VINTAGE / CLASSIC KENWOOD / TRIO STEREO SPEAKERS
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          NEW ADDITION 11/7/17
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warranty
RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE KENWOOD STEREO SPEAKERS
KENWOOD KL-555D / KL-555D
#...1039 / 1111
Circa Late 1970's
MIJ
SOLD 2/5/18
SHIPPED TO TEXAS
Our speaker tech has completely gone through and 'Certified' these. Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator and PN. We also cleaned and burnished the contacts on the, 'always oxidized on vintage speakers', attenuators for distortion / drop-out free performance. Our speaker tech also removed all the drivers, and as on most of our refurbished speakers, he added gasket material under all drivers that were not already adequately sealed and seated, and the rear panel to eliminate any resonance and further seal cabinet. Grills were cleaned with brushes and compressed air and look great. No breaks to the original 'cathedral' lattice work.

Next, as always, they were tested with both recorded material, PN 20-20k and swept them with our AF generator from 1Hz-3kHz.
Then came our standard, 'issue exposing' and on some levels, 'abusive' test recordings. These speakers are ready to go!

 We auditioned this pair extensively and they delivered very well. Additionally adding the 'gasketing' really 'tightened' up the cabinets and cleaned up the bass response.

Our demo cuts included the following; Dire Straits' "So Far Away" from their album 'Brothers in Arms' album,
Donald Fagens, "I.G.Y." from the album "Night Fly" (solid / snappy reproduction. GREAT 'Mid-Fi' sounding), '24K Gold Edition of Jennifer Waren's "Famous Blue Raincoat' (the saxophone 'just right'. Fretless bass was natural. Her vocals were natural'),
TLC's "Scrub" from their album 'Fan Mail' (did 'sub-bass' note @ 1'25" & 1'35" VERY well),
YAZ" "was Punchy, snappy and solid"
Allison Kraus and Union Station's "Baby, Now That I've Found You" (upfront and natural. Vocals very 'open'. 3-D sound stage. Acoustic guitar balanced well with un-restrained 'low-end'),
Don Williams' DDD version of 'Country Boy' (good, 3-D soundstage),
and a few others, all digitally recorded and some 'DDD'.

I have to add a note about these speakers. I read a few 'opinions' out there on this speaker a few months ago, before we started their refurbishment / restoration. I read some questions from folks that were thinking of purchasing them, or had purchased them and were wondering whether to spend their time to restore them. I read the follow-up 'threads, opinions, blogs, or whatever they're called' from respondents wanting to offer their "two-cents" worth (and in retrospect, they 'overcharged' by about 'two-cents'). None of the 'opinions' about them were from anyone who actually owned them or had heard them!!! And I'm not just talking about 1 or 2 'opinions', but numerous responses. Overwhelmingly the responses were something like, "oh, that's a 12" woofer and / or the box is too small", or "oh, that speaker won't have any bass response, cause it's from the 1970's, or it's from Kenwood, or it's from Japan, or it's...blah, blah, blah".

 Once we restored and tested them, we were 'floored by their bass'!!! Those opinions are laughable. Not one of the respondents actually owned or had heard them, but they all had their opinion saying how 'gutless' they would be. Well, you know what they say about "opinions" and we've all got one.

Bottom line is these speakers have 'Bottom End'. PERIOD!

Fine power handling characteristics for a speaker this stature (vintage / system intention). They are able to handle "power" well enough. Not simply referring to their wattage rating, but just the way they perform at higher power / volume levels without "falling apart" sonically. We 'stood' on them fairly strong with our test Hafler 500 Watt power amplifier. 'Solid', punchy and 'tight' low-end, with no 'mush'.
 
Kenwood KL-555D Features: 
  
- 3-Way / 5-Driver system in a Bass Reflex Cabinet
- 12" Non...


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Kenwood KL-555D Specifications:
 
Sensitivity: 96 dB/ 1W @ 1 m
Freq Response: 30 -...


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Crossover Frequencies: 900Hz...


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Impedance: 8 ohms
Max rated watts: 110 Watts
 
Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets. Poly molded grills also in great shape and solid. Features a true 3-way cross-over for super clean response especially in the "low end".  The cabinets and grills are in fine shape with only the most minor wear to the cabinets, mostly some scuffing to the tops (see above photos). Nothing too distracting. No breaks or cracks to the grill work. 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. Each measures 24.75" tall x 15.3" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs 34 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD KL-555D
 Cond. 8.5
SOLD 2/5/18
SHIPPED TO TEXAS

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VINTAGE 
KENWOOD 
         KENWOOD KL 555X
STEREO SPEAKERS
SOLD 12/19/06

KENWOOD KL-777 SERIES SPEAKERS:  

 

     



           NEW LISTING 5/14/10
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD / TRIO
STEREO SPEAKERS
           KENWOOD KL-777  kl777
  #...1135 & ...1228
 Circa Mid-Late 1970's
SOLD 9/14/10

   

          NEW LISTING 6/7/11

 Each measures 25" tall x 16.5" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
            KENWOOD KL 777A 777A  
  Condition 8.5+
SOLD 8/25/11

 

    

     NEW LISTING 10/8/10
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD / TRIO
  STEREO SPEAKERS
           KL-777Z  kl777Z
  #...0292 & ...0294
 Circa Late 1970's-early 1980's
SOLD 3/4/13
SHIPPED TO MARYLAND
Vintage & Large Kenwood KL-777Z stereo speakers from their last series of "Trip7's". These are likely what is referred to as 'Military' market / Euro / Asia market units as they are not listed in North American listings and they're the first we've seen in 13 years.
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  Features: 
   


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  Specs are as follows:

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 Speaker System: 4-Way
 Cabinet type design: Bass Reflex / Ported design
 Frequency Response: ~XXXXXXHz
 Efficiency: ~XXdB! 1w @ 1m
 Nominal Impedance: XΩ each
 Max rated power capabilities: XXXwatts continuous / XXX watts max recommended
 
 Again, these speakers are missing their grills and do have a few cosmetic 'issues', but more than make up for that in performance. Features a true ...

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. We removed all drivers, checked crossover for component & mounting integrity, cleaned the attenuator contacts and reassembled all. We completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 20-20k and swept them with our AF generator from 20-20,000 Hz and feeding them with the output from our Hafler P-225 Pro Power Amp. Then further auditioned with a myriad of our difficult to reproduce 'test' CD's. All drivers are in fine condition, work and sound fine! Speakers have an...


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  Each measures 27.25" tall x 16.5" wide x 9.5" deep and weighs 35 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD KL 777Z STEREO SPEAKERS
  Cond. 7.0 (due to missing grills and edge dings)
$369. pair 
SOLD 3/4/13
SHIPPED TO MARYLAND

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KENWOOD KL-888 SERIES SPEAKERS:  

 

    
 
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VINTAGE KENWOOD SPEAKERS
KENWOOD KL-999DX
HUGE 17" "THERMAL SHOCK" WOOFER
4-WAY / 6-DRIVER
MILITARY MARKET AND OFFICER OWNED / IMPORTED
(SECOND ONLY TO THE TOPL KL-10000Z)
Circa 1983-84
(No Grills)
Made in Japan
SOLD  

 

    

       NEW LISTING 4/4/17
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RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE KENWOOD SPEAKERS
KENWOOD KL-999DX
HUGE 17" "THERMAL SHOCK" WOOFER
4-WAY / 6-DRIVER
MILITARY MARKET AND OFFICER OWNED / IMPORTED
(SECOND ONLY TO THE TOPL KL-10000Z)
#...0365/0374
Circa 1983-84
(No Grills)
Made in Japan
SOLD 2/10/18
SHIPPED TO GEORGIA
Vintage & VERY large Kenwood KL-999DX stereo speakers. 5-Way, Bass Reflex cabinet design. These are VERY...

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 ... levels without "falling apart" sonically.

Our speaker tech has completely gone through and 'Certified' these. All drivers were removed and tested individually. Attenuators / L-pads cleaned for 'intermittent free' performance. Poly-Spun batting added to existing damping material to 'tighten up bass response' and reduce cabinet 'ring'. Gasket / sealant material was added to all driver mounting flanges, prior to re-installation to reduce any possibilities of vibration or acoustic anomalies. There are no grills included with this particular pair. Cosmetically, cabinets were cleaned & the wood grain, vinyl wrapped finish is in decent shape with only minor, typical nicks and scuffs. One of the Ivory colored woofer cones has a 'yellowish' stain (see photos above). Felt feet were installed to the cabinet bottom plates.
Next, as always, they were tested with both recorded material, PN 20-20k and swept them with our AF generator from 1Hz-3kHz.
Then came our standard, 'issue exposing' and on some levels, 'abusive' test recordings. These speakers are ready to go!

 We auditioned this pair extensively and 'THEY DELIVERED' as expected, but additionally adding the 'gasketing' really 'tightened' up the cabinets and cleaned up the bass response. The 'bass' is not only solid and tight on these speakers, but goes VERY DEEP.

Our demo cuts included the following; Dire Straits' "So Far Away" from their album 'Brothers in Arms' album,
Donald Fagens, "I.G.Y." from the album "Night Fly" (solid / snappy reproduction. Fabulous all around), '24K Gold Edition of Jennifer Waren's "Famous Blue Raincoat' (the saxophone very 'up-front'. Fretless bass was natural. Her vocals were a bit 'contained'),
TLC's "Scrub" from their album 'Fan Mail' (did 'sub-bass' note @ 1'25" & 1'35" reasonably fair),
YAZ" "was Punchy, snappy and solid, but could use an EQ to open up the vocals"
Allison Kraus and Union Station's "Baby, Now That I've Found You" (upfront and natural. Vocals very 'open'. 3-D sound stage. Acoustic guitar balanced well with un-restrained 'low-end'),
Cowboy Junkies ‘Sweet Jane’ (VERY open’/ live and 'mesmerizing' to listen to thru these speakers),
Don Williams' DDD version of 'Country Boy' (good, 3-D soundstage),
Calvin Hampton's, "The Wedding March" from "Digital Pipes, The Splendor of the Organ", a digital recording of a cathedral pipe organ (open, with 'natural low-end and good top-end!),
Trapt’s “Headstrong” (kick drum was ‘solid’ and snappy. The woofers exhibited no sign of fatigue even at upper power levels)
Just about anything from "KORN" "ROCKED!!! Bass and kick drum from their version of "Word Up" was HUGE and almost 'painful' with no faultering"
Linkin Park’s Guitars from “Hybrid Theory” ROCKED!!! VERY PHAT!!!
Van Halens' cut "Top Jimmy" from the CD "1984", ROCKED! Kick and bass VERY solid! Cymbals 'up-front'. Guitar very phat!"Drop Dead Legs", Cowbell 'up-front'. Michael Anthonys bass was HUGE!

Nickel Creeks’ “When in Rome” from their CD "Why Must the Fire Die?" (was a BIG, open and up-front),
and a few others, all digitally recorded and some 'DDD'.
 Incredible power handling characteristics for a speaker this size. They are able to...

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Great sounding speaker for that classic 70's stereo receiver or amplifier!
 We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator.

Kenwood KL-999DX Features: 
    
- 17" "Thermal Shock", Treated White Pulp Cone (ribbed for...

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- Dual 2.25" Tuned ports for extended low end
   
Kenwood KL-999DX Specifications:
 
Frequency Response: ~20Hz...

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Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Recommended Nominal Power Amplifier range: 20 Watts
Recommended Continuous / MAX Power rating: 17...

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Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets with only a few, minor 'battle scars'. Again, as stated above, this pair does not include grills, and there is the 'yellow splotch' on one of the woofers (see photos above). All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers look fine (except for the above mentioned grill issue) 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. These things ROCK!!! Each measures 27.25" tall x 17.5" wide x 10.75" deep and weighs 44 lbs unpacked. This pair comes with original boxes. Can include a pdf download of the 1983 & 1984 original Kenwood Brochure / full line catalog of Stereo Gear.
Includes our standard 30 day limited speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD KL-999DX
Cond. 7.5 (due to missing grills and woofer stain)
SOLD 2/10/18
SHIPPED TO GEORGIA


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       NEW LISTING 6/5/11
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VINTAGE
KENWOOD
"EVICTION NOTICE"
SPEAKERS
         MV-7  MV7    
 Circa 1990'S
"MILITARY / EURO-AISA" MARKET SPEAKERS
SOLD 10/3/12
SHIPPED TO NEW HAMPSHIRE



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Unfortunately these have been refinished by someone in the past with what appears to have been a #12 broom, so while they look decent at a distance, up close, they're not going to win any awards for finish quality. Cosmetics aside, these again are among the top performers of the many speakers we have auditioned over the years. 
We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 20-20k and swept them with our AF generator as well as the typical myriad of test material CD's we use here.
  Features: 
   


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Specs:

System: XX
Frequency Response: Great bass to plenty of top end
Efficiency: Very
Nominal Impedance: XΩ
Cross-over frequencies: Where they should be
Recommended MAX Power rating: XXX watts peaks
Maximum Output Level, Pair at 3m w/ Full Power: XXX


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Again, the main issue with these speakers is the 'bad refinish'. Both grill frames and their knit cloth in decent shape with no breaks, or serious snags. Our speaker tech has completely gone through and 'Certified' these. He also added isolation material to all the driver mounting flanges. All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies, 20-20kHz with a sweep generator with no anomalies.



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 Each measures 23.5" tall x 27" wide x 14.5" deep and weighs 54 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD MV-7 STEREO SPEAKERS
  Cond. 7 (cosmetics)
(C) M.R.
SOLD 10/3/12
SHIPPED TO NEW HAMPSHIRE

(Due to the dimensions and / or weight of these speakers, Packing / SHIPPED will be somewhat more 'involved' than typical. Custom, double-wall boxes will be manufactured specifically for them. While we order custom built boxes often, this can sometimes delay SHIPPED by 5-10 days)

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