Sansui SP-300 Alnico horn speaker

[Number 9]

I've found a pair of these sitting in a corner of a used furniture store.

Massive build. Kind of odd-ball, used several small alnico magnets per driver, rather than one big magnet.

One 12" woofer, 1 sqwacker that cuts in at about 1Khz, and then two tweeter horns at 6.4K.

Seems kind of rare. Should I rescue them?

 

[Number 9]

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[Johnny]

Hmmm, seems interesting. What are they asking for them ? I'd get em' if the price was right.

J

 

[Reel 2 Reel]

Number ...why????.....why ..are you askin such a dumb question......you should have them home, polished up and crankin by now.....my goodness...if you dont want them....get them for me...I'll rescue them..........LOL......

 

[RocknRoll]

I'm not saying these are - but these look like they got that Kabuki thing goin on.

 

[Dan ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ]

Yep...Kabukis. Haven't heard one yet I liked.

 

[Number 9]

Well ... they are not gonna sit in a museum, but my listening room. So, even though they are kind of odd-ball, I was hoping somebody knew more about them than what I've been able to find out so far. I'm a big boy, don't need permission, but minding my pennies.

Kabukis?

 

[jackson]

What does Kabuki meen ? I've seen you guys say it several times in referance to the sansui speakers.

 

[ProAc_Fan]

Here ya go Jackson kabuki speaker thread


Mike

 

[Number 9]

Can there be such a thing as a Kabuki-hybrid? :

On one hand, they definetly do look Kabuki (now that I now know what ithe hell t means). Sansui did not really need to stick two tweeters in there, otherwise it would have been a simple three-way speaker. BTW - that is a huge port - my guess at least 4" circumfrence.

On the other hand, there is some neat stuff going on. Alnico magnets - and not just any type of alnico magnets - but several (up to 8 per driver). Mid-horn is quite big, covering from 1K to to 6.5K. Quite a good range.

I'll try to have a listen at the shop and see if they sound Kabuki.

 

[jackson]

My parents have a pair of the other speakers on that flyer, the SP-200's, they are not that fantatistic of a speaker but they are ok. I like them because thats what I grew up listening to and am used to their sound. I have a pair of SP-X7000's that are about 8 or 9 years newer that are a lot better sounding than the 200's. I don't think that the mid to late 70's sansui speakers are very kabuki, have some kenwoods from the 80's that defenitly are with plastic trim rings and as light as a feather. I have some Pioneer CS-77a and I think I might like them a little better than the SP-X7000 but I just got the 7000s so we'll have to see.

Jackson

 

[eartheye]

I'm considering whether to buy a pair of SP-300's, they want approx $240. The cabinets seem well constructed, but am wondering if the drivers are quality product.

 

[Stene]

I'm considering whether to buy a pair of SP-300's, they want approx $240. The cabinets seem well constructed, but am wondering if the drivers are quality product.

From the brochure

 

[nosirrah]

SP 300's are my favorite Sansui speaker ever, suitable for use with tube gear or low power units they faithfully reproduce sound as good as any manufacturer I have ever heard.
They are in my main setup, and will always remain there.
Casey

 

[nosirrah]

I'm considering whether to buy a pair of SP-300's, they want approx $240. The cabinets seem well constructed, but am wondering if the drivers are quality product.

yes they are, it's all horns except the woofer.

 

[nosirrah]

I'm considering whether to buy a pair of SP-300's, they want approx $240. The cabinets seem well constructed, but am wondering if the drivers are quality product.

may I suggest you post a new thread, this one's pretty old...

 

[eartheye]

OK and thanks for the input! The seller was unable to tell me if the drivers were original, so I passed and someone else has already snapped them up. Thanks again.

 

[Rex Runner]

Very old thread here. If I may bring life back to this. The SP-300. Sansui,s finest. I've heard numerous pairs of Sansui,s and I must admit. They sound not so great. But I am fortunate enough to own a pair of SP-300,s. And they are my favorite. Totally different and probably the only model Sanui produced that sound great. Seriously. Don't ever knock them unless you hear a pair. The build is amazing. If you ever get a chance to buy a pair. Do it. If you don't agree I'll gladly buy them from you.

 

[Rex Runner]

Oh. One more thing. That 6" port is not for decoration. These have the absolute best bass response imaginable.

 

[nosirrah]

I agree, mine still hold the primary position in my main set of gear. I have 2 pair, and some parts.