Marantz imperial 1

[Vangoat]

hello, has anyone had any experience with the Marantz imperial 1 speakers. I had seen a pair up for sale and was contemplating buying them. Any advice or knowledge would be appreciated.

 

[gdmoore28]

For reference, from the interweb:

Marantz Imperial Speakers

GeeDeeEmm

 

[mhardy6647]

hello, has anyone had any experience with the Marantz imperial 1 speakers. I had seen a pair up for sale and was contemplating buying them. Any advice or knowledge would be appreciated.

Whoa, is that your Econoline in your avatar?
I love those things!
My father had a '66 (for many, many years) -- his work truck. 170 cid six and three on the tree.

 

[Vangoat]

Yea! That's my baby!! I take it to garage sales and auctions in hopes of finding stereo equipment, and the occasional van gathering or camping. Fits a queen size air mattress. It's AWSOME. 1961 with a 200 il6 I added. 3 on the tree. Fully carpeted interior.

 

[Vangoat]

Also have a 65 GTO, hence my call name. Thanks!

 

[onwardjames]

I own some Imperial 6's, and love them. Never even heard of an Imperial 1. I'd give them a shot.

 

[gdmoore28]

Also have a 65 GTO, hence my call name. Thanks!

Off subject, I know, but can we please see a pic of the GTO?

GeeDeeEmm

 

[Vangoat]

I would love to here what 6s sound like. I have a pair of 7s hooked up to my 2330b and I think they sound great. I don't really have any place to go and compare speakers since I don't know anyone with vintage speakers to listen to.

 

[Vangoat]

 

[Drugolf]

I've got the nines. Awaiting new surrounds....on so many drivers.

 

[Vangoat]

Those would be awesome, would love to have a pair.

 

[stinz]

I have a set of the 1's that the woofers have been replaced by a previous owner. They are big and heavy but sound very nice I wouldn't pay a whole lot for them since there are many better options out there.