Rare Vintage Find : "Norman Laboratories electronic crossover - amplifier System 12"


Just had two of these gifted to me.  Can find VERY little info.  Check 'em out.
FRONT IMG-0315 — ImgBB (ibb.co)
REAR IMG-0316 — ImgBB (ibb.co)

  • The company was in Norman OK, and is know for speakers, many say they are fine.
  • Heck, I'm not even completely sure what are or do.
  • I think these came as part of a speaker system.  Would each one be good for a L/R pair or just one side?
  • Wondering if they can be used as a crosser for a two-way speakers and a passive subwoofer?
  • I think they came from a university surplus, either electronics or music department.

Mainly I just wanted to show them off given their rarity.  I cannot find any other pictures of the crossover/amp, and only one of the speakers.  The speakers looked crazy unique & cool. See Link for five pictures:  NORMAN LABS 12-B SPEAKERS Photo #453801 - Canuck Audio Mart

Would appreciate any info folks may have.  I'm thinking the best use might be to reunite them with someone who has the speakers but no crossovers.

Enjoy and discuss among yourselves.
gemoody

Showing 2 responses by fiesta75

I'm sure it can be used for a passive sub crossover, but don't have a schematic. Also no clue what those power transistors are doing in a crossover. Looks to me from the photos that there is a power amp in each crossover box? Open it up and take more pix.
Post deleted, inaccurate. Looks like each box contains 2 amps which could drive one 2-way speaker in a bi-amped, not bi-wire configuration. Sorry, I have no idea how to hook them up. I don't understand the terminal labels on the rear panel.