Vintage - Pioneer PAX-30G - Amplification?

[teapot]

Ahoy All,

First time poster here. Disclaimer: I'm a video head whose knowledge of audio hardware is sadly pretty perthetic. As such hoping for some sonic wisdom please...

So. I recently came across a pair of absolutely enchanted cabs in a thrift shop - a total score:

Opening them up revealed their guts to consist of a Pioneer PAX-30G:

Questions:
1. What type of amplifier would you use to drive these things?
2. Is it even worth it?
3. If so, would a Yamaha AVC-50 do the job? (Craigslist)

Thanks in advance peoples.

 

[Dswankey]

Tube amplifier, yes they are worth it in a proper cabinet.

Search "Pioneer PAX-30G" they're a good speaker and well made.

 

[Nyjblbob]

Awesome Repurposed speaker cabinets! I wonder what they started life as???
My guess is they are 200+ yrs old
Yea small EL84 type Amps would seem fitting

 

[doctorolds]

A bit of info for you.

https://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/unit/pax-30g-e.html

 

[setup1]

Ahoy All,

First time poster here. Disclaimer: I'm a video head whose knowledge of audio hardware is sadly pretty perthetic. As such hoping for some sonic wisdom please...

So. I recently came across a pair of absolutely enchanted cabs in a thrift shop - a total score:

Opening them up revealed their guts to consist of a Pioneer PAX-30G:

Questions:
1. What type of amplifier would you use to drive these things?
2. Is it even worth it?


Thanks in advance peoples.

Very nice! For maximum sonic pleasure, I recommend using low power tube amplification. 3W will be plenty in a moderate size room if those drivers are loaded in the proper boxes. If you can DIY, try this.

Good luck and happy listening!

 

[radioactive]

First off welcome to audiokarma .i will say those speaker cabinets have to be the most ornate cabinets I've ever seen.i have a pair of ornate style speaker cabinets that came with similar drivers but are celestions.
For amplication you can try them out with what you have on hand for your av setup or any other amp you may have on hand.i will state though that these are low wattage speaker so you cant crank them up or you will blow them.As stated above a good low power tube amp would be ideal but not necessary..
fwiw heres a picture of my ordanite speaker cabs loaed with my celestions.
heres my thread when i got mine.
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/speaker-i-d-sort-of.899775/

 

[Nyjblbob]

Those cabinets have Solid wood,hand carved figures. If real could be very old antique Furniture or a vintage display,
worth way more than the speakers. Definitely repurposed into speakers.

 

[Nyjblbob]

I would like to see the other cabinet if possible.

 

[goodolpg]

I can't see the images.

 

[Dazaa]

I can't see the images.

You don't want to, antique or not those things are ugly as hell.

The Pax drivers are beautifully made.

 

[radioactive]

You don't want to, antique or not those things are ugly as hell.

The Pax drivers are beautifully made.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder lol

 

[Dazaa]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder lol

must be an age thing, dark wood furniture is so out of fashion. I’m sure someone older than me (im 25) would think otherwise

 

[Nyjblbob]

The Op has left

 

[teapot]

Wowza banowza - thanks guys all for you input and replies! My notifications ended up in my promotions folder, so had no idea you'd all been chucking your two cents into the magic hat. Super grateful!
So much helpful information.
Will take some more shots now.

 

[teapot]

I would like to see the other cabinet if possible.

Absolutely, here's a couple of snaps of the other unit:

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FROM THE KNIGHTS OF SOUND

 

[teapot]

First off welcome to audiokarma .i will say those speaker cabinets have to be the most ornate cabinets I've ever seen.i have a pair of ornate style speaker cabinets that came with similar drivers but are celestions.
For amplication you can try them out with what you have on hand for your av setup or any other amp you may have on hand.i will state though that these are low wattage speaker so you cant crank them up or you will blow them.As stated above a good low power tube amp would be ideal but not necessary..
fwiw heres a picture of my ordanite speaker cabs loaed with my celestions.
heres my thread when i got mine.
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/speaker-i-d-sort-of.899775/

Thankyou, it's great to be here - what a dope community!
Your reply helps me understand where I can start without damaging them, I'll see what I can get my hands on and give them a go
Yours orante units look epic, speakers as furniture is such a rad idea - feels like there's so much stroy looked up inside them.

Seasons blessings all, will post updates when I get something to drive them.

 

[goodolpg]

Those are certainly um, unique.
Can't say as though I've ever seen speaker cabinets like those before.