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The age and generation absolutely matter here: this is a vintage, efficient two-way Kenwood from the late-’70s era, so value depends far more on condition and originality than on modern spec sheets. At €375, the asking price looks fair to slightly strong rather than a clear bargain, since similar LS-660 listings are scarce enough that the market is thin, but it does not read as outrageously priced for a clean, working pair.
What makes it worth a look is the easy-to-drive 91 dB design, bass-reflex cabinet, and the fact that these older Kenwoods can sound lively and room-filling when the drivers are healthy and placement is right. If the grills, surrounds, and crossover parts are original and intact, that adds real upside; if not, restoration can erase the value quickly. For this price, I’d want proof they’re fully operational, cosmetically presentable, and ideally sold as a complete matching pair.
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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