Sonab OA-14 speakers. One pair of rare, Scandanavian, upward firing, floor standing speakers that represented breakthrough technology in the 1970's. These are highly sought after speakers among audiophiles in Europe. They are easily upgradeable, long after the foam surrounds have disintegrated on the original woofers. I replaced the original 6.5" Peerless woofers with new 6.5" drop-in Dayton DC160-8 woofers, but I've kept the original woofers, contemplating sending them out to be re-foamed ($27 each to re-foam). (The original Peerless woofers will be included with the speakers). The speaker's unique driver placement (upward firing) creates a soundfield that makes the walls and boundaries disappear. The sense of spaciousness (height, depth, width) was remarkable for a speaker of that era. The center-fill between the speakers locates instruments and voices in proper position, front and back. Ever feel as though the 3 dimensional space is so real you could pick up a rock and throw it to the back wall of the stage? The sonab OA-14's create that illusion. The best thing about them is that they are easily restorable and upgraded. These speakers are a dream to use with tube electronics, presenting a very easy load with high efficiency. Designed to be placed against a rear wall, the speakers are unobtrusive - they don't take over the living space for optimal performance. The pair I am selling is in walnut veneer, and has had a modification, the speaker wire was wired directly to the crossover network. Audiophiles who know of this speaker need no introduction. I'm pricing these speakers to move fast - $375 for the pair. The bad news is that it is pickup only in the New Haven, CT area. I will not ship them. It would cost considerably more for me to find proper protective cartons and packing due to the weight of each speaker. TECHNICAL DATA Sonab OA-14:
According to Sonabs handbook and/or â€Hifihandbokenâ€
Box volume: 35 litres
Measures: B x W x D: 23 x 57 x 42 cm
Weight: 11,5 Kg
Principle: Omnidirectional, bass reflex type. With increased quota between direct and reflected sound.
Diagonally facing mid-bass speaker. Four tweeters, two facing listening position and two diffusing /
omnidirectional
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Frequency range: 25-18.000 Hz
Frequency response: 29-15.000 Hz ± 3dB placed against the wall.
Crossover frequency: 1800 Hz
Mid-bass: 1pc 6,5 inch 8 Ohms Peerless SC165.
Tweeters: 4 pcs 5 cm 8 Ohms Peerless MT20HFC
Finishes: Rosewood, walnut, teak and black or white lacquer.
Prices:
1975: 1950 SEK per pair.
Second hand: 1000 up to 1500 SEK per pair depending on the finish.
Restored: If well restored up to 2000 SEK.
Restored and upgraded: With new tweeters (Peerless 62CT13 Prices ranging up even up to 6.000 SEK. They are well worth this. NOTE: THE CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE SHOWS THE US DOLLAR TO EQUAL APPROXIMATELY 7.5 SWEDISH KRONAS (SEK). If these aren't sold quickly due to the local pickup requirement, I will refinish the cabinets in gray-black as my summer project, and use them as my front pair of home theatre speakers because of their deep, tight, bass response, and soundfield spread. (no subwoofer, and no center channel speaker needed)! Trade considered for quality 2 channel integrated amp with remote control. Also, reasonable offers are accepted on any equipment I list. NOTE: Pictures shown are not my speakers, but they show the appearance of the walnut finish model I'm selling. More info and pictures on these speakers: http://www.carlssonplanet.com/oa14.php http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110409498449
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| Payment and Shipping |
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Personal Check after it clears, Money Order/Certified Check, COD Certified Check |
| Ships From: |
New Haven, CT, United States |
| Ships To: |
USA Only |
| Shippers/Payer: |
(none specified) / Paid by: Buyer |
| Shipping Notes: |
no shipping. pickup only in New Haven, CT area
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