3a vintage loudspeakers (model Alto)

[Arev]

I'm in need of a pair of new loudspeakers and came across these today. They were manufactured by 3a (Art et Acoustique Appliquée) and the model is called Alto

I found these pics at a site (http://jmhauchard.free.fr/perso/3a/3a.html) referenced in an other thread here on audiokarma:

I have no idea of the quality of these speakers and what they might be worth.

Please help me out

 

[Bigerik]

Reference 3A makes some unique speakers (if this is the same company).

It's a distant cousin, actually. Lots of convoluted history in that company.

 

[baco99]

never heard of those before! Cool.

These look very interesting....

http://www.reference3a.com/grand.html

 

[Cpectrum]

As far as I know 3a was a French company from the late 70's.
The model ts show here, was one of the cheapest models made for teen pop music in small rooms. High efficiency what I recall. Not bad sounding considering the circumstances.
I don't think they are much worth maybe some $50 to the right person?

One of the best were the small amplified 3-way speakers 3a Master Andante.

Wonderful page there, hope someone could do like that with all the Spectrum models.

 

[Arev]

Nice replies. Thanks!

Here's a pic:

I might swing by tomorrow and take a pic without the grill

Also, check out this 3a piece I found when searching around o internet:Nec plus ultra

 

[baco99]

Also, check out this 3a piece I found when searching around o internet:

that's hot.

reminds me of Cabasse with the stepped baffle.