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What's the scoop on the old Jensen Corp "Advent" speaker by H. Kloss?

I have recently come into a pair of these grand old speakers that feature the 'fried egg' orange tweeters that were once a big hit.  They also have a switch to change power or drive attached to each one.  I would like to know everything about these before I tear them apart to reuse the cabinets.  

Any and all information will be appreciated.
rcronk
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yogiboy
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And more!
https://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/171advent/index.html
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stereo5
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Harry Pearson used stacked Advents (2pairs) and LOVED them.  I would restore them, not gut them. 
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tls49
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Agree with stereo5, restore them, and that done properly should sound much better than just reusing the cabinets. Also, restoring will increase their value.

rcronk OP
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Thanks fall for the links and the advice.  I have not been able to find any of the technical data on the original exept a 2800Hrz crossover.  I do not know what this switch on the back is intended to do.  I am not the best one for this task but would consider a full retoration if I knew what I was looking at.  Thanks again and, , Any help there?
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Are you sure those are original Advents? The xover is 1000hz and the switch is for the tweeter! Here are the specs!
https://www.stereophile.com/content/advent-loudspeaker-specifications
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