" high x 11" wide x 8.25" deep and weighs 20 lbs each.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to
under / over powering.)
"THE ADVENT 4"
Condition
8.5
$239.
pair
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD
STEREO SPEAKERS
KENWOOD KL-333
KL333
for sale
Classic lattice grill, vintage Kenwood KL-333
stereo speakers. Bass-Reflex / 2-Way Speaker
design. These are VERY efficient speakers with above average tone
balance for late '70's speakers. Plenty of top end and just enough mids.
Nothing fancy or elaborate, just good, all around tone,
in a smaller package, with a great "vintage" look.
Features:
-
8" Non-deteriorating Cloth surrounded
Woofer
- 3" x 7.5" Horn tweeter
- "Real" internal cross-over, not just a
couple of "caps" on the mids and tweets
- 2" tuned port for extending low end bass
- Binding post inputs
Specs:
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal
Cross-over frequencies: 6.4kHz
Recommended Power rating:
35 watts
Very
nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets that are
in great condition. Poly molded grills also in great shape and
solid with no breaks. Backing cloth also looks new. Features a
real 2-way
cross-over (not just a cap on the tweeter) for
super clean response especially in the "low end". All drivers work and
sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Speakers
look and sound GREAT! Each measures 20.5" tall x 12.25"
wide x 9" deep and weighs 18 lbs unpacked.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due
to under / over powering)
KENWOOD KL-333
Cond. 8.5
$199.
pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
YAMAHA
STEREO SPEAKERS
NS-A638
NSA638
#...4518 / #...3494
STEREO SPEAKER / STUDIO MONITORS
Circa 1999-2000
Made in the USA
for sale
Great
looking, performing and sounding Yamaha NS-A638
3-way speakers have a room filling, "tight" sound that ensures sonic
accuracy. Great for home use or project studio monitors.
If you can't afford the famous Yamaha NS-10's, then
these may be an affordable alternative for your project recording studio
(I used to be a dealer for NS-10's and have heard and sold many).
Handles power decently and reproduced the low-end in our most difficult
test CD! Features include:
- 3-Way, Acoustic Suspension design for studio monitoring "tight bass"
- 8”
Polypropylene
woofer w/ non-deteriorating cloth surround
- 4” mid non-deteriorating paper surround
- .75” Mylar tweeter
- Infinite baffle for exceptionally tight bass
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
90-20,000Hz ± 3.5dB
Efficiency:
91dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over
frequencies: at 4.2kHz & 13.5kHz
Recommended
Minimum Amp Size:
10 watts
Maximum
input power rating:
140 watts
All drivers work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a
sweep generator and test CD's. Each finished in black, matte, vinyl wrap.
Speakers look and sound GREAT! One of the best "all around" speakers
we've heard in a long time at any size or price.
Each measures 16" tall x 11"
wide x 13" deep and weighs
14 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (
& excluding problems due to under / over powering)
Yamaha NS-A638
Cond. 9
$189. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
PARADIGM
STEREO SPEAKERS
"TITAN"
#...9907 / 9908
STEREO SPEAKERS / MONITORS
WHITE FINISH
MADE IN CANADA
Circa 1996-99
for sale
These are great performing, Paradigm "Titan", 2-way speakers. "Dynamite
in a small package" sound! We have complete checked and tested these,
including sweeping with our AF generator from 20-20,000 Hz and feeding
the output from our Hafler P-225 Pro Power Amp. Only issue is cosmetic
and it is that the finish is obviously "white" and they have some
"handling" smudges on them.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex Speaker Design
-
6.5" Cast Aluminum Frame,
Poly-Cone, Foam roll suspended, Low Frequency Transducer
/ woofer
- .75" "Dome" High Frequency Transducer
/ Tweeter by Vifa
- 1.3" Tuned port for extended low end
- Factory white laminate finish
Specs:
Frequency Response: 48Hz-22kHz
Efficiency:
89 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω, Minimum 4
Ω
Recommended Power Amplifier
range:
15-100 watts
Max Power:
60
watts peak "program power"
These are
consecutively serial numbered speakers.
Input is via recessed,
spring clips. Very solidly built cabinets,
finished in white, vinyl laminate. Grills are white
knit. The cabinets
that are in great shape,
however the grills have some smudges on them that we have not attempted
to clean further than what is shown in photos.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They look, work and
sound great!
Made in
Canada! Each measures
13.5" high x 7.75" wide
at the front x
9.5" deep and weighs 8 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
Condition 8.5
$189. pair
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PRE-OWNED
YORKVILLE
YSM-1 YSM1
STEREO SPEAKER /
STUDIO MONITOR
1 ONLY / SINGLE
for sale
These are great 2-way speakers by Yorkville, the model YSM-1's.
Two-way
design featuring an 6.5"
Poly woofer
and a
1"
Soft Dome tweeter. 2" tuned port for extended low
frequency response. Input is via recessed, heavy-duty, binding / banana
posts. Very solidly built cabinets,
finished in black, vinyl wood grain. Grills are a black
knit. The cabinets
that are in great shape
as are the original grills.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
The surrounds are in great shape and should last many more years prior
to replacement.
Specs:
- Impedance:
8 ohms Nominal, 4 ohms min
- Power Rating: 70 watts
They look, work and sound great!
Made in
Canada! Each measures
16.5" high x 9.5" wide
at the front x
9.25" deep and weighs
17 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering).
Condition 8.5 (MISSING LOGO ON GRILL)
YORKVILLE YSM-1
$79.
SINGLE ONLY
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish, KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are
excellent, larger than normal, satellites for your surround sound home
theater system, filling in and offer a surprising amount of punch. Much
more than your average "satellite" speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Units all look near NEW with only the most minor of
wear. We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs 7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$59.99
pair
***These are make incredible satellites
when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish,
KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are excellent, larger than normal, satellites
for your surround sound home theater system, filling in and offer a
surprising amount of punch. Much more than your average "satellite"
speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Unit looks near NEW with only the most minor of
wear. We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs 7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$59.99
pair
***These are make incredible satellites
when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish,
KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are excellent, larger than normal, satellites
for your surround sound home theater system, filling in and offer a
surprising amount of punch. Much more than your average "satellite"
speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these
speakers and they sound great! All drivers work with no issues. This set
has minor cosmetic issues but have no effect on performance (see above
photos). We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs
7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition7.5
$49.99
pair
***These are make incredible satellites
when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
SONY
SPEAKERS
MODEL SS-MB150H
Micro System / Surround Sound Stereo Speakers / Project Near Field
Studio Monitors
#...3711 / 3712
CIRCA 2004
for sale
Compact and stylish, these Sony SS-MB150H stereo speakers are excellent satellites
for your surround sound home theater system, filling in and offer a
surprising amount of punch. Much more than your average "satellite"
speakers. Also great for small "Micro" Stereo Systems or for Near Field
Studio Monitors. They really are VERY surprising for their size and
would fill a small to medium sized room with plenty of sonics.
Features include:
- 2-way, Bass Reflex design
-
5.25"
Kevlar / HOP (high
strength, low weight, and low resonance) woofer /
driver with non-deteriorating Butyl Rubber
Surround
- 1" "Nano-Fiber" radial tweeter capable of 50,000Hz
- 1.25" Tuned port for extended Low End Response
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use w/ CRT's
- Spring clip speaker terminals
Specifications:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way Ported / Bass
Reflex
Frequency Response:
80-50,000Hz
+- 3dB
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω nominal
Recommended Maximum Power
rating: 120 watts
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Speakers look good with some light scratches on the
top of one of the cabinets.
We had a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x
7.25" deep and weighs 6.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
SONY SS-MB150H
$69.99
pair
2 Pair currently in stock
***These are make incredible satellites
when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
BOSE
STEREO / VIDEO SPEAKER
VS100 VS-100
#...0040
"VIDEO / AUDIO MONITOR"
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
STEREO / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
Made in USA
for sale
Great little 8 ohm
speakers designed for the center channel of A/V, Home
theater systems and for indoor, outdoor or auto use (works great
with car stereos since they are
8
ohms). Magnetically shielded for use in close
proximity to video monitors. Also great with portable systems
that need
8
ohm speakers to realize their full power potential. The case is Zytel
nylon similar to many outdoor PA speakers are made from and also what
Yakima car roof racks are made from. Very strong & durable with the
added benefit of being noise free when used as an enclosure. These use
the same size / design driver found in the famous and classic 901
speaker (different impedance obviously. Also
a very durable and time-tested unit. Each cabinet also features 2
recessed "T-nuts" for mounting to optional brackets (not included).
Cloth covered grill in great shape. The
cabinet is also in perfect condition with no
chips or cracks. Speaker test and sound great!
Power Rating: 10 to 100 Watts
max (constant rating of 60 watts) &
8 Ohms. Speaker
measures 9" W X 6" H
X 6" D and weigh 5 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited
warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
USED
BOSE VS100
$79.
single
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VINTAGE
HARMAN KARDON
HK-25 HK25
ROUND / 360°
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL
STEREO SPEAKERS
Circa 1971-74
Made in USA
for sale
Very unusually designed Harman Kardon, stereo speakers.
360 degree dispersion, round, 2-way design. While these are fairly
"cosmetically challenged", they do perform Ok. These are not
"loud" speakers and are designed for fairly low wattage ranges. Best for
back ground use or for their appearances.
Features include:
-
2-way, Omni-Directional, Acoustic-Suspension design
- 6.5" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-2"
Conical, Paper
Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
- High Frequency attenuator
- Both screw terminal and RCA inputs
- 8 Ohms impedance
Again, these are fairly cosmetically
challenged. They were apparently set too close to a heater, which
slightly warped a side area of one of the cabinets and blistered the
wood grain vinyl wrapping. Also, the vinyl wrapping on the tops have
shrunk a bit, so there's about .25" uncovered around the top. We have
completely disassembled these speakers (a very difficult task) cleaned
all and replaced the internal crossover caps with fresh ones. Again,
these speakers are for lower volumes and power ratings. Not a speaker
that should be purchased for louder volumes. Each measures 17" x 12" and weighs
16
lbs unpacked.
Condition 7.
hk-25
$249. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
CERWIN VEGA
POWERED SUBWOOFER
LW-12 LW12
CIRCA 1999-2000
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
for sale
Great
performing Cerwin Vega, powered 12" subwoofer.
The Cerwin Vega LW-12. This is a "HUGE" and SOLID
sounding low-end box. Super tight bottom end.
Features:
- 12" woofer with
"double stiff" foam suspension
- Built-in 250 Watt High-Current,
Class A/B
design
Subwoofer Amplifier
- AC, DC surge and Thermal protection
- Subwoofer amp attenuator
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Phase
switch selectable for 0°
or
180°
out of phase
- Line In / Out via RCA jacks
- Auto-On Sensing (allows unit power to stay on, but unit will
auto-power off until it detects an input signal to save power and to
reduce unnecessary heat generation)
- Speaker level inputs and outputs, via heavy duty binding posts, for
driving power amp if line level is not available. (Speakers then proceed
out from the subwoofer once a high impedance level is taken from their
feed)
- 3/4" thick, MDF cabinet (has a lot to do with it's exceptional sonic
capabilities)
-
True " WORLD AC POWER"™ Operates on 50 / 60 Hz AC and voltages from
110-240 AC
Specs:
Low
Frequency driver type:
12", cast aluminum with double thick suspension
Cabinet design:
.75" thick, MDF
construction. Bass Reflex via 4" tuned port
Frequency
Response:
30-150Hz
±
3dB
Cross-over frequency: Selectable 40-120Hz
Max
power rating: 250 watts at rated specs
Again this is an incredible sounding
sub. Without exception the
best performing "sub" we've had in the last 8-10 years! The Black, wood grain, vinyl
wrap cabinets in LIKE NEW shape,
as are the original grills. Woofer
surrounds in fine shape
with many years left before maintenance. We
also installed felt feet, to separate the cabinet from hard surfaces.
Very accurate, detailed low-end!!!
Measures 20" tall x
14" wide x 19" deep and weighs
a HEAVY 60 lbs
unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Cerwin Vega LW-12
Condition 9
$389.
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PRE-APPRECIATED
JBL
STEREO SPEAKERS
Model 2800
#...0554 / 0555
2-WAY
STEREO SPEAKERS /
STUDIO MONITORS
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1989-92
for sale
These are great performing 2-way monitors by JBL, the model 2800.
"Dynamite in a small package" sound! Very LARGE, accurate, detailed
sound. Great Low-end from the 8" bottom-end driver coupled with the
tuned port. Top-end is sparkling from the Titanium tweeter. Would be
great as home audio speakers or as project studio monitors.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex Speaker Design
- Low Frequency Transducer: 8" / 20.3cm / 230mm High Polymer Laminate
cone woofer with non-deteriorating, coated cloth roll suspension (no
foam to worry about years down the road)
- High Frequency Transducer: 1.25" / 3 cm / 30 mm Pure Titanium Dome
Tweeter
- 1.25" Tuned port for extended low end
Specs:
Crossover Frequency: 2.5 kHz
Frequency Response: (-6 dB) 40Hz to 23 kHz
Sensitivity: 89 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Minimum
power amp rating:
10 watts
Power
Handling: 60
watts continuous / 125 peak
These are consecutively serial numbered speakers. Input is via
recessed, spring clips. Very solidly built cabinets, finished in oak,
vinyl wood grain. Grills are black knit. The cabinets that are in great
shape as are the original grills. Great sounding with sonic detail and
balance. Great for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are
small "bookshelf" / wall-mount size speakers so their height and foot
print is minimal. We have completely tested them including sweeping them
with an audio generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or
extraneous noises or sounds. They look, work and sound great! Made in
USA! Each measures 22.5" high x 11" wide x 10" deep and weighs 20 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
Cond. 9
JBL 2800
New MSRP was
$360.00
Pre-owned:
$249. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
KLIPSCH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL KM4 / KG 3.5
#...2244 / #...2295
AUDIO / VIDEO SPEAKERS
Circa 1994-99
Made in USA
for sale
We aren't typically very interested in A/V speakers, but these were
some of the Klipsch above par offerings for 2-channel use towers and
designed earlier than the more anemic AV towers available today. The
Klipsch KSM4. This is the "Military" version of the domestic Klipsch "KG
3.5". This speaker is large enough, that even though it is a modern, A/V
cabinet, it sounds great on an "old school", 2-channel amp! Great
speaker for detail, balance and presence. Handles power decently and
reproduced the low-end in our most difficult test CD!
Features include:
-
2-way, Bass-Reflex design
- 8", NON-magnetically shielded, ICG (Injected Carbon Graphite) cone
Low Frequency Drivers (woofer) with VERY long life Butyl rubber
surround. (unlike many "A/V Tower" speakers, the woofer in this is NOT
magnetically shielded, which is one of the reasons the speaker has great
low-end response!)
-1" Polymer Dome, Tweeter coupled to a 90°
x 40° Exponential Compression Horn
- A "Real" internal crossover, (Same as used in the Klipsch KG 3.5) not
just a cap on the tweeter, so the woofer gets "just lows"!
- Gold-Plated, heavy duty "Banana" / binding post inputs
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
36-20,000Hz ±
3dB
Efficiency:
94 dB 1w @ 1m
Tweeter:
K-84-K 1" (2.54cm) Polymer
dome compression driver
High Frequency Horn:
90(o)x40(o) Exponential horn
Woofer:
K-1002-K 8" (20.32cm) ICG
(Injected Carbon Graphite) cone
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω each
Recommended Minimum Power
amplifier rating:
10 watts
Max power rating: 65 watts maximum
continuous (325 watts peak)
From the Klipsch web site,
"The
two-way km series km-4 tower loudspeaker was first introduced in 1994
and manufactured until 1997 specifically for U.S. Armed forces worldwide
distribution. The km line was the last line Klipsch made specifically
for our U.S. Armed Forces overseas."
The large
cabinet allows maximum bass reproduction. Secondly the tall stature of
the Klipsch KM4 / KG3.5, combined with the
90° x 40°
Exponential Horn puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears,
instead of your knees.
The "Satin" black, wood grain, vinyl wrap finish in good shape with
only minor, typical scuffs, however the top, front
edge of one of the cabinets has a "repair" across it (see photos above).
The original black knit grills and grill frames perfect with no broken
or repaired parts. All "magnetic" grill fasteners intact. Great for
about any type of music. We tested them extensively. If you're looking
for "true" wide frequency response, balance and detail, but in a "home
theater" style "tower" cabinet, then here you go. Cabinets measure 33.5"
H x 10.5" W x 11.5" D and weigh 39 lbs each. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
KLIPSCH KM4
Condition
8
(due to top, front edge repair on one cabinet)
$389.
pair
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AUDIO
EQUALIZERS
and our philosophy on them.
"Are Equalizers really necessary? I just paid $30
grand for my speakers. They shouldn't need any EQ. Right!??"
Short answer is probably yes, an EQ will generally be beneficial to most systems.
Most speaker designers strive to make a speaker's curve
as "flat"* as their projected size parameters and
target retail price will
allow. The human hearing curve is not "flat". Most folks' hearing is
accentuated in the midrange (it's where the human voice is centered) and
attenuated in the bass and treble. Sort of a reverse "rock-n-roll smile"
curve. When you hear a good, "flat" response speaker, it will likely
appear to have an over abundance of mids, at least for most listeners.
It will also likely have a deficiency in bass and possibly treble. It
will most likely sound "thin", the degree of which can vary from
slight to extreme, depending again, on many variables. This
might not even be readily apparent when auditioning speakers, but generally
if you hear a pair speakers with an appropriately adjusted, EQ engaged,
then you listen to it bypassed, you will want to re-engage it as quickly
as possible.
The classic arguments against using an EQ have been
that an EQ, or any additional inserted signal processing device, makes
the signal path less "pure" and adds noise. Also, again, "these speakers
were expensive and shouldn't need an EQ". To address the first point,
this issue can usually be reduced to a more than desirable point by
utilizing a high quality EQ or signal processor. The noise floor should
certainly be below audible levels, and it doesn't take too much of an EQ
to achieve that for most folks systems. While the first point is
valid, a good EQ's benefits usually far outweigh any minor noise issues, which
are probably below most listeners audible limits in the first place. The
second issue was answered previously, in the above paragraph.
In fact, the better the speakers, the more they would likely benefit
from a reduction of the midrange frequencies, due to their as "flat as
possible" curve. Again, this would apply to the average persons hearing
curve. Some "cheap" speakers, will have a "rock-n-roll smile" EQ
curve built-in by utilizing drivers, crossover and cabinet combinations,
that have an over abundance of bass and treble, and a deficit of mids by
design. That would beg the question of "why wouldn't they all just do
that then". The answer to that is that any respectable speaker
manufacturer wouldn't try and dictate a built-in curve into a speaker
other than as flat as assigned parameters will allow, for a number of
reasons.
Another less apparent, but still valid reason for
utilizing an EQ can be to compensate for listening room acoustic
characteristics. This is generally more difficult to assess, but
overtime could become a desired need. This need would obviously change
with any parameter change in the listening environment. Also, and no
offense, but as we age and as we are exposed to various, sometimes,
injurious sonic environments and events, our sensitivity to frequency
ranges will change.
One way to look at a specific speaker / listening
environment combination is to think of it as a blank artists canvas. A
really high quality speaker system would be comparable to a high quality
canvas, brushes and material. Said another way, a "non-flat" EQ curve /
listening environment / speaker combination is akin to starting your
painting with a dirty, blotchy canvas. The listening environment to a
well lit room with natural lighting, conducive to a creative mood. Until
you "shape" the EQ, there is no painting on the blank canvas. Once you
shape the EQ to your tastes, in a way that compliments the speaker
design / room combination, you have created your work of art.
While I can appreciate all the arguments for not using an
EQ, in the end, I generally use an EQ with it's curve slightly boosted
in the bass and treble frequencies and attenuated through the mid
frequencies from "Zero" position (the "rock-n-roll smile"
curve). It will usually require adjustment
following any change in speakers, listening environment parameter
adjustments and with the material I am listening too. I also have a 1/3
octave RTA monitor / spectrum analyzer with a pink noise generator and
analyzing mic to establish an accurate "flat" point to start from.
* Contrary to a somewhat
common misconception, "Flat" does not mean "dull". "Flat"
refers to the graphic "curve" of a speakers output when analyzed by a spectrum
analyzer. Ideally a speaker should be able to reproduce the human
hearing range with all frequencies as close to "zero" (even amplitude or
"flat") as is practical for the intended design / price point
levels. The listener can then modify it from
there by various methods (usually some sort of signal processor such as
an EQ) to their tastes.
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Replacement Pioneer / Akai
/ Allied Speaker
Plugs
The
very hard to find Akai & Pioneer receiver /
amplifier to speaker, short proof adaptor plugs /
connectors / jacks. If you have an old
Early-Mid 1970's Akai, Allied or Pioneer receiver / Amplifier that uses these, and have
lost yours or need an additional set - here you go!
These receiver / amplifier / speaker plugs were used in the
Akai receiver model AA-910, 920, AA-930, 940,
AA-960, 970 AA-980, Pioneer Receiver / Amplifier
to Speaker plugs for Pioneer
receiver and amplifier models QA-800, SA-100,
SA-302 & 302R, SA-500, SA-600, SA-700,
SA-800, SA-900, SA-1000, SX-300T, SX-400, SX-424,
SX-440, SX-525, SX-626,
SX-727, SX-770, SX-828, SX-990, SX-1000 1000TD & TW,
SX-1500, 1500TD, SX-2500,
SX-3000 (European version of the SX-626), SX-6000, SX-9000, QX-4000, QX-8000,
QX-9000, QX-9900 , Speaker plugs for
Allied receiver models
335, 355, 365, 380, 395, 399, 435, 445, 490, 498, 475, 495 and may have been used in other
receiver / amplifier models as well.
NO SOLDERING REQUIRED!
Sold in pairs.
1 pair = $38.50
shipped
2 pairs = $64.50 shipped
3 pairs = $83.50 shipped
Available
for a limited time as they are no longer being manufactured.
Price includes shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states!
Other locales on the planet can be calculated.
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Replacement Pioneer / Akai
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Plugs
1 PAIR
Your Price
$38.50
2 PAIRS
Your Price
$64.50
3 PAIRS
Your Price
$83.50
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VINTAGE
REALISTIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
NOVA-8B / 40-4026
Circa 1974-77
Made in Japan
SOLD 12/24/09
for sale
Great, solid performing
Realistic Nova-8B's. 12" 3-way design. One of their "flagship" speakers
from the mid '70s. Interesting design with dual, 3-position switches to
really fine tune the amount of mids and top end blending with the woofer.
Features include:
- 12"
Woofer with poly-coated, foam
surrounds.
Surrounds in great shape. Woofer also features heavy motor structure and
Brass Voice Coil (very rare)
- 2x 2.5" Cone Mids
- 2" Cone Tweeter
- Rear mounted, Triple position switches for mid and tweeter attenuation
- RCA and Binding Post connections
Specs are as follows:
- Frequency Response:
20 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Speaker Complement:
12" Acoustic suspension heavy magnet woofer with
Brass Voice Coil
- 1 extended range high tweeter
- 2 midrange speakers
- Enclosure: Sealed
oiled walnut & non-resonant chip board, internally
braced. Removable grille.
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*Controls:
Midrange level switch & Tweeter level
switch
Very nice looking,
real Walnut wood grain,
veneer cabinets. Wood grill frames,
lattice work and original knit cloth behind
lattice work, also
in great shape. The cabinets and grills are in
good
condition. All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound fine!
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
These boxes are efficient and have a great "vintage" '70's R&R sound,
however still with good balance. Not "in you face" so much as some
others from that era. Speakers look and sound
GREAT!
*SPEAKER
TONE SWITCHES:
Two switches are located on the rear panel. One is marked MIDRANGE and
the other HIGH FREQ. Setting a switch
to NORMAL will yield a flat response. Setting
a switch to LOW will decrease the frequency and setting
the switch to HIGH will increase the frequency response. These switches
may be used to adjust the speaker to your room acoustics.
Each measures 25" h x 14" w x
11.5" d and weighs 38 lbs unpacked.
Includes our 90 day warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
REALISTIC NOVA 8B / 40-4026
Condition 8.5
$269.
pair
SOLD 12/24/09
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VINTAGE
CERWIN VEGA / HED
STEREO SPEAKERS
U 10
U10
#...1217 /
1222
Circa 1979
SOLD 1/16/09
for sale
Great
performing Cerwin Vega /
HED (High Energy Design) series, U-10 2-way speaker system. Full
sound, nice punchy bottom end. Great for a mid-size
stereo system or a large office.
Features include:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex
design
-
10" Cast aluminum frame woofer
- 2.5" 360 degree, Radial horn tweeter
- Rear located, 2.5"
tuned port for increased bass response
- Rear mounted protection reset
- Presence attenuator for tailoring top-end
We have completely tested all
drivers independently in these speakers. Tested for all
frequencies with a sweep generator. Cabinets do have
some "battle scars". Biggest is a large chip on one of the back edges.
Other than that, numerous edge chips here and there. Woofers have
just had fresh & complete re-foamed surrounds with correct "red"
Vega foam, for years of trouble free service. All drivers work and sound
great! These are very "detailed" sounding speakers,
with great presence and tight, punchy low-end. Each measures 25.5"
high x 13.5" wide x 11"
deep and weighs 40 lbs each. Includes our
standard, limited 90
day speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering.
CERWIN VEGA / HED U10
Condition 8
$289.
pair
SOLD 1/16/09
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VINTAGE
ADVENT
STEREO SPEAKERS
"PRODIGY TOWER'S"
#3358
Circa 1992
Made in USA
SOLD 1/25/10
for sale
These are great
2-way speakers by Advent, the "Prodigy Tower".
Two-way
design featuring an 8" paper woofer
with new, fresh foam surrounds just installed and a
.75"
poly-coated, soft dome tweeter.
Very well built with solid Oak wood top plate and kick
plate. The cabinets
that are in great shape
as are the original grills.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. These
are "tower" style speakers so their foot print is minimal.
Only cosmetic issue are minor water stains on top
plates (see lower photos.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Poly-Cone, Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-.75" Poly-Coated, Soft-dome,
""Ferrofluid"" Cooled
Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-23,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
89dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal /
4Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts minimum
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
(Static impedance "DCR" measurement taken at 4 ohms so they are likely rated at
6 ohms.) Speakers work and
sound great! Made in USA! Each measures 29"
high x 10.5" wide x 9" deep and weighs
26 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering).
Condition 8.5
ADVENT PRODIGY TOWER'S
$299.
pair
SOLD 1/25/10
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VINTAGE
ADVENT
STEREO SPEAKERS
"PRODIGY TOWER'S"
#1254 / #1255
Circa 1992
Made in USA
SOLD 1/26/10
for sale
These are great
2-way speakers by Advent, the "Prodigy Tower".
Two-way
design featuring an 8" paper woofer
with new, fresh foam surrounds just installed and a
.75"
poly-coated, soft dome tweeter.
Very well built with solid Oak wood top plate and kick
plate. The cabinets
that are in great shape
as are the original grills.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. These
are "tower" style speakers so their foot print is minimal.
Only cosmetic issue are minor water stains on top
plates (see lower photos.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Poly-Cone, Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-.75" Poly-Coated, Soft-dome,
""Ferrofluid"" Cooled
Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-23,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
89dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal /
4Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts minimum
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
(Static impedance "DCR" measurement taken at 4 ohms so they are likely rated at
6 ohms.) Speakers work and
sound great! Made in USA! Each measures 29"
high x 10.5" wide x 9" deep and weighs
26 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering).
Condition 8.5
ADVENT PRODIGY TOWER'S
$299.
pair
SOLD 1/26/10
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PRE-APPRECIATED
POLK AUDIO
STEREO SPEAKERS
S10
S-10
#...7138 / 7326
CIRCA 1993-95
SOLD 1/24/10
for sale
These are
an incredible sounding pair of speakers. The Polk
Audio S10, psuedo 3-way speakers. Everyone here was blown away by their
sonics. Super solid,
ground shaking low-end, with great
detail & sonic balance . Power
handling was also impressive. Great, low-end (due to the woofer /
passive radiator combo). Extensively and completely tested on our main
audio system. This was the Top of the Line for the
"S" series of Polk Audio Speakers.
Features include:
-
2-way, pseudo 3-way,
passive radiator design
-
7.5" Polypropylene Cone,
MW8000 Woofer
w/ non-deteriorating Butyl
Rubber surrounds
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10 Polypropylene Cone
Passive Radiator
w/ non-deteriorating Butyl
Rubber surrounds
-
1" "Dynamic
Balance"
soft dome tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover (has a lot to do with the
sonic detail of these speakers)
- Very solidly built cabinets for vibration / resonance free performance
Specifications:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way / 3-way,
Infinite Baffle
/ Passive Radiator
Driver Complement: One
7.5-inch,
Polypropylene, MW8000 woofer w/ Butyl Rubber
Surround, one 10" Polypropylene
Passive Radiator w/ Butyl Rubber Surround, and
one 1"
"Dynamic Balance"
soft dome tweeter
Frequency Response:
25-25,000Hz
+- 3dB
Efficiency:
91dB
1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω nominal
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 20 watts minimum
From Polk Audio's site:
"The
S10, the top of the S series, is a floor-standing design which uses the
new SL5000 Dynamic Balance 1" dome tweeter and the new MW8000 Dynamic
Balance 7.5" driver, matched with a Polk 10" bass radiator in a
floor-standing configuration that offers deep bass, greater power
handling and wider dynamic range."
Again, we have completely tested these Polk Audio S10's.
We have
completely gone through them.
We have
completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator
looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They work and sound great!
Great speaker for lots of detail and balance for most all types of recordings; R&R, POP,
RAP, Jazz and new-country, acoustic guitar recordings & classical /
symphonic / string music. Very accurate, detailed sound!!! Cabinets
measure 30" H x
12.25" W x 10.25"D
and weigh 33 lbs each. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
POLK AUDIO S10
Cond.
9
$499.
pair
SOLD 1/24/10
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VINTAGE
JBL
STEREO SPEAKERS
L40
WALNUT WOOD
CIRCA 1977-82
MADE IN THE
USA
SOLD 12/21/09
for sale
JBL L40,
bookshelf speakers. First pair we have had in 20+ years.
Great performing JBL speakers. Very well
balanced with great power handling characteristics. From the same
lineage as the famous JBL L212 and the L110.
Features:
- Floor Standing or book shelf in design
- 3-Way / 3-driver, Bass Reflex speaker cabinet system
- 10", JBL 127A, Long Excursion Woofer,
with Cast aluminum frame, 2" copper wound voice coil and AlNiCo V magnet
- 1" JBL 033 Tweeter
- 3" Tuned Port for extended bass response
- REAL crossover network
- Attenuators for Top-End
Specifications:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way Infinite
Baffle
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
JBL 127A woofer and one
JBL 033 tweeter
Woofer voice coil:
2" diameter copper wound
Tweeter:
1" diameter JBL 033 tweeter
System Sensitivity:
88dB @ 1W, 1m
Crossover points:
1.8kHz
Impedance:
8Ω
Controls:
Tweeter Attenuator
Cabinet:
Finished in American Black Walnut wood Veneer
Recommended Power amplifier
rating: 20-70 watts
These
speakers are in excellent shape. The real American Black Walnut wood
veneer finish cabinets look near new. We also just
recovered the grills in new brown knit, grill cloth. We have
completely gone through them, including re-foaming the original 10"
woofers with the correct new foam surrounds for years of trouble-free
service.
We have
completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator
looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They work and sound great!
Near perfect definition throughout the audio spectrum, but still able to
handle huge transient volume / power. Fantastic balance and detail.
Great all around speaker for just about any type of music, listening
habits and environment. Each measures 20" high
x 15" wide x 12" deep and weighs 44 lbs
unpacked.
Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
JBL L40
Cond. 8.5++
$449. pair
SOLD 12/21/09
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD
SPEAKERS
KL-888S
KL888S
Circa 1979-81
Made in Japan
SOLD 1/5/10
for sale
Classic lattice
grill, vintage & large Kenwood KL-888S stereo
speakers. 5-Way, 6-Speaker / Driver,
Bass Reflex cabinet design. These are VERY
efficient speakers with above average tone balance for late '70's
speakers. Plenty of top end that can be filtered / tailored to your
tastes with built-in attenuator or external EQ / tone control. Also HUGE
& tight low end, likely due to the "Air-Suspension" cabinet design. They
also seem to be able to handle "power" better than your average speaker.
Not simply referring to they're wattage rating, but just the way the
perform at higher power / volume levels without "falling apart"
sonically. Interestingly, all of the internal
components are rated for 220 watts EACH! This is the first time we have
ever had a speaker, where even the smallest of drivers had the same, and
very high power rating, of the largest. Among the top performers of the many speakers we have
auditioned over the years.
Features:
- 16"
Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Woofer
- 6.5" Non-deteriorating, paper surround Mid
- 6.25" x 2" Cast Aluminum, Horn, Upper Midrange with Compression
increasing Phase Plug
- Dual 2.25" Radial Horn Tweeters with Phase Plugs to increase
compression
- 1.25", Mylar Cone,
Radial Super Tweeter
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"Real" internal cross-over, not just a couple of "caps" on the mids and
tweets
- 3-position Hi frequency attenuators, using resistors, not failure
prone Ni-Chrome wire, for custom tailoring sound to your tastes and
listening room
- Dual 2.25" Tuned
ports for extended low end
- Vented / cloth woofer dust cap for increasing low end efficiency
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
25-22,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
98dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 700Hz, 2kHz,
5kHz and 10kHz
Recommended
Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10-200 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
250 watts
(again, each and every driver in the cabinet is rated at 220 watts!!!)
Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets.
Both Poly molded grills in good shape with
normal minor wear. The cabinets are
in good shape, with typical, normal "battle scars"
(see detail photos above. Photos were taken very close, so dings / dents
appear in photos, more prominent than they actually are. They're not
really too distracting). All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound
fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers look and sound GREAT! Huge, accurate and loud sound,
but also very efficient at lower powers due to their 98dB rating!
If you're looking for a great performing speaker at medium to higher
volume applications, you will not be disappointed with these
speakers. Each measures 26.25" tall x 17.5"
wide x 11" deep and weighs
54 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering)
KENWOOD KL 888S
KL888S
Cond. 8.5
$599.
pair
SOLD 1/5/10
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PRE-OWNED
PIONEER
SPEAKERS
CS-703
CS703
Circa '84-'86
Made in Japan
SOLD 1/4/10
for sale
Huge Pioneer
4-way Speaker system with gigantic Bass Response!!
Features include:
- Bass Reflex, Dual Ported Cabinet design
- 16"
Woofer for driving, deep, yet, "Tight"
Bass with Non-deteriorating cloth surrounds
- 4"
Non-deteriorating surround, cone midrange
- 3 x 18.25"
horn Tweeter / Squawker
- 2.25" Ribbon type "Super Tweeter"
- Tone Selectors
/ attenuator switches for Treble and Mid that
allows you to tailor
speakers to your room and tastes
- 5-segment LED power meter to monitor the incoming signal from the
amplifier
- Dual 1.9"
tuned ports for extended low end
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
~20-40,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
>98dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal
Crossover points:
2kHz, 4kHz,
9kHz
Recommended Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10-200 watts
Recommended RMS Power rating:
100 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
200 watts
These speakers are in excellent shape. The vinyl wood
grain finish cabinets look great as do
the "black" knit grills with only very minor scuffing to tops. We have
completely gone through them, including disassembling
the attenuator sections and cleaning for trouble-free service. Woofers
have "non-deteriorating" cloth surrounds.
We have
completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator
looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They work and sound great!
I just spent about 20 minutes auditioning
these speakers. I periodically see a handful of writings on the web from
people "trashing" Japanese built speakers from the 1980's. I've sold
speakers new and used since 1983. I have been a dealer for most of the
mainstream brands, as well as some of the more esoteric lines such as
Klipsch, Polk Audio, Boston Acoustic, Mission, B&O, EV, McIntosh, JBL,
Genesis, Advent, EPI, ESS, KRK, Alesis, DCM, Bose, Infinity, and many,
many others, including many "Pro" audio / true studio monitors. I go
most every year to the audio trade shows (CES for consumer level audio
and NAMM for Pro level audio), and to the serious high end show
(sponsored by "The Absolute Sound") and listen to "Race Car Grade" audio
(including speakers ranging in price from $14,000 to $170,000, by brands most "main stream audio buyers"
have never heard of, with construction / design quality and models most
folks can not even imagine).
Were "mainstream" Japanese speakers some of the best ever built? No. But
neither were most of the mainstream / "Mid-Fi" speakers that folks are
typically exposed to. I sold many of the Japanese speakers built by
brands such as Sansui, Kenwood, Yamaha, Pioneer, Sony, Technics, and
many others. Their speakers were generally "a lot of bang for the buck"
in that they usually had good balance, detail, power handling, and were
affordable. No they didn't typically have real wood veneer cabinets or
cast frame drivers among appointments, but those two details add
dramatically to a speakers cost. Bottom line is that if 1980's speakers
from Japan sounded so bad, how come they out sold everything else
combined? It wasn't just their price. Again, like many speakers from
this lineage, these speakers are able to handle
large transient volume / power.
If you want big and loud, with balance and accuracy,
then here you go!!! We pounded on them with
our listening room Hafler Power Amp and they performed fantastically!
Very deep, yet finely "tight" bass, with plenty of top-end that can be
attenuated to any degree you desire, via dual attenuators.
Each measures 28" tall x 17.75"
wide x 10.25" deep and weigh
44 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Pioneer CS-703
Cond. 8.5
$499.
pair.
SOLD 1/4/10
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PRE-APPRECIATED
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
A150
A-150
#3280
/ 3287
Circa 1981-'86
Made in USA
SOLD 11/24/09
for sale
One of the larger of the Boston Acoustic models. The Boston Acoustic
A150 stereo speakers. Great speaker for detail & balance.
These are the "real wood Oak veneer" versions. I was a dealer for these
when they were new and the Oak versions with natural Linen grills were
stocked very rarely.
Features include:
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3-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-10" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-4.5" "Ferrofluid" Cooled Mid- Range in it's own, isolated enclosure to
reduce dB robbing bass reflections
-1" Soft-dome, "Ferrofluid" Cooled Tweeter
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
36-25kHz @ +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω
each
Cross-over frequencies: at 550Hz & 3kHz
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω minimum
Recommended
Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts minimum
While these speakers are physically large, it is not without reason.
Their expansive baffle board serves to reduce any "out of phase"
reflections / wave anomalies from neighboring surfaces. This way the
speaker can "control" it's sonic results, instead of having it's
environment as the major contributor. Secondly the tall stature of the
A150 puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of your
knees.
Again, these are the rarer "Real Oak Wood" veneer
cabinet versions. The cabinets are in great shape with the exception of
a small dark stain on one of the sides (see lower photos above). The
original grill cloth also in great shape, with the exception of on one
grill, what
appears to be a couple small bleached spots, some slight darkened areas and a very small snag
(the grills are not "greenish" as they appear in the lower photos,
but natural linen color. The green tint is due to a reaction with the
camera setting and the fluorescent lighting they were shot under).
Both woofer surrounds just replaced with new foam for years of
trouble-free service. Great speaker for up to mid volume levels.
Again, these are more "detail" oriented speakers not "Power Pounding
Party" speakers. If that's what you're looking for then don't buy these.
These are "definitive" classic Boston speakers. These are a one or two
"up" on Advent Loudspeakers. I personally own a pair of Boston Acoustic
A100's next to a pair of Advent "The Loudspeakers". Both are very close
sounding, but I prefer the sound of my Bostons for a few reasons. Just
"bigger" sounding. If you're looking for "true" wide frequency response,
balance and detail then these may be the speaker for you (great for most
all types of recordings; R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and new-country, acoustic
guitar recordings & classical / symphonic / string music. Very accurate,
detailed sound!!! Cabinets measure 32.75" H x
16" W x 8.25" D and weighs a hefty 47
lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
BOSTON A150 OAK
Condition 8.5
$459.
pair
SOLD 11/24/09
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD
SPEAKERS
KL-888D
KL888D
Circa 1976-78
Made in Japan
SOLD 12/1/09
for sale
Classic lattice
grill, vintage & large Kenwood KL-888D stereo
speakers. 5-Way, 6-Speaker / Driver,
Bass Reflex cabinet design. These are VERY
efficient speakers with above average tone balance for late '70's
speakers. Plenty of top end that can be filtered / tailored to your
tastes with built-in attenuator or external EQ / tone control. Also HUGE
& tight low end, likely due to the "Air-Suspension" cabinet design. They
also seem to be able to handle "power" better than your average speaker.
Not simply referring to they're wattage rating, but just the way the
perform at higher power / volume levels without "falling apart"
sonically. Among the top performers of the many speakers we have
auditioned over the years.
Features:
- 16"
Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Woofer
- 6.5" Non-deteriorating, paper surround Mid
- 6.25" x 2" Horn, Upper Midrange with Compression
increasing Phase Plug
- Dual 2.25" Radial Horn Tweeters with Phase Plugs to increase
compression
- 1.25", Mylar Cone,
Radial Super Tweeter
-
"Real" internal cross-over, not just a couple of "caps" on the mids and
tweets
- 3-position Hi frequency attenuators, using resistors, not failure
prone Ni-Chrome wire, for custom tailoring sound to your tastes and
listening room
- Dual 2.25" Tuned
ports for extended low end
- Vented / cloth woofer dust cap for increasing low end efficiency
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
25-22,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
98dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 700Hz, 2kHz,
5kHz and 10kHz
Recommended
Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10-200 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
150 watts
Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets.
Both Poly molded grills in good shape with
normal minor wear. The cabinets are
in excellent shape. All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound
fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers look and sound GREAT! Huge, accurate and loud sound,
but also very efficient at lower powers due to their 98dB rating!
If you're looking for a great performing speaker at medium to higher
volume applications, you will not be disappointed with these
speakers. Each measures 26" tall x 17.5"
wide x 12" deep and weighs
54 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering)
KENWOOD KL 888A
KL888D
Cond. 8.5
SOLD 12/1/09
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PRE-OWNED
PIONEER
SPEAKERS
CS-822A
CS822A
Circa '84-'86
Made in Japan
for sale
SOLD 10/28/09
Great
sounding,
Pioneer 4-way, 5-driver Speaker system with big,
"Wall of Sound".
Features include:
- Bass Reflex, Dual Ported Cabinet design
- 13"
Woofer for driving, deep, yet "Tight" Bass,
- 5-3/16"
Non-deteriorating surround, cone midrange
- Dual 3-1/16"
Non-deteriorating surround, cone tweeters
- 2.75 x 10.75"
horn, Super Tweeter
- Dual, infinitely variable Tone Selectors
/ attenuator switches for Treble and Mid that
allows you to tailor
speakers to your room and tastes
- 7-segment LED power meter to monitor the
incoming signal from the amplifier
- Dual 1.75" x 2.25"
tuned ports for extended low end
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
25-25,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
97dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 1kHz,
3kHz and 4kHz
Recommended Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10-200 watts
Recommended RMS Power rating:
90 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
180 watts
These speakers are in excellent shape. The vinyl wood
grain finish cabinets look near great. The
original "chocolate" knit grills are also in good shape, with a few
snags / patched small holes here and there, but nothing too distracting
(see lower, right photos above).
We have
completely gone through them, including re-foaming the original 13"
woofers with the correct and new foam surrounds for trouble-free
service.
Again, the only cosmetic issue is the partially
missing power meter trim on each. We have
completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator
looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They work and sound great!
I just spent about 20 minutes auditioning
these speakers. I periodically see a handful of writings on the web from
people "trashing" Japanese built speakers from the 1980's. I've sold
speakers new and used since 1983. I have been a dealer for most of the
mainstream brands, as well as some of the more esoteric lines such as
Klipsch, Polk Audio, Boston Acoustic, Mission, B&O, EV, McIntosh, JBL,
Genesis, Advent, EPI, ESS, KRK, Alesis, DCM, Bose, Infinity, and many,
many others, including many "Pro" audio / true studio monitors. I go
most every year to the audio trade shows (CES for consumer level audio
and NAMM for Pro level audio), and to the serious high end show
(sponsored by "The Absolute Sound") and listen to "Race Car Grade" audio
(including speakers ranging in price from $14,000 to $170,000, by brands
most "main stream audio buyers" have never heard of, with construction /
design quality and models most folks can not even imagine).
Were "mainstream" Japanese speakers some of the best ever built? No. But
neither were most of the mainstream / "Mid-Fi" speakers that folks are
typically exposed to. I sold many of the Japanese speakers built by
brands such as Sansui, Kenwood, Yamaha, Pioneer, Sony, Technics, and
many others. Their speakers were generally "a lot of bang for the buck"
in that they usually had good balance, detail, power handling, and were
affordable. No they didn't typically have real wood veneer cabinets or
cast frame drivers among appointments, but those two details add
dramatically to a speakers cost. Bottom line is that if 1980's speakers
from Japan sounded so bad, how come they out sold everything else
combined? It wasn't just their price. Again, like many speakers from
this lineage, these speakers are able to handle
large transient volume / power.
If you want big and loud, with balance and accuracy,
then here you go!!! We pounded on them with
our listening room Hafler Power Amp and they performed fantastically!
Very deep, yet finely "tight" bass, with plenty of top-end that can be
attenuated to any degree you desire, via dual attenuators.
Each measures 25.75" tall x 16.25"
wide x 11.25" deep and weigh
40 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard speaker
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Pioneer CS-822A
Condition 8.5+
$449.
pair.
SOLD 10/28/09
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VINTAGE
SANSUI
SPEAKERS
SP-7500X
SP7500X
Circa 1976-78
Made in Japan
SOLD 12/1/09
for sale
Huge
Sansui 4-way, 5-driver,
"Bass Reflex" Speaker system with gigantic
"Wall-O-Sound"!! One of the more
serious of the Classic Lattice Grill speakers by Sansui or anybody.
These are killer speakers for just overall "rock'in" and throwing small
to medium size parties.
Features include:
- Bass Reflex, Dual Ported Cabinet design
- 16"
Woofer for driving, deep, yet, "Tight" Bass,
- 8"
Non-deteriorating surround, cone midrange
- 2" x 6" Horn tweeter
- Dual 2" Cone Super
Tweeters
- Triple-Position Tone Selectors
/ attenuator switche for Treble response that
allows you to tailor
speakers to your room and tastes
- 3" Tuned
port for extended low end
Specs:
Efficiency:
98dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal
Recommended Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10-175 watts
Recommended Peak Power rating:
130 watts
These
speakers are in great mechanical shape. The
vinyl wood grain finish cabinets look
good with a few scuffs on the tops of the cabs.
The original wood lattice grills have near perfect
fretwork and the backing cloth is original and intact. All locating pins
in perfect shape.
We have
completely gone through them.
We have
completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator
looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They work and sound great!
Like many speakers from this lineage, these speakers are able
to handle large transient volume / power.
If you want big and loud, with balance and accuracy,
then here you go!!!
We
pounded on them with our listening room Hafler Power Amp and they
performed fantastically! Very deep, yet finely "tight" bass, with plenty
of top-end that can be attenuated to any degree you desire, via
attenuator.
Each measures
26" tall x 17.5" wide x 11" deep and weighs 48 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard, limited speaker warranty
(excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI SP-7500X
Cond. 8
$499.
pair.
SOLD 12/1/09
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PRE-OWNED
BOSE
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
W/ SATELLITE CROSSOVER BUILT-IN
"ACOUSTIMASS®"
AM-5 SERIES II
SOLD 10/2/09
FOR SALE
These were designed for use with the small AM-5 cube satellite speakers,
but will work great with any small bookshelf speakers. I use one with my
Boston A-40 speakers. Our photographer uses one with a pair of KLH-911
and "rocks the house" to an un-reasonable level. It sounds great. Has
stereo inputs and outputs for amps and receivers rated from 10-200 watts
per channel. Will work on outputs rated from 4-8ohms. Internal 5.5"
drivers, enclosed in a 6th order cabinet deliver tremendous bass from a
small package measuring 19.5" wide x 14" deep and only 8" tall. Designed
for horizontal placement and is low enough to fit under many futons, or
can be placed vertically in a corner or behind stereo cabinet. Bass is
non-directional so placement is not at all critical. You will hear it no
matter where you place it in the room. Built-in crossover not only
filters out the highs from the woofers, but also filters out the lows
that are fed to your satellites so they can concentrate only on the
frequencies above the woofers, which will increase their efficiency
immensely. Also has Bose patented speaker protection for subwoofers and
your satellites. Inputs and outputs via standard "bare-wire" push clips.
Sounds great and very clean! Very solidly built and weighs in at 21 lbs
unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due
to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$169.
SOLD 10/2/09
(you just need one for the system)
Would match up great with our
KLH-911's shown a few rows above. We use KLH-911's extensively
throughout the shop.
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VINTAGE
INFINITY
STEREO SPEAKERS
RS-7
RS7
#...0295 / 0033
CIRCA 1982-84
MADE
IN THE USA
SOLD 12/2/09
for sale
These are
a "mid-level"
offering of the famous "RS" line that featured
Infinity's "Emit" tweeter. Great speaker for detail & sonic balance
are desired along with mid to upper volume levels /
power handling. Great, solid low-end (due to the "Acoustic Suspension"
speaker cabinet design / woofer combo). These have just had new
foam surrounds installed on the woofers for years of trouble-free
service. Extensively and completely tested on our main audio system.
Features include:
-
3-way, Acoustic Suspension / Infinite Baffle
design
-
8" Polypropylene Cone Woofer
w/ fresh new foam surround
-
4" Polypropylene Cone Woofer
w/ Butyl Rubber surround
-Samarium Cobalt magnet, "EMIT"
Planar Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover (has a lot to do with the
sonic detail of these speakers)
- Separate Midrange and Tweeter Attenuators for fine tuning mid and top
end characteristics
- Fuse
protection for the tweeter located on rear input jack
Specifications:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way, Acoustic
Suspension / Infinite Baffle
Driver Complement: One
8-inch,
Polypropylene woofer, one 4" Polypropylene /
Butyl Rubber midrange and one Emit Planar tweeter
Frequency Response:
45-32,000Hz
+- 3dB
Efficiency:
87dB
1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
6Ω nominal
Cross-over frequencies: 500 & 5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 20 watts minimum
Again, we have completely gone through these Infinity
RS-7's. Both woofer surrounds just replaced with new foam for
years of trouble-free service. With the exception
of some scuffing to the tops (see lower photos above), the
Oak wood grain, vinyl wrapped cabinets in good
shape, as are the original black knit grills. Grill frames perfect with
no broken or repaired parts. Great speaker for lots of detail and
balance for smaller systems. Great for most all types of recordings;
R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and new-country, acoustic guitar recordings &
classical / symphonic / string music. Very accurate, detailed sound!!!
Cabinets measure 22"
H x 12" W x 10"D and weigh 27 lbs each.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to
under / over powering).
INFINITY RS-7
Cond. 8.5
$389.
pair
SOLD 12/2/09
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JBL
CENTURY L112
STUDIO MONITORS / STEREO SPEAKERS
#...4083 / 7497
Circa late 1980-85
Made in USA
SOLD 10/26/09
for sale
We
have completely gone through these speakers including the installation
of new, fresh foam surrounds on the woofers. Extensively tested on our
main system with a myriad of test selections and cuts and with our AF
sweep generator. Speakers sound great with no anomalies!
The JBL L112. From the same series of one of the most famous of the
classic speakers ever built, the JBL L100’s. These are a big brother to
those famous speakers and were a couple hundred more $$ at the time at
$1,100.00 back then. I was a dealer for these when new. Great 3-way
design with lots of brilliance. These are also equally "at home" in the
studio environment. Great for medium-large mix-down monitors. They sound
incredible. Very accurate even at lower power levels. Beautiful "Real
Wood" Oak veneer cabinets housing a very well designed 3-way speaker
system.
Features include:
- 3-way, Bass Reflex /
Ported cabinet design
-12" Low Frequency Driver (woofer) featuring the JBL 128H-1, Cast
Frame woofer, Huge and heavy AlNiCo motor
- 4.5”, LE-5, Cast Aluminum midrange (same used in L100 & the 4311 /
4312 studio monitors)
- 1”, 044 Cast Aluminum framed, dome tweeters
- Front mounted “High Frequency” & “Mid Frequency” attenuators for
custom padding the Mids and Tweeters
- Heavy-Duty, recessed input connectors
- Very well built, heavy cabinet finished in real Walnut Wood veneer
with nice grain
- 3”, Tuned Port for extended bass response
SPECIFICATIONS:
Speaker Type; 3-way,
Bass Reflex
enclosure.
Efficiency:
89 dB 1w @ 1m
Crossover frequency: 1.1kHz
& 3.7kHz
Balance control: Variable Tweeter Control
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Recommended Minimum Power Amplifier:
10
The speakers also of course feature a "real" cross-over for
sonic accuracy. One great thing about the L112 series, is that unlike
the L100’s, they did not use foam as a grill material, so with only a
couple minor cosmetic issues, the original “milk-chocolate” brown, knit
covered grills are in great shape. The original, Real
Walnut wood veneer cabinets are in great shape and
just had a fresh coat of "Feed-n-Wax".
Again, we have completely gone through them not only listening to
different mixed material, but sweeping each through the entire audio
spectrum with an audio frequency generator. They look and sound
wonderful. Each measures 24.75" high x 14.25 wide x 13.5" deep and
weighs 53 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (
excluding problems due to under / over powering.
JBL Century L112
Cond. 8.5
$799.
pair
SOLD 10/26/09
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PRE-OWNED
PIONEER
SPEAKERS
CS-922A
CS922A
Circa '84-'86
Made in Japan
for sale
SOLD 10/26/09
Huge Pioneer
4-way, 5-driver Speaker system with gigantic Bass Response!!
Features include:
- Bass Reflex, Dual Ported Cabinet design
- 15"
Woofer for driving, deep, yet, "Tight" Bass,
- 5-3/16"
Non-deteriorating surround, cone midrange
- Dual 3-1/16"
Non-deteriorating surround, cone tweeters
- 2.75 x 10.75"
horn Super Tweeter
- Dual, infinitely variable Tone Selectors
/ attenuator switches for Treble and Mid that
allows you to tailor
speakers to your room and tastes
- 10-segment LED power meter to monitor the incoming signal from the
amplifier
- Dual 1.75" x 2.25"
tuned ports for extended low end
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
~20-25,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
>97dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal
Recommended Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10-300 watts
Recommended RMS Power rating:
135 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
275 watts
These speakers are in excellent shape. The vinyl wood
grain finish cabinets look near great as do
the "chocolate" knit grills. We have
completely gone through them, including re-foaming the original 15"
woofers with the correct and new,
JBL "LE" series foam surrounds for trouble-free
service.
Again, the only cosmetic issue is the partially
missing power meter trim on each ( see lower photos, above). We have
completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator
looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They work and sound great!
I just spent about 20 minutes auditioning
these speakers. I periodically see a handful of writings on the web from
people "trashing" Japanese built speakers from the 1980's. I've sold
speakers new and used since 1983. I have been a dealer for most of the
mainstream brands, as well as some of the more esoteric lines such as
Klipsch, Polk Audio, Boston Acoustic, Mission, B&O, EV, McIntosh, JBL,
Genesis, Advent, EPI, ESS, KRK, Alesis, DCM, Bose, Infinity, and many,
many others, including many "Pro" audio / true studio monitors. I go
most every year to the audio trade shows (CES for consumer level audio
and NAMM for Pro level audio), and to the serious high end show
(sponsored by "The Absolute Sound") and listen to "Race Car Grade" audio
(including speakers ranging in price from $14,000 to $170,000, by brands most "main stream audio buyers"
have never heard of, with construction / design quality and models most
folks can not even imagine).
Were "mainstream" Japanese speakers some of the best ever built? No. But
neither were most of the mainstream / "Mid-Fi" speakers that folks are
typically exposed to. I sold many of the Japanese speakers built by
brands such as Sansui, Kenwood, Yamaha, Pioneer, Sony, Technics, and
many others. Their speakers were generally "a lot of bang for the buck"
in that they usually had good balance, detail, power handling, and were
affordable. No they didn't typically have real wood veneer cabinets or
cast frame drivers among appointments, but those two details add
dramatically to a speakers cost. Bottom line is that if 1980's speakers
from Japan sounded so bad, how come they out sold everything else
combined? It wasn't just their price. Again, like many speakers from
this lineage, these speakers are able to handle
large transient volume / power.
If you want big and loud, with balance and accuracy,
then here you go!!! We pounded on them with
our listening room Hafler Power Amp and they performed fantastically!
Very deep, yet finely "tight" bass, with plenty of top-end that can be
attenuated to any degree you desire, via dual attenuators.
Each measures 27.25" tall x 17.75"
wide x 10.75" deep and weigh
46 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard speaker
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Pioneer CS-922A
Cond. 8 (due to trim around pwr mtrs)
$499.
pair.
SOLD 10/26/09
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PRE-APPRECIATED
INFINITY
STEREO SPEAKERS
RS-425
RS425
#...2639A / 2639B
CIRCA 1993
SOLD 10/22/09
for sale
These are
one of the most impressive, sounding "small" speakers
we have auditioned in a long time! Everyone here was blown away, but
what came out of these, even disregarding their size. Super solid,
ground shaking low-end, with great
detail & sonic balance . For their size, power
handling was also impressive. Great, solid low-end (due to the woofer /
passive radiator combo). These have just had new foam surrounds
installed on both the woofers
and the passive radiators for years of
trouble-free service. Extensively and completely tested on our main
audio system.
Features include:
-
2-way, pseudo 3-way,
passive radiator design
-
6.5" Polypropylene Cone Woofer
w/ fresh new foam surround
-
6" Polypropylene Cone
passive radiator w/ fresh
new foam surround
-
.75" "Polycell"
dome tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover (has a lot to do with the
sonic detail of these speakers)
- Very solidly built cabinets for vibration / resonance free performance
Specifications:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way / 3-way,
Infinite Baffle
/ Passive Radiator
Driver Complement: One
6.5-inch,
Polypropylene woofer, one 6" Polypropylene
Passive Radiator and one .75" PolyCell Dome tweeter
Frequency Response:
58-25,000Hz
+- 3dB
Efficiency:
92dB
1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
6Ω nominal
Cross-over frequencies: 3.1kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 20 watts minimum
Again, we have completely gone through these Infinity RS-425.
Both woofer
and both passive radiator surrounds just
replaced with new foam for years of trouble-free service.
The Oak wood grain, vinyl wrapped
cabinets in great shape,
With the exception of some cat snagging original black knit
grills are in good shape (could be re-clothed, but
that would add much to their cost). Grill frames perfect with no
broken or repaired parts. Great speaker for lots of detail and balance
for smaller systems. Great for most all types of recordings; R&R, POP,
RAP, Jazz and new-country, acoustic guitar recordings & classical /
symphonic / string music. Very accurate, detailed sound!!! Cabinets
measure 23" H x
9" W x 11"D
and weigh 22 lbs each. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
INFINITY RS-425
Cond. 8.5
SOLD 10/22/09
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VINTAGE
SCOTT
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL 197B
CIRCA 1978-81
MADE IN THE
USA
SOLD 10/6/09
for sale
These Scott, 197B speakers are not only large
physically, but are "Large" on performance as well.
Huge "Wall-O-Sound" at any volume level. Lots of
presence, and while the low-end will shake a concrete floor, it remains
very "tight". This was their "flagship" speaker for the time period and
had an MSRP of $720.00 a pair! After installing new foam
surrounds, each woofer was AF swept from 20,000 Hz all the way down to 18
Hz! Also these are VERY efficient at 95dB!!!
Features include:
- 3-way, Acoustic
Suspension / Infinite Baffle cab design
-15" Low Frequency Driver (woofer) Very rigid
suspension keeps bass "tight".
- 4.5" cone midrange, with
coated cloth suspension
-1" Domed Tweeter
- Mid and Tweeter Attenuators with 3-Postition
variable L-Pads ranging from 0, -3,
-6 dB for each
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
which has a lot to do with the detailed and balanced sonics of this
speaker
Specifications:
Frequency
Response: 38-20,000Hz
±4dB
Sensitivity:
95dB 1w @ 1m
Cross-over frequencies: 750 & 3.5kHz
Impedance:
6-8Ω each
Recommended
Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts
The Walnut grained, vinyl wrapped cabinets in
great shape as are the original brown,
acoustically transparent, terry-knit grills.
Grill frames perfect with no broken or repaired parts. Both woofer
surrounds just replaced with new foam for years of trouble-free service
(there is a small, repaired tear in one of the new foams, but it does
not affect the performance). Great speaker for just about any
volume level and any genre of music. Again, capable
of HUGE sound with any good amp. Look, work and sound great!.
Cabinets measure 27.5" H x 17"
W x 13.25" D and weighs a hefty
54 lbs each. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
SCOTT 197B
Condition 8.5
SOLD 10/6/09
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CLASSIC
BOSE
STEREO SPEAKERS
501 Series II
#...4656 - N/A
DIRECT
/ REFLECTING
STEREO SPEAKERS
Made in USA
Circa 1979-80
SOLD 7/21/09
for sale
One of the most famous speaker models ever made. The Bose 501's.
These are the second generations, the "Series II's".
Features Bose's famous "Direct / Reflecting" cabinet design. Has front
firing 10" woofer and two angled,
side firing, "Reflecting" tweeters. These have been completely gone through,
including having the foam surrounds replaced on the woofers (which is no
easy task. The 501's are probably the most difficult of the Bose or any
speaker to access the drivers as the grills are stapled on with brads).
Another note on the Bose 501 and most Bose foam surrounds. It is a safe
bet that there are NO Bose 501's out there that are over 15 years old
(and most are) that do not need the foam
replaced on the surrounds. Even if it looks good, if you can stick your
finger through it, (and you will be able to) or it
feels "sticky", it needs to be replaced. It won't last many songs
at any decent volume if you don't.
The difficulty in re-foaming 501's is that the
grills are nailed on with about 30, well hidden brads and beyond the
resource level of most people to deal with. Thus,
when they test them, they get some sound and sell them as
"speakers work fine and as they should". WRONG!!! They all need new foam
if it hasn't already been done in the past 10 years. Again, these, as
with most of our speakers, have just had fresh, new foam installed on
the drives if applicable. I just had to reiterate that due to all the mis-information out there, especially on the
"on-line" auctions. We also
checked the internal Tweeter protection lamps.
All tweeters in perfect working order. All ready to play and enjoy
Features include:
-
2-way, "Direct-Reflecting" speaker design
- 10" Woofer
-2x 3" sealed frame, cone Tweeters in reflecting configuration
-Nominal Impedance: 4
Ω
ohms
- 1.5kHz Cross Over Point
- Binding post style wire connections
-Self-resetting circuit breaker for tweeter and overall fuse protection
- Acoustic Suspension cabinet
-Power Handling 20 watts minimum - 100 watts
Specs:
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
steel frame woofer, two 3-inch steel frame
cone tweeters firing in a direct / indirect
combination
Nominal Impedance:
4Ω
Cross-over frequency:
1.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 15
watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 100
watts
Again if you're after a pair of "Vintage" Bose, the 501's are one of
the most famous of their designs. These are in decent
cosmetic shape with normal wear to the cabinets. The top edge banding of
the vinyl veneer appears to have been replaced sometime in their past.
Also, the top plate of one has been re-glued with
epoxy glue for structural integrity. Balance of cabinets have typical,
normal cosmetic wear. The original grills in great shape and this pair
still has both it's "Bose 501 Series II" grill logos intact.
And
remember, we have just replaced the foam surrounds on all woofers, for
years of trouble free service. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept
while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They sounded great! Cabinets
measure 24" H x 15" W x 15" D and
weigh 42 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty
(excluding problems due to under / over powering)
BOSE 501 Series II
Condition 8.5
SOLD 7/21/09
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CLASSIC
BOSE
STEREO SPEAKERS
501 Series II
DIRECT
/ REFLECTING
STEREO SPEAKERS
Made in USA
Circa 1979-80
#...3555 / 9093
SOLD 8/11/09
for sale
One of the most famous speaker models ever made. The Bose 501's.
These are the second generations, the "Series II's".
Features Bose's famous "Direct / Reflecting" cabinet design.
Features Bose's famous "Direct / Reflecting" cabinet design. Has front
firing 10" woofer and two angled,
side firing, "Reflecting" tweeters. These have been completely gone through,
including having the foam surrounds replaced on the woofers (which is no
easy task. The 501's are probably the most difficult of the Bose or any
speaker to access the drivers as the grills are stapled on with brads).
Another note on the Bose 501 and most Bose foam surrounds. It is a safe
bet that there are NO Bose 501's out there that are over 15 years old
(and most are) that do not need the foam
replaced on the surrounds. Even if it looks good, if you can stick your
finger through it, (and you will be able to) or it
feels "sticky", it needs to be replaced. It won't last many songs
at any decent volume if you don't.
The difficulty in re-foaming 501's is that the
grills are nailed on with about 30, well hidden brads and beyond the
resource level of most people to deal with. Thus,
when they test them, they get some sound and sell them as
"speakers work fine and as they should". WRONG!!! They all need new foam
if it hasn't already been done in the past 10 years. Again, these, as
with most of our speakers, have just had fresh, new foam installed on
the drives if applicable. I just had to reiterate that due to all the mis-information out there, especially on the
"on-line" auctions. We also
checked the internal Tweeter protection lamps.
All tweeters in perfect working order. All ready to play and enjoy
Features include:
-
2-way, "Direct-Reflecting" speaker design
- 10" Woofer
-2x 3" sealed frame, cone Tweeters in reflecting configuration
-Nominal Impedance: 4
Ω
ohms
- 1.5kHz Cross Over Point
- Binding post style wire connections
-Self-resetting circuit breaker for tweeter and overall fuse protection
- Acoustic Suspension cabinet
-Power Handling 20 watts minimum - 100 watts
Specs:
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
steel frame woofer, two 3-inch steel frame
cone tweeters firing in a direct / indirect
combination
Nominal Impedance:
4Ω
Cross-over frequency:
1.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 15
watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 100
watts
Again if you're after a pair of "Vintage" Bose, the 501's are one of
the most famous of their designs. These are in decent
cosmetic shape with normal wear to the cabinets. The top edge banding of
the vinyl veneer appears to have been replaced sometime in their past.
Balance of cabinets have typical,
normal cosmetic wear. The original grills in great shape and with normal
snagging.
And
remember, we have just replaced the foam surrounds on all woofers, for
years of trouble free service. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept
while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They sounded great! Cabinets
measure 24" H x 15" W x 15" D and
weigh 42 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty
(excluding problems due to under / over powering)
BOSE 501 Series II
Condition 8.5
SOLD 8/11/09
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9/22/08
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VINTAGE
CERWIN VEGA
STEREO SPEAKERS
D-2-E
#...5073 / 5074
Circa 1982-86
SOLD 9/19/09
for sale
Great
performing Cerwin Vega,
D-2-E 2-way speaker system. Full sound, nice
punchy bottom end. Perfect for a mid-size
stereo system or a large office.
Features include:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex
design
-
10" Cast aluminum frame woofer
- 2.5" 360 degree, Radial horn tweeter
- 2.5" tuned port for increased bass
response
We have completely tested all
drivers independently in these speakers. Tested for all
frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain,
vinyl wrapped cabinets in great, cosmetic
condition as well as the original
grill frames and cloth! Woofers have just had
fresh & complete re-foamed surrounds with correct "red" Vega
foam, for years of trouble free service. All drivers work and sound
great! These are very "detailed" sounding speakers,
with great presence and tight, punchy low-end. Each measures 24"
high x 14" wide x 9.25" deep and weighs
32 lbs each. Includes our
standard, limited 90
day speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
CERWIN VEGA
D-2-e
Condition 8.5
SOLD 9/19/09
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1/22/08
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PRE-OWNED
SANSUI SPEAKERS
MODEL S-930 S930
#...2053
Circa 1984-86
SOLD 8/24/09
for sale
Great
Sansui 3-way speaker system.
The S-930. I have a bit of a "bias" towards these as
I sold them at the first hi-fi dealer I worked for in the early 80's. I
used to show them often, but usually sold their "little brothers" the
S-730 and S-530 due to their lesser price. If I really wanted to show
off an amplifier or receiver, I would run it through these. Great,
balanced sound, nice punchy bottom end.
Very efficient and bright where they need to be. Great speaker where mid
to higher volumes are desired.
Features include:
-
3-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
12" ribbed paper
cone woofer with non-deteriorating, cloth
suspension
- 4" paper cone midrange
w/ Mylar dust cap
- 3/4" Mylar dome tweeter
with diffusion lens
- Presence / Treble control for tailoring
top-end
Specs:
Frequency Response:
30-22,000Hz
Efficiency:
92dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 3.5kHz & 6kHz
Recommended Power amplifier rating:
110 watts
We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition
with a
few normal scuffs.
Original
knit, Navy Blue (photos appear black)
grills
also in great shape! Great "all around" sound and get
very loud! Each measures 27" high x 14.5"
wide x 13.5" deep and weighs
33 lbs each. Includes our standard speaker
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI S-930
Condition 8.5
SOLD 8/24/09
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NEW
LISTING 6/13/09
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USED
CERWIN
VEGA
STEREO SPEAKERS
"HIGH ENERGY DESIGN"
("HED")
MODEL 1230
Circa mid 1979
SOLD 8/22/09
FOR
SALE
Awesome Cerwin Vega "HED" 3-way speakers!
Capable of very high volume levels while producing "pounding" yet
"tight" bass! Great balance too.
Features:
- 12"
Foam surrounded Woofer with fresh foam surrounds just
installed for years of trouble-free service
- 5" Non-deteriorating paper surround Mid
- 1.5" 360° Radial-Horn Tweeter
- "Real" internal cross-over
- 4-8 Ω rating
- Hi and Mid attenuators on rear input panel for custom tailoring sound
to your tastes and listening room
- 3" tuned port for extending bass response in the rear of the cabinet
- Rear mounted Circuit breaker for additional speaker protection
- "Spring-clip" speaker connectors
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-17,000Hz
±
3dB
Efficiency:
96 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts
Continuous
power rating: 60 watts
These
are great sounding speakers. We just replaced the
woofer foam surrounds with correct new "red" foams. We also replaced the
grill cloth with factory, knit grill cloth. They look NEW!!!
Cabinets in great cosmetic shape as well. We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator
looking for any irregular anomalies in either the drivers or cabinet
structure integrity. Each measures 25.5" h x 15.5" w x 11" d and
weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our 30 day warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
Cerwin Vega
High Energy Design
"HED"
Model 1230
Condition 8.5
SOLD 8/22/09
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Hirsch-Houck Laboratories upon test release of product when new. Current
"aged" specifications / performance may of course vary from that.
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