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Duntech PCL15 Little Dutchess Bookshelf Loudspeakers Great pair of Australian made bookshelf speakers from the 80's. These use all Dynaudio drivers and are in decent condition. Not mint condition but still good and the drivers are perfect. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Money Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By kelossus 1 Comments AUD $900 Date: October 3, 20241 yr
Duntech’s smaller standmounts have a real following for good reason: they’re usually built and voiced with the sort of balance and refinement that keeps them interesting long after newer speakers have come and gone. At A$900, this looks like a strong deal versus the recent comparable market, sitting well below the A$2,823 25th percentile and far under the A$2,990 median.
For a buyer, the upside is clear: you’re getting a respected vintage Australian bookshelf design at a price that leaves room for stands, recap work, or simply enjoying them as-is. The like-new condition is especially attractive here, since condition matters a lot with older speakers. If the drivers are original, cabinets are clean, and both speakers are matched, this is the sort of listing worth moving on quickly.
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Duntech Audio traces its origins to John Dunlavy, who founded the company in Dallas, Texas in the late 1970s as Audio Standards before it became Duntech Audio. In 1981, the entire operation relocated to Adelaide, South Australia, where it established itself as a privately held, wholly Australian-owned corporation. The company's early history included expertise in antenna systems dating back to 1963, knowledge that informed its transition into high-end loudspeaker design. The company's first wall-mounted loudspeaker entered production in 1982, claimed as the world's first full-range, audiophile-quality design of its kind.
Duntech specializes exclusively in loudspeakers, positioning itself firmly in the ultra-premium segment. The brand gained international recognition with its flagship Sovereign 2001 loudspeaker, introduced in 1986 and retailing at $15,000 per pair. These towering, sealed-box designs became known for their time and phase coherence, earning praise from audio experts for reproduction described as "the closest approximation to the live musical event." The company's design philosophy emphasizes precision engineering and acoustic purity over conventional approaches.
Today, Duntech occupies a niche position as a boutique high-end manufacturer with significant collector and enthusiast appeal. Under current ownership since 2004, the brand has continued producing legacy Sovereign models while developing new designs including the Senator and Princess loudspeaker systems. Duntech maintains its reputation for uncompromising engineering standards and remains respected among discerning audiophiles who prioritize acoustic accuracy and heritage craftsmanship over mass-market accessibility.
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