Another summer project that I finally got around to getting most of the work done is this pair of Speakerlab Model 3 circa 1975.
These units needed the woofers re foamed and the mids need to be done which I will do next.
Speakerlab was aCalifornia Seattle company that most have not heard of. the sold kits that you could build or have units built for you.
They still have a site up where you can peruse their catalogues of yesteryear.
This pair of Model 3's feature Peerless mid range and tweeters, I would also assume that this would be a 12'" Peerless woofer.
The cabinets are a beautiful walnut veneer that I will look into re finishing when the weather gets nicer. Although there is a tiny separation in the mid range surround I have found that it has not affected the sound at all. This will be fixed in short order
Very similar in size and bass as the Altec Model 9's this pair is a bit more refined with the same efficiency that pairs well with the tube amp. I had these speakers at the same time as the Altec's so it was an easy decision to let the Altec speakers go to the same person that bought the Cerwin Vegas.
I have been running this pair of speakers with the Magnavox Push/Pull tube amp and the sound is pure liquid gold to my ears. Extremely full bass, lush, lush mids and sparkling highs. The sound stage is deep and wide.
This pair of Speakerlabs are going to be around in the listening room for some time.
These units needed the woofers re foamed and the mids need to be done which I will do next.
Speakerlab was a
They still have a site up where you can peruse their catalogues of yesteryear.
This pair of Model 3's feature Peerless mid range and tweeters, I would also assume that this would be a 12'" Peerless woofer.
The cabinets are a beautiful walnut veneer that I will look into re finishing when the weather gets nicer. Although there is a tiny separation in the mid range surround I have found that it has not affected the sound at all. This will be fixed in short order
Very similar in size and bass as the Altec Model 9's this pair is a bit more refined with the same efficiency that pairs well with the tube amp. I had these speakers at the same time as the Altec's so it was an easy decision to let the Altec speakers go to the same person that bought the Cerwin Vegas.
I have been running this pair of speakers with the Magnavox Push/Pull tube amp and the sound is pure liquid gold to my ears. Extremely full bass, lush, lush mids and sparkling highs. The sound stage is deep and wide.
This pair of Speakerlabs are going to be around in the listening room for some time.
I have a pair of Speakerlab 3's that I assembled in the mid-1970's, and I'm ready to part with them. Any suggestions for how to best contact those who would have the appropriate interest? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCarl Wamser (wamserc@pdx.edu)
Carl:
DeleteThe best venue if you are in Portland to sell your speakers is Craigslist in Portland and I would advertise them in the Seattle Craigslist.
One other place to list them would be USA Audio Mart.
Good luck
Dave
seattle made not cali!
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