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Since 1982.

STEREO SPEAKERS
VINTAGE & USED
REFURBISHED WITH A WARRANTY

 

Used / Vintage Home Audio / Stereo Speakers: Refurbished and fully tested with a warranty! Brands such as A/D/S, Advent Loudspeakers, Altec, AR, Bose, Boston Acoustics, Celestion, Cerwin Vega / HED, EPI / EPICURE, ESB, EV, Fisher, JBL, Genesis, Jensen, Kenwood KL, KLH, Klipsch, Infinity SM / RS, Mission, Paradigm, Pioneer CS / HPM, Polk Audio, Realistic Minimus / Mach Two / NOVA, Sansui SP, Technics SB, Wharfedale, Yamaha NS speakers.
 

NEW LISTING 11/30/11
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VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
TANNOY
'CHEVIOT'
W/ 12" DUAL CONCENTRIC
HPD/A/315/8 DRIVERS
STEREO SPEAKERS
 Circa 1977-81
MADE IN ENGLAND
 for sale
BIG in SIZE and HUGE in SONICS! These are one of the most incredible sounding speakers we have had. These have most everything I look for in a home audio speaker such as 'balance', detail, power handling, accuracy, punch and 'largeness of sound'. These are in excellent condition as well. Plenty of top end that can be filtered / tailored to your tastes with built-in, user definable crossover points and attenuator or external EQ / tone control. Huge, DEEP low-end 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. Among the top performers of the many speakers we have auditioned over the years. 
Both woofers, have had their foam surrounds replaced in the not too far off past, and were professionally done with quality materials. We removed the crossover / attenuator modules and cleaned a 4 controls for static free sonics. We also removed the driver bells, and added gasketing to their mating surfaces to reduce any possible sonic anomalies, as well as adding gasketing material to the driver mounting flange.

The real Tweak wood veneer, cabinets in great shape and have been given a coat of Howards 'Restore a Finish' then buffed w/ 'Feed-n-Wax'. The built-in bases have been 'spruced' up cosmetically as well and new, feet installed. The original black knit grills are in great shape with both original 'Tannoy' logos / badges intact. The original frames are structurally sound with no issues.  

We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 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.
 
  Features: 
    - 2-Way, Concentric Compression horn driver compliment, Bass Reflex cabinet design, internally braced to reduce spurious resonances
- Perfect 'On-Axis' potential
  - 12" Woofer, Tannoy HPD/315/A/8 'Dual Concentric' 'Gold' Driver w/ Ticonal-G magnet (a trade-name for Alnico), Girdacoustic reinforced cone and 50mm / 2" Voice Coil.
  - 2" Concentrically located compression horn tweeter w/ 50mm / 2" Aluminum VC & Duralumin diaphragm
  - 'Vintage JBL' style speaker input terminals
- Variable High Frequency attenuator
- Extended adjustment allowed above 5k w/ separate,  'Roll off' control
 - Incredibly well built crossover / Attenuator circuit.
 - Heavily constructed, 'acoustically solid' cabinets
  
  Specifications:
  
System Design:  2-Way, Coaxial driver w/ compression horn, Bass Reflex Cab
Frequency Response:  40Hz - 20kHz ±3dB
  Crossover point: 1,000Hz
  Sensitivity: 89dB @ 1W / 1m
  System impedance: 8 ohm nom
 Recommended Amplifier rating: 20 watts minimum,  w/ 60 watts as a recommended maximum safe power input (a more powerful amp may be utilized if precautions are taken to avoid conditions such as 'turn-on' surges and amplifier clipping which may result in momentary power peaks greatly in excess of specified ratings)


In the tradition of Tannoys, these are built using the 'concentric / coaxial' woofer / tweeter design. About as 'on-axis' as you can get.
Again, these are among the best 'all around' sounding speakers, I have auditioned in a VERY LONG TIME! From the original Tannoy Cheviot brochure, "Twin ducted ports give a bass response that out of all proportion to it's modest size". They are capable of excelling with about any genre of music. Cabinets measures 33.5" high x 17.5" wide x 10" deep and weighs a hefty 60 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
TANNOY CHEVIOT SPEAKERS
  Cond. 8.5
$1599. pr (C)
M.R.

(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)
 

    

          NEW LISTING 11/19/10
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VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
ESB
7/08
 STEREO SPEAKERS
#...7400 / 7401
  Circa 1984-86
MADE IN ITALY
  for sale
 There aren't many ESB's in North America, as they were imported in limited quantities from Italy, where they comprised approx 25% of the speaker market!
 ESB (ELECTROACOUSTIC SYSTEMS BUILDING)  They are an impressive speaker in design, build quality, construction and sonics. Their detailed and balanced sonics are accomplished via a couple of design characteristics. One is the 'coupled' Midrange and Tweeter design. The other would be the a radical modification of Horizontal and Vertical alignment. From a 1984 review,
"A key element in the design of all the Series 7 speakers is what ESB calls DSR (for "distributed spectrum radiation"). which is intended to maintain accurate, consistent stereo imaging over a wide listening area. Vertically, this is achieved first by building the mid- and hi-frequency drivers on a single mounting flange, minimizing the distance (and therefore the interference) between them, so that they act as nearly as possible like a single point source... The method ESB uses to stabilize the image horizontally is a refinement of a familiar technique. 'Toeing in' a pair of speakers so that their forward radiating axis cross slightly in front of the listening position usually broadens the area in which you can sit without the stereo image collapsing into the speaker nearer to you."

These are great performing speakers for most any genre of music. We extensively tested them with our barrage of material. They were very balanced and handled power well. Probably not a speaker for every week party's, but for a great 'large' sound, you'll love them. These are in beautiful physical condition as well.
  Features include:
  
  - 3-Way, Acoustic Suspension / Infinite Baffle cabinet design
- Asymmetrical / Mirror image cabinets w/ angled high-frequency baffle
  - 10" Woofer with fresh foam surrounds (were re-foamed prior to their arrival to our shop. The tech utilized 'Cerwin-Vega' surrounds, which are 'red' in color, then 'blackened' them, with questionable success. Sound and perform fine, but noticeable cosmetically)
  - 2" Hemispherical 'coated' silk dome midrange w/ heavy duty motor 'coupled' to tweeter plate
  - 1" Hemispherical 'coated' silk dome tweeter w/ heavy duty motor 'coupled' to mid plate
  - Heavy duty, Banana / Binding Post speaker input terminals
- Externally located, independent, glass fuse protection for all 3 drivers
 - Incredibly well built crossover.
 - Heavy build, 'acoustically solid' cabinets
  
  Specifications:
  
System Design:  3-Way, Infinite Baffle / Acoustic Suspension
Frequency Response:  45Hz - 20kHz ±3dB
  Crossover points: 600Hz & 6,000Hz
  Sensitivity: 87dB @ 1W, 1m
  System impedance: 6 ohm nom / 5 ohms min.
 Recommended Amplifier rating: 40 watts minimum, and were originally tested when current with 300Hz bursts at 500 watts

We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 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.
 The real wood veneer, cabinets in beautiful shape with no serious 'battle scars'. Have been given a coat of Howards 'Restore a Finish' then buffed w/ 'Feed-n-Wax'. With the exception of one missing logo, the original black knit grills are in great shape and the original frames are structurally sound.
Again, these are great looking and sounding speakers and would be happy coupled with most any medium to large receiver / amp. Cabinets measures 37.5" high x 15" wide x 11" deep and weighs a hefty 55 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
ESB 7/08 STEREO SPEAKERS
  Cond. 8.5
$1299. pr (C)
M.R.

(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)

    

NEW LISTING 11/30/11
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 VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
JBL L100 ‘CENTURY’              
 #... 2204A & 3201A
 Circa mid 1971-77
MADE IN USA
for sale
  One of the top 'Classics' and one of the most sought after speaker models ever made. The JBL L100 ‘Century’ speakers. It's hard to expand on what's already been written out there about these speakers. Most fans of these know some version of the JBL L100 story or link to an appreciation web site. They have been one of my favorites for some years now, and I finally just finished a pair for myself to keep as well. They are capable of high volume levels while producing "pounding" & "tight" bass with great balance on the top and mid end. Just a great 'all-around' speaker for home audio listening or recording ‘studio monitor’ use. Just as happy with a medium-small size amp as they are with amps of larger size (probably not efficient enough to enjoy with a small wattage, under 25 watts or single ended tube amp).
 This pair just had a 'pro' re-veneer in real Walnut wood to the tops and look LIKE NEW! Grills including grill frames and cloth in great condition. No breaks, tears, rips or snags. We have completely tested all drivers, then re-assembled with ‘added’ gasketing material under all driver frames to further reduce any possibilities of vibration or acoustic anomalies, and tested with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator from 20-20kHz. Cabinets were spruced up with a coat of ‘Restore-A-Finish’ and then hand-rubbed with ‘Feed-n-Wax’. They look great.
From an original JBL brochure from ’73,
     “The JBL L100, ‘Century’ is the most successful speaker ever produced by JBL. It may well be the most successful loud speaker in its class ever produced by anyone.”
     “The JBL L100 is essentially the JBL 4310 studio monitor in a more ‘handsome cabinet’ and was the most ‘expensive bookshelf speaker’ in it’s time.”
 
  JBL L100 CENTURY FEATURES:

 - 3-Way, Bass Reflex cabinet design 
 - 12" / 30cm, JBL 123-A, Die-Cast-aluminum framed, "Ribbed", cone woofer, coated with ‘Lansaplas’, an ‘anti-resonance’ material to reduce radial ‘eddy currents’ (reason for the ‘white’ color), w/ 3”, ‘Edge-wound’ copper ribbon Voice Coil, surrounded by a powerful 6.75 lb ‘AlNiCo V’ magnet.
  - 5"JBL LE5 Midrange Die-Cast-aluminum framed, Non-deteriorating paper surround, 7/8” VC and 2.75 lb, AlNiCo magnet
  - 1.4" JBL LE25 Tweeter, Die-Cast-aluminum framed, w/ 5/8” copper wound VC & Non-deteriorating paper surround Cone-Tweeter
  - "Real" internal 3-Way cross-over
  - Hi and Mid attenuators on front panel for custom tailoring sound to your tastes and listening room
  - 2.75" tuned port for extending bass response
 - Real wood Walnut Veneer Finish on well built, heavy wall cabinet
  - Speaker input connectors have been upgraded from the historically anemic JBL connectors used during that era, to heavy duty, 3-Way, 24K gold binding posts
 
 Specs:
 Frequency Response: Not Specified on most JBL’s
 Efficiency: ~85 dB 1w @ 1m
 Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
 Cross-over frequencies: @ 1.5k & 6kHz
 Continuous / Max power rating: 50 continuous to clean peaks of ten fold
  
 The JBL L100 ‘Centurys’ are from what most folks (including us) would argue was JBL’s 'Pinnacle' period, and were offered in the same line-up that gave us the such great JBL models such as the JBL L26 & L36 ‘Decade’ series speakers, the JBL L300A ‘Summit’ speakers, the JBL L65 ‘Jubal’s’, the JBL L166 ‘Horizon’ speakers, The monstrous JBL Paragon D44000 speakers and of course the industry standard, JBL 4310, 4311 4311B & 4312 studio monitors. Again, we have completely tested all drivers at individually applicable frequencies with a sweep generator looking for any irregular anomalies in either the drivers or cabinet structure integrity.
HUGE in SONICS! These are one of the most incredible sounding speakers you will hear. These have most everything we look for in a home audio speaker such as 'balance', detail, power handling, accuracy, punch and 'largeness of sound'. These are in excellent condition as well. Plenty of top end that can be filtered / tailored to your tastes with built-in attenuators. Huge, DEEP low-end 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. JBL L100’s are always among the top performers of the many speakers we have auditioned over the years. 
Also, again, these look great having the above mentioned work. JBL L100’s are one of our favorite speakers and for 98% of folks out there, probably one of the most ‘listenable’ speaker you will own for ‘all-around’ music genres and power applications.
 If you are looking for a great performing pair of JBL L100’s, sonically as well as cosmetically, then here you go! Comes with a link to an ‘e-copy’ of the original ’73 brochure. Each measures 23.5" h x 14.25" w x  13.75" d and weighs 52 lbs unpacked. Includes our 90 day warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
JBL L100 SPEAKERS

  Condition 8.5
 $1099. pair (C)
 M.R.
 

     

          

   

       NEW LISTING 3/5/10
 

(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)

    



NEW LISTING 11/18/11
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VINTAGE & CLASSIC STEREO SPEAKERS
BOSE
 601 ORIGINAL SERIES
 DIRECT / REFLECTING
 STEREO SPEAKERS
#...1590 / 6389
Made in USA
 Circa 1977
 for sale
 In our opinion, the 601 series, was probably the best overall sounding of the "Direct / Reflecting" speakers Bose ever designed. I have had them all, as far as the 'classic' models go, 301's, 501's, 601's  and yes the 901's. I sold for a Bose dealer thru most of the '80's at the consumer level and 'Pro' line thru much of the '90's. I currently own 4 pair of 901's (original series, series II, series III and series V and I like the 'original series' the best for a number of reasons), and two pair of their "pro" series 800 / 802 II's now as well. While interesting in design, none of them are anything I would want to spend much time listening to except the 601's (and maybe the 301's as "back ground" music. Sorry if I'm offending you Bose fans, but you need to "get out of the house more often"). Again I and most folks I have ever know who sold audio, have always considered the 601's a "pleasant exception" to the typical "Bose Sound", even when I was working for Bose dealers in the 80's. The 601's, have great balance and power / frequency handling characteristics.
(Side note; The 601 series II and III's are equally decent sounding, HOWEVER are a 'nightmare' to pack adequately for safe shipment. So much of a nightmare, that unless you have the ORIGINAL packaging I don't recommend it! The tweeters in the series II & III protrude out of the top of the cabinet and have to be protected in such a way that none of their packaging can be allowed to touch them in transit. If it does it is likely that the top grill frames will be destroyed. That either requires the grills and all the top components to be removed, packed and shipped separately and then re-installed upon arrival (probably not practical), or as we did on the last pair of series II's we had, custom and very expensive packaging designed so that nothing could touch the top of the speakers, even if dropped on their tops. This is NOT typically going to be something that very many packers are going to be capable of. Due to the amount of requests we get for replacement grills and tweeter mounts, I am confident that most that are shipped by 'individual' sellers or packed by folks inexperienced in packing Bose 601 Series II's and III's are damaged or destroyed. We have a few thousand dollars worth of packing materials and 15+ years of experience and it took us 6 'man hours' to pack the last pair of series II's! The Original series do NOT have these issues as the cabinets come all the way to the top.)

This is a 'One Owner' pair and we purchased them with an entire 'high end' audio system from a military serviceman who brought them back from overseas. They have been well cared for.
These have been completely gone through, including having the foam surrounds replaced on all 4 woofers. All tweeters in perfect working order. We also removed the lower aluminum trim that was attached with staples and reattached w/ adhesive foam to eliminate vibration. The tweeters mounts were also tightened to eliminate any acoustic anomalies. The speakers were cleaned inside and out. New driver gasketing installed to improve factory seals. Beautiful, real walnut wood veneer cabinets give a fresh rub down w/ lemon oil.
 Features include:
 
 - Pseudo 3-4-way, Bass-Reflex 6-Driver cabinet design
- Dual 8" Woofer Design (one front firing and one up firing)
 -4x 3" sealed frame, cone Tweeters Reflecting front and back
 -2.75" Tuned Port for extended low frequency range and response
 -Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
 - 2kHz Cross Over Point
 - Binding post style wire connections
 -Bulb-type, 'Shock Absorber' protection for tweeters
- Selector for either 'Symmetrical' or 'Asymmetrical' tweeter array

 Specifications / Specs:
 
Cabinet / Speaker design:  3 / 4 -Way / 6-Driver Bass Reflex via a 'Tuned Port'
Driver Complement: Dual 8-inch, steel frame woofers, Quad 3-inch steel frame cone tweeters firing in a direct / indirect combination
 Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:  20 watts minimum - 200 watts maximum 
 
 Again if you're after a pair of "Vintage" Bose, the 601 are, in our opinion, the best sounding of the classic Bose designs. This pair especially excels on most classical and jazz styles. Again, the 'Real' wood Walnut grain veneer, cabinets in near NEW shape as are the grills. The cabinet corners and edges all sharp and crisp. The original grill frames solid and cloth in beautiful condition and required only minor cleaning. And remember, we have just replaced the foam surrounds on all 4 woofers, for trouble free service. Following the above work, we completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator from 20-20,000 Hz (actually all 4 woofers were independently swept after re-foaming and prior to re-installation as well the entire speaker once re-assembled) and feeding them with the output from our Hafler P-225 Pro Power Amp, looking for any vibrations or other anomalies. We then further auditioned with a myriad of our difficult to reproduce 'test' CD's. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They sounded great! This is the first pair we have had in 15 years of having the web site (actually two pair came from the same owner, but I am keeping one pair for myself to add to my collection).  Cabinets measure 25.5" H x 15" W x 13" D and weigh 36 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
 BOSE 601 'ORIGINAL SERIES' STEREO SPEAKERS
 Cond. 8.5+++++
 $899. pair

     



      NEW LISTING 6/5/11
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VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
CERWIN VEGA
"EVICTION NOTICE"
STEREO SPEAKERS
AT-100  AT100
 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, AT-100's are the ticket. 3-Way / 4-Driver, 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. 
Both woofers, just had fresh and 'official' new foam surrounds installed for trouble-free service. Attenuators cleaned for static free sonics. We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator.
  Features: 
   
  - 15" Heavy-Duty, Cast Frame Low Frequency Driver (Woofer) with fresh and official Cerwin Vega foam surrounds installed
  - 2x5" Midranges
- 1" High-Compression, Radial Horn Tweeter w/ 'Microcell Polymer Dome'
  - "Real" internal cross-over, not just a couple of "caps" on the mids and tweets
  - Dual 'Hi' and 'Mid' frequency attenuators, using resistors, not failure prone Ni-Chrome wire, for custom tailoring sound to your tastes and listening room
 - 5" Rear Port for extended low end
- 3-Way Banana / Binding Post connectors
  
Specs:

System: 3-Way / 4-Driver, Bass Reflex
Frequency Response: 28-28,000Hz +/- 3dB
Efficiency: 102dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 4Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 400Hz & 3kHz
LF Driver VC Size: 2.05"
Recommended Minimum Power Amplifier: 5 watts
Recommended MAX Power rating: 250 watts RMS with 400 watt peaks
Maximum Output Level, Pair at 3m w/ Full Power: 127dB
 
  Very nice looking wood grain, black vinyl wrap cabinets. Only cosmetic issues are some minor 'dings' to the edges and one to a rear corner (see photos above). Both grill frames and their knit cloth in fine shape with no breaks, or serious snags. Again woofers 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 102dB 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 36.5" tall x 19" wide x 17.5" deep and weighs 75 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
CERWIN VEGA AT-100 STEREO SPEAKERS
  Cond. 8.5
  $799. 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)
 

       

NEW LISTING 11/18/11
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 VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
  SANSUI
SP-3500 SP3500
 STEREO SPEAKERS 3500
#...0106 & 0469
Circa 1974-76 (in US. As early as ’71 in Asia)
 for sale
  HUGE, VERY impressive and rare Sansui SP-3500 Hi-Fi speakers. 2nd from the top of the line for that time period and many folks, including us believe this was from the best series Sansui ever offered (this series includes also the SP-2500 and SP-5500).
  Features:
  
  - 4-Way, 6 driver design
  - 14" woofer with non-deteriorating cloth surround and vented dust cap to extend low-end
  - Dual 4" mids w/ Non-deteriorating Cloth surrounds
  - 4.5 x 2" Aluminum horn, upper mid with diffusion lens
  - Dual 2.25" radial horn super tweeters
   - Dual 2" tuned ports to extend bass even further than the woofers already produce
  - "Real" internal cross-over with Hi and Mid Frequency attenuation controls
  
  SPECS:
Frequency Response: 25-20,000 Hz
Cross-over frequencies: 700Hz, 2000Hz and 6.5KHz & 12dB / octave roll-off
 Sensitivity: 100 dB @ 1w / 1m
Impedance: 8 ohms
power capacity: 100 watts
  
   These speakers produce Deep bass and are rated for a lot of power at 100 watts. VERY LOUD, punchy and accurate! Make your sound 'come alive'. Lot's of 'presence' and feature that 'Big Wall-O-Sound'! Cabinet finish is real Walnut wood veneer and is in very clean condition with only minor scuffs and a 'ding' on the lower, front edge. The original lattice grills are hand carved, featuring 'Kumiko' fretwork, like other Sansui speaker grills and are in great shape, with virtually no wear and are solid with no breaks or noticeable chips. The difference with these are that they are curved which provides better diffusion of sound. All drivers work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. All drivers were removed and flexible gasket material installed to their mounting flanges to improve air seal and eliminate potential vibrations. We also did the same to the crossover / input panel and the back panel. We also burnished and cleaned the dual attenuators for 'cut-out' free sound. If you are looking for a vintage speaker that has the sound accuracy of more modern speakers then here you go, but that really will 'get loud', then here you go. Great for 'live sounding' classical, Jazz or Rock. You won't be disappointed. Each cabinet measures 25.25"h x 17.25"w x 11.5"d and weigh 58 lbs each unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering.)
  SANSUI SP-3500 STEREO SPEAKERS
  Cond. 8.5
  $629. Pair. (C)
  C.B.S.
(PAIR 2)
SOLD 1/20/12 D.W.A.
  
  Here's a link to a great site with a copy of the original literature archived on this model:  Sansui SP-3500 cut sheet
     Kudo's to them!

   

           NEW LISTING 8/10/11
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 CLASSIC
 BOSE
 STEREO SPEAKERS
 501 Series IV
 #...8937R & 8937L
 DIRECT / REFLECTING
"Free Space Array"
  'Mirror Image / Matched Pair'
STEREO SPEAKERS
  Made in USA
  Circa 1984-93
  for sale
   One of the most famous speaker models ever made. The Bose 501's. These are the 4th generation, the "Series IV's". Features Bose's famous "Direct / Reflecting" cabinet design. Has front firing 10" woofer and two angled / side firing, "Reflecting" tweeters. These have been completely gone through, including having the foam surrounds replaced on the woofers (which is no easy task on this model due to tricky grill removal / reinstallation). The 501's are probably the most difficult of the Bose or any speaker to access the drivers as the grills are stapled on with brads). Another note on the Bose 501 and most Bose foam surrounds. It is a safe bet that there are NO Bose 501's out there that are over 15 years old (and most are) that do not need the foam replaced on the surrounds. Even if it looks good, if you can stick your finger through it, (and you will be able to) or it feels "sticky", it needs to be replaced. It won't last many songs (probably only part way thru the first one) at any decent volume if you don't.
 The difficulty in re-foaming 501's is that the grills are nailed on with about 30, well hidden brads and beyond the resource level of most people to deal with. Thus, when they test them briefly, they get some sound and sell them as "speakers work fine and as they should". WRONG!!! They all need new foam if it hasn't already been done in the past 15 years. Again, these, as with most of our speakers, have just had fresh, new foam installed on the drives if applicable. I just had to reiterate that due to all the mis-information out there, especially on the "on-line" auctions. We also checked the internal Tweeter protection lamps. All tweeters in perfect working order. All ready to play and enjoy
  Features include:
  
  - 3-way, 3-Driver, Bass Reflex, "Direct-Reflecting" speaker design
  - 10" Woofer
  -2x 3" sealed frame, cone Tweeters in reflecting configuration with dual crossover points
- 2.75" Tuned Port for extended Low End response
  - 'Spring Clip' style wire connections
  - 'Shock Absorber' / Lamp tweeter protection
  - Acoustic Suspension cabinet
  
 Specifications / Specs:
 
Cabinet / Speaker design:  3-Way / 3-Driver Bass Reflex via a 2.75" 'Tuned Port'
Driver Complement: One 10-inch, steel frame woofer, dual 3-inch steel frame cone tweeters firing in a direct / indirect combination
 Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
 Cross-over frequency: 1.5kHz Cross Over Point for lower freq tweeter and 2.5k for upper freq tweeter
Power rating: 115 IEC rating
 Recommended Power amplifier rating: 20 watts minimum to 230 watts max amplifier rating
 
  If you're a Bose fan, 501's are a great 'all around sounding' speaker. Great balance, solid handling of bass (improved bass over the earlist series as the series IV is a 'Bass Reflex' design), good top end detail and well suited for about every genre of music. Again if you're after a pair of "Vintage" Bose, the 501's are one of the most famous of their designs. These are in NEAR NEW cosmetic shape with the only issue being a missing logo from one of the grills. The top edge banding vinyl veneer all perfect. The cabinet corners and edges all sharp and crisp. Virtually no wear to the tops. The original grill frames solid and cloth in beautiful condition and required only minor cleaning. 
 And remember, we have just replaced the foam surrounds on all woofers, for trouble free service. Following the above work, we completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 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, looking for any vibrations or other anomalies. We then further auditioned with a myriad of our difficult to reproduce 'test' CD's. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They sounded great! Given that the 'IV' series covers almost 10 YEARS it was obviously a successful, proven design! Cabinets measure 25" H x 16" W x 15" D  and weigh 42 lbs each. Comes with an emailed copy of the owners manual. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
  BOSE 501 Series IV
  Condition 8.5+ (not a 9 due to the one missing grill logo)
  $649. pair

 

NEW LISTING 11/18/11
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  warranty
PRE-OWNED
ADVENT
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL 'ETERNITY'
#...2256 & 2760
 for sale
HUGE in both size and SONICS! If you want a 'BIG, LOUD' speaker, with 'SOLID' low end, but still great accuracy and balance, then here you go. Advent, 'Eterna' speakers. Psuedo 3-Way / 4-Driver + Passive Radiator, 'tower' cabinet design. These provide that 'wall-of-sound' effect and 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.
Our speaker tech has inspected the foam surrounds and replaced were necessary or 're-attached' with fresh glue.
The cabinets in near great shape as are the grills. The cabinet corners and edges all sharp and crisp. The original grill frames solid and cloth in beautiful condition. And remember, we have just replaced the foam surrounds on all 4 woofers, and both passives for trouble free service. Following the above work, we completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator from 20-20,000 Hz (actually all 4 woofers were independently swept after re-foaming and prior to re-installation as well the entire speaker once re-assembled) and feeding them with the output from our Hafler P-225 Pro Power Amp, looking for any vibrations or other anomalies. We then further auditioned with a myriad of our difficult to reproduce 'test' CD's. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They sounded great!

  Features: 
   
- Psuedo 3-Way / 3-Driver + Passive Radiator Speaker system  
- 2x 8" Low Frequency Drivers (Woofers)
  - 8" Passive Radiator
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  - "Real" internal cross-over, not just a couple of "caps" on the mids and tweets

Speakers look and sound GREAT! HUGE, accurate and loud sound, but also very efficient at lower powers! 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 38.75" tall x 9.5" wide x 14" deep and weighs 48 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
ADVENT 'ETERNITY'
  Cond. 8.5
  $599. pair (C)
M.R.

(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)

           

 

From an original Yamaha NS-75T ad;
"The 12" woofer is made from specially developed carbon fiber material. Lightweight, yet very rigid, carbon fiber has superior sonic clarity and low-end definition. Even under the increased dynamic range and high power demands of digital audio...Both the dome midrange and the dome tweeter are made from a unique titanium-carbide composition. The result is outstanding transient response, wide sonic dispersion, and three-dimensional, transparent imaging. So you hear all the live 'in-studio' or 'on-stage' sound compact discs were recorded with."

  Again, we have completely tested these w/ AF sweep, PN and our standard barrage of test recordings on our studio, Hafler test power amp. These are great sounding speakers. Reminiscent of many of the more 'audiophile' boxes of the late 70's and early 80's by A/D/S, Polk, Mordaunt-Short, JBL, other Yamaha 'NS series, such as the NS-690, NS-200M, NS-500M or NS-1000M' and a few others. Great balance and definition. Bass notes solid and 'hit hard'. Handles power, very well. Again, great for home audio use or would also be equally at home in a project recording studio. Each measures 27" tall x 15" wide x 13" deep and weighs 48 lbs unpacked. Includes our 90 day warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
 Yamaha NS-75T
  Cosmetic Condition 8.
 $599. pair (C)
J.L.

    

       NEW LISTING 8/10/11
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a/d/s
STEREO SPEAKERS
L620
#...4480-6 / 4475-6
Circa 1977-84
SOLD 1/9/12
These are one of my favorite a/d/s speaker models. The L620. One of the absolute best, 2-way monitors out there! They are so transparent. I heard parts in our test CD I had never heard before. They are one of the most 3-dimensional speakers I have heard. This particular pair is in fabulous condition.

Features include:

- 2-way, Acoustic Suspension
- 8.25" Low Frequency Driver (woofer) w/ 'non-deteriorating Butyl rubber suspension
- 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
- 'Real' and well designed / built internal crossover
- Real wood veneer finish

Specs / Specifications:

System design: 2-Way, 3-Driver Acoustic Suspension / Infinite baffle
Frequency Response: 22-22,000Hz +- 3dB
Nominal Impedance: 8/6 Ω
Efficiency: 91dB 1w @ 1m
Cross-over frequency: 1.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating: 15 watts
Recommended Power rating: 75 watts nominal / 150 watts maximum

Very solidly built Real Walnut wood veneer cabinets are in great shape with only the most minor of wear and have each just had a fresh coat of lemon oil. Perforated metal grills also in perfect shape. Again these are amazing speakers. Incredibly tight-deep bass, sparkling highs and just the right amount of mids. We have completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds. With an original MSRP of only $200  they were drastically 'underpriced', even for the late '70s. They look and sound great! Made in USA! Each measures 25.25" high x 14.25" wide x 11.75" deep and weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Cond. 8.5
ADS L620
(C)
J.L. 
SOLD 1/9/12

       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
 for sale
HUGE in both size and SONICS! If you want to GET LOUD, with 'SOLID' low end that hit's like a gunshot, then here you go. Kenwood MV-7, 'Military Market' speakers. 3-Way / 4-Driver, 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 with a lot of 'throw' (but still sound killer at shorter distances) and again, 'hard hitting' bass response. Nice, 'sharp' kick drum reproduction. 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. 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 and swept them with our AF generator as well as the typical myriad of test material CD's we use here.
  Features: 
   
- 3-Way / 4-Driver, Bass Reflex Speaker system  
- 2x 12" Low Frequency Drivers (Woofers)
  - 4x11.5" Midrange Horn
- 1"x4" High-Compression, Slot Horn Tweeter
  - "Real" internal cross-over, not just a couple of "caps" on the mids and tweets
 - Dual 2.75" Ports for extended low end response
- 3-Way Banana / Binding Post connectors
  
Specs:

System: 3-Way / 4-Driver, Bass Reflex
Frequency Response: Great bass to plenty of top end
Efficiency: Very
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Cross-over frequencies: Where they should be
Recommended MAX Power rating: 550 watts peaks
Maximum Output Level, Pair at 3m w/ Full Power: ear-splitting!
 
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 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.
Speakers look and sound GREAT! HUGE, accurate and loud sound, but also very efficient at lower powers! 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 (should install tweeter protection if you're really going to use these in 'semi-pro' applications, such as 'discotheque' volume levels regularly). Each measures 23.5" tall x 27" wide x 14.5" deep and weighs 54 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD MV-7
  Cond. 7 (cosmetics)
  $599. pair (C)
M.R.

(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)

       



           NEW LISTING 2/10/11
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 PRE-APPRECIATED
JBL
 STEREO SPEAKERS
   L-3 L3
 Circa 1991-97
 for sale
 We aren't typically very interested in A/V style speakers, but these JBL L-3'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. Outrageous 'Low-End' with great response across the spectrum and stay's 'tight'. Handles power well!
We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator.
 Features include:
 
 - 2-way, Bass-Reflex, 'Tower' design
 - 8", Low Frequency Driver (woofer) w/ non-deteriorating, Butyl rubber surrounds (one has minor repair / glue traces)
 -1" Titanium Dome, Tweeter
- 3" tuned port for extended low end
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters)
- Heavy Duty, 3-Way, Banana / Binding post inputs
 
 Specs:
Frequency Response: 35-27kHz ±6dB
 Efficiency: 89 dB 1w @ 1m
 Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Crossover Frequency: 3k
 Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating: 35 watts
 
 While these speakers are not our typical fare, they are fabulous sounding 2-channel speakers (yes, of course they would sound great in a theater / surround system) By nature, the "tall" stature of the JBL L-3 puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of your knees.
 
Again, these are sounding speakers and are in great condition as well. The original black knit covered, polycarbonate frame grills are in fine shape with no issues and have all their original attachment pins intact. While there is a previous minor repair to one of the woofer edges, they perform flawlessly. The original 'Ash Black' finish over real wood veneer finish is in great condition with only minor, normal wear (see detail photos above).
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. 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. Great speaker for 'Jazz' and 'Pop' mixes made since approx '79. 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 32.25" H x 9.75" W x 12"D and weigh a hefty 39 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering.)
NEW MSRP WAS $980 pr.
JBL L-3
 Condition 8.5
 $579. pair (C)
M.R.

    

NEW LISTING 1/19/12
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warranty
VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
SANSUI
SP-X8000 SPX8000
#...1137 / 3340
Circa 1977-78
Made in Japan
for sale
Large Sansui 4-way, 6-driver, "Bass Reflex" Speaker system with gigantic "Wall-O-Sound"!! These are VERY efficient speakers with above average tone balance for late 1970’s. Super wide frequency response from 25-23,000 Hz! Plenty of top end that can be filtered / tailored to your tastes with built-in. Huge sounding due to a 16" woofer sunk into the "Bass Reflex" cabinet. 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 they perform at higher power / volume levels without "falling apart" sonically.
All drivers were tested with AF generator sweep, PN and our standard, 'abusive' test recordings. All drivers were re-installed with the addition of gasketing material to further seal and eliminate any ‘flange to baffle’ rattles and buzzes. They were solid when tested from 2k down to 5Hz! Attenuators removed and cleaned for ‘static free’ operation. These speakers are ready to go!
These are killer speakers for just overall "rock'in" and throwing small to medium size parties.

Sansui SP-X8000 speaker Features include:

- Bass Reflex, 'Dual-Tuned' Ported Cabinet design
- 16" Woofer w/ 'Vented' Voice Coil for driving, deep, yet, "Tight" Bass,
- Dual 5.2" Non-deteriorating surround, cone midranges
- 2" x 6" Horn tweeter / ‘Squawker’ w/ phase plug
- Dual 1.75" 'phase-plugged', "Super Tweeters"
- Triple-Position Tone Selectors / attenuator switch for Treble response that allows you to tailor speakers to your room and tastes
- Dual, 2" Tuned ports for extended low end

Sansui SP-X8000 speaker Specifications:

Speaker System: 4-Way, 6-Driver, Bass Reflex
Efficiency: 98 dB 1w @ 1m
Frequency Response: 25Hz-23,000 Hz
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω nominal
Crossover frequencies: 1k, 6k & 10,000Hz
Recommended Nominal Power Amplifier range: 10-180 watts
Recommended Peak Power rating: 160 watts

Cosmetically, they are in great shape with minor scratches / scuffs on the tops. Edges overall still nice with minor wear. No cab separations. New felt feet installed.
The original wood lattice grills have near perfect fretwork (just a bit of typical lattice dust), are solid, and the backing cloth is original and intact. All locating pins in perfect shape.
Again, we have completely gone through these speakers, adding driver gasketing, then sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds. They work and sound great! Like many speakers from this lineage, these speakers are able to handle large transient volume / power.
If you want big and loud, with balance and accuracy, then here you go!!! We pounded on them with our listening room Hafler Power Amp and they performed fantastically! Very deep, yet finely "tight" bass, with plenty of top-end that can be attenuated to any degree you desire, via the three position attenuator.
Each measures 26.5" tall x 17.5" wide x 11.25" deep and weighs 48 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard, 90 day limited speaker warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI SP-8000X STEREO SPEAKERS
Cond. 8.5
$569. pair. (C)
R.R.
 

  

         NEW LISTING 3/29/11
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PRE-OWNED 
SNELL ACOUSTICS
STEREO SPEAKERS /
"MONITORS"
SNELL TYPE "Q"
#...601 / 602
CIRCA 1987-96
MADE IN THE USA
for sale
These are great performing speakers for small spaces as reproduction speakers, and also make great "near field monitors" for the project studio. Loaded with Northern Euro drivers, an incredibly well built original crossover and internally wired with 14g wire. Cosmetically they are in fine condition as they have been professionally 're-veneered'  and have a natural 'oil' finish. The speakers have been through our standard, rigorous test procedures and passed with flying colors.
We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator from 20-20kHz. Much more than your average "satellite" speakers. Also great for small Stereo Systems or for Near Field Studio Monitors.

Features:

- 3-Way, Acoustic Suspension Speaker Design w/ 'Bi-Amp' capabilities and an extra tweeter in 'Rear-Firing'" position
- 6.5" Poly Woofer with non-deteriorating, Butyl rubber surrounds for trouble-free service
- 1" Front Firing, Soft dome, VIFA, Poly Soft Dome tweeter from Denmark
- .75" Front Firing, Dome tweeter from Denmark
- "Real" internal crossover (not just a cap on the tweeters) that is incredibly well built
- Dual sets of Banana input jacks that are 'Bi-Amp' capable.
- 'Defeat' switch for the 'Rear-Firing' tweeter

 Specs:
 
 Frequency Response: 70Hz to 20kHz ±1.5dB
 Sensitivity: 90 dB 1w @ 1m
 Nominal impedance: 8 Ω

 Crossover Frequency: 2.2kHz
 Minimum power amp rating: 15 watts

Input is via recessed, 3-way, "banana" binding posts! Again, the cabinets have been 'pro' re-veneered in Pecan and stained in a light Cherry, with a natural 'oil' finish. The original black, knit grill cloths also 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! Will come with 2 pair of 'Banana' jumpers for running speakers with a normal 'Full-Range' / 2-Channel receiver/amp. Each measures 16" high x 11" wide x 7" deep and weighs 24 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering.
Condition 8.5
Original MSRP on these speakers was $1,000.00
SNELL TYPE Q
$489. pr (C)
M.R.
 

      NEW LISTING 10/14/11
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   VINTAGE
   SANSUI
   STEREO SPEAKERS
            SP-200 SP200
#...4349 & 4359   
Circa 1966-~72
   Another from the early SP-XXX line, the SP-200 Hi-Fi speakers. At the time this was the second from the top of the line, that Sansui had built to this point. Very efficient design, so they are good for making smaller amps sound HUGE! Great for just about any medium to small receivers and especially good for getting the most out of those small power, 'tube' amps.
   Features:
   
   - 3-Way, 5 driver, Bass Reflex design
   - 12" woofer with non-deteriorating cloth surround
   - Dual 5" cone type Mids with sealed backs. This design allows no influence from the woofer, thus more efficient mids.
   - Dual 2" radial horn tweeters
    - HUGE 6" tuned port to extend bass even further than the woofer already produces
   - "Real" internal cross-over with Hi and Mid Frequency attenuation controls
   
   Specs:
  
 Cabinet design:  Bass Reflex
   Freq Response:  30-20,000 Hz 
  Impedance: 8Ω
  Crossover points: 1500Hz and 5KHz with 12dB / octave roll-off
  Recommended Power Rating: 40 watt max power rating
   
    These speakers produce "Deep" and "Tight" bass and are conservatively rated at 40 watts. While their power rating might seem low, they are from an era when "efficiency" was king and most super high-end systems were rated from 5-30 watts utilizing "single-ended" tube amps. We auditioned them and most of our speakers, with our 2-channel Hafler Semi-Pro power amp that bench tested at 203 watts per channel (if that give's you an idea of the flexibility of power ratings on speakers). Cabinet finish is real Walnut wood (very dark walnut) veneer and is in great shape. The real wood lattice grills are also in perfect, original shape. Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator and PN. We also cleaned the attenuators for distortion / drop-out free performance. Our speaker tech also added gasket material to rear panel to eliminate any resonance and further seal cabinet. Speakers look near new and all drivers work and sound fine!You won't be disappointed. Each cabinet measures 25.25"h x 15.25"w x 12.5"d and weigh 41 lbs each unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
   SANSUI SP-200
   Condition 8.5
   $449. Pair. (C)
C.B.S.
   
   Here's a link to a great site with a copy of the original literature archived on this model:  Sansui SP-200 cut sheet
      Kudo's to them!
 

    

NEW LISTING 11/18/11
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  warranty
 VINTAGE
 INFINITY
STEREO SPEAKERS
RS6 / RS6b
 FLUTED FRONT, OAK FINISH
 #...7681 / 7688
 Circa 1982-84
 Made in USA
for sale
Infinity RS6 (RS6b) Stereo speakers / monitors. These are from the 'classic' line of Infinity speakers. The little brothers to the RS4b's, one of my all time favorite speakers. In-fact, while I usually don't care to get involved in the 'home theater' end of things, these would be a great compliment as rear speakers, where Infinity RS4b's or RS3b's were the front speakers. Very accurate 3-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio spectrum without being too brittle.
 Features include:
 
 - 3-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
 -8" Clear, Polypropylene Cone Low Frequency Driver (woofer) (Part #902-4976 / #902-5030)
- 2" 'Polydome' Infinity midrange (Part # #902-5016 / #902-3186)
 - .5" x 2" Infinity 'Emit', Foil-Ribbon Tweeter (Part# #902-0484 / #902-5023)
 - "Real" internal crossover
- Mid and Top-end level attenuators on rear panel
 
 Specs:
 
 Frequency Response: 44-32,000Hz +- 3dB
 Efficiency: 87dB 1w @ 1m
 Nominal Impedance: 6Ω nominal
 Cross-over frequencies: 600 & 4kHz
 Recommended Minimum / Maximum Power amplifier rating: 35 watts / 100 watts
 
 These are in great looking and sounding condition. Cabinets are REAL, Oak wood veneer and are in great shape, as are the original grills. Both woofers have fresh, new foam surrounds installed for trouble-free performance. We have completely tested all drivers. Following the above work, we completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 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, looking for any irregular vibrations / anomalies in either the drivers. driver mounting, crossovers or cabinet structure integrity. We then further auditioned with a myriad of our difficult to reproduce 'test' CD's. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They performed flawlessly and sounded great! Great speaker for up to mid volume levels. Again, these are more "detail" oriented speakers not "Power-Pounding-Party" speakers. If that's what you're looking for then don't buy these. 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!!! Great balance and very pleasing to listen to. Each measures 22" x 13.5" x 10" and weighs 32 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited speaker warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering).
 Condition 8.5+
Infinity RS6
 $379. pair (C)
M.R.

  

    

         NEW LISTING 8/10/11
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  warranty
 USED 
 CERWIN VEGA
 STEREO SPEAKERS
 "HIGH ENERGY DESIGN"
 ("HED")
 MODEL CV-3000
Circa early-mid 1980's
  for sale
 Awesome Cerwin Vega "HED" CV3000, 3-way speakers! Capable of very high volume levels while producing "pounding-tight" bass! Great balance too.
 Features:

- 3-Way, Bass Reflex design 
- 12" Foam surrounded Woofer with fresh foam surrounds just installed for trouble-free service
 - 4.5" Non-deteriorating paper surround Mid
 - 2.25" 360° Radial-Horn Tweeter
 - "Real" internal cross-over
 - Measure ~6 Ohms total impedance
 - Hi and Mid attenuators on rear input panel for custom tailoring sound to your tastes and listening room
 - 2.75" tuned port for extending bass response in the rear of the cabinet
 - Rear mounted Circuit breaker for additional speaker protection
 - "Spring-clip"  speaker connectors
 
Specs:

System design: 3-Way, 3-Driver Bass Reflex Design
Frequency Response: ~40-17,000Hz ± 3dB
Efficiency: ~96 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: ~6Ω
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating: 10 watts
Continuous power rating: ~100 watts

 These are great sounding speakers. We just replaced the woofer foam surrounds with correct new "red" foams. Original grill cloth in good shape with only normal, minor snags. Grill frames repaired and in solid shape. There are a couple of minor cosmetic issues. One is one of the 'hed' logos missing from a grill and a bit of discoloration to the woofers from the solvents we use when removing dust caps for re-foaming. All cosmetics only and do not affect sound. We have completely tested all drivers. Following the above work, we completely tested them with both recorded material, PN 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, looking for any irregular vibrations / anomalies in either the drivers. driver mounting, crossovers or cabinet structure integrity. We then further auditioned with a myriad of our difficult to reproduce 'test' CD's. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They performed flawlessly and sounded great! Super tight bass with great punch! Each measures 25.75" h x 15.5" w x  11" d and weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our 90 day warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
 Cerwin Vega
 "HED" CV-3000
 High Energy Design
 Condition 8
 $379. pair

 

    

     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
 for sale
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.
4-Way, 'Bass Reflex' design. These are VERY efficient speakers with above average tone balance for late '70's / early 80'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 & DEEP low end, likely due to the "Bass Reflex" cabinet design. They also seem to be able to handle "power" better than your average speaker. Not simply referring to their wattage rating, but just the way they perform at higher power / volume levels without "falling apart" sonically. Among the top performers of the many speakers we have auditioned over the years. Unfortunately these have 'lost' their grills along the way and do have considerable 'battle scars', along the edges, (mostly the upper) edges on each of the cabinets, the worst of which is shown in the photos above. The woofer cones also have typical 'yellowing' from age, that does not affect performance.
All drivers were tested with AF generator sweep, PN and our standard, 'abusive' test recordings. Attenuators removed and cleaned. These speakers are ready to go!
  Features: 
   
  - 14" Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Woofer
  - 5" Non-deteriorating, paper surround Midrange
  - 2" x 3.75" Horn Tweeter
  - 2" Cone '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 increasing low end depth & efficiency 
  
  Specs are as follows:
  
 Speaker System: 4-Way
 Cabinet type design: Bass Reflex / Ported design
 Frequency Response: ~25-20,000Hz
 Efficiency: ~97dB! 1w @ 1m
 Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
 Max rated power capabilities: 100 watts continuous / 200 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 / 'Real' 4-way cross-over for super clean response especially in the "low end". 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 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 accurate and HUGE sound. If you're looking for a great performing speaker at medium to higher volume applications, and don't mind the 'battle scars', you will not be disappointed with these speakers. Each measures 27.25" tall x 16.5" wide x 9.5" deep and weighs 35 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
            KENWOOD KL 777Z
  Cond. 7.0 (due to missing grills and edge dings)
$369. pair 

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         NEW LISTING 8/12/10
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 RMS
 STEREO SPEAKERS
          5000-M-2  5000M2
  #...2539 / 2545
   Circa Late 1970's early '80's
MADE IN DENVER, COLORADO
 USA
   The cosmetics are fairly "rode hard and put up wet", but what they lack in looks, they more than make up for in sonics. VERY IMPRESSIVE for overall output, balance and punch. Very similar to both a pair of EV EVS-16B and RTR III's we recently had. These passed some our our most critical and demanding tests. They just have a few battle scars. Perfect for a rockin' "man cave", where some character is OK.
   Features include:
   
 - 3-Way, Bass Reflex design
   - 12" SEAS, Belgium made Woofer with long life, Butyl rubber surround #4D1265
   - 4" SEAS, Belgium made, sealed Midrange #AD5060 / SQ8
   - 1" Dome Belgium made, Philips Tweeter #ADD161 T8
 - Tweeter attenuator
- 3" Tuned Bass Port
   
   Again, these are fairly challenged cosmetically, but have a great combination of sound. We have completely tested all drivers independently in these speakers. Again, we have completely tested these w/ AF sweep, PN and our standard barrage of test recordings on our studio, Hafler test power amp. Capable of BIG volume, very 'Pounding' low end, and appropriate mid to upper end. Great "all around" sound and get very loud! While they're fairly 'cosmetically challenged' with typical scuffs and cloth snags, the Real Walnut Wood veneer finished cabinets, are structurally sound, as well as the original grills. We removed the nasty fiberglass insulation and installed new poly-spun batting for low-freq damping. 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 15" wide x 12" deep and weighs 40 lbs each. Includes our standard, limited 90 day speaker warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
RMS 5000-M-2
   Condition 8 (due to numerous dings)
   $349. pair
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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!
We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator.
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

 

     

       

         NEW LISTING 2/16/11
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
       CS-53 CS53
Circa 1970-76
MIJ
  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.
 We have completely tested them with both recorded material, PN and swept them with our AF generator.
 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
- 1" x 8" Bass Port
 - 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 and some de-laming on one top (see photos above).
 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 22.75" 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")
  $289. pair