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KENWOOD LS 330 LAUTSPRECHER Das Produkt ist sehr sauber und robust verarbeitet, mit kräftigem Klang, klaren Höhen, starker Leistung und solider japanischer Ingenieurskunst.
The LS-330 is a respected mid-’80s Kenwood three-way bookshelf speaker, and €225 is fair to slightly strong rather than a steal. Vintage listings and market snapshots show the model trading in the roughly €150–€250 zone when working and presentable, so this asking price sits around the middle-to-upper part of normal used value, not out of line.
What makes it worthwhile is the classic Kenwood formula: solid Japanese build, bass-reflex tuning, and a lively, full-bodied sound that can be very satisfying on retro system duty. If the cabinets are clean and the drivers are original, that adds real appeal. At this price, I’d mainly want confirmation of both speakers playing evenly, intact surrounds, and undamaged grills or veneer, since condition is what separates a fair buy from an average one.
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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