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KENWOOD KL-555 D, hergestellt in Japan (1975)
Vintage 3-Wege-System mit 5 Lautsprechern.
Makelloser HiFi-Lautsprecher aus den 70er-Jahren mit
110 Watt RMS-Ausgangsleistung.
Der KL-555D bietet Ihnen die gebündelte Klangleistung von fünf Lautsprechern.
Anfrage Zustand wie auf die Fotos.
What should you ask first: are these complete, working, and cosmetically tidy enough to justify paying above the middle of the market? At €165, this sits well above the €90 median and also above the €181 75th percentile only by a little less, so it reads as a fairly firm ask rather than a bargain.
That said, the model has a reputation for big, lively vintage presentation and strong sensitivity, so a clean pair with stands can still be worthwhile if you want the look and the period sound. The stands add real practical value, and if the drivers, foam, and crossovers are healthy, you’re buying a well-regarded old-school set that can still be a lot of fun. I’d treat it as a sensible buy only if condition is genuinely good and the finish is clean; otherwise, patience should get you better value.
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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