2. speakers
  3. 1116301193

Best Vintage Speakers?

I'm a big high value vintage guy. Technology is good, but considering the recent comeback of tube amps, I'm wondering if anybody has any experience buying older speakers. What have you bought that rivals or surpasses newer models for a fraction of their new cost?
gfields

Showing 2 responses by s23chang

s23chang
620 posts
 
It all depends on size requirement of the speakers that can fit your room and the amps you have to drive them.

Vintage high efficiency speakers from the late 50s and early 60s are extremely desirable.
12" ~ 15" Tannoy, Jensen, Lorenz, Altec, Western Electric, Coxials
Vintage JBL, Altec, Jensen, Klipsch horns
Rogers and KEF LS3/5A speakers

s23chang
620 posts
 
Be very careful on selecting vintage ribbon speakers when they get old. Especially if they came from high humidity environment.
More to discover