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Shahinian Obelisk Floorstanding Loudspeakers I collect and build speakers so every now and again I have to part with some or I can't fit any more in! So it is with regret that I offer these Shahinian Obelisk speakers, which are performing well. I had to replace the original 8" SEAS woofers which were seized, and the P21 REX/DD isn't readily available, so I have installed American Magnadynes, which are robustly built - probably more so than the SEAS, and the speakers after a tiny bit of fine tuning are sounding excellent. If you can find some SEAS drivers you can return them to original spec, b
It's a buyer's market for vintage omnis like the Shahinian Obelisk right now, with motivated sellers unloading pairs amid softening demand for older exotica. At AUD1,250, this asking price is ambitious bordering on steep—typical used listings hover around AUD800-1,100 for pairs in solid shape, assuming no major resto work, though exact comps are thin without clearer model specs like Obelisk 1 or later variants.
Before biting, verify the foam surrounds aren't crumbling (a plague on '80s Shahinians—budget AUD200-400 per pair for re-foaming if they are) and test for original drivers with no buzz or mods; these pyramidal beasts also demand spike feet or platforms for stability, so confirm they're included or factor in AUD100 to source. Listen critically in-room—Obelisks shine or flop on positioning.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
SEAS (Scandinavian Electro Acoustic Systems) is a Norwegian manufacturer with deep roots in European audio engineering. Founded in 1950 as a spin-off from the radio manufacturers Radionette and Tandberg, the company emerged from Jan Wessel's vision to produce loudspeaker drivers for his own radio sets. Designer C.C. Nørgaard Madsen joined as co-founder, bringing expertise that would establish SEAS as a leader in driver innovation. The company's heritage traces back further to the late 1920s, when Norwegian engineers at the Institute of Technology designed the first Norwegian electrodynamic loudspeaker drivers—a lineage SEAS has maintained for over seven decades.
SEAS specializes exclusively in loudspeaker drivers and finished loudspeakers, positioning itself as a pure-play audio component manufacturer rather than a diversified electronics brand. The company produces high-fidelity drivers across multiple ranges, including their Prestige, Excel, and Exotic product lines. Known for tailoring solutions to specific customer demands, SEAS has evolved from supplying standard drivers for consumer radio and television sets to crafting sophisticated components for the contemporary hi-fi market. The company has also expanded into the AV segment since 2011, establishing itself as an independent supplier of quality loudspeakers.
SEAS occupies a respected position in the mid-to-high-end audio market, valued for its exceptional quality-to-price ratio and engineering excellence. Based south of Oslo, the company maintains manufacturing capabilities and rigorous testing facilities, including an anechoic chamber. Among discerning hi-fi enthusiasts and professional integrators, SEAS commands recognition as a serious European driver manufacturer—neither mass-market nor ultra-premium, but rather a specialist brand where engineering integrity and acoustic performance drive product development.
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