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Jensen c12r speaker uit 1965 in zeer goede staat en niet gereconed. Speakercode is 220511 (220 is jensen, de 5 is van 1965 en de 11e week). Past mooi in een gibson, fender, ampeg of gretsch gitaarvers
€300 is above the median €177 and well above the €69 25th percentile, but still far below the €1,031 75th percentile, so this reads as a mildly ambitious ask rather than a bargain. For a single vintage Jensen driver, that’s not crazy if it’s genuinely clean and original, but it isn’t cheap versus the recent local comp set.
What makes it interesting is the age and cachet: a 1960s Jensen paper-cone speaker can be a nice find for restoration, parts, or period-correct vintage audio use. The upside is highest if the cone, voice coil, and surrounds are intact and the seller can confirm original markings or a sensible DC resistance reading. If condition is unknown, I’d want closer inspection before paying full ask.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Jensen traces its origins to 1915, when Danish-born inventor Peter L. Jensen, alongside Edwin Pridham, pioneered the world's first practical loudspeaker, dubbing it the Magnavox. In 1927, Jensen founded the Jensen Radio Manufacturing Company in Chicago, initially producing speakers for radios, military applications, and public address systems. The brand quickly dominated, supplying OEM components to 60% of U.S. independent radio makers within two years, and evolved through entities like Jensen Industries into a cornerstone of post-war audio innovation.
Historically renowned for loudspeakers—ranging from coaxial designs in the 1940s to triaxial models and raw drivers—the brand powered iconic guitar amplifiers from Fender and Gibson during the 1950s and 1960s. Production of original hi-fi speakers ceased in the late 1960s, but the name endures through licensed reissues by SICA in Italy since the 1990s, including modern Jet Series for guitars, alongside contemporary mobile audio like car receivers, amplifiers, and multimedia systems under Namsung America.
Today, Jensen occupies a mid-tier consumer position, blending vintage heritage with accessible mobile and automotive electronics rather than high-end hi-fi. Its reputation rests on pioneering tone and reliability, appealing to nostalgic collectors, guitar enthusiasts, and everyday drivers seeking value-driven performance over boutique exclusivity.
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