Unless otherwise
noted, speakers include both grills even though only one is
typically
displayed in photos.
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PRE-APPRECIATED
BOSTON ACOUSTIC SPEAKERS
A200 II A-200 SERIES II
Circa 1979-'83
Made in USA
for sale
One of the rarer of the
Boston Acoustic
models. The Boston Acoustic A200
stereo speakers.
The "200" was the original Boston
Speaker when they had 1 model of speaker.
Great speaker for detail, balance
and that big "wall-o-sound" presence.
Features include:
-
3-way, Bass-Reflex design
-10" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-4.5"
Ferrofluid Cooled
Mid- Range
in it's own, isolated enclosure to reduce dB robbing
bass reflections
-1" Soft-dome,
Ferrofluid Cooled
Tweeter
- Rear located, Mid and Tweeter protection fuses
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
40-22,000Hz +- 2dB
(36-25kHz @ - 3dB)
Efficiency:
91dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: at 450Hz & 3kHz
Recommended Power amplifier rating:
15-250 watts
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
A200 puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of
your knees.
The real wood, dark Oak veneer in great shape, as are the original
black knit grills. Grill
frames perfect with not broken or repaired parts.
Both woofer surrounds
just
replaced with new foam for years of trouble-free service.
Great speaker for up
to mid volume levels. Again, these are more "detail" oriented speakers
not "Power Pounding Party" speakers. If that's what you're looking for
then don't buy these. These are "definitive" classic Boston speakers. 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!!!
(Note: the
close-up of the wood side in the collage photo above, is spot on as far
as the hue / color of the actual finish. It's normally very difficult to
show the actual color of speakers in photos).
Cabinets measure
41"
H x 21" W x 6.5" D
and
weighs a hefty
58 lbs each.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to
under / over powering).
BOSTON A200
Condition 8.5
$539. pair
(Due to the nature of these speakers, S,H &
I will be a considerable expense. Custom, double-wall boxes will be
manufactured specifically for them. This will add 5-10 days to their
ship time.)
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HUGE
TECHNICS
STEREO SPEAKERS
SB-G800
4-WAY SYSTEM
for sale
INCREDIBLE SOUNDING, and HUGE Technics, SB-G800
stereo speakers. 4-Way, bass-reflex system design. These are VERY
efficient and VERY loud speakers with above average tone balance. Very
"open" and "3-deminsional" sounding speakers. Great
for that "wall-o-sound" presence. Plenty of top end and just
enough mids. Technics' "Super Bass" Woofer System.
Features:
- 4-Way, Bass Reflex speaker design
- Technics'
"Super Bass Woofer System
- 15" Vented, Non-deteriorating Cloth surrounded Woofer
- 6.5" Non-deteriorating, paper surrounded
Mid
- 3" Cone Tweeter with diffusion lens
- .75" Super Tweeter in each cabinet
- "Real" internal cross-over, not just
a couple of "caps" on the mids and tweets
- We also added additional "super-tweeter" protection
- Dual, 3.25" tuned
ports for great, deep bass response
- Variable-position Hi-Freq Attenuator
- Super Tweeter reset switch
- Automatic thermal relay protection built-in
- We also added additional spun Poly internal batting to tighten bass
response.
Specs are as follows:
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Max
power rating: 250 watts
Very impressive looking and performing speakers.
Black knit grills also in decent shape and frames are
solid with a couple minor snags / holes, but
nothing distracting. Features a true 4-way cross-over for super
clean response especially in the "low end". All drivers look, work and
sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Speakers
look and sound GREAT! Again, these are large speakers
with a HUGE sound. Each measures 28.5" tall x 18.25" wide x 12.25"
deep and weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
TECHNICS SB-G800
Condition 8.5
$489.
pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
A100 A-150
#...0366 / 4460
Circa 1980-'87
Made in USA
for sale
One of the larger of the Boston Acoustic models. The Boston Acoustic
A100 stereo speakers
(I have had a pair of these in my main speaker
line-up for years and they're probably the most listened to pair...I
currently have about 16 pair in my system). Great speaker
for detail & balance.
Features include:
- 2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-10" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome, Ferrofluid Cooled Tweeter
- Real internal crossover
Specs:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way, Acoustic
Suspension Cabinet
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
steel frame woofer, and one 1-inch
soft dome tweeter
Frequency Response:
37-25,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω nominal / 6Ω minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 1.8kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 15 watts minimum
While these speakers are physically large, it is not without reason.
Their expansive baffle board serves to reduce any "out of phase"
reflections / wave anomalies from neighboring surfaces. This way the
speaker can "control" it's sonic results, instead of having it's
environment as the major contributor. Secondly the tall stature of the
A100 puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of your
knees.
The Walnut grain, vinyl wrapped cabinets in great
shape, with hardly any wear, as are the black knit grills. Both
woofer surrounds just replaced with new foam for years of
trouble-free service. Great speaker for up to mid volume levels.
Again, these are more "detail" oriented speakers not "Power Pounding,
Party" speakers (yes they get loud, but that's not
their "forte"). If that's what you're looking for then don't buy
these. These are "definitive" classic Boston speakers. These are a one
or two "up" on Advent Loudspeakers. I personally own a pair of Boston
Acoustic A100's next to a pair of Advent "The Loudspeakers". Both are
very close sounding, but I prefer the sound of my Bostons for a few
reasons. Just "bigger" sounding. They are the selected speaker in my
system 75% of the time (and I have from 12-18 pairs of speakers in my
system at any one time). If you're looking for "true" wide frequency
response, balance and detail then these may be the speaker for you
(great for most all types of recordings; R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and
new-country, acoustic guitar recordings & classical / symphonic / string
music. Very accurate, detailed sound!!! Cabinets measure 32.5"
H x 16" W x 8.5" D and weighs a hefty 41
lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering).
BOSTON A100
Condition 8.5
$449. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
A150
A-150
#3280
/ 3287
Circa 1981-'86
Made in USA
for sale
One of the larger of the Boston Acoustic models. The Boston Acoustic
A150 stereo speakers. Great speaker for detail & balance.
These are the "real wood Oak veneer" versions. I was a dealer for these
when they were new and the Oak versions with natural Linen grills were
stocked very rarely.
Features include:
-
3-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-10" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-4.5" Ferrofluid Cooled Mid- Range in it's own, isolated enclosure to
reduce dB robbing bass reflections
-1" Soft-dome, Ferrofluid Cooled Tweeter
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
36-25kHz @ +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω
each
Cross-over frequencies: at 550Hz & 3kHz
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω minimum
Recommended
Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts minimum
While these speakers are physically large, it is not without reason.
Their expansive baffle board serves to reduce any "out of phase"
reflections / wave anomalies from neighboring surfaces. This way the
speaker can "control" it's sonic results, instead of having it's
environment as the major contributor. Secondly the tall stature of the
A150 puts the tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of your
knees.
Again, these are the rarer "Real Oak Wood" veneer
cabinet versions. The cabinets are in great shape with the exception of
a small dark stain on one of the sides (see lower photos above). The
original grill cloth also in great shape, with the exception of on one
grill, what
appears to be a couple small bleached spots, some slight darkened areas and a very small snag.
Both woofer surrounds just replaced with new foam for years of
trouble-free service. Great speaker for up to mid volume levels.
Again, these are more "detail" oriented speakers not "Power Pounding
Party" speakers. If that's what you're looking for then don't buy these.
These are "definitive" classic Boston speakers. These are a one or two
"up" on Advent Loudspeakers. I personally own a pair of Boston Acoustic
A100's next to a pair of Advent "The Loudspeakers". Both are very close
sounding, but I prefer the sound of my Bostons for a few reasons. Just
"bigger" sounding. If you're looking for "true" wide frequency response,
balance and detail then these may be the speaker for you (great for most
all types of recordings; R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and new-country, acoustic
guitar recordings & classical / symphonic / string music. Very accurate,
detailed sound!!! Cabinets measure 32.75" H x
16" W x 8.25" D and weighs a hefty 47
lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering.
BOSTON A150 OAK
Condition 8.5
$459.
pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
AR / ACOUSTIC RESEARCH
STEREO SPEAKERS
AR-58B
AR-58B
AR-58 AR58
#...6114 / 6286
Circa mid 1982-85
Made in USA
for
sale
One of the classic AR stereo speakers. The AR-58B.
I sold many of the 58's when
there were new as a dealer and owned a pair
of 28's myself (couldn't afford the 58's at the time). Great speaker for
detail & balance and handles power and higher volumes as well.
Features include:
-
3-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
- 12" Low Frequency Driver (woofer) with fresh, new foam surrounds installed
- 4" Mid Frequency Driver (midrange) with fresh, new foam surrounds installed
- .75"
Cloth, Soft-Dome Tweeter
- "Real" internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response: -3dB 39Hz-32,000Hz
-3dB
System low frequency performance: -3dB at
39Hz
Efficiency
/ SPL:
87dB 1w @ 1m
Impedance:
4 ohms nominal
Minimum
Power Amp rating:
15 watts
Crossover frequency:
600Hz & 4.5kHz
The Walnut grain, vinyl wrapped cabinets still in great shape.
We removed all the drivers and over-glued all internal baffle board and
rear board joints. Cabinets look good with
minor, normal wear, mostly to the bottom, side edge. The original knit grills also in great shape
with very little wear. Both woofers and
midranges have had their surrounds replaced with new foam for years of trouble-free service.
Great speaker for up to mid-high volume levels.
These are more "detail"
oriented speakers not "Power Pounding Party" speakers,
but can get loud. These are "definitive" classic, AR boxes. Very
similar sounding to Advent "The Loudspeakers" and Boston Acoustic
A100's. 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. recordings & classical / symphonic / string music.
Very accurate, detailed sound!!! Cabinets measure 26.75" H x 15" W x 10.75" D
and weighs a hefty 50 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
AR-58B
Condition 8.5
$429.
pair
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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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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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USED
CERWIN
VEGA
STEREO SPEAKERS
"HIGH ENERGY DESIGN"
("HED")
MODEL 1230
FOR
SALE
Awesome Cerwin Vega "HED" 3-way speakers!
Capable of very high volume levels while producing "pounding" yet
"tight" bass! Great balance too.
Features:
- 12"
Foam surrounded Woofer with fresh foam surrounds just
installed for years of trouble-free service
- 5" Non-deteriorating paper surround Mid
- 1.5" 360° Radial-Horn Tweeter
- "Real" internal cross-over
- 4-8 Ω rating
- Hi and Mid attenuators on rear input panel for custom tailoring sound
to your tastes and listening room
- 3" tuned port for extending bass response in the rear of the cabinet
- Rear mounted Circuit breaker for additional speaker protection
- "Spring-clip" speaker connectors
These
are great sounding speakers. We just replaced the
woofer foam surrounds with correct new "red" foams. We also replaced the
grill cloth with factory, knit grill cloth. They look NEW!!!
Cabinets in great cosmetic shape as well. We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator
looking for any irregular anomalies in either the drivers or cabinet
structure integrity. Each measures 25.5" h x 15.5" w x 11" d and
weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our 30 day warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
Cerwin Vega
High Energy Design
"HED"
Model 1230
Condition 8.5
$379. pair
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CLASSIC
BOSE
STEREO SPEAKERS
501 Series II
#...4656 - N/A
DIRECT
/ REFLECTING
STEREO SPEAKERS
Made in USA
Circa 1979-80
for sale
One of the most famous speaker models ever made. The Bose 501's.
These are the second generations, the "Series II's".
Features Bose's famous "Direct / Reflecting" cabinet design. Has front
firing 10" woofer and one front, one side / rear angled firing tweeters. This is an original
matched, "Left & Right" Pair! These have been completely gone through,
including having the foam surrounds replaced on the woofers (which is no
easy task. The 501's are probably the most difficult of the Bose or any
speaker to access the drivers as the grills are stapled on with brads).
Another note on the Bose 501 and most Bose foam surrounds. It is a safe
bet that there are NO Bose 501's out there that are over 15 years old
(and most are) that do not need the foam
replaced on the surrounds. Even if it looks good, if you can stick your
finger through it, (and you will be able to) or it
feels "sticky", it needs to be replaced. It won't last many songs
at any decent volume if you don't.
The difficulty in re-foaming 501's is that the
grills are nailed on with about 30, well hidden brads and beyond the
resource level of most people to deal with. Thus,
when they test them, they get some sound and sell them as
"speakers work fine and as they should". WRONG!!! They all need new foam
if it hasn't already been done in the past 10 years. Again, these, as
with most of our speakers, have just had fresh, new foam installed on
the drives if applicable. I just had to reiterate that due to all the mis-information out there, especially on the on-line auctions. We also
checked the internal Tweeter protection lamps.
All tweeters in perfect working order. All ready to play and enjoy
Features include:
-
2-way, "Direct-Reflecting" speaker design
- 10" Woofer
-2x 3" sealed frame, cone Tweeters in reflecting configuration
-Nominal Impedance: 4
Ω
ohms
- 1.5kHz Cross Over Point
- Binding post style wire connections
-Self-resetting circuit breaker for tweeter and overall fuse protection
- Acoustic Suspension cabinet
-Power Handling 20 watts minimum - 100 watts
Specs:
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
steel frame woofer, two 3-inch steel frame
cone tweeters firing in a direct / indirect
combination
Nominal Impedance:
4Ω
Cross-over frequency:
1.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 15
watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 100
watts
Again if you're after a pair of "Vintage" Bose, the 501's are one of
the most famous of their designs. These are in decent
cosmetic shape with normal wear to the cabinets. The top edge banding of
the vinyl veneer appears to have been replaced sometime in their past.
Also, the top plate of one has been re-glued with
epoxy glue for structural integrity. Balance of cabinets have typical,
normal cosmetic wear. The original grills in great shape and this pair
still has both it's "Bose 501 Series II" grill logos intact.
And
remember, we have just replaced the foam surrounds on all woofers, for
years of trouble free service. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept
while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They sounded great! Cabinets
measure 24" H x 15" W x 15" D and
weigh 42 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty
(excluding problems due to under / over powering)
BOSE 501 Series II
Condition 8.5
$359.
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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PRE-OWNED
SANSUI SPEAKERS
MODEL S-930 S930
#...2053
Circa 1984-86
for sale
Great
Sansui 3-way speaker system.
The S-930. I have a bit of a "bias" towards these as
I sold them at the first hi-fi dealer I worked for in the early 80's. I
used to show them often, but usually sold their "little brothers" the
S-730 and S-530 due to their lesser price. If I really wanted to show
off an amplifier or receiver, I would run it through these. Great,
balanced sound, nice punchy bottom end.
Very efficient and bright where they need to be. Great speaker where mid
to higher volumes are desired.
Features include:
-
3-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
12" ribbed paper
cone woofer with non-deteriorating, cloth
suspension
- 4" paper cone midrange
w/ Mylar dust cap
- 3/4" Mylar dome tweeter
with diffusion lens
- Presence / Treble control for tailoring top-end
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
30-22,000Hz
Efficiency:
92dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 3.5kHz & 6kHz
Recommended Power amplifier rating:
110 watts
We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition
with a
few normal scuffs. Original
knit, Navy Blue (photos appear black) grills
also in great shape! Great "all
around" sound and get very loud! Each measures
27" high x 14.5" wide x 13.5" deep and weighs
33 lbs each. Includes our standard
speaker warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI S-930
Condition 8.5
$349.
pair
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PRE-OWNED
SANSUI SPEAKERS
MODEL S-917 S917
Circa 1984-86
SOLD 6/24/09
for sale
Great
Sansui 3-way speaker system.
"Military / European / Asian" version of the US
marketed S-930. I have a bit of a "bias" towards these as I sold the
S-930's at the first hi-fi dealer I worked for in the early 80's. I used
to show them often, but usually sold their "little brothers" the S-730
and S-530 due to their lesser price.
If
I really wanted to show off an amplifier or receiver, I would run it
through the S-930's (again, essentially the same model as these 917'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.
Features include:
-
3-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
12" ribbed paper
cone woofer with non-deteriorating, cloth
suspension
- 4" paper cone midrange
w/ Mylar dust cap
- 3/4" Mylar dome tweeter
with diffusion lens
- Presence / Treble control for tailoring top-end
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
30-22,000Hz
Efficiency:
92dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 3.5kHz & 10kHz
Recommended Power amplifier rating:
150 watts
We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition with a few normal scuffs. Original
knit, black grills
also in great shape! Great "all
around" sound and get very loud! Each measures
27" high x 14.5" wide x 13.5" deep and weighs
33 lbs each. Includes our standard
speaker warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI S-917
Condition 8.5
$349.
pair
SOLD 6/24/09
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VINTAGE
SANSUI
STEREO
SPEAKERS
SP-200
SP200
Circa 1974-76
HOLD
FOR WILL 6/30/09
for sale
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 ever built. Very efficient design, so
they are good for making smaller amps sound HUGE!
Features:
- 3-Way, 5 driver 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
- 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:
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 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 veneer and is in great shape with
an old cigarette burn and some scuffing to the top of
one cabinet (see photos above). The real wood lattice grills are also in great
shape as well, with only a couple of minor chips that have been re-stained to
disappear. All drivers work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies
with a sweep generator. We also cleaned the attenuators for distortion /
drop-out free performance. 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 30 day limited warranty ( excluding problems due
to under / over powering).
SANSUI
SP-200
Condition
8.5
$349. Pair.
HOLD
FOR WILL 6/30/09
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!
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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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SANSUI
STEREO SPEAKERS
SP-2500x
SP2500x
#...0781 &
0993
Circa 1976-78
SOLD 6/24/09
for sale
Great sounding, Lattice grill Sansui SP-2500X
stereo speakers. These are
a little rough cosmetically, but make up for it in sound. These are also
the first pair of "X" 2500 series we've had in 13 years on the web.
Features:
- 3-Way, 5-driver design.
- 12" / 305mm Non-deteriorating Cloth
surround Woofer
- Dual 5 1/8" / 130mm
Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Midranges
- Dual 2 1/8" / 54mm
Horn loaded Tweeters with phase plugs
for smooth, but efficient highs.
- "Real" internal cross-over
- "Brilliance" attenuator for custom
tailoring sound to your tastes and listening room
- 3" tuned port for extending low end
- Vented Woofer dust cap for increasing low end efficiency
SPECS:
Frequency
Response:
30-20,000Hz
±
3dB
Efficiency:
92dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequency: at
1.2kHz &
5kHz
Max
power rating: 100 watts
We have completely gone through these speakers testing with an audio
sweep generator listening for extraneous, acoustic anomalies, cleaning
the attenuator and installing tweeter protection on the
T14-0024-05
tweeters.
Again these are not in the best of cosmetic condition as there is some
areas of vinyl wrap peeling / flaking (see additional photos above), but
they sound and perform great! Very balanced across the spectrum, with
TIGHT bass, crisp top-end and just enough mids. Almost the "Rock-n-Roll"
EQ curve built-in! Cabinets structurally sound as are the original wood
lattice grills. Each measures 25" tall x 15.25"
wide x 11.25" deep and weighs
41 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
Sansui SP-2500X
Condition 8 (due to vinyl finish chips)
$359.
pair w/ tweeter protection added
SOLD 6/24/09
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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 somewhat
"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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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 just installed fresh, new foam surrounds on
the woofers for years of trouble-free service. We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They 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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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 just installed fresh, new foam surrounds on
the woofers for years of trouble-free service. We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They 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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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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PRE-APPRECIATED
INFINITY
STEREO SPEAKERS
STUDIO MONITORS SM-100
#...4008 / 5446
Circa 1986-89
Made in USA
for sale
Great, "All Around" speaker for balance, detail and
volume. The Infinity SM100. These are cosmetically challenged (ie,
missing grills), but just had the woofers re-foamed and have been
completely tested and sound great! These things, while they look a bit
knackered, R-O-C-K!
Features include:
- 2-way,
Bass
Reflex cabinet
design
-10" Poly coated, paper pulp Low Frequency
Driver (woofer)
-1" "Polycell" Tweeter
- 2", Tuned Port for extended low end
- Real internal crossover
Specs:
Speaker Cabinet Design: 2-way, Bass Reflex
Driver Complement: One 10-inch,
steel frame woofer, and one 1-inch
"Polycell" soft dome tweeter
Frequency Response:
35-27,000Hz
+- 3dB
Efficiency:
98dB
1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω nominal / 6Ω minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 2.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 10 watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 100
watts minimum
While these speakers are physically large, it is not without reason.
Their expansive baffle board serves to reduce any "out of phase"
reflections / wave anomalies from neighboring surfaces. This way the
speaker can "control" it's sonic results, instead of having it's
environment as the major contributor. Secondly the tall stature of the
SM-100's puts the tweeter more on plane with
your ears, instead of your knees.
The
dark Walnut grain, vinyl wrapped cabinets in
great shape, but as
mentioned earlier, they are missing their grills. Both woofer
surrounds just replaced with new foam for years of trouble-free service
(no easy task on Infinity SM series drivers due to the plastic beauty
/ trim ring). Great speaker for about any
volume levels. If you're looking for "true" wide frequency
response, balance and detail with decent power /
volume level then these may be the speaker for you (great for
most all types of recordings; R&R, POP, RAP, Jazz and new-country,
acoustic guitar recordings & classical / symphonic / string music. Very
accurate, detailed sound!!! Cabinets measure 30"
H x 14" W x 12" D
and weighs a hefty 53
lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering).
INFINITY STUDIO MONITOR SM100
Condition 7.5 (due to
missing grills)
$339.
pair
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VINTAGE
BOSTON-ACOUSTICS SPEAKERS
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
A70 Series II A-70
MEDIUM OAK FINISH
#...0804 / 0853
Circa 1987-90
Made in USA
for sale
The Boston A70's. These have always been one of
our favorite "book shelf" speakers. I sold these for
years as a Boston dealer and always knew my customers would be more then
pleased with them, when properly qualified. A friend of mine, and fellow
Boston dealer has used A70's in his studio as "mix-down" monitors for years.
Very accurate 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Poly-Cone, Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome,
Ferrofluid Cooled
Tweeter
- Real internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-20,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 2.5kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts minimum
Only cosmetic issues are that one of the grills has some snagging on the
right hand edge that is about 6" in length, a faint moisture stain on
the same grill and there's a dime-sized ding on the side of one cabinet
(see photos above). We have just installed fresh, new foam surrounds on
the woofers for years of trouble-free service.
We completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio
generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or
sounds. These are great sounding speakers. Cabinets are
Medium Oak grain vinyl wrap.
Each measures 23" x 14"
x 7.75" and weighs 24
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A70 II
$299. pair
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VINTAGE
ADVENT
STEREO SPEAKERS
"PRODIGY TOWER'S"
Circa 1992
Made in USA
for sale
These are great
2-way speakers by Advent, "Prodigy Tower II's".
Two-way
design featuring an 8" paper woofer
with new, fresh foam surrounds just installed and a
.75"
poly-coated, soft dome tweeter.
Very solidly built 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). We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
Static impedance 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
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CERWIN VEGA
STEREO SPEAKERS
D-2-E
#...5073 / 5074
Circa 1982-86
for sale
Great
performing Cerwin Vega,
D-2-E 2-way speaker system. Full sound, nice
punchy bottom end. Perfect for a mid-size
stereo system or a large office.
Features include:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex
design
-
10" Cast aluminum frame woofer
- 2.5" 360 degree, Radial horn tweeter
- 2.5" tuned port for increased bass
response
We have completely tested all
drivers independently in these speakers. Tested for all
frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain,
vinyl wrapped cabinets in great, cosmetic
condition as well as the original
grill frames and cloth! Woofers have just had
fresh & complete re-foamed surrounds with correct "red" Vega
foam, for years of trouble free service. All drivers work and sound
great! These are very "detailed" sounding speakers,
with great presence and tight, punchy low-end. Each measures 24"
high x 14" wide x 9.25" deep and weighs
32 lbs each. Includes our
standard, limited 90
day speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
CERWIN VEGA
D-2-e
Condition 8.5
$299.
pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
TECHNICS
SPEAKERS
SB-4500A
SB4500A
Pair #1
Circa 1978
for sale
These are from an upper-end line of speakers that
Technics produced for a short time. The "Linear
Motion" line used a bi-planar baffle board design to more correctly "time
align" the two drivers. Features include:
- Bi-planar baffle board, 2-Way
design
- 2.5" cone tweeter
- 10" Woofer with
non-deteriorating Cloth surround
- 2.5" tuned port for extending low end
- External tweeter protection fuse
- Speaker terminal upgraded with banana / binding posts
All drivers
work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers cleaned inside and out.
They
have black cloth grills
and the cabinets are a mixture of black and
walnut grain vinyl wrapped. Cabinets and grills
look great. Each cabinet measures 25" tall x
14" wide x 12.5" deep
and weighs 36 lbs unpacked. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under /
over powering)
Technics
SB-4500A
Condition 8.5
$299. pair
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PRE-APPRECIATED
TECHNICS
SPEAKERS
SB-4500A
SB4500A
Pair #2
Circa 1978
for sale
These are from an upper-end line of speakers that
Technics produced for a short time. The "Linear
Motion" line used a bi-planar baffle board design to more correctly "time
align" the two drivers. Features include:
- Bi-planar baffle board, 2-Way
design
- 2.5" cone tweeter
- 10" Woofer with
non-deteriorating Cloth surround
- 2.5" tuned port for extending low end
- External tweeter protection fuse
- Speaker terminal upgraded with banana / binding posts
All drivers
work and sound fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
Speakers cleaned inside and out.
They
have black cloth grills
and the cabinets are a mixture of black and
walnut grain vinyl wrapped. Cabinets have normal
amount of scratching, chips and snags. (see lower right photos)
Each cabinet measures 25" tall x
14" wide x 12.5" deep
and weighs 36 lbs unpacked. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under /
over powering)
Technics
SB-4500A
Condition 8
$259. pair
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PRE-OWNED
KENWOOD
STEREO SPEAKERS
LS-P5000HG
(MILITARY / EUROPEAN ISSUE)
#...0127 / 0469
Circa 1990'S
MIJ
for sale
Great "Military" version Kenwood "Rack-System"
speakers. If you owned a mid 90's Kenwood "rack system", then you are
probably familiar with these. We have completely gone through them,
including replacing the foam on both the woofers and the passives.
All ready to play and enjoy.
Features include:
-
3-way, Bass-Reflex Design
(via 12" passive radiator)
- 8" Poly Woofer
(fresh, new foam surround just installed)
- 1.75" Mid-range
- 1" Tweeter
- 12" Ribbed, Poly-Cone, Passive Radiator (fresh, new foam surround just
installed)
-Nominal Impedance: 8
Ω
ohms
- High Frequency attenuator
- Self-resetting overload
protection
-Power Handling 50 watts minimum -
200 watts
Specs:
Driver Complement: One
8-inch, steel frame,
Poly-Cone woofer, one 1.75" cone mid and one
1" tweeter
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier
rating: 15
watts minimum
Recommended Maximum Power rating: 200
watts
Again we have re-foamed both the woofers and the
passive's on these speakers for trouble-free service.
These are fairly tall speakers so would look and match well with a "rack
system". Good "all around" sound. Decent balance and power handling. These are in
decent
cosmetic shape with normal wear to the cabinets and grills. Entire cabinet has been frequency swept
while being powered by our Hafler test amp. They
performed well! Cabinets measure
30.25" H x 14.25" W x 10.5" D and
weigh 32 lbs each. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty
(excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD LS-P5000HG
Condition 8
$289.
pair
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CERWIN VEGA / HED
STEREO SPEAKERS
U 10
U10
#...1217 /
1222
Circa 1979
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
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
CS-53
CS53
Circa 1970-76
MIJ
for sale
Early versions of Pioneer's CS series.
Solidly built of plywood (most speakers, except
Klipsch use particle board), simple 2-way speaker.
These speakers were one of the most surprising we
listened to in a while. Given their lack of internal sophistication, we
did not expect much, but were more than pleasantly surprised. They
handled some of our most difficult test cuts fabulously. Great low end
punch with out being mushy, just enough hi's and mids (without any EQ)
and very pleasing overall. Handled our Hafler power amp fine, would
really shine on a low powered tube amp or where you need an efficient
speaker for that vintage lower wattage solid state, receiver such as a
Marantz 2210-2230, Sansui 221, 331, 441, 250, Kenwood KR-2400-3600 or
similar.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass
Reflex design
- 12" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
and Non-deteriorating cloth surround
- 3.7" Non-deteriorating paper surrounded,
tweeter
- 1/4" phono and "Binding Post" input jacks
- "Real" internal crossover for accurate
distribution of frequencies
- Plywood cabinets with real Walnut wood veneer
finish
Specifications are:
Impedance: 8
Ω
Frequency response:
45Hz-20kHz
Efficiency:
94dB 1w @ 1m
X-over point:
3,000Hz
Power handling: 40 watts
Unfortunately these speakers are fairly
cosmetically challenged with numerous "battle scars" to the real walnut
wood veneer cabinets. Nothing independently too distracting, just
numerous scuffs and dings.
These are very "live" sounding speakers
with great punch and bottom end definition.
Nice "Wall-o-sound" sonics and very efficient. Original cloth grills in great shape. All the
drivers are in perfect working and cosmetic condition! Cabinets,
while dinged have just had a fresh, hand-rubbed coat of
bees wax and lemon oil.
Each
measures 12.75" tall x
16.5"
wide x 11.75" deep and weigh 28
lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering)
Pioneer CS-53
Condition 8 (due to numerous minor "battle scars")
$279.
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VINTAGE
BOSTON-ACOUSTICS SPEAKERS
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
A70 A-70
WALNUT FINISH
#...5506 / 5508
Circa 1982-85
Made in USA
for sale
The Boston A70's. These have always been one of
our favorite "book shelf" speakers. I sold these for
years as a Boston dealer and always knew my customers would be more then
pleased with them, when properly qualified. A friend of mine, and fellow
Boston dealer has used A70's in his studio as "mix-down" monitors for years.
Very accurate 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Paper Cone Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome,
Ferrofluid Cooled
Tweeter
- Real internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
40-25,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 2kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
15 watts minimum
These are in great looking and sounding condition. Cabinets are
Walnut grain vinyl wrap.
We have just installed fresh, new foam surrounds on
the woofers for years of trouble-free service. We completely
tested them including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for
any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
Great balance and very pleasing to listen to. Each measures 24" x 14"
x 7.75" and weighs 24
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A70
$269. pair
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VINTAGE
REALISTIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
NOVA-8B / 40-4026
Circa 1974-77
for sale
Made in Japan
Great, solid performing
Realistic Nova-8B's. 12" 3-way design. One of their "flagship" speakers
from the mid '70s. Interesting design with dual, 3-position switches to
really fine tune the amount of mids and top end blending with the woofer.
Features include:
- 12"
Woofer with poly-coated, foam
surrounds.
Surrounds in great shape. Woofer also features heavy motor structure and
Brass Voice Coil (very rare)
- 2x 2.5" Cone Mids
- 2" Cone Tweeter
- Rear mounted, Triple position switches for mid and tweeter attenuation
- RCA and Binding Post connections
Specs are as follows:
- Frequency Response:
20 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Speaker Complement:
12" Acoustic suspension heavy magnet woofer with
Brass Voice Coil
- 1 extended range high tweeter
- 2 midrange speakers
- Enclosure: Sealed
oiled walnut & non-resonant chip board, internally
braced. Removable grille.
-
*Controls:
Midrange level switch & Tweeter level
switch
Very nice looking,
real Walnut wood grain,
veneer cabinets. Wood grill frames,
lattice work and original knit cloth behind
lattice work, also
in great shape. The cabinets and grills are in
good
condition. All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound fine!
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator.
These boxes are efficient and have a great "vintage" '70's R&R sound,
however still with good balance. Not "in you face" so much as some
others from that era. Speakers look and sound
GREAT!
*SPEAKER
TONE SWITCHES:
Two switches are located on the rear panel. One is marked MIDRANGE and
the other HIGH FREQ. Setting a switch
to NORMAL will yield a flat response. Setting
a switch to LOW will decrease the frequency and setting
the switch to HIGH will increase the frequency response. These switches
may be used to adjust the speaker to your room acoustics.
Each measures 25" h x 14" w x
11.5" d and weighs 38 lbs unpacked.
Includes our 90 day warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
REALISTIC NOVA 8B / 40-4026
Condition 8.5
$269.
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VINTAGE
BOSTON-ACOUSTICS
STEREO SPEAKERS
BOSTON ACOUSTIC
A60 A-60
SERIES II
MEDIUM OAK FINISH
#...3752 / 53
Circa 1986-90
Made in USA
for sale
The Boston A60 II's. These have always
another one of
our favorite "book shelf" speakers. I sold these for
years as a Boston dealer and always knew my customers would be more then
pleased with them, when properly qualified. Very accurate 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle.
Features include:
-
2-way, Acoustic-Suspension design
-8" Low Frequency Driver (woofer)
-1" Soft-dome,
Ferrofluid Cooled
Tweeter
- Real internal crossover
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
52-20,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
90dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal / 6Ω
minimum
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts minimum
These are consecutively serial numbered cabinets. Again, Boston A-60's
are "hard to go wrong with" speakers. We have just installed fresh, new
foam surrounds on the woofers for years of trouble-free service.
We completely tested them including sweeping them with an audio
generator looking for any acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or
sounds. Great balance and very pleasing to listen to.
All in all, these are great sounding speakers. Cabinets are
Medium Oak grain vinyl wrap
and are in great cosmetic condition as are the original black, knit
grills.
Each measures 18.5" x 11.25"
x 7.5" and weighs 14
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
Boston-Acoustics A60 II
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VINTAGE
JENSEN
STEREO SPEAKERS
SYSTEM 300
Circa 1981-'85
Made in USA
for sale
A bit short in the looks department, but long on sound. These Jensen
"System 300" speakers are very accurate and impressive
sounding. Features:
- 9" woofer
- 1" cloth soft dome tweeter
- Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
- 8
Ω
Foam surround on 9" woofer in fine shape with years life left in it before
it will need to be replaced. Medium-dark Oak wood grain vinyl wrap finish
in decent shape with a few normal scuffs and dings. Nothing too distracting from overall appearance (see photos). Original
brown grills
in fair shape as well with normal amount of snags for 15 years old and
unfortunately the small plastic Jensen badges are missing. Grills also
have minor, light colored staining on lower 1/3 of each. Speakers test and sound great. Each measures
23" high x 13" wide x 10" deep and weighs a 23 lbs
unpacked. Includes our
standard speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
JENSEN SYSTEM 300
Condition 7.5
$239. pair
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VINTAGE
JENSEN
STEREO SPEAKERS
TF-3B
Circa 1967-71
Made in USA
for sale
Very nice condition 1968 date
coded Jensen 3-way, 4-driver speaker systems. One of
the classics from the early days of Hi-Fi, after most gear had "found
it's legs". If you like "vintage
sound" with lots of wood these could be the speaker for you.
Features from the back panel spec sheet as follows:
"- Exclusive Jensen 10" Super-low resonance "FLEXAIR"
woofer (C10PF / C7895) & 220750 date code (1967)
- Carefully correlated Jensen "Bass-Superflex" tube-loaded
acoustic enclosure
- Two special 3.5" direct-radiator midrange units for maximum
"presence" and freedom from coloration (P35-VAH)
- Unique Jensen "SONO-DOME" Ultra-tweeter with
Phenolic diaphragm provides reproduction to the upper limits of audibility
(E-107432)
- High quality dividing network to separate the full music range input
into segments and direct them to their respective speaker units."
Specifications are:
Impedance: 8
Ω
Frequency response: "25 Hz-beyond the range of audibility"
X-over points: 2K and 10K
Woofer resonance: 30 Hz
Power handling: - 25 watts
These are nice "vintage" sounding speakers with good bass
response and not as much midrange "honk" as most
"vintage" sounding speakers. With the exception of missing the
small front logos and very minor normal wear the speakers are in great
shape. Very
solidly built with Real Walnut wood veneer grill fascias. The main
cabinets are Walnut finish wood grain vinyl wrap. Each grill fascia just had a fresh coat of lemon
oil. The original speaker grill cloth is also in great shape. We have completely tested them including
sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any acoustical anomalies
or extraneous noises or sounds. They work and look great! Each measures "
23.75" high x 13.5" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs 35 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
Condition 8.5
JENSEN TF-3B
$239. pair
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ADVENT
SPEAKERS
"THE ADVENT/4"
Circa 1979-80
Made in USA
for
sale
An
entry level into the famous "The Loudspeaker" series of stereo speakers,
the Advent 4's. This is a great sounding box,
even despite it's smaller size. Very accurate and balanced!!! Woofers
have had recent re-foamed surrounds
for years of trouble free service.
Features include:
-
2-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
7.5" Paper cone woofer
- 1.75" Cone tweeter
- Binding post inputs
Again, woofers recently re-foamed and tweeters
also perfect and sound great! Grills in fine shape.
These are very accurate and pleasing speakers to listen to for extended
periods for about any genre of music. Tight
bottom end with the right mix of top end clarity. Definitely in the
legendary sonic lineage typical of all Advent models. Cabinets
measures 18.5" high x 11" wide x 8.25" deep and weighs 20 lbs each.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to
under / over powering.)
"THE ADVENT 4"
Condition
8.5
$239.
pair
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PARADIGM
STEREO SPEAKERS
"TITAN"
#...9907 / 9908
STEREO SPEAKERS / MONITORS
WHITE FINISH
MADE IN CANADA
Circa 1996-99
for sale
These are great performing, Paradigm "Titan", 2-way speakers. "Dynamite
in a small package" sound! We have complete checked and tested these,
including sweeping with our AF generator from 20-20,000 Hz and feeding
the output from our Hafler P-225 Pro Power Amp. Only issue is cosmetic
and it is that the finish is obviously "white" and they have some
"handling" smudges on them.
Features:
- 2-Way, Bass Reflex Speaker Design
-
6.5" Cast Aluminum Frame,
Poly-Cone, Foam roll suspended, Low Frequency Transducer
/ woofer
- .75" "Dome" High Frequency Transducer
/ Tweeter by Vifa
- 1.3" Tuned port for extended low end
- Factory white laminate finish
Specs:
Frequency Response: 48Hz-22kHz
Efficiency:
89 dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω, Minimum 4
Ω
Recommended Power Amplifier
range:
15-100 watts
Max Power:
60
watts peak "program power"
These are
consecutively serial numbered speakers.
Input is via recessed,
spring clips. Very solidly built cabinets,
finished in white, vinyl laminate. Grills are white
knit. The cabinets
that are in great shape,
however the grills have some smudges on them that we have not attempted
to clean further than what is shown in photos.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
They look, work and
sound great!
Made in
Canada! Each measures
13.5" high x 7.75" wide
at the front x
9.5" deep and weighs 8 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering.
Condition 8.5
$189. pair
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FISHER
SPEAKERS
XP-55b
MADE IN THE USA!
Circa 1971
for sale
Classic from the original Fisher line. The XP-55B, 2-way speaker. Great
vintage look and sound. From an original Allied catalog ad; " Extra
compact bookshelf size, yet delivers impressive, full-range
sound....Completely enclosed baffle is damped with Acoustiglas packing
for fundamental bass response down to 37 Hz."
Features:
- 2-Way, Acoustic Suspension Speaker Design
- 8" Low Frequency Transducer
(woofer) with 2 lb motor (magnet) and
non-deteriorating surround
- 3" High Frequency Transducer
(tweeter), with low-mass cone for peak-free response to 20,000Hz
Specs:
Frequency Response: (-6 dB) 37 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal impedance: 8
Ω
Power Handling:
10 watts continuous / 30 peak
Input is via screw terminals. Very solidly built
cabinets, finished in walnut wood grain, vinyl wrap. Grill cloth is
original. The
cabinets
that are in great
shape as are the original grills. We just
installed fresh crossover capacitors and new gasketing to seal woofer in
mounting flange.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for that old vintage / tube system. 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
20" high x 10" wide
at the front x
7.5" deep and weighs
17
lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering.
Condition 9
FISHER XP-55B
$189.
pair
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PRE-OWNED
YORKVILLE
YSM-1 YSM1
STEREO SPEAKER /
STUDIO MONITOR
1 ONLY / SINGLE
for sale
These are great 2-way speakers by Yorkville, the model YSM-1's.
Two-way
design featuring an 6.5"
Poly woofer
and a
1"
Soft Dome tweeter. 2" tuned port for extended low
frequency response. Input is via recessed, heavy-duty, binding / banana
posts. Very solidly built cabinets,
finished in black, vinyl wood grain. Grills are a black
knit. The cabinets
that are in great shape
as are the original grills.
Great sounding with sonic detail and balance. Great
for smaller systems or for surround speakers. These are small "bookshelf"
/ wall-mount size
speakers so their height and foot print is minimal.
We have completely tested them
including sweeping them with an audio generator looking for any
acoustical anomalies or extraneous noises or sounds.
The surrounds are in great shape and should last many more years prior
to replacement.
Specs:
- Impedance:
8 ohms Nominal, 4 ohms min
- Power Rating: 70 watts
They look, work and sound great!
Made in
Canada! Each measures
16.5" high x 9.5" wide
at the front x
9.25" deep and weighs
17 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under /
over powering).
Condition 8.5 (MISSING LOGO ON GRILL)
YORKVILLE YSM-1
$79.
SINGLE ONLY
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish, KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are
excellent, larger than normal, satellites for your surround sound home
theater system, filling in and offer a surprising amount of punch. Much
more than your average "satellite" speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Units all look near NEW with only the most minor of
wear. We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs 7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$59.99
pair
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when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish,
KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are excellent, larger than normal, satellites
for your surround sound home theater system, filling in and offer a
surprising amount of punch. Much more than your average "satellite"
speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Unit looks near NEW with only the most minor of
wear. We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs 7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$59.99
pair
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when combined with a subwoofer!
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish,
KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are excellent, larger than normal, satellites
for your surround sound home theater system, filling in and offer a
surprising amount of punch. Much more than your average "satellite"
speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these
speakers and they sound great! All drivers work with no issues. This set
has minor cosmetic issues but have no effect on performance (see above
photos). We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs
7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition7.5
$49.99
pair
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when combined with a subwoofer!
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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:
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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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VINTAGE
J.C. PENNEY CO.
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL 1312
2nd PAIR
RETRO, MOD
BI-AMP
STEREO SPEAKERS
for sale
Really cool looking speakers from J.C. Penney, model 1312. They look
almost like they belong on a Danish B&O system. Curiously they are
bi-amp designed as they sit. Unless you have the correct electronics
these came with, I would plan on adding a small filtering cap on the
tweeter wire and just running them with standard audio gear. We can do
this mod if you like for an additional $30. Beautiful real Walnut wood
veneer cabinets are in excellent shape. Each measures 13" x 8.75" x
8.75" and weighs 7 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited
warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$99.
pair
SOLD 6/16/09
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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)
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True " WORLD AC POWER"™ Operates on 50 / 60 Hz AC and voltages from
110-240 AC
Specs:
Low
Frequency driver type:
12", cast aluminum with double thick suspension
Cabinet design:
.75" thick, MDF
construction. Bass Reflex via 4" tuned port
Frequency
Response:
30-150Hz
±
3dB
Cross-over frequency: Selectable 40-120Hz
Max
power rating: 250 watts at rated specs
Again this is an incredible sounding
sub. Without exception the
best performing "sub" we've had in the last 8-10 years! The Black, wood grain, vinyl
wrap cabinets in LIKE NEW shape,
as are the original grills. Woofer
surrounds in fine shape
with many years left before maintenance. We
also installed felt feet, to separate the cabinet from hard surfaces.
Very accurate, detailed low-end!!!
Measures 20" tall x
14" wide x 19" deep and weighs
a HEAVY 60 lbs
unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited
warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Cerwin Vega LW-12
Condition 9
$389.
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PRE-OWNED
BOSE
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
W/ SATELLITE CROSSOVER BUILT-IN
"ACOUSTIMASS®"
AM-5 SERIES II
FOR SALE
These were designed for use with the small AM-5 cube satellite speakers,
but will work great with any small bookshelf speakers. I use one with my
Boston A-40 speakers. Our photographer uses one with a pair of KLH-911
and "rocks the house" to an un-reasonable level. It sounds great. Has
stereo inputs and outputs for amps and receivers rated from 10-200 watts
per channel. Will work on outputs rated from 4-8ohms. Internal 5.5"
drivers, enclosed in a 6th order cabinet deliver tremendous bass from a
small package measuring 19.5" wide x 14" deep and only 8" tall. Designed
for horizontal placement and is low enough to fit under many futons, or
can be placed vertically in a corner or behind stereo cabinet. Bass is
non-directional so placement is not at all critical. You will hear it no
matter where you place it in the room. Built-in crossover not only
filters out the highs from the woofers, but also filters out the lows
that are fed to your satellites so they can concentrate only on the
frequencies above the woofers, which will increase their efficiency
immensely. Also has Bose patented speaker protection for subwoofers and
your satellites. Inputs and outputs via standard "bare-wire" push clips.
Sounds great and very clean! Very solidly built and weighs in at 21 lbs
unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due
to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
$169.
(you just need one for the system)
Would match up great with our
KLH-911's shown a few rows above. We use KLH-911's extensively
throughout the shop.
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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 an over abundance of mids, at least for most listeners.
It will also likely have a deficiency in bass and possibly treble. It
will most likely sound "thin", the degree of which can vary from
slight to extreme, depending again, on many variables. This
might not even be readily apparent when auditioning speakers, but generally
if you hear a pair speakers with an appropriately adjusted, EQ engaged,
then you listen to it bypassed, you will want to re-engage it as quickly
as possible.
The classic arguments against using an EQ have been
that an EQ, or any additional inserted signal processing device, makes
the signal path less "pure" and adds noise. Also, again, "these speakers
were expensive and shouldn't need an EQ". To address the first point,
this issue can usually be reduced to a more than desirable point by
utilizing a high quality EQ or signal processor. The noise floor should
certainly be below audible levels, and it doesn't take too much of an EQ
to achieve that for most folks systems. While the first point is
valid, a good EQ's benefits usually far outweigh any minor noise issues, which
are probably below most listeners audible limits in the first place. The
second issue was answered previously, in the above paragraph.
In fact, the better the speakers, the more they would likely benefit
from a reduction of the midrange frequencies, due to their as "flat as
possible" curve. Again, this would apply to the average persons hearing
curve. Some "cheap" speakers, will have a "rock-n-roll smile" EQ
curve built-in by utilizing drivers, crossover and cabinet combinations,
that have an over abundance of bass and treble, and a deficit of mids by
design. That would beg the question of "why wouldn't they all just do
that then". The answer to that is that any respectable speaker
manufacturer wouldn't try and dictate a built-in curve into a speaker
other than as flat as assigned parameters will allow, for a number of
reasons.
Another less apparent, but still valid reason for
utilizing an EQ can be to compensate for listening room acoustic
characteristics. This is generally more difficult to assess, but
overtime could become a desired need. This need would obviously change
with any parameter change in the listening environment. Also, and no
offense, but as we age and as we are exposed to various, sometimes,
injurious sonic environments and events, our sensitivity to frequency
ranges will change.
One way to look at a specific speaker / listening
environment combination is to think of it as a blank artists canvas. A
really high quality speaker system would be comparable to a high quality
canvas, brushes and material. Said another way, a "non-flat" EQ curve /
listening environment / speaker combination is akin to starting your
painting with a dirty, blotchy canvas. The listening environment to a
well lit room with natural lighting, conducive to a creative mood. Until
you "shape" the EQ, there is no painting on the blank canvas. Once you
shape the EQ to your tastes, in a way that compliments the speaker
design / room combination, you have created your work of art.
While I can appreciate all the arguments for not using an
EQ, in the end, I generally use an EQ with it's curve slightly boosted
in the bass and treble frequencies and attenuated through the mid
frequencies from "Zero" position (the "rock-n-roll smile"
curve). It will usually require adjustment
following any change in speakers, listening environment parameter
adjustments and with the material I am listening too. I also have a 1/3
octave RTA monitor / spectrum analyzer with a pink noise generator and
analyzing mic to establish an accurate "flat" point to start from.
* Contrary to a somewhat
common misconception, "Flat" does not mean "dull". "Flat"
refers to the graphic "curve" of a speakers output when analyzed by a spectrum
analyzer. Ideally a speaker should be able to reproduce the human
hearing range with all frequencies as close to "zero" (even amplitude or
"flat") as is practical for the intended design / price point
levels. The listener can then modify it from
there by various methods (usually some sort of signal processor such as
an EQ) to their tastes.
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Replacement Pioneer / Akai
/ Allied Speaker
Plugs
The
very hard to find Akai & Pioneer receiver /
amplifier to speaker, short proof adaptor plugs /
connectors / jacks. If you have an old
Early-Mid 1970's Akai, Allied or Pioneer receiver / Amplifier that uses these, and have
lost yours or need an additional set - here you go!
These receiver / amplifier / speaker plugs were used in the
Akai receiver model AA-910, 920, AA-930, 940,
AA-960, 970 AA-980, Pioneer Receiver / Amplifier
to Speaker plugs for Pioneer
receiver and amplifier models QA-800, SA-100,
SA-302 & 302R, SA-500, SA-600, SA-700,
SA-800, SA-900, SA-1000, SX-300T, SX-400, SX-424,
SX-440, SX-525, SX-626,
SX-727, SX-770, SX-828, SX-990, SX-1000 1000TD & TW,
SX-1500, 1500TD, SX-2500,
SX-6000, SX-9000, QX-4000, QX-8000,
QX-9000, QX-9900 , Speaker plugs for
Allied receiver models
335, 355, 365, 380, 395, 399, 435, 445, 490, 498, 475, 495 and may have been used in other
receiver / amplifier models as well. Sold in pairs.
1 pair = $28.50
shipped
2 pairs = $43.50 shipped
3 pairs = $57.50 shipped
Available
for a limited time as they are no longer being manufactured.
Price includes shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states!
Other locals on the planet can be calculated.
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RTR
STEREO SPEAKERS
IIID
III D
#...0641 /
2654
Circa Late 1970's early '80's
SOLD 4/21/09
for sale
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. Between these and the EV's we also just
posted, one of the two may end up in my project studio as utility
speakers. 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, Acoustic
Suspension
design
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9.5" woofer with fresh
foam surround installed
- 2" Soft Dome Midrange
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1" Soft Dome
Tweeter
- REAL internal crossover
- Midrange and Tweeter attenuators
- Bypassed the commonly problematic reset switches
Again, these are fairly
challenged cosmetically, but have a magical combination of
sound. One of the original midranges have slightly different cosmetics
with a different trim overlay. The mids and tweeters each have huge
motors for lots of output / power handling / efficiency. We have completely tested all
drivers independently in these speakers.
We also shunted the typically troublesome auto-resets for better performance. Tested for all
frequencies with a sweep generator. The wood grain,
vinyl wrapped cabinets, while in rough cosmetic
condition 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. 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 25.75"
high x 14.25" wide x 11.25" deep and weighs
43 lbs each. Includes our
standard, limited 90
day speaker warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
RTR
Condition 8 (due to numerous dings)
$349.
pair
SOLD 4/21/09
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CLASSIC
BOSE
STEREO SPEAKERS
501 Series III
#...5693 / 8045
DIRECT
/ REFLECTING
STEREO SPEAKERS
Made in USA
Circa 1982
SOLD 5/26/09
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PRE-APPRECIATED
POLK AUDIO
STEREO SPEAKERS
M3 SERIES II
Circa Mid 1990's
SOLD 4/10/09
for sale
Very accurate, small Polk M3 Series II stereo speakers.
Small, but accurate sounding 2-way design.
- 2-Way design
- 5.25" Butyl rubber
surrounded woofers with
Polymer composite cones
- 1"
Polymer treated fabric dome
tweeter
- "Real" internal cross-over
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Polymer cabinets with structural
reinforcement to reduce resonance
- Flexible Wall mount
- 1" tuned port for extending low end
Specs:
Frequency Response:
60-22,000Hz (69-18kHz +- 3dB)
Efficiency: 89dB
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Recommended Power amplifier rating: 20-100 watts
These are surprisingly good sounding speakers for their
size and unusual design. We auditioned them with our Hafler P-225 power
amp and they had incredible power handling characteristics. Very
detailed and accurate sound as well. These
would be great for "stand alone" speakers for a small to small-medium
system or as satellites or rear channel speakers in an AV / Surround
system. Especially suited for outside applications around a hot tub,
pool or patio. All drivers work and sound
fine! Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Hi attenuator cleaned internally for worry-free performance.
Speakers cleaned inside and out. Both look and
sound GREAT! Minimal cabinet wear (couple minor edge
chips) and while brackets
and bracket locks are still intact (one lock knob partially missing, but
the important "locking part still intact"), I'm not sure I'm very
trusting of their design to hold the speaker on a wall, especially over
someone's head. Just my opinion, even if they were new. Minor, typical
stains / smudges to cloth covered grills, but nothing too distracting
(grills are actually much cleaner than they appear in photos. They
were cleaned after the photos were taken). Each
measures 11.25" tall x 6.25"
wide x 8.25" deep and weighs
5.5 lbs unpacked. Includes
our standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to
under / over powering)
POLK M3 II
Condition 8.5
$99. pair
SOLD 4/10/09
Here's a link to the page on Polk's great web site
that details this speaker:
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/m3ii/
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
CS-88A CS88A
#...262 / NA
Circa late 1974-79
SOLD 5/12/09
for sale
The
Classic 88's in the vastly upgraded "A"
version. These are the Upper-middle of Pioneers "serious" line of mid
'70's offerings. These are great, LOUD speakers. Attenuators have been
cleaned for static-free performance. We have also re-foamed all four
tweeters on these for years of trouble-free service. We have completely
tested them with both recorded material and swept them with our AF
generator. They are in BEAUTIFUL shape. Very little wear to the original
Walnut wood cabs and no breaks, chips or missing parts in the real
Walnut wood lattice grills. Also no water damage or
plant rings to the tops, like pretty much every other pair of these
we've had, including my personal pair.
They feature:
-
5-Way / 6-Driver, "Infinite Baffle" cabinet design
- Air /
Acoustic Suspension or also known as Infinite Baffle design
- Pioneers
"F.B." design driver cones deliver more rigidity and lightweight
performance resulting in quicker response and better mid-end with less
distortion
- 30 cm /
12" "FB" (Free-Beating, wool impregnated pulp)
Woofer
- Dual 12
cm / 5" "FB" Mids
- Dual 7.7
cm / 3" "FB" Tweeters
[(Woofer and
Mids feature non-deteriorating cloth surrounds (tweeters have foam
surrounds which have just had new,
fresh foam installed)]
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Multi-cell Super-Tweeter for less "beam" and greater
dispersion over standard compression horns.
- "Real"
4-way crossover with crossover points @ 450 Hz, 3600 Hz and 10KHz.
(mids are naturally separated from each other due to their diameters)
- All
Pioneer built components
- Dual
3-position Mid and Top-end Frequency level attenuators
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Push-button inputs
- Beautiful
original condition real wood Walnut cabinets
- Classic
Real solid Walnut Lattice grills with great attention to detail!
Specs:
Impedance:
8 ohms
Efficiency:
97dB!
1w @ 1m
Frequency
Response:
35-20,000 Hz, +/- 3 dB
Cross-over frequencies:
450 Hz, 3600 Hz and 10KHz
Power Rating: 80 watts RMS
Again, have completely tested
all drivers independently in these speakers as well as the rear-located
pad controls. All control contacts cleaned for trouble-free service.
All 4 of the universally problematic 3" tweeter surrounds on these
CS-88a's have been re-foamed for years of trouble-free service.
These speaker cabinets look great and
sound huge with pounding bass and crystal top-end. Easily one of the
best, biggest sounding speakers Pioneer made next to the HPM
series. Rated 8 ohms and 80 watts. Measure 26"h x 15"w x 12.5"d and
weigh 47lbs each unpacked. This is your chance to own a great piece of
Pioneer audio history.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty ( & excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
PIONEER
Model CS-88A
Condition 9
$459.
pr.
SOLD 5/12/09
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VINTAGE
MISSION
SPEAKERS
MODEL 763
CIRCA 1989-91
SOLD 4/14/09
for sale
Great performing Mission 763 Stereo Speakers.
Fabulous "Old Skoool" performance in a "tower" design. 2-Way, bass
reflex cabinet design delivers plenty of low-end bass, without being
muddy and offers up sufficient mids and just the right amount of top-end
"sizzle.
Features include:
- 3-way, Bass Reflex cabinet design
- 8" Clear Poly Woofer with just replaced fresh foam Surrounds
- .75" Coated cloth, Soft-dome tweeter in a slightly "horn-loaded"
bezel
- 3.5" Tuned Bass Port for extended Low End response
- Bi-Amp capable (by clipping internal jumpers. Currently set up for
"full-range" use)
- 3-Way Binding Post / Banana speaker terminals
Specs:
Cabinet design:
MDF construction. Bass Reflex
Sensitivity:
91dB [1w, 1m]
Max SPL / Pair: 109dB
Frequency
Response:
42Hz to
20kHz ±2dB
Nominal impedance:
8
Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Amplifier
power rating: 25-120 watts
Input Panel I/O's: 5-way Post, Bi-Amp / Bi-Wire
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Original wood grain, vinyl wrapped cabinets as well
as the grill frames and black knit cloth all in great shape.
By nature, the "tall"
stature of the Mission 763 puts the
tweeter more on plane with your ears, instead of your knees.
These are great sounding speakers with tight as well as VERY surprising
"DEEP" bass response. Handles power well including our test system
Hafler power amp.
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". Measures
30.5" tall x 10" wide x
13" deep and each weighs a hefty 35 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering.
Condition 8.5
$489.
(C)
B.M.
SOLD 4/14/09
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B&W
/ BOWERS-WILKINS
SPEAKERS / MONITORS
DM-550
DM550
#...4085 / 4086
"SERIES 500"
MADE IN ENGLAND
Circa 1988-90
SOLD 4/14/09
for sale
One of the
"higher-end" sounding "small" speakers we have
had for a while. The B&W DM-550 stereo
speakers. Very accurate &
detailed sonics. We have
completely tested on our main audio system and they
performed flawlessly. These fell under the "I wish I could keep
them, but can't keep'em all" category.
Features include:
-
2-way, 2nd order, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
- 6.25" / 160mm bass / midrange
driver with composite,
short fiber, 26mm coil on high temperature
former, wound with
Polymide resin and
heat cured
with non-deteriorating Butyl Rubber suspension (no foam to worry about
years down the road)
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1" / 26mm Aluminum dome
Tweeter, (26mm coil on
aluminum former, wound with Polymide
resin and heat cured)
- 3-way, Binding / Banana post input
terminals
- Global System Fuse protection
Specs:
Frequency Range:
56-30,000Hz - 6dB
Frequency
Response:
75-20,000Hz +- 2dB
on Axis
Efficiency:
87dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal
Impedance: 8Ω
(4.3 nominal)
Recommended
Power range:
10-75 watts of
"un-clipped" power.
The black / charcoal
finish cabinets in great shape, as are the original black knit
grills. Convex grill frames perfect with no breaks.
Great speaker for low to medium-high power / volume level while still
maintaining lots of detail. 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 14" H x
8" W x 9.5"D
and weighs 12 lbs each. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over
powering).
B&W DM550
Condition 8.5++
$269.
pair
SOLD 4/14/09
Here
is a great link to info about this speaker on the
B&W Site:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=773&pid=1859
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PRE-OWNED
KENWOOD /
TRIO
KENWOOD KL 777A
777 A
STEREO SPEAKERS
Pair 2
#...0928 & ...0930
Circa Mid-Late 1970's
SOLD 3/31/09
for sale
Classic lattice grill, vintage & large
Kenwood KL-777A stereo speakers. 4-Way, 6-Speaker / Driver,
Air-Suspension design. These are VERY efficient speakers with above
average tone balance for late '70's speakers. Plenty of top end that can
be filtered / tailored to your tastes with built-in attenuator or
external EQ / tone control. Also HUGE & tight low end, likely due to the
"Air-Suspension" cabinet design. They also seem to be able to handle
"power" better than your average speaker. Not simply referring to
they're wattage rating, but just the way the perform at higher power /
volume levels without "falling apart" sonically. Among the top
performers of the many speakers we have auditioned over the years.
Features:
- 14"
Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Woofer
- Dual 4.5" Non-deteriorating, paper surround Mids
- 1.5" Mylar Cone Tweeter
- Dual 5/8", 360 degree Radial Horn Super Tweeters with Diffusion
grills
- "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
- Vented / cloth woofer dust cap for increasing low end efficiency
Specs are as follows:
Speaker System: 4-Way / 6-Driver
Cabinet type design: Acoustic Suspension
Frequency
Response:
25-22,000Hz
Efficiency:
102dB! 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Max rated power capabilities:
110 watts
Very nice looking wood grain, vinyl wrap cabinets. Poly molded grills
also in great shape and solid. Features a true 4-way cross-over for
super clean response especially in the "low end". The cabinets and
grills are in excellent shape. Look near NEW. None of the commonly
found, breaks or cracks to the grill work. All grill pieces solid. 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. 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 25" tall x 16.5" wide x
11.5" deep and weighs 40 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day
limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
KENWOOD KL 777A
777A
Condition 8.5+
$429.
pair
SOLD 3/31/09
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PRE-OWNED
BOSE
STEREO SPEAKERS
VS100 VS-100
"VIDEO / AUDIO MONITOR"
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
STEREO / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
Made in USA
SOLD 3/20/09
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
$69.
single
SOLD 3/20/09
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PIONEER
STEREO SPEAKERS
CS-63 CS63
SOLD 3/2/09
Circa 1968-69
MIJ
for sale
The
"BIG" ones of the “Lattice-Grill” USA CS series for
the late-1960's into the very early 1970's. These are the
pinnacle of the USA available CS speakers at that
time. The CS-63's are a huge
4-way, design featuring:
- 4-Way, Acoustic
Suspension design
- 15" Low Frequency Driver (woofer) with vented dust
cap to extend low frequency response. Non-deteriorating cloth
surround #PW-382A-1
- 6.5" Non-deteriorating cloth surround Lo-Mid
/ "Squawker" with vented dust cap to increase efficiency
- 2.5" Non-deteriorating
paper surrounded, tweeter #PT-257C
- 3" x 4" Phase-Plugged
Horn, Super Tweeter #PT-103F
- 1/4" phono and Spring loaded input jacks
- 3-postion attenuators for both Hi's and Mid's
- 8 ohms
- "Real" crossover for accurate distribution of frequencies
- 60 watt power rating
These are very "live" sounding speakers. Big
"Wall-o-sound" sonics and very efficient. Real Walnut wood veneer
cabinets are HUGE and very impressively built!
Double-thick construction and very "deep" grain. Grill cloths
have been replaced sometime in the past and the logos removed.
One of these had spent it's life near a window, and
the sun faded the color of the drivers in that cabinet and lightened the
wood slightly from the other. That is likely why the grills were
replaced. The actual grills are the one's shown in the largest photo
above. All the drivers are in perfect
working! Cabinets and grills are of real Walnut
veneer and have just had a fresh, hand-rubbed coat of
Bees wax and Lemon oil. We also added poly-lam
gasketing around the back panel, prior to re-installing to reduce the
possibility of sympathetic vibrations and further seal the cabinet
acoustically. We also improved the under-designed tweeter mounting for
vibration free operation. They
sound great and large! Each measures 28.5"
tall x 19" wide x 13"
deep and weigh 58 lbs unpacked. Includes our
standard 90 day limited warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
Condition 8
Pioneer CS-63
SOLD 3/2/09
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SANSUI
SP-2500
SP2500
#1867 & 1926
STEREO SPEAKERS
Circa 1974-76
(in US. As early as ’71 in Asia)
SOLD 3/14/09
for sale
Great sounding, classic Lattice grill Sansui SP-2500 speakers. The
little brothers to the famous and elusive
SP-5500's.
These are absolutely the cleanest we've ever had and this is probably
our 12th pair in 13 years.
They usually don't hang around long.
Features:
- 3-Way, 5-Speaker design.
- 12" Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Woofer
- Dual 5" Non-deteriorating Cloth surround Midranges
- Dual 2" Horn loaded Tweeters with Diffusion Lens for smooth, but
efficient highs.
- "Real" internal cross-over
- Hi and Mid attenuators on rear input panel for custom tailoring
sound to your tastes and listening room
- Dual 2.5" tuned ports for extending low end
- Vented Woofer dust cap for increasing low end efficiency
SPECS:
-
Frequency Response = 30-20,000 Hz
- Cross-over frequencies at 700Hz & 6.5KHz with 12dB / octave roll-off
- Efficiency 100 dB @ 1w / 1m
- 8 ohms
- 80 watt power capacity
Gorgeous "Real Wood" cabinets as well as real wood lattice grills.
These lattice grills are hand carved, featuring "Kumiko" fretwork, like
other Sansui speaker grills. The difference with these are that they are
curved which provides better diffusion of sound. Features a true 3-way
cross-over for super clean response especially in the "low end".
These look almost NEW!
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. All drivers work and
sound fine! Cosmetics great for age, with only normal, most minor of
wear. Again, these are
about the cleanest 2500's we've ever had. Speakers look,
perform and sound GREAT!
Huge, accurate and loud sound. Each measures 25.25" tall x 16.75" wide x
10.75" deep and weighs 50 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty ( & excluding problems due to under / over powering)
Sansui SP-2500
Condition 9
(C)
C.B.S.
SOLD 3/14/09
Here's a
link to a great site with a copy of the original literature archived on
this model:
Sansui SP-2500 cut sheet
Kudo's to them!
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PRE-OWNED
B&W
STEREO SPEAKERS /
DIGITAL MONITORS
MODEL DM220
#... 9996 & 9995
SOLD 3/12/09
CIRCA 1982-87
for sale
Great performing B&W DM220, Digital Monitor
Stereo Speakers. These are easily in the top 10% of speakers we
have auditioned for overall balance, power handling, detail and overall
sonics. One of the few speakers I have heard that likely won't need an
EQ to be pleasing to 90+% of listeners. Only "sort of" issue with these
is that grills were originally optional and these did not come
with them. The cabinet and drivers all in great shape. These definitely
fall into the "wish I could keep them all for myself, but can't"
category.
Features include:
- Acoustic Suspension
/ Infinite Baffle, 3-way cabinet design
- 7" Composite Paper Woofer with inverted, non-deteriorating Butyl
Surrounds
- 7" Composite Paper Midrange driver with inverted, non-deteriorating
Butyl Surrounds
- 1" Poly-dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 10-100 Watts
- Impedance 8 Ω
- 2-Way Binding Post / Banana speaker terminals
Specs:
Cabinet design:
MDF construction. Acoustic Suspension / Infinite baffle
Low
& Mid Frequency driver type:
2 x
200mm (8") Nominal piston diameter
with 26mm high temperature voice coil with critically
impregnated composite short Fiber cone
and inverted Butyl rubber suspension.
High Frequency driver type:
1 x 26mm dome tweeter - coil construction of special
Polymide material
Sensitivity:
90dB [1w, 1m]
Frequency
Response:
53Hz to
20kHz ±3dB
Nominal impedance:
8
Ω
Cross-over frequencies: 3kHz
Recommended Amplifier
power rating: 10-100 watts
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. There is a "crush" area on the rear corner of one of
the cabinets that was repaired sometime in the past and with the exception of missing grills, they are in
great, original cosmetic shape. Measures 27" tall x 11.5" wide x
13.5" deep and weighs 33 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering.
Condition 8.5
SOLD 3/12/09
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PRE-OWNED
SANSUI
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL S-770 S770
"CLASSIQUE"
#8262 /
SOLD 2/26/09
Circa late 1980's
for sale
Great
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.
Features include:
-
3-Way, Acoustic Suspension cabinet design
-
12" ribbed paper
cone woofer with non-deteriorating, cloth
suspension
- 5" paper cone midrange
w/ Mylar dust cap
- 2.5" Cone type
tweeter
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
30-22,000Hz
Efficiency:
88dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Cross-over frequencies: at 900Hz & 4.5kHz
Maximum input power rating:
100 watts
We have completely tested all
drivers.
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Wood grain vinyl
wrapped cabinets in great
condition with very minor cosmetic wear. Original
knit, dark navy grills
also in great shape! Great "all
around" sound and get very loud! Each measures
26" high x 15.25" wide x 11.5" deep and weighs
32 lbs each. Includes our standard
speaker warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
SANSUI S-770 "Classique"
Condition 9
SOLD 2/26/09
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VINTAGE
EPI
STEREO SPEAKERS
EPI 100V / 100
#...1289 / 1311
SOLD 3/1/09
Circa 1978-1983
Made in Newburyport, MA. - USA
for sale
First pair of 100's we have had in 13 years. Great sounding EPI 100V,
stereo speakers. 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"
Inverted, Hard-Dome
"Air-Spring"
Tweeter
- Real internal crossover
- Very heavy, solidly built cabinets
Specs:
Frequency
Response:
45-18,000Hz +- 3dB
Efficiency:
87dB 1w @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
nominal
Cross-over frequencies: 1.8kHz
Recommended Minimum Power amplifier rating:
10 watts minimum
Maximum recommended power :
75 watts peak
From some original EPI literature, " Rather
than making outlandish claims backed up by dubiously acquired
specifications, EPI is quite reasonable in stating the frequency limits
of the system. The actual sound is excellent with bass response
remaining crisp and tight to the lower response limit. The treble
response is clear and airy. Overall this is an excellent speaker and a
very good value in it's price range".
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
Walnut wood grain vinyl wrap and are in great
condition as are the original grills. These speakers actually come with
their original box and packing.
Each measures 21.25" x 11"
x 9" and weighs 21
lbs unpacked.
Condition 8.5
EPI 100V
SOLD 3/1/09
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VINTAGE
LAFAYETTE
"CRITERION"
STEREO SPEAKERS
2001A
SOLD 2/3/09
for sale
Made in Japan
Great, solid performing "Criterion", by Lafayette, 2001A, 3 way
speakers. "High-efficiency system with 10" woofer (reinforced by
three internal tuned ducts radiating through a base vent)" Features include:
- 10"
Foam surrounded Woofer
with many years of service left before surround job
- 6" x 2" Exponential Mid horn
- 1.75" Wide dispersion, Ring Cone Tweeter
- Front mounted Brilliance and Presence
L-pad attenuators
- Easily accessed front mounted circuit breaker for additional speaker
protection
- "Spring-clip"
speaker connectors
Specs:
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω each
Frequency
Response:
30-18kHz @ +- 3dB
Cross-over frequencies: at 2kHz & 4kHz
Power Handling; 75-90 RMS watts
Very nice looking wood grain,
vinyl wrap cabinets. Wood grill frames and original knit cloth also
in great shape and solid. Only cosmetic issues are that
one of the grill "Criterion" logos is missing and there is a 1mm
separation around the top and left edge due to moisture. Does not affect
structure or sonics (see photos above, lower right). The cabinets and grills are in
good
condition. All drivers are in perfect condition, work and sound fine!
Tested for all frequencies with a sweep generator. Speakers look and sound
GREAT! Each measures 25" h x 13.25" w x
11.5" d and weighs 40 lbs unpacked.
Includes our 90 day warranty (excluding
problems due to under / over powering)
Lafayette
"Criterion"
2001A
Condition 8
SOLD 2/3/09
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PRE-OWNED
REALISTIC
STEREO SPEAKERS
MINIMUS-5
SOLD 3/16/09
Circa 1978-83
for sale
A classic
from Realistic. Was a "mainstay" in their catalog for years. Very
accurate 6.5", 2-way design reproduces very nice detail in the audio
spectrum without being too brittle. 6.5" Woofer with a 1.5",
multi-cellular horn loaded
tweeter with dispersion lens. 8 ohms speaker system rated best up to ~40
watts. Features:
- 2-Way, Acoustic Suspension design
- 6.5" Low-end driver
(woofer)
- 1.5" horn tweeter with multi-cellular
de-fraction lens
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Phono and Screw terminal input ports
Specs:
Frequency Response:
100-20,000Hz
System Design:
2-Way, Acoustic Suspension
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω each
Power rating:
15 watts with max above that to ~30 watts
Teak finish real wood veneer cabinets. Black "Car Stereo" style,
perforated woofer grill! These are in good looking
and sounding condition with normal cosmetic wear (see lower right
photos, above). We were very surprised
by how accurate they are. RCA inputs. Each measures 12.25" h x 9" w x
6.5" d and weighs 6 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited
warranty ( excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8
REALISTIC MINIMUS-5
SOLD 3/16/09
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PRE-OWNED
KLH
STEREO SPEAKERS
MODEL
911B
SOLD 2/16/09
for sale
Compact and stylish, these black finish, KLH-911B Bookshelf speakers are
excellent, larger than normal, satellites for your surround sound home
theater system, filling in and offer a surprising amount of punch. Much
more than your average "satellite" speakers, Features include:
- 2-way design
- 5.25" Fiber cone woofer
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Nominal power rating of 5 Watt RMS
- Peak Power handling 100 Watts
- Frequency Response 80 Hz- 20 KHz
- Monopole
Directionality
- 1.25" rear port
- Impedance 8 Ω
- Magnetically Shielded to prevent
video distortion during home theater use.
- Easily accessible rear mounting brackets
- Spring clip speaker terminals
We have completely tested these speakers and they sound great! All drivers
work with no issues. Units all look near NEW with only the most minor of
wear. We have a pair of these connected to the stereo outputs of a
passive, 6", 3rd order subwoofer powered with a 225 wpc Hafler power
amp, with no holding back. They will amaze you connected in that
way, even for "Old Skool" 2-channel audio! Measures 10" tall x 6.5"wide x 6" deep and weighs 7.5 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
Condition 8.5
SOLD 2/16/09
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