Vintage Large Advent Loudspeakers (pair), Walnut - Finish Vinyl Clad Cabinet
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:706223 | Model: Large Advent |
| Brand: Advent | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Vintage Large Advent Loudspeakers (pair), Walnut-finish Vinyl Clad Cabinet. Used, in very good condition, however the grill fabric has been replaced and the nameplates lost. Local pickup, zip code 21601.
I'm the second owner of these and have hd them since the mid 1970's.
The Large Advent speaker is a classic. When it was first brought to market in the early 1970’s it outperformed audiophile speakers that sold for three times the price of the Large Advents ($116 a pa...ir). Today it still outperforms higher-priced, "high-end" speakers. A 2014 article on Audioholics website named the Large Advent the second most influential speaker of the last 50 years (article by Steve Feinstein, “The Top Ten Most Influential Speakers of the Last 50 Years, ” December 31, 2014). Strong and clean distortion-free bass, excellent high frequency power response, with well-dispersed highs, smooth wide-range output comparable to the very best acoustic-suspension speaker systems then and now.
Specifications:Two-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker.Crossover frequency: 1kHzBalance control: Tweeter switch selects flat, +3dB, or –3dBImpedance: 8 ohmsPower capacity: 100W programThree-position high-frequency toggle switchHigh quality steel screw speaker terminals Dimensions: 14 ½”W x 11 ½”D 25 5/8” HWeight: 40 lbs. eachWalnut-finish vinyl clad cabinet
Also included original owners manual.Refoamed in February 2019
Manufacturer: Advent Corporation, Cambridge, MA (1971). Company no longer in existence.
I don't mind boxing them up and shipping but probably best for local pickup as shipping may exceed $100.
I'm the second owner of these and have hd them since the mid 1970's.
The Large Advent speaker is a classic. When it was first brought to market in the early 1970’s it outperformed audiophile speakers that sold for three times the price of the Large Advents ($116 a pa...ir). Today it still outperforms higher-priced, "high-end" speakers. A 2014 article on Audioholics website named the Large Advent the second most influential speaker of the last 50 years (article by Steve Feinstein, “The Top Ten Most Influential Speakers of the Last 50 Years, ” December 31, 2014). Strong and clean distortion-free bass, excellent high frequency power response, with well-dispersed highs, smooth wide-range output comparable to the very best acoustic-suspension speaker systems then and now.
Specifications:Two-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker.Crossover frequency: 1kHzBalance control: Tweeter switch selects flat, +3dB, or –3dBImpedance: 8 ohmsPower capacity: 100W programThree-position high-frequency toggle switchHigh quality steel screw speaker terminals Dimensions: 14 ½”W x 11 ½”D 25 5/8” HWeight: 40 lbs. eachWalnut-finish vinyl clad cabinet
Also included original owners manual.Refoamed in February 2019
Manufacturer: Advent Corporation, Cambridge, MA (1971). Company no longer in existence.
I don't mind boxing them up and shipping but probably best for local pickup as shipping may exceed $100.
