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This is a 1969 Jensen C15N speaker from a Univox 235-PB amp. I suspect the voice coil is broken since the ohm reader reads open and it doesn’t work, but a simple recone on this puppy and she’s ready to start blasting air. Willing to do trades or best offer.
US$80 is a strong bargain for a Jensen C15N, sitting well below the 25th percentile of US$76 and far under the median of US$199. Even with the “Broken” tag, this price is exceptionally low for a 1969 vintage 15″ ceramic-guitar speaker that delivers 95–97 dB sensitivity and 50W handling at 8Ω.
The C15N is a respected vintage workhorse prized for its punchy low-end, clear midrange, and robust ceramic magnet, making it a favorite for blues, rock, and studio tones. If you can repair or rewind it, the upside is significant: original 1969 Jensens are increasingly rare, and a restored unit could command well over US$200–US$400 on the used market. At US$80, this is a genuine buying opportunity for a restorer or parts hunter, not a cautionary listing.
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Jensen traces its origins to 1915, when Danish-born inventor Peter L. Jensen, alongside Edwin Pridham, pioneered the world's first practical loudspeaker, dubbing it the Magnavox. In 1927, Jensen founded the Jensen Radio Manufacturing Company in Chicago, initially producing speakers for radios, military applications, and public address systems. The brand quickly dominated, supplying OEM components to 60% of U.S. independent radio makers within two years, and evolved through entities like Jensen Industries into a cornerstone of post-war audio innovation.
Historically renowned for loudspeakers—ranging from coaxial designs in the 1940s to triaxial models and raw drivers—the brand powered iconic guitar amplifiers from Fender and Gibson during the 1950s and 1960s. Production of original hi-fi speakers ceased in the late 1960s, but the name endures through licensed reissues by SICA in Italy since the 1990s, including modern Jet Series for guitars, alongside contemporary mobile audio like car receivers, amplifiers, and multimedia systems under Namsung America.
Today, Jensen occupies a mid-tier consumer position, blending vintage heritage with accessible mobile and automotive electronics rather than high-end hi-fi. Its reputation rests on pioneering tone and reliability, appealing to nostalgic collectors, guitar enthusiasts, and everyday drivers seeking value-driven performance over boutique exclusivity.
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