Watkins vintage bookshelf speaker ID

[hatchley_j]

I picked up these Watkins bookshelf speakers at an estate sale in Kingsport, TN, where the company is still based. I'm having trouble locating much info about different speakers that they made beyond their larger WSC-1a, WS-10, and other floor-standing speakers. These are much smaller, with the cabinets measuring 17"h x 11"w x 8"d. I haven't removed the grills, but they appear to be 2-way with an 8" woofer. No identifying info on the back beyond the serials (119195 and 119198). They are in great condition so I'm hesitant to pull the grills off but probably will end up doing it to help with ID!

I'll probably also send Watkins an email since they're still around and local.

 

[eiraved]

I'll probably also send Watkins an email since they're still around and local

That’s probably your best bet in finding any information on these. I heard that Watkins’ son runs the company now.

 

[John James]

That’s probably your best bet in finding any information on these. I heard that Watkins’ son runs the company now.

I was in there a few months ago. Bill Watkins is a very nice guy.
He put my C 26 and my MC250 on his bench for a check-up while I waited.
Reach out to him.