Henry Kloss Advent Large Advent Speakers — Walnut Pair, 1973 View Watchlist >
UPDATE: Advent grilles included — complete pair, photos updated.
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Lot # A152
System ID # 25785269
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Henry Kloss Advent Large Advent Speakers — Walnut Pair, 1973
Maker-marked pair of Advent — “The Advent Loudspeaker” designed by Henry E. Kloss (Cambridge, MA). Classic 2-way acoustic-suspension system with orange “fried-egg” tweeters and 10" woofers on 12" frames with masonite rings. Rear plates retain instruction/warranty sheets, screw terminals, and the 3-position High Frequency Control (Normal / Decrease / Extended). One tweeter plate is date-stamped AUG 20, 1973; serial labels present.
Manufacturer Specifications
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Type: 2-way, acoustic-suspension, direct radiator
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Crossover: 1,000 Hz
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Impedance: 8 Ω nominal
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HF Control: 3-position switch affects response above ~3 kHz
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Recommended power: works well from ~20 W/ch; safe with amps up to ~120 W/ch
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Drivers: 10" cone woofer (12" frame) foam surround; orange dome “fried-egg” tweeter
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Factory cabinet size: 25⅝ x 14¼ x 11½ in (H×W×D)
Condition
Good, untested. Foam surrounds aged/cracked—refoaming required; cones look intact. Cabinets show typical rubs and nicks consistent with age. Rear papers show handling wear. Drivers and controls appear complete. See photos.
Grilles
Advent grilles are present and included.
Dimensions (this pair)
Consignor’s measurement: 21.5 x 14.25 x 11.5 in (H×W×D).
A Campbell’s soup can is shown for scale.
Update
Previously, the grilles were believed to be missing. They have since been located and are now included, and the listing images have been updated accordingly.
