Sansui AS-200 pics

An outstanding weekend in speaker aquisitions. Epicure 14s, MB quart Domain 55 and these. The relatively, it seems, unknown Sansui As 200 speakers. Accoustic suspension instead of the more known ported designs that Sansui sold. I stripped and sanded the cabinets, applied a coat of red mahogany stain and applied a couple coats of danish oil. The sound from these is unlike any other sansui speaker. They are very laid back. Not punchy but very good bass response. Highs are OK. I hate to make a judgement until I look into recapping them. The little paper cone tweeter does put put out some highs but not really soaring. Still the sound is really rich and room filling. At first I was really disappointed int the sound but after they played for a couple hours they started to really open up. I have no idea when they were played last. I really enjoyed the sound of the New World Symphony through them. They also sounded much better angled back a bit. I may go ahead and build some stands for them. I would say these are keepers. Nice looks and nice sound. If you see a pair cheap you may want to give them a try.
Bryan Anderson

I've been meaning to hear a pair. They were sansui's only sealed enclosure at the time, and from what I hear other than your review, sound pretty damn good. I have yet to hear them in person but I would love to sample some AS 200 or 300.

great finds!