fau5tu5
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So I went to pick these up for $25. I wasn't familiar with them but was slightly intrigued and they weren't that far away. I was pretty lucky that I did. (I think) Because when going through the stuff from the previous system (a JBL surround speaker package and mid denon receiver) the lady said who was selling them for her husband who just got a VERY nice new system, gave me the "Oh, there's some really old stuff back here that we didnt list".
So $160. later, I left with the Jensen's, A Sansui Seven receiver, a Pioneer PL530 TT with Audiotecnica At30E and At630 and stablizers, some old High end Sony Headphones, and a Carver C-4000 + M-400 combo. I left a pair of MK Subs, Tandenberg Deck with 2 DBX units and some other stuff.. (There's a limit to what I might use) But this guy obviously knew his stuff for the most part..
So I'm checking out the speakers and they sound,.. well.. Simply... Wonderful. I always thought of "Jensen" as either a parts supplier, or really low end stuff. ( I think of late 80s car stereos from Kragen or Kmart) But that wouldnt make much sense for a guy who spent MANY thousands on audio gear and did semi-pro/pro recording to have crap speakers as his mains for many years.
I tried to find out about them and all I could come up with was a couple links referencing the 2003 Orion Blue Book
"Official Orion Blue Book Report. Audio SPK Monday, August 11, 2003 JENSEN
SYSTEM B Retail BEST $275 Retail BETTER $240 Retail FAIR-Good $200
These retailed for $1,329 pr. from 1979-83"
and one picture on a Vintage Speaker collectors site (en espanol )
And thats it.
Anyone know anything about them? Have any lit, or specs?? I will say this.. I'm not a huge fan of the brown vinyl laminate (though it is better than simulated wood grain laminate) and the terminals leave a bit to be desired, but, They sound very accurate and open and tight.. Very pleasant and I will admit with the "Jensen" logo.. I'm a little surprised.. If not somewhat confused. I was thinking Garage Speakers... but right now, They're my Mains for the time being.
I'll try to put up a couple pix.
So $160. later, I left with the Jensen's, A Sansui Seven receiver, a Pioneer PL530 TT with Audiotecnica At30E and At630 and stablizers, some old High end Sony Headphones, and a Carver C-4000 + M-400 combo. I left a pair of MK Subs, Tandenberg Deck with 2 DBX units and some other stuff.. (There's a limit to what I might use) But this guy obviously knew his stuff for the most part..
So I'm checking out the speakers and they sound,.. well.. Simply... Wonderful. I always thought of "Jensen" as either a parts supplier, or really low end stuff. ( I think of late 80s car stereos from Kragen or Kmart) But that wouldnt make much sense for a guy who spent MANY thousands on audio gear and did semi-pro/pro recording to have crap speakers as his mains for many years.
I tried to find out about them and all I could come up with was a couple links referencing the 2003 Orion Blue Book
"Official Orion Blue Book Report. Audio SPK Monday, August 11, 2003 JENSEN
SYSTEM B Retail BEST $275 Retail BETTER $240 Retail FAIR-Good $200
These retailed for $1,329 pr. from 1979-83"
and one picture on a Vintage Speaker collectors site (en espanol )
And thats it.
Anyone know anything about them? Have any lit, or specs?? I will say this.. I'm not a huge fan of the brown vinyl laminate (though it is better than simulated wood grain laminate) and the terminals leave a bit to be desired, but, They sound very accurate and open and tight.. Very pleasant and I will admit with the "Jensen" logo.. I'm a little surprised.. If not somewhat confused. I was thinking Garage Speakers... but right now, They're my Mains for the time being.
I'll try to put up a couple pix.