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Een paar kenwood ls-nv500 boekenplank luidsprekers in gebruikte, maar goede staat. Deze speakers leveren een maximaal vermogen van maar liefst 100w en hebben een impedantie van 6 ohm. Ze zijn ideaal v
Kenwood’s NV-series is more of a late-vintage practical buy than a trophy piece, and €69 is a very reasonable ask if this one is complete and working. Similar Kenwood integrated amps commonly trade in the low tens to low hundreds of euros rather than at collector-money levels, so this sits on the attractive side of the market rather than feeling ambitious.
That makes it a good choice if you want a straightforward, dependable integrated for a secondary system, with the usual Kenwood strengths: clean, no-nonsense presentation and enough current to make modest speakers behave. At this price, the real upside is simply getting a usable amp cheaply; I’d mainly check that all inputs, speaker outputs, and controls are quiet, and that the faceplate and buttons haven’t been abused, because condition matters more than rarity here.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Kenwood traces its origins to December 21, 1946, when it was founded as Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, by a group of entrepreneurs led by William "Bill" Kasuga. Emerging in the postwar era, the company initially produced electronic components and amateur radio gear, renaming to Trio Corporation in 1960 before adopting the Kenwood name in 1986 to appeal to Western markets—blending "Ken," a familiar name across Japan and America, with "Wood" evoking durability and Hollywood. This rebranding fueled rapid international growth, starting with a U.S. office in Los Angeles County in 1963.
The brand built its legacy on high-quality audio and communications equipment, excelling in home hi-fi amplifiers like the acclaimed 1970 Supreme 1 multichannel model, receivers, tuners, and speakers with innovations such as polypropylene cones. Kenwood also pioneered car audio systems, including the first audio/video amplifier for home theater in 1981 and anti-theft cassette decks, alongside professional two-way radios and amateur transceivers. While maintaining roots in consumer electronics, it expanded into automotive infotainment.
Today, as part of JVCKENWOOD since the 2008 merger with JVC, Kenwood holds a solid mid-tier position in car audio and professional communications, prized by enthusiasts for reliable performance and aftermarket upgrades. Its vintage home hi-fi gear from the 1970s and 1980s commands respect among collectors for robust build and warm sound, though it no longer dominates pure hi-fi markets.
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