vintage speakers

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    Weird Acoustic Research AR-4xa speakers?

    I am looking to buy a pair of AR-4xa speakers ($120) locally but I am confused by how they look. The woofers look very different between the two. Also, it appears that somebody applied some type of sealant around and over the edges of the drivers - should this be a reason for concern? Finally...
  2. R

    Can anyone identify these loudspeakers?

    Hoping for some help to identify the pictured speakers. I've done some digging and cannot find anything definitive, well nothing even close to definitive. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance.
  3. Impact

    Vintage Speakers for Tehnics SA5170

    Picked up a failing Tehnics SA5170 at goodwill for a steal recently. Cleaned it out and replaced some caps and now its sounding great. Only issue is I don't have a lower wattage set of speakers to pair up with this thing. Any suggestions of some vintage options that would sound nice for a...
  4. Murfaman

    Former teenage audiophile jumping back in at 60, need some help getting started.

    Hi all, really appreciate all the expertise and experience in this forum. Lurking for a few weeks has brought back some great memories of riding my bike to drool over gear I could never dream of owning at Pacific Stereo, and the system I saved two years to buy. Now, even though I lost 90% of...
  5. Gorcon

    The famous 1973 Optimus 7 speakers. How do you open these puppies?

    Long story short when my right side speaker went out I immediately thought it was the receiver. So for the last month have been shopping and purchasing vintage receivers, however after everything said and done it was actually the speaker that went out. It seems like I'm only getting the Tweeter...
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    Looking For A Nice Amp Receiver for My Pioneers CS-905

    Hello, this is my first post, I would like to know which amplifier/receiver I could get for my speakers, it has a MAX POWER of 200 W and I need to know if I need an amplifier with more than this, any recommendation would help me a lot, I do not want to burn the speakers for a mistake of mine. thanks
  7. Jim Turner

    Analysis of my new Fisher Speaker XP-55b

    I just picked up a set of Fisher XP-55B's from Facebook for $30. Cosmetically they are in great condition. The Box seemed a little smaller than I was expecting. The first thing I did was hook them up to my 12watt per channel amplifier and listen to music. First thing I noticed the high...
  8. Jon0tron

    Vintage Toshiba Speakers

    I recently came across a pair of Toshiba speakers from 1960. I didn’t know Toshiba made speakers back then. They sound pretty nice for what they are (simple 2way design) but lack in low end. The model number is SS15 and have sequential serial numbers. I’m going to pull the back off and take pics...
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    Bookshelf Speakers

    I have decided I need vintage speakers as I do not like the aesthetics on new affordable speakers. If you know of some decent bookshelf speakers for under $1000, with wood veneer, let me know. Meantime, I'm looking at Snell QBx20s or B&O vintage bookshelf units. Any comments? any vintage sources...
  10. PROJECT 2501

    Another speaker ID thread

    Beefy cast frames with a vented voice coil.
  11. ChicagoHiFi

    Vintage Jensen 700XL

    Hello everyone, I just acquired a pair of Jensen 700XL horn loaded speakers working for $50, I’ve seen they sell for over $1,000 working. Is that true?! I want more info on them if that’s possible, also, can you take these grilles off? I haven’t seen a photo of them with the grilles off. Thanks...
  12. K

    Vintage Altec Lansing Valencia Mystery crossover

    Hello all and seasons greetings!! I have been a Altec Lansing and JBL fan for many years. I've had and seen many types of Altec and JBL crossover types. I've never seen this one before. I am guessing these were made in the last 50's or early 60's.There are not names on them anywhere...
  13. O. Friend

    Sansui SP-200 replacement tweeters/midrange suggestions

    Hi all, I acquired a pair of SP-200's that were in exceptional shape from a guy that had purchased them while he was serving in Vietnam back in the day. He had taken very good care of them, grills almost perfect and very clean, although he hadn't used them in decades. I recapped the crossovers...
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    Hamlin Stereo Speakers

    My parents are downsizing and my dad has a pair of Hamlin stereo speakers with 8" woofers that he got sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s. They are 3 feet high and don't have any model number on them. Both are in pristine condition on the outside and they still work. I'm curious what their...
  15. Sunil Paul

    Can anyone identify the model of these Omega speakers

    I saw these Omega speakers on CL near my area. They are asking for $50. Are they worth it? https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/herndon-vintage-omega-speakers/7294876323.html
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    Can anyone help identify what brand/model these speakers are?

    They have a rear woofer which has a flat front as opposed to a cone. Do you recognize these?
  17. Francis55

    Realistic Nova 5 Speakers Vintage

    Hey, picked these up at auction a while back. Figured out that grilles come off via hidden screws. Thoughts on the woofers? Obviously some dry rot here, how bad is it? Sound is great. Thanks! Francis
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    Altec Lansing 846b Valencia Questions

    I'm interested in the Valencias and have been reading good and bad things about them here. The good points mentioned are a live in the room presence and a palpable physical presentation. The bad includes horn honk, shouty midrange, aggressive and fatiguing upper mids and lower treble, and roll...
  19. FairhopeJon

    Frazier Speakers

    Just picked up these Frazier speakers at a garage sale for $30. I’m very new to the audiophile world but I am quickly realizing that I’m developing a problem. Question: Are these decent? Looks like 2-way, with an 8” speaker. I see that they need to be reconed but thought, for $30, it’s worth...
  20. DrFaustus

    Polk Audio Monitor List and History

    I found this great PDF detailing the various vintage "Monitor" series from Polk Audio. I find it very helpful as I try to sift through the various names and renaming Polk did for these speakers. I'm not sure who to give credit to for creating it, but I wanted to post it here for others to enjoy...
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    Any info/experience with vintage Onkyo S-25 speakers?

    Hi folks My first post/question here so pls be kind to a newbie-know-nothing from Downunder ... Does anyone here have any info on or experience with vintage Onkyo S-25 speakers, please? I have found a few other posts in AK related to vintage Onkyo model 25 speakers, but they seem to be a...
  22. DrFaustus

    Polk Audio Monitor Series 2 M4 Speakers Sound Like they're underwater

    Hi all, First, a big thanks to everyone on AudioKarma.org. As I've started to get into vintage audio equipment this form has been the best source of information on the internet. You all rock! I recently picked up a pair of Polk Audio Monitor Series 2 M4 speakers to pair with my H/K 730 receiver...
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    Making the most of it.

    My main stereo setup in my room is all set with a vintage Onkyo receiver and BIG1970s top notch McIntosh speakers that I really treasure. However, in my living room to listen to music with my roommates I hooked up a spare cheap Sony STR-DH190 receiver and Sansui SP-30s. The Sansuis have blown...
  24. hallcon83

    Calling All Wharfedale w70 Owners - Need Help , New Wharfedale kid on the Block

    - Hi Everyone , I am pretty new to the forum, having just posted a few times, but am learning a lot from everyone. ---- I have recently had a epiphany or a realization that I must turn away from the dark side! - ( or maybe it's turn to the dark side, I'm not sure which it is yet ) - and begin...
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    ESS HD1000 Vintage Speaker Replacements

    I have an set of ESS HD1000 and I am looking to replace the 10 inch woofers. Does anyone know or have recommendations on ESS replacements or another manufacture that would fit? Thanks everyone in advance!
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