Lowboy Speakers of Yesteryear

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fredgarvin

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Lowboy Speakers of Yesteryear
« on: 23 Jul 2018, 05:09 pm »
The Rectilinear III was actually named the Lowboy, but the low, large, attractive cabinet form was quite popular in the day.

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The Rectilinear has a following still and an easy recap is all you need.


fredgarvin

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Re: Lowboy Speakers of Yesteryear
« Reply #1 on: 23 Jul 2018, 05:16 pm »
Radio Shack sold the Optimus 7 as it's totl speaker around 1980. Rarely seen, but loved by owners-




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Re: Lowboy Speakers of Yesteryear
« Reply #2 on: 23 Jul 2018, 05:25 pm »
The Optimus reminds me a lot of the Altec Valencia



Another with a cult following today is Bozak



I would love to find room at my Inn for one of these venerable Grandfather Lowboys.