Manufactured in 1979. Appear to be smooth cones. That, in addition to the PA column-style format make me suspect they may have whizzer cones, for extended high frequency response. Those typically "bark" a bit when driven hard for guitar. For keys or bass applications, they behave better.
I don't recall seeing square magnets on Fanes before. In any case, I'd say they may be in the 25 watt range.
OldSchoolDave wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:44 pm
Not sure I can help, other than to observe:
Manufactured in 1979. Appear to be smooth cones. That, in addition to the PA column-style format make me suspect they may have whizzer cones, for extended high frequency response. Those typically "bark" a bit when driven hard for guitar. For keys or bass applications, they behave better.
I don't recall seeing square magnets on Fanes before. In any case, I'd say they may be in the 25 watt range.
What did you have planned for them?
Dave
Hi guys,
Thanks for the comments.
They definitely have some more highs than I'm used to (usually use Greenbacks). Not unpleasant but definitely different.
Took some more pictures in case they might help...
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The sticker suggests 120W @ 80ohms, which suggests 60W speakers?
I don't have a specific plan for them, I use them in the refurbed cab for the smallers venues that my band plays. I'm tempted to swap them for a Greenback and a Vintage 30, but the Fanes do sound really good...
I guess they were rated at 16 ohms (wired in parallel for 8 ohms net) and 60 watts a piece. IMHO, that was on their best day, going downhill with a tailwind .
I typically stay under half the original rating for vintage speakers but (to keep the automotive metaphor going), YMMV.
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