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JR149 Loudspeakers
Iconic Vintage Loudspeakers
JR149 Loudspeakers
Iconic Vintage Monitors
These 1970’s British classics are in excellent physical condition (see close-up pictures) and full working order. One tiny little ding on the top of one speaker (see picture 3), but that’s about it.
Just in case you don’t already know, these contain the same drive units as all LS3/5a 15 ohm enclosures (KEF B110A bass/mid driver and KEF T27 treble driver). Therefore, in terms of sound reproduction, they are quite similar to an LS3/5a but with slightly more generous bass response. The crossover is not as sophisticated as that of an LS3/5a but it does offer fuse protection. The LS3/5a offers variable treble responses by way of 5 links in order to increase or decrease treble by + or – 1dB. The JR149 offers a variable treble response by way of a potentiometer.
Specifications:
• Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system
• Frequency Response: 70Hz to 20kHz
• Power Handling: 60W
• Recommended Amplifier: 20 to 100W
• Crossover Frequency: 3000Hz
• Sensitivity: 90dB
• Bass: 1 x 130mm B110A
• Tweeter: 1 x 20mm T27
• Grille: black foam
• Dimensions: 230 dia x 370mm
• Weight: 5.5kg
As always, the original foam grilles have long since turned to dust, so these come with a new pair of Wilmslow Audio acoustic foam replacements.
click here for information, specifications and a downloadable sales brochure from the excellent Hi-Fi Engine.com website.
The last picture is from the 1979 Hi-Fi Year Book
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Please contact us either by telephone on 01883 340073
or by sending and email to enquiries@retrotechaudio.co.uk
if you are interested in purchasing this item.
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