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Sehr guter Zustand, wunderschöne Vintage Lautsprecher
Hersteller: Kenwood
Modell: KL-4090
Typ: Lautsprecher
Baujahre: 1973 - 1975
Hergestellt in: Japan
Farbe: Nussbaum
Abmessungen: 580 x 360 x 270 mm (HxBxT)
Gewicht: 13 kg
Neupreis ca.: 600 DM
Technische Daten
Bauart: 3-Wege, 4 Lautsprecher, Bassreflex
Chassis:
Tieftöner: 250 mm Konus
Mitteltöner: 130 mm Konus
Hochtöner: 2x 70 mm Konus
Belastbarkeit (Nenn-/Musikb.): 30 W / 50 W
Wirkungsgrad: 100 dB / W / m
Frequenzgang: 35 - 20'000 Hz
Übergangsbereiche: 800 Hz, 5'000 Hz
Impedanz: 8 Ohm
Privatverkauf ohne Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme. Verkauf unter Ausschluss der Sachmängelhaftung.
Excellent condition at €250 makes this a genuine bargain: it sits below the €295 25th-percentile comparable and well under the €340 median. For a clean, working pair, that is notably stronger value than the typical used ask, rather than merely a fair price.
The KL-4090 is a vintage, high-efficiency three-way design with a 10-inch woofer, adjustable tone character, and roughly 100 dB sensitivity. It should produce an easy, lively sound from modest solid-state amplifiers or valve gear, with plenty of scale for its size. At this money, originality and condition matter more than cosmetic perfection, so confirm both cabinets, all drivers, controls, and the surrounds are sound. If the listing’s excellent condition is accurate, this is a buy.
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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