What are these? Do I want them?

[sol7]

Anyone know what kind of speakers these are? Are they something worth getting? The only info I have is the pic. I will be checking them out this weekend.

Thanks

 

[mhardy6647]

I have no idea what they are, but they definitely look interesting.

 

[Patrice B]

With horns and what looks like a tube amp on top to drive them!

Sure interesting!

 

[sol7]

Yes they do look interesting. Looks like maybe a 12" speaker in the cab. You can barely see an outline in the left speaker. That is a Pioneer tube amp sitting on them.

 

[Kahoona]

Something about the look makes me want to say Bose but the horns would be wrong for Bose. If nobody here knows what they are then they are really worth getting just for the novelty! I'll take them!

 

[Sandy G]

VERY "Early-mid Sixties" looking. Bet they were part of some "Hi-Fi Aficionado's" pride & joy system.

 

[stickman]

Those speakers are also early to mid 1960's Pioneer units (pre-CS series models) like the amplifier. Those horn tweeters are a dead giveaway, well that and the fact I've seen similar models on Fleabay in the past. I would not consider a purchase without a listening session first as these types of speakers seem to have little collector value.

 

[sol7]

I was thinking they might be Pioneers since there is also a Pioneer amp with them. Couldn't find an pics like them though. Doubt I'll be able to listen to them since it's an auction. Will have to see what happens.

 

[bluezzman2]

or they are realistic...forget the model though.
worth it at a good price for sure, i would say.
however, i think the realistic was bookshelf.

 

[sol7]

Well, somebody wanted the speakers/amp/turntable more than I did. The speakers were Chrysler's or was it Crysler, no I believe it was spelled with an H. And I thought it said they were made in USA. Fairly solid cabinets. Looked like probably 8" woofer. $165 for all 3 pieces. I think the mummified mouse in the amp was the cause for high bidding.

 

[Amcrebelfan]

Isn't cryslers part of pioneer?