Kevin Kuskopf Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 Further Information: I recently purchased the paragon from the original owners. It was manufactured in 1976. I have 3 pairs of JBL speakers and don't have the room to do the paragon justice. I have the original owners manual etc. The LE15A woofers have had the suspension replaced by Queensland speaker repairs. All other components are in excellent condition and are working as they should. An inspection and audition is welcomed. Thanks for viewing. 14 10 15
Steff Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 6 minutes ago, Marc said: Oh my! Temptation in one of her fine garments?
denimhunter Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 Didn’t even know there are paragons in Australia! Only ever seen them in Japan. Amazing.. can u perhaps list the drivers that’s with this unit. Thanks 3 1
ray4410 Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 (edited) that is pure HIFI history and they look like they were just delivered straight from the factorythem Edited April 11, 2024 by ray4410 2
Guest Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 1 hour ago, Steff said: Temptation in one of her fine garments? I did some quick sums in my head ... contemplated furniture removalists, and my desire to own such an icon in audio history. Alas, the time is not now. My time will come. 1
georgehifi Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 (edited) Instrol had a second shop in Manly Corso back in the 80's which had a this massive JBL driven by Fuzz Linear 700's, one Saturday morning they took it out into the middle of the Corso and filled the Corso with sound from the Darley Rd (Church end) to the beach end (Steyne Hotel), it was something to hear https://tinyurl.com/2cmp3oyh Cheers George Edited April 11, 2024 by georgehifi 6
vinilink Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 I saw same pair of speakers at second hand shop in Fukuoka last month selling for ~A$35k+ . Given that, asking $30k for it seems very good price. GLWTS. 1
vinilink Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 14 minutes ago, georgehifi said: Instrol had a second shop in Manly Corso back in the 80's which had a this massive JBL driven by Fuzz Linear 700's, one Saturday morning they took it out into the middle of the Corso and filled the Corso with sound from the Darley Rd (Church end) to the beach end (Steyne Hotel), it was something to hear https://tinyurl.com/2cmp3oyh Cheers George I know exactly the area you are talking about, as I used to hangout there when I was a young man. I may revisit there when I am back in Sydney. 1
Ken Oath Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 1 hour ago, Marc said: I did some quick sums in my head ... contemplated furniture removalists, and my desire to own such an icon in audio history. Alas, the time is not now. My time will come. If you take the plunge I am willing to pick it up for you and store it in my listening room just because it’s you Marc. In a few years ( or maybe a decade) if you organise your removalist I’ll even give them a hand to load it in the truck. 3
Gem100 Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 5 hours ago, joz said: This is the way furniture should sound! Strictly no pot plants nor scented candles permitted on top of that credenza! Awesome 1 1
AccMagi7s Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 10 minutes ago, Mendes said: @AccuMagi Now, here you go young man!!! Whoa… let me figure out the shipping cost to Perth. 1 1
Lansche plasma guy Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 6 hours ago, denimhunter said: Didn’t even know there are paragons in Australia! Only ever seen them in Japan. Amazing.. can u perhaps list the drivers that’s with this unit. Thanks There's one in Melbourne (probably more). LPG 1
attunement Posted April 12, 2024 Posted April 12, 2024 (edited) In America during its golden age of motion picture theatres, Industrial-cabinetted versions were used as behind-the-screen Centre speakers, as the diffusion pattern provided an even spread of sound over a large area. Even grand auditorium-sized churches used them as their incognito PA system as in this picture. Edited April 12, 2024 by attunement 2 1
Kevin Kuskopf Posted April 12, 2024 Author Posted April 12, 2024 Thanks very much for the interesting information. By the way all of the drivers use alnico magnet structures. I am currently powering the paragon with 6A3 power amp. 3.5 watts with great results. 5
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