Unless otherwise
noted, speakers include both grills even though only one is
typically
displayed in photos.
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VINTAGE
CERWIN VEGA
SPEAKERS
D-15-EE
D-15EE
D15EE
Circa 1990'S
"MILITARY / EURO-AISA" MARKET SPEAKERS
for sale
HUGE in both size and SONICS! If you want to GET LOUD, then these Cerwin
Vega, D-15EE's are the ticket.
3-Way,
Bass Reflex cabinet design.
If you want a speaker to GET LOUD and not worry about, these are about
as beefy as you're going to get without going to a pro-audio, SR speaker
and still get Hi-Fi detail. Plenty of top end that can be
filtered / tailored to your tastes with built-in attenuator or external
EQ / tone control. Also DEEP low-end due to rear
porting, that still stays incredibly tight (shakes the concrete floor in
our demo room). They
are able to handle "power" better
MUCH 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. We 'stood' on them HARD with our test
Hafler power amp. I sold 'Pro-Audio' for years, and these would 'hold a
candle' to much of those models of speakers for power handling
characteristics, but with 'Hi-Fi' sound quality / detail. Among the top performers of the many speakers we have
auditioned over the years.
Features:
- 15"
Heavy-Duty, Cast Frame Low Frequency Driver (Woofer)
with fresh and official Cerwin Vega foam surrounds installed
- 3"
High-Compression Horn Mid with Phase Plug
- 6.25" x 2" Cast Aluminum, Horn, Upper
Midrange
- 1.5" High-Compression, Radial Horn Tweeter
-
"Real" internal cross-over, not just a couple of "caps" on the mids and
tweets
- 3-position Hi frequency attenuator, using resistors, not failure
prone Ni-Chrome wire, for custom tailoring sound to your tastes and
listening room
- 'Self-Resetting' high frequency driver protection
- 3" X 7" Rear Vent for extended low end
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
30-20,000Hz +- 4dB
Efficiency:
99dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
&
7kHz
Cabinet Resonance:
27Hz
Recommended
Nominal Power Amplifier range:
10 a few hundred watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
250 watts RMS with 400 watt peaks
Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets.
Only cosmetic issue is that one cab has some scuffing in an area of it's
top.
Both grill frames and their knit cloth in fine shape with
no breaks, or serious snags. Again woofer just
had fresh, new and official, Cerwin Vega foam surround installed for
trouble-free service. We also installed new gaskets on the mid horns. All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound
fine! Tested for all frequencies, 20-20kHz with a sweep generator
with no anomalies.
Speakers look and sound GREAT! Huge, accurate and loud sound,
but also very efficient at lower powers due to their 99dB rating!
If you're looking for a great performing speaker at medium to higher
volume applications with that big 'Wall-O-Sound',
or want to throw parties every weekend you will not be disappointed with these
speakers. Each measures 29.5" tall x 18.25"
wide x 16" deep and weighs
60 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering)
CERWIN VEGA D-15EE
Cond. 8
$899.
pair
(due to their size,
these speakers will require custom boxes for shipping.
While we order custom built boxes often,
this can sometimes delay shipping by 5-10 days)
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PRE-OWNED
FISHER SPEAKERS
MODEL
ST-780
ST780
#...5628 / 5636
Circa
Early 1980's
'Military / European' market speaker
Made in California, USA
for sale
Great
sounding Fisher 3-way, 5
driver speaker system.
The Fisher ST-780. This is a rare model in the
states, as it was sold only in Europe and Asia and for the Military
markets.
I have spoken with a handful of folks over the years that own ST-780's
and they all had nothing but, incredible things to say about them. I
always had my doubts, but after restoring this pair and auditioning them
(extensively), I too am impressed. HUGE, 'Wall-O-Sound" experience with
great balanced sound, concrete floor shaking bottom end
without getting muddy.
Very efficient and bright where they need to be. All around, very
impressive speaker.
Features include:
-
3-Way, 5-Driver, Bass-Reflex cabinet design
-
15" Fisher Woofer
15165 with fresh, surrounds / suspension installed
- Dual 6" Fisher 600
Cone midrange
- Dual 3" Fisher 351 radial horn tweeters
- Dual 3-Position attenuators for
Treble
Brilliance &
Presence
Midrange control for tailoring
mid and top-end
- 5" x 4" Tuned port for extended low end
- A "Real" internal crossover, not
just a cap on the tweeter, so the woofer gets "just lows"!
- Circuit breaker for tweeter protection
Specs:
Frequency Response:
20-20,000Hz
Efficiency:
94dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 1kHz & 5kHz
Recommended Power amplifier rating:
30-165 watts
We have
completely disassembled these speakers prior to restoration. Only issue
is that one of the black (neg) connectors on the back is missing the
plastic button (connector still works as it should. See photos above). Fresh, new
foam surrounds installed on the 15" woofers. We also installed fresh
sealing compound on the woofer prior to re-installing. We also checked
the cross-over coils for mount integrity. Our technician also installed
new foam tape on the woofer bezel to eliminate any sympathetic
anomalies. We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies from 20-20,000Hz with a sweep generator. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition
with a
few normal scuffs.
Original
knit,
grills
and grill frames
also in great shape! Great "all around" sound and get
very loud! Each measures 34" high x 18.25"
wide x 14" deep and weighs
65 lbs each. Includes our standard speaker
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
FISHER ST-780
Condition 8.5
$539. pr. |
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD
SPEAKERS
KL-888X
KL888x
Circa 1979-81
Made in Japan
for sale
Classic lattice
grill, vintage & large Kenwood KL-888X stereo
speakers. 5-Way,
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 ported and
very 'tuned' 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. Great sounding speaker for that classic
70's stereo receiver or amplifier!
Features:
- 15"
Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Woofer
- 4.5" Non-deteriorating, paper surround Mid
-
6.25" x 2" Horn
/ Upper Midrange
- 2.5" Tweeter
- 1.5", 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
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:
10-250 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating:
250 watts
Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets.
Both Poly molded grills in good shape with
normal, minor wear. 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 27" tall x 17.5"
wide x 10" deep and weighs
45 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering)
KENWOOD KL 888X
KL888x
Cond. 8.5
$499.
pair
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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
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
SCOTT 196B
Condition 8.5
$449.
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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 90
day limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
SANSUI S-57
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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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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VINTAGE
CERWIN
VEGA
STEREO SPEAKERS
"HIGH ENERGY DESIGN"
("HED")
MODEL
U-123
U123
Circa mid 1980-84
for
sale
BIG sounding Cerwin Vega "HED", U-123
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 Ω minimal &
8 Ω nominal 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 tweeter protection
- "Spring-clip" speaker connectors
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-17,000Hz
±
3dB
Efficiency:
96 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: @ 700 Hz & 4kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
5 watts
Continuous
/ Max
power rating: 60 / 120 watts
These
are great sounding speakers. We just replaced the
woofer foam surrounds with correct new "red" foams.
Cabinets in great structural and cosmetic shape.
Grill frame integrity perfect with the black knit have some 'cat snags'
(see photos above). 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 25.75" h x 14.75" w x 12.75" d and
weighs 44 lbs unpacked. Includes our
90 day warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
Cerwin Vega / HED U-123
Condition 8.5
$399. pr
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VINTAGE
DCM
STEREO SPEAKERS
"TIME FRAMES"
MODEL TF-275
TF275
#...6260 / 6261
2-WAY
STEREO SPEAKERS /
STUDIO MONITORS
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1989-92
for sale
Fabulous sounding DCM, 'Time Frame', TF-275, 2-way
speakers. I worked for a DCM dealer when these were current. Never
failed to impress and not as 'placement critical' as their more
expensive siblings, the 'Time Windows'.
Very accurate, detailed
sound. Great balance from the
6.5" co-axially mounted
drivers. Top-end is sparkling with a
complimenting quantity and quality of low-end. Great, main speakers to
show case a high-end receiver / amp, solid state or tube.
Features:
- 2-Way, Coaxial driver in a Hybrid 'Transmission
Line' cabinet design
- 6.5" Low Frequency Transducer
/ woofer with non-deterioratingButyl
rubber suspension (no
foam to worry about years down the road)
- .75" High Frequency Transducer
Tweeter
Coaxially mounted on
Woofer to reduce placement symmetry issues
- A "Real" and very well built,
internal crossover, not
just a cap on the tweeter, so the woofer gets "just lows"!
Specs:
Frequency Response: (42) 50Hz to
20kHz
±3dB
Sensitivity: 91 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Crossover Frequency: 3kHz
Minimum
/ Maximum power amp rating:
10 -100 watts
These are consecutively serial numbered speakers.
Very handsome speakers built to impress not only
sonically but aesthetically as well. Original
'wrap-around' grills in great shape with minor amount of 'cat snagging'
but nothing detracting. Solid Oak wood top
plates in great condition and original rear stabilizing brace / foot
intact. Great sounding with sonic detail and
balance and good power handling characteristics. 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 35" high x
13" wide x 6" deep and weighs
44 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
Cond. 8.5
DCM
TF-275
$389. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
KLIPSCH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL KM4 / KG 3.5
#...3942 / #...8069
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 'crunched area' across it (Does not
affect performance. 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 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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SYSTEM
(C) DESIGNATES A CONSIGNMENT
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NEW
LISTING 6/1/09
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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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NEW
LISTING
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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NEW
LISTING
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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NEW
LISTING
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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LISTING
1/11/09
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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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NEW LISTING
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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LISTING
1/11/09
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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. Includes our standard 90 day limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A70 II
$299. pair
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NEW LISTING
6/13/09
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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
HOLD FOR J. BONSIGNORE 3/11/10
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NEW LISTING
1/22/08
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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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NEW LISTING 2/17/10
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PRE-APPRECIATED
WHARFEDALE
STEREO SPEAKERS
"OPAL 30"
#...071V
STEREO SPEAKERS / MONITORS
MADE IN ENGLAND
Circa 2001
for sale
VERY impressive sounding, Wharfedale
"Opal 30"
speakers, epitomize the phrase "Dynamite
in a small package"! Very 'deep' box, contributes to such
incredible bass from a smaller enclosure. We have completely 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. They have incredible
balance and punch for a small box.
Features:
- 2-Way, Acoustic Suspension Speaker Design for very
tight bass response
-
6.5" Poly-Cone Low Frequency Transducer
/ woofer with non-deteriorating Butyl rubber suspension
(no
foam to worry about years down the road)
- 1" "Soft Dome", coated cloth High Frequency Transducer
/ Tweeter
- A "Real" and very well built,
internal crossover, not
just a cap on the tweeter, so the woofer gets "just lows"!
- Gold plated, binding posts
Specs:
Efficiency:
87 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 4
Ω
Recommended Power Amplifier
range:
15-100 watts
These are
consecutively serial numbered speakers. Very solidly built cabinets,
finished in a Teak tone, vinyl laminate. Grills and grill frames in
great shape.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or 'near field' studio monitors. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
Again, 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
11" high x 7.75" wide
at the front x
12" deep and weighs 13 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
Wharfedale Opal 30
Condition
9
$279. pair
(C)
B.M.
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NEW
LISTING
11/24/08
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warranty
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.
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
CS-05
CS05
2-WAY, 4-DRIVER
Circa 1972-75
MIJ
SOLD 3/13/10
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, Round
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
SOLD 3/13/10
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VINTAGE
AVID
SPEAKERS
MODEL 100
#...0110 / 0220
Circa 1973-78
Made in USA
for
sale
Wow,
Wow, Wow...What a great sounding speaker! One of the most accurate boxes
we've heard in a long time. Entry
level into the famous
Avid brand of stereo speakers, the
Model '100'. This is a great sounding box,
even despite it's smaller size. Very accurate and balanced!!!
Features include:
-
2-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
8" woofer with
non-deterioratingButyl
rubber suspension (no
foam to worry about years down the road)
- 1.75" Cone tweeter
Specs:
Frequency Response: 40Hz to
18kHz
±5dB
Sensitivity: 86 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Crossover Frequency: 2.5 kHz
Minimum
power amp rating:
10 watts
Power
Handling:
75
watts continuous / 125 peak
Cabinets and grills in great shape, with very little
wear. Again we have completely gone through these speakers, cleaning and
testing all. Swept from 20-20kHz with our AF generator and then tested
for sonics on our Hafler powered audition system. Grills in fine shape.
Again, these are very accurate and pleasing speakers to listen to for extended
periods for about any genre of music.
Tight and punchy
bottom end with the right mix of top end clarity. Cabinets
measures 24" high x 13" wide x 8.5" deep and weighs 22 lbs each.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to
under / over powering.)
"AVID 100"
Condition
8.5
$269.
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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. Includes our standard 90 day limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A70
$269. 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. Includes our standard 90 day limited
speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A60 II
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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.
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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
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 completely 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-APPRECIATED
JBL
STEREO SPEAKERS
Model HLS610
#...0078 / 0079
2-WAY
STEREO SPEAKERS /
STUDIO MONITORS
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1997
for sale
These are great performing 2-way monitors by JBL, the model
HLS610.
"Dynamite in a small package" sound! Very accurate, detailed
sound. Great balance from the
6.5" bottom-end driver coupled with the
rear located, tuned port. Top-end is sparkling from the Titanium tweeter.
Only cosmetic issue is some 'ring' stains on the top
of one of the cabinets and scuff across one side (see photos above).
Would be
great as home audio speakers, as project studio monitors
or as front or rear channel surround sound speakers.
From JBL's web site: "For
precise delivery of pinpoint imaging throughout a larger "sweet spot,"
the JBL HLS Series is designed with a Constant-Directivity Horn. This
advanced technology greatly improves the sound, anywhere in the room.
Co-injection molded woofers and poly-dome
tweeters result in deeper lows and smoother highs, both with minimal
distortion. Video Shielding allows speakers to be safely placed near a
TV without distorting your television's picture. The result is a crisp,
clear, moving sound."
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex Speaker Design
- 6.5" Polymer Composite Low Frequency Transducer
/ woofer with non-deterioratingButyl
rubber suspension (no
foam to worry about years down the road)
- 10mm High Frequency Transducer
Tweeter horn loaded in a CDH
- A "Real" and very well built,
internal crossover, not
just a cap on the tweeter, so the woofer gets "just lows"!
- 2" Tuned port for extended low end
- Magnetic Shielding for use in close proximity to
CRT monitors
- 3-Way Banana / binding post inputs
Specs:
Frequency Response: 55Hz to
20kHz
±3dB
Sensitivity: 88 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Crossover Frequency: 2.7 kHz
Minimum
power amp rating:
10 watts
Power
Handling: 60
watts continuous / 125 peak
These are consecutively serial numbered speakers. Very solidly built cabinets, finished in
satin black. Grills are black knit
on contoured frames. The cabinets that are in great
shape with normal wear. 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 16.25" high x
8.5" wide x 9.5" deep and weighs
14 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
Cond. 8
JBL
HLS610
$179. pair
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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 Skoool" 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
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
SOLD 2/13/10
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 Skoool" 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
SOLD 2/13/10
***These are make incredible satellites
when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
SOLD 2/15/10
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 Skoool" 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
SOLD 2/15/10
***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 Skoool" 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
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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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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PRE-APPRECIATED
JBL
STEREO SPEAKERS
Model 2800
#...0554 / 0555
2-WAY
STEREO SPEAKERS /
STUDIO MONITORS
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1989-92
SOLD 2/23/10
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
$249. pair
SOLD 2/23/10
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VINTAGE
ADVENT
SPEAKERS
"THE ADVENT/4"
Circa 1979-80
Made in USA
SOLD 2/22/10
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
SOLD 2/22/10
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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
-
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
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 ported and
very 'tuned' 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 90 day 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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NEW LISTING 12/5/09
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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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** "(actual as measured)" refers to original test results done by
Hirsch-Houck Laboratories upon test release of product when new. Current
"aged" specifications / performance may of course vary from that.
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