I had them as original issue back in their my university dorm room back in their introduction in the early 70’s. …the Jurassic age of this hobby,
lets identify what they were: a first mass marketed foray into new affordable ( ergo “cheap” .,,) options for a baby boomer expanding university student customer base.
They were an okay performer choice in a limited option arena of that era. They were built to their pricepoint and marketed to be paired up to similar cheap 2-channel receivers and TT’s of that early time ….. offering yeoman performance at their modest pricepoint.
MY TAKE:
- These are a novelty item primarily appealing mostly to a fringe cohort of nostalgia fans.
- They are nothing special audio performance wise even among a vast budget speaker choice offerings by today’s standards. There are many, many more budget choices today that offer better performance,,,, Don’t drink any KoolAid to expect them to provide any “ a-ha” or “Jesus” moment even with today’s integrated amps .
- They are properly and fully valued at around $100. Carry on ….maybe scratch that itch and choose wisely.