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KENWOOD KX-780 Kassettendeck 3 Head
COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM HIP & SST COMBINATION HEAD
Typ: Einzel
Baujahre: 1985 - 1987
Hergestellt in: Japan
Farbe: Schwarz
Neupreis ca.: 698 DM
Gerät funktioniert einwandfrei
3 Stück Regler Kopf nicht Original siehe Foto
Aufnehmen 2 Stück und BIAS ADJ.
Versand kostet 11 Euro
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Excellent condition at €70 puts this Kenwood below the recent comparable-market range: the 25th percentile is €73, the median €76, and the 75th percentile €79. That makes it a genuine bargain rather than merely a fair price, assuming the condition description is accurate and the deck is fully operational.
The KX-780 is a well-regarded, capable cassette deck that offers solid recording and playback performance without the inflated prices attached to more fashionable three-head machines. At this money, a clean example is especially appealing for casual listening, tape archiving, or simply enjoying a reliable vintage component. Confirm that transport functions, meters, inputs, and outputs all work, but there is no material pricing concern here: €70 leaves useful headroom for routine servicing if needed.
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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