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Due to their size/weight, these speakers are for LOCAL PICKUP ONLY at our shop in Milwaukee, WIThe Sansui SP-1700 is a 3-way, 5-driver vintage speaker system from 1969. Renowned for their robust build quality and its iconic curved "Kumiko" curved wood fretwork grilles. They offer a warm, detailed, and loud sound profile. They are highly regarded among vintage audiophiles, especially for their aesthetic when paired with vintage receivers.These speakers are in great shape; we graded them as Very Good, just light signs of wear/age.Drivers: 1x 12" woofer, 2x cone midranges, 2x horn tweetersDesign: Bass-reflex cabinet, often featuring cast aluminum frames, Midrange and Hi-Frequency attenuators on back of speakersDimensions: 25" H x 17" W x 11" DWeight: 50 pounds eachSpecs:Type: 3-way, 5-driver loudspeaker systemFrequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHzPower Handling: 70W PeakImpedance: 8ΩSensitivity: 93dB/W/mCrossover Frequencies: 700Hz, 6500HzEnclosure: Bass reflex with walnut finishService History: No service records were included from the prior owner. Here at the shop we did routine testing, cleaning and inspection.Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Very Good.In the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoSee our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised.
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Sansui, a pioneering Japanese audio brand, traces its origins to 1947 when it was founded in Tokyo by brothers Sakurai and Shunichi Yamamoto. Emerging from post-war Japan, the company quickly established itself as an innovator in consumer electronics, leveraging precision engineering to craft components that rivaled Western counterparts. Its heritage is rooted in the golden era of hi-fi, where Sansui's commitment to sonic purity helped define Japan's rise as a global audio powerhouse.
The brand excelled in a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, with particular renown for its integrated amplifiers, receivers, and tuners that delivered warm, dynamic sound. Sansui also produced acclaimed speakers, turntables, cassette decks, and later digital converters, emphasizing robust build quality and innovative features like direct-coupled circuitry for low distortion. These products catered to audiophiles seeking balanced performance across analog and early digital domains.
Today, Sansui holds a cherished position in the vintage collector market, revered for its mid-to-high-end gear from the 1970s and 1980s—icons like the AU-series amps remain sought after for their musicality and reliability. While no longer a frontline manufacturer, its legacy endures among discerning buyers restoring classics or hunting timeless performers, blending nostalgia with enduring value.
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