Corner Loudspeaker

Decca (Brand), Samuel (Barnett) & Sons, Ltd. & Decca Record Co., Ltd.; London

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  • Year
  • 1950 ?
  • Category
  • Loudspeaker, headphone or earphone
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 371375
    • alternative name: Decca Gramophone || Decca Radio

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Corner Loudspeaker - Decca Brand, Samuel Barnett &
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Notes

  • The Decca Corner Loudspeaker is high-fidelity corner enclosure introduced in late 1950. Designed specifically for domestic listening levels, it utilizes a corner-reflector acoustic placement to optimize bass response. The cabinet is finished in figured walnut and was marketed directly to audio enthusiasts alongside contemporary high-fidelity equipment such as the Decca Dual-Speed Player (Model 3378) and Leak valve amplifiers.

    Technical Specifications:

    • Loudspeaker / Drive Unit: 1 x 8" (20.3 cm) Wharfedale permanent magnet dynamic drive unit (15 ohm nominal impedance).
    • Power Handling: Designed for domestic listening levels (approx. 3-6 W maximum output from contemporary valve amplifiers).
    • Cabinet / Construction: Corner-type cabinet finished in figured walnut.
    • Shape / Dimensions: Triangular footprint designed to fit flush into a room corner.

    October 1950,  £21 10s. original retail price, in figured walnut finish, and the use of the 8-inch Wharfedale drive unit.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 15 kg / 33 lb 0.6 oz (33.04 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 21.50 £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Gramophone Oct 1950, p.xvi.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Peter Scott. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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