Kenwood Speakers

[PR Audio]

Did Kenwood ever made a decent speaker? My nephew is putting together a budget system for his room, and someone is selling him a pair of Kenwood KL-555-HD speakers for $50.00 pair. They are in very good condition. He asked for help, I know Kenwood for good solid state receivers, and car audio, but have never heard their speakers. I keep telling him to take it easy, as there is a lot of used equipment that show up in the local classifieds really good and cheap, so he might want to wait longer.

I feel bad for him, 'cause the other day a pair of mission speaker floorstanders (forgot the model) in excellent condition showed up for $150.00 pair and he hesitated and someone beat him to them.

[tmad40blue]

If it were me, I would keep searching. Look at local thrift stores (like Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.) also, you can find wonderful things there sometimes.

[richamor]

Depends on what you like. Most people put the Kenwoods in the Kabuki line-up. Look great, sound terrible.
I, on the other hand, like a lot of those speakers. I'd love to find a pristine set of Kenwood KL-777. Right now, my Sansui 3500's fill the bill.

[asoundhound]

i've had a pair of kl-999dx's (kabuki city). they ain't bad. they will get thunderously loud with very little power. they are very bright, definitely west-coast sound.

on the other hand, there are a lot of better speakers out there.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by richamor

Depends on what you like. Most people put the Kenwoods in the Kabuki line-up. Look great, sound terrible.
I, on the other hand, like a lot of those speakers. I'd love to find a pristine set of Kenwood KL-777. Right now, my Sansui 3500's fill the bill.

I had a set of kl-777x.They sure could rock.I have a set of kl888x that I rarely use only when I want to rock out to 150+ wpc.

[gatorvrx]

I would agree with the others. Try and talk your nephew into waiting just a bit longer. Something will show up on CL, maybe some NLA's, BA 100's or some HPM's or something.

[karlo]

kenwood made a few awesome speakers, most never left japan...

http://www.zenn.com.sg/Kenwood_MV-5D.JPG




those kabukis are no match for mission 770, 780 etc .

[similost]

They did make a few good speakers, but you won't be finding them for $50 if the owners have half a clue what they have... Take for instance the MV-7D and MV-9D speakers. Almost a pro speaker, and made for sales on military bases over seas... I had a pair of the 9D speakers, and DAMN did they rock and sound fantastic.

I'd keep looking. You probably won't find any of the MV series, and NOT for $50... There are a lot of other brands out there much better than Kenwood as a whole..

[g 22000]

Good advice, I think his paitience will be rewarded if he looks around a bit. Why not pick up a cheap set at a garage sale or thrift store (I'm thinking under $20.)or even check the free section on craigs list, just something to listen to while you find something better.

[similost]

Although that link will probably get this thrown into D&S.. those are a pair of the MV series.. Those are either the 5's or 7's... Look like that five to me with the ports beside the horn. I believe the 7's have round ports. I'd be ALL OVER thost are $75

[Wooferman93]

What about LS-P9200's?

[PR Audio]

Forgot to mention, we are in Puerto Rico; 85 Deg F for those of you up north. Here you have to look really hard, great equipment around but difficult to find. It will be a lesson of patience for him. Meanwhile I loaned him a pair of PSB B15 I have.

[beej]

I have a pair of Kenwood KL-555Ds. They handle loud really well; not particularly strong in the detail department. Base is a bit boomy. My recommendation is to continue to look. Good luck.

[PR Audio]

Originally Posted by beej

I have a pair of Kenwood KL-555Ds. They handle loud really well; not particularly strong in the detail department. Base is a bit boomy. My recommendation is to continue to look. Good luck.

Sounds like they are good, inexpensive college dorm room speakers. Not what he is looking for. Thx