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Altec full-line 1976 catalog
70′s months at P S DOT COM continues with a fresh scan of the complete 1976 Altec pro audio catalog, complete with pricelist. Presented in two parts due to file size. DOWNLOAD PART 1: Altec_1976_part1 DOWNLOAD PART 2: Altec_1976_part2 Above: … Continue reading
Western Electric in the late 40s: Audio Engineering Mag pt. 5
The Western Electric 755A speaker In a previous post, we looked at some early Western Electric cinema-sound equipment and the cult that surrounds this early kit. Here’s a series of print ads from 1948 that describe some of the last-ever … Continue reading
Bozak Compact Speakers of the 1970s
Download the four-page circa 1975 ‘Bozak Compact Speakers’ Catalog: DOWNLOAD: BozakCompactSpks Catalog contains photos and specs for the Bozak Rhapsody, Tempo II (Tempo 2), and Sonora speaker units. Bozak is another important chapter in Connecticut audio history. The famous manufacturer … Continue reading
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Tagged bozak, speakers, vintage hi-fi
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Altec Sound Equipment 1968
Download the sixteen-page 1968 Altec Sound And Communication catalog: DOWNLOAD:AltecFullLine1968 Products covered, with text photos, and limited specs, include the full range of microphones, horn speakers, Duplex coaxial speakers, full range drivers, voice-of-the-theatre systems, tube and solid-state power amps, pre-amps, … Continue reading
Altec Musical Sound Equipment circa 1973
Download the sixteen-page Altec Musical Sound Equipment catalog circa 1973: DOWNLOAD: AltecMusical1973 Products covered, in text, specs, and lovely 70s gradient photography, include: Altec 417, 418, 421, and 425 series musical instrument speakers (drivers); Altec 626A, 654A, 655A, 650B, and … Continue reading
Tannoy Wildcat Live-Sound Speaker Line c.1984
Download the four-page 1984/5 Tannoy Wildcat Live-Sound Speaker Catalog: DOWNLOAD: TannoyWildcats1984Catalog Models covered, with detailed specs and photos, include: Tannoy Lynx, Puma, Jaguar, Panther, Leopard, and Cougar units. As i mentioned in a previous post, the word ‘Tannoy’ is used … Continue reading
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Tagged public address system history, speakers, tannoy
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Tannoy Studio Monitor Speakers Circa 1985
Download 16 pages of Tannoy Concentric-Monitor photos and specs from c. 1985: DOWNLOAD: Tannoy_Studio_Monitors_1985 Units covered here: SRM 10 B; SRM 12 B / Little Red; SRM 15X, 15X B; The FSM; M1000 Super Red; plus a 1985 pricelist. The … Continue reading