Rare, hard to find, uncommon Pioneer components

[TLOC]

Thanks, those pics and bit of info I did find. I suppose looking for someone or article with real world use. Sound, exposure, rarity, anything that would give depth to having them together in a speaker package...
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[Bone Yard]

Pioneer Catalog 1955, back when they were called "Fukuin." I can see why they updated the name. Some of those speakers go back a long ways.....
I've got another JDM Site that might have info, it has a ton of articles from Stereo Sound Magazine (Japan) but I can't find the link at the moment.

 

[Bone Yard]

From 1969

 

[Bone Yard]

Stereo Sound is more of a book than magazine but it's packed with all kinds of audio information. Old issues come up for sale but expect around $40 USD/each.




There's some more info on this site, you may want to translate it.

『資料「福音電機　PIONEER スピーカー」（４）』

パイオニア株式会社のスピーカーカタログです。裏表紙に「1974年10月印刷」とあるので昭和49年の発行だと分かります。 表紙 ページ1・PAX-A16、PAX…

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[TLOC]

Thanks Bone Yard, still hoping to hear from someone with real life experience. Thanks again...

 

[Bone Yard]

Getting back to uncommon components, the Pioneer Bodysonic from 1988. At the time, Sony came out with the Boodo khan Chair and Walkman Combo but it was more of a backrest.

I don't know where the $2000 USD is coming from 64,500 Yen in 1988 was like $500 USD.




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