Anybody know what these are?

michaeljhsda2
michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
edited November 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Check out the speakers I listened to over the weekend. Speakers are circa 1969-70. 8 drivers per speaker. 360 degrees of sound. They can also be ceiling mounted. Pics are from my cellphone so the quality is not the greatest, however, the speakers are in brand new condition.
Mike
SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2008
    Can we at least get a pic of the cell phone containing the pictures..... :D
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
    edited October 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    Can we at least get a pic of the cell phone containing the pictures..... :D

    Sure :D
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • RichterCAG
    RichterCAG Posts: 70
    edited October 2008
    Looks like a stick insterted into the floor with a discus mounted ontop.
    JVC 61FN97
    Harman Kardon avr330
    RTi10 l/r front
    CSi5 center
    Atrium 45 (four for the surrounds.)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,972
    edited October 2008
    Electrohome (a Canadian company) had speakers for all-in-one "hifi" systems like that in the 1970s. Panasonic (Matsushita) had somewhat similar speakers (although the 'stands' were more substantial) bundled with all-in-one systems, too.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
    edited October 2008
    They are Nivico speakers, model GB-1E. Japanese (JVC). Speaker surrounds are made of butyl rubber.

    Mike
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2008
    I looks like the death star.
    Jake
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  • Orlando Ortiz
    Orlando Ortiz Posts: 2
    edited November 2008
    hi, Michael: I would like to know if you are willing to sell the nivico gb-1e. or trade for a pair of polk RTi 38
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
    edited November 2008
    Orlando Ortiz wrote: »
    hi, Michael: I would like to know if you are willing to sell the nivico gb-1e. or trade for a pair of polk RTi 38

    Thanks for the offer but my friend won't sell these speakers for less than 2500dollars. Speakers are in excellent condition. He bought these new in 1969 and has the original boxes as seen in the photo above.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
    Mike
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,391
    edited November 2008
    Is it a Cha...Cha...Cha...Chia Pet speaker?
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2008
    Those are a pricey pair of speakers! But I guess that's what happens when rare meets antique. The more important question is, how do they sound?
    Jake
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited November 2008
    Sounds like a speaker? I wouldn't get these for home speakers but for the Disco / club, these may suit quite well with the disco lights overheard. What are the ratings for these speakers?
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Orlando Ortiz
    Orlando Ortiz Posts: 2
    edited November 2008
    I have done little research on the GB-1E. Your friend will never get 2500dallars for those speakers. but I have to admit they do look mint.:rolleyes::)
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
    edited November 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Those are a pricey pair of speakers! But I guess that's what happens when rare meets antique. The more important question is, how do they sound?

    They actually sound pretty good although his receiver had alot of static in the controls so they didn' get the cleanest signal through them. He fired up his reel to reel and played the Beatles' Abbey Road. Stereo imaging was quite good all things considered. Speaking of disco lights, these can be ceiling mounted! Not my cup of tea as far as speakers go but I like the fact that he bought these new in 69 and kept them in perfect condition. He has the original receipt for them as well as the boxes.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
    edited November 2008
    Orlando Ortiz wrote: »
    I have done little research on the GB-1E. Your friend will never get 2500dallars for those speakers. but I have to admit they do look mint.:rolleyes::)

    You never know. All depends on how bad someone wants them.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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