Fisher xp 15 speakers. Feb 7, 2018 · Fisher XP-10 Speakers, New to Me.

Fisher xp 15 speakers. For $25, I just couldn't pass them by.

1. Nov 28, 2010 #1 Jan 15, 2007 · That would place them well after the company was sold but at the tail end of when Avery Fisher was still a consultant. 24. Re foamed them and hooked them up to the 400c. Just picked up a 3 way set of Fisher ST-460 (15 Fisher XP9 speakers in excellent conditionOne small chip I filled and touched up. Frequency range: 28 22,000 Hz Power handling: 60 W Woofer: Diameter 15 in. I've done that on some far less valuable Fisher XP series speakers and I am generally quite pleased with the results. May 20, 2012 · For folks with Fisher XP series speakers ending in 'S': I believe that letter designates the optional sculptured foam grill. FWIW, these speakersor another set I'm in the midst of rehabbing are replacing a pair of Bose 161 bookshelf speakers. 5 out of 10 condition. swechsler. Jun 15, 2011 #6 I wonder what's the quality of the drivers in these XP-series Fisher speakers? Of course, the Aug 4, 2014 · The XP-15B used a 15" woofer, an 8" (!) midrange, and a dome tweeter (apparently a weak point on reliability). original vintage pair The Fisher XP-95 15" Woofers for XP-9B Speakers W-514. When I opened this set up I found that one crossover was stamped "XP-10" and had a rubber Used Xp-15 for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. 00, thats a good price, those are good, real good with tube equipment and very early ss, especially if they are hooked up to the matching ss, or tube fisher recievers or amps, they provide a warm sound. Feb 7, 2018 · Fisher XP-10 Speakers, New to Me. It is 86435K45 Super-Soft Silicone Rubber, . They came at a great price and with even better story from the original owner, an aging U. Woofer: 15" diameter, 18-19 Hz free air resonance, 2" vc, 6 lb magnet. Although I've looked around online, I have yet to find any real information about these. The grills and the cabs are in great condition, and the speakers look great. pepper Active Member. May 20, 2011. 2 lb = 1 kg) 15 lb (15 lb 0 oz) / 6. Feb 10, 2009 · Fisher XP-6b 005. Feb 3, 2023 · Hey all. After refoam they've got a lot more bass than some 15"s I have heard. I'm new here and new to vintage speakers in general, so any comments will be helpful. The speakers were in excellent condition, but needless to say, they sounded like crap. Jun 11, 2018 · I am the original owner of these 4-way system Fisher XP-18 speakers, purchasing them in 1969. They are in a series/parallel circuit with an inductor in series with the entire string and another inductor from the first inductor to ground. 5" Wid-dispersion Midrange/Tweeter (1000 - 15000Hz +/-2. Thanks. The XP-10 was one of the totl Fisher speakers from the mid-'60's. 003 inch thick in a 12 x 12 sheet, 35A Durometer. It's up to you what you want to do with them, but you have some work to do to get them back to original (replacing the surrounds and capacitors). C $25. For $20, I'd almost make a road-trip to get them. Aug 7, 2006 · Anyone have info on Fisher XP-10 3-way 15 inch floor speakers. bigjay25; May 20, 2011; Fisher; Replies 2 Views 2K. I have had several pairs of Fisher speakers in the past. I took a bunch of pictures and disconnected seven wires from the crossover, then pried the Jul 28, 2015 · I just got a pair of Fisher xp-56s free from a garage sale. From what I have been told Avery Fisher insisted on 'voicing' all the speakers made while he was the boss, and he preferred a very rolled-off top end, which made his engineers nuts. Fisher 15 inch Refoam Kit (F15-5) Fisher , Repair Kits by Brand , Speaker Repair Kits / Parts This kit will fit Fisher models XP-95A, XP-95B, XP-95C and more. I wanted to follow up on your info about the date of introduction of the XP-10. They are XP-15's and are in absolute excellent cosmetic condition. Most Fisher speakers of these era used treated rolled cloth surrounds, and not foam. These are a great little speaker with a balanced sound. Interesting, that all cones marked Oct 8, 2015 · "FREE PISTON" IIRC is a Marketing Term FISHER used for their speaker systems. It's a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at eBay. Nov 3, 2012 · 1971 For 1971 Fisher retired the XP-15B and XP-12 consolettes; replacing them with the all-new XP-16. 00 USED: $30. What do you know? Aug 3, 2014 · I've got a fisher tube amp that I absolutely love and even that can't elevate these speakers to listenable sonic integrity. One owner! These were purchased new in 72 and have been in the family since. Oct 26, 2017 · I have had many 1960s-70 Fisher speakers they're ok. If you can't find a direct replacement, personally I would part them out on E Bay IMO. Can anyone give me their thoughts on these speakers? My room is 16X25. Then I wanted a Fisher tube amp, and I finally got a 400c. My foam surrounds looked like yours until I re-foamed them. or Best Offer +$116. Thread starter MFP4073; Start date Feb 7, 2018; Tags fisher xp-10 15 Views 9K. Forums. I wouldn't buy them to part out though. 95. XP-9 (C). May 29, 2021 · Googling fisher xp-9c will link you to a few threads here on AK. Next a Pioneer SX -838 ,no problem ,listen to some Joe Cocker,no problem,then some Stones on a CD ,with my HAD ,Nice very nice warm Aug 26, 2019 · Fisher 800-T; Fisher 801; Speaker; Fisher KS-1 A; Fisher XP-1; Fisher XP-6; Fisher XP-7; Fisher XP-9; Fisher XP-9 B; Fisher XP-10; Fisher XP-15; Fisher XP-18 Aug 23, 2019 · As a kid, I had a pair of Fisher speakers from either late 60’s or early 70’s. Not much when googled. Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles 01-16-2007, 09:37 AM #9 Aug 13, 2014 · XP-10 Tweeter spyder material found I found the soft rubber material for the SP-10 spyder at McMaster-Carr. I don't know a whole Sep 14, 2020 · Have found a pair for $200. Not a great or bad speaker. New posts Search forums. They look identical to those in the previous post. Aug 2, 2021 · I like Fisher XP speakers just fine, but this weekend I found a pair of ST-550 Studio Standard that are in a whole other league. Home. 5 dB) LC-Type Network, Crossover at 1000 Hz Mar 20, 2012 · Fisher´s XP-10 was not just the top of the line of the XP-Series in 1965, but is the first speaker incorporating a feature that has become industry standard ever since. 50, the XP-7 for $139. In my XP-55Bs (bookshelf speakers), that precise low end is fantastic, but the controlled top end needs a pretty serious treble boost from the amp's eq to be acceptable. Any opinions? Bringing a pair of Fisher XP-10 speakers dated 1967 back to life with an exterior refinishing, new crossovers, new Morel Tweeters, wiring, and insulation. It seems like a there is a fair amount of info regarding the XP line of speakers, but not too much regarding the XP-44B's specifically. Share: Mar 8, 2010 · Ah, the Fisher XP-7 "Free Piston" speaker system, made in beautiful East Orange, NJ. 00. Mar 14, 2006 · During the time Avery Fisher owned the company until shortly after he sold it, the better Fisher speakers were very good, indeed. Even if they are 'meh' according to many, they tend to be very inexpensive and have great bones. ALTAVOZ CONSOLA FISHER 15" WOOFER VINTAGE 1967 DE XP10 XP-10 eBay Set of two Nice set of Fisher XP-6 bookshelf speakers. Feb 19, 2013 · The speakers have controls for both tweeter & mid range and also have the funny pie pan woofers. Check Oct 3, 2012 · I personally like the Fisher speakers from the XP era. I just picked up a pair of Fisher XP-10's because I've heard they can sound good and I like their looks. I believe the XP-4A cost around $150 each. power: 10-60 watts. I just purchased a set of XP-10's and am restoring them. They are classic acoustic suspension system, 4-way speakers, walnut cabinets. Freq. The Fisher XP-9b from the late 60ies is one of those, a heavy and quite big 4-way bookshelf speaker. A few shallow scrathes. If you think in Automotive terms, the XP-4 speaker was a monocoque construction where in the others it was standard body on frame. Perfect working condition. Why the XP-9C - because I believe it is hard to beat physics of sound reproduction aka large woofers/drivers, correctly tuned and designed, will beat anything smaller Jul 17, 2010 · Fisher Four-Way Console speaker system Model Consolette XP-16 2x 12" Woofer 1x 8" Mid-Range Speaker 1x 1. I found a pair of the Fisher XP-15s at an estate sale last week. derosnopS. I just finally hooked them up to my little Sansui 551, and I think they sound good. Watts Impedance: 8 Ohm Nominal. Quite pleased with the results. All drivers work as they should. 5 x 14 x 12 inch / 622 x 356 x 305 mmNotesFrequency Response: 28 to 22,000 cpsBass Speaker: 12 inch, Mid-Range (Qty 3): 5 inch, Treble: 1. 50. Design Goals: Excellent sound while maintaining an original appearance. Plenty of bass from that woofer, the mids were mounted in tuned cups and wired in series and of course the tweeters were blown on both of them. THE FISHER XP-6. They are reported to work and sound beautiful, by someone I would believe. These were extra-cost options first offered in 1972 on Fisher's less expensive XP speakers. The speakers sounded fantastic. Jan 8, 2020 · Now the thread for the XP-9S and the thread on Fisher XP history isn't kind in describing the sound quality (SQ) for the XP-9S and later Fisher speakers such as yours. They are heavy beasts,a two man job putting them in my van. They rock ,there in great shape ,woofers and tweeters ,no damage. 25" Upper-Mid-Range (1500-3000Hz) 2 x 2" Mylar Dome Treble Speakers Three Level Controls at the rear of the cabinet Frequency Response: 30 - 22000Hz Impedance: 8 ohms Dec 1, 2020 · Looking to pickup a pair of Fisher XP-9C that seem to be in good cosmetic condition, for $100. Pre-Owned. Jan 16, 2007 · This would include any speaker from the XP-10 to the XP-18. It is only one of the little tiny nails they use on these speakers to secure the grills. Air Force vet who purchased these brand new in 1969 from the base exchange at THE NORTH POLE ! original vintage pair The Fisher XP-95 15" Woofers for XP-9B Speakers W-514. He wasn't able to get the Grilles off (Nailed on =O ) so i really have no idea what these have. May 15, 2015 · I have a pair of sears audio by fisher, X7000. Actually, it is a little too big to be considered a bookshelf speaker as it weighs about 60 pounds and is 24,5 inches high, 14 inches wide and Jul 7, 2020 · I have a $15 offer for 4 Fisher Model XP-55S speaker. William Hecht was working on a soft mock tweeter for display-speakers at audio shows, as the audience frequently damaged the fragile dome tweeters. Gre Aug 17, 2010 · They may be amazing. The Fisher Xp 15. All speakers of the series with the exception of the XP-5a (the entry level model) were equipped with the newly invented soft 1968 THE FISHER XP-55B SPEAKERS ORIGINAL CONDITION WALNUT CABINETS-see details. 31. I oiled the wood veneer, and it looks excellent. Thanks! Sep 5, 2005 · FISHER SPK, XP- 60K Description: Manufacture Years: 1973 - 1978 Additional Information: Retail MSRP: $220. The mids are good at low volume but turned up they tend to "scream". Used May 22, 2014 · Add caps and check other crossover components, clean the controls, change the grill cloth and you'll have a killer set of speakers to mate to your tube vintage Fisher amp/receiver. Fisher XP-15 Speakers Magazine Ad Audio March 1968 Original. Big Mistake. 020 plus/minus . $88. Jan 28, 2014 · The Fisher XP-7 speaker entered the US market in 1966 when Fisher decided to stop the production of their older models XP-1A, XP-2A and XP-4A. by Cabbage Patch Elvis » 17 May 2013 06:00. bytor. The only reason I picked them up ($15)was the wood was in such good condition. Apr 4, 2014 · The speakers do sound good now, but perhaps better with new caps. 10" WOOFER5" MIDRANGEDOME TWEETER (1/2")60 watts peakShipping to states in latitude of Colorad I evaluate and test a pair of vintage Fisher XP-65 speakers that I picked up for cheap at a thrift store. 00 Excellent sounding pair of single-owner The Fisher XP-56 bookshelf/floor speakers. Fisher Vintage 3-way , 4 Speakers & sound adjustment. 80 shipping. May 10, 2009 · Hi everybody, I need some advise regarding speakers which I picked up earlier today. Enclosure Design: Jan 19, 2007 · I rescued two Fisher XP-6 speakers from a light rainstorm and got them working now (they had "leaky" surrounds, bottomed out voice coils, and bad tweeters that I managed to re-build and get functional again, but performance is so-so on the tweeters). I know Fisher made a couple popular tube amps back in the day…what about their speakers. I made the mistake of selling them and buying much better looking Sony tower speakers. 5 in. Eventually passed them along due to space limitations. They look like they are 2 way I know the speakers won't sound the best but I never have owned 4 of the same Oct 6, 2005 · Fisher XP-4A The 1964 New Fisher Handbook lists the XP-4A and XP-10 as their most advanced - and expensive - speakers. The XP9c's look interesting (1 15" woofer, 2 5" midwoofers, and 2 very-strange-looking reddish tweeters - Each cab is like 55-60lbs, so I assume the cabs were well-made), but I worry about the 15" being too-boomy. Some ruff spots on back near the top, some minor nicks from age and usage. S. 15 Views 3K. 3 way with 8 inch woofer. I know Fisher wasn't highly regarded in the speaker dept. I wanted to know everyone's thoughts between those two fisher tube amps (unless this pursuit doesn't make sense). Do all of the drivers. Given the poor reputation of modern Fisher speakers, I was not prepared for how excellent these speakers sound. Our old Heathkit sounds wonderful through them. Used Fisher XP-10 Loudspeakers for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. In terms of weight - 60 pounds - and cabinet dimensions, they were the predecessor of the 15 inch woofer with two 4 inch mid drivers and silk dome horn these sound great for large mix down or home stereo!! Fisher Xp95c 15 " home speakers. This will be a long winded post and is more to document for others to stumble upon. Jun 15, 2011 · Last edited: Jun 15, 2011. It came in three different (very different) cabinet styles: Contemporary, Country French and Mediterranean. Thread starter bigjay25; Start date May 20, 2011; Status Not open for further replies. No integrity issues with speakers or their ability to produce solid tight sound. These remain in wonderful working and cosmetic condition. Great deals on Fisher Home Speakers & Subwoofers. But, give yours time and see what they've got before you cut into them. But the speakers them selves are deteriorating to the point that the foam is turning to dust and falls apart at the slightest touch. Self-resonance 10 Hz Magnetic weight 12. On my infinity C205 Oct 25, 2018 · In any case I bought these XP-4a for no other reason than they are in mint condition and it appeared they were made during the high mark of Fisher's audio legacy. Probably a smaller bookshelf 2-way along the lines of an XP55 (or XP5). The badge on the front however says "The Fisher ARS 11c" Jan 3, 2009 · My friend was looking through goodwill today and found some old fisher XP-65k's for 25 bucks. 1965 date on crossover. But I am more concerned with its ability to play relatively loud and its overall sound Quality. Now I am building a backroom vintage stereo and I am looking hard at the Fisher XP-18. Mar 12, 2014 · Recently I acquired little-known Fisher 111K speakers for my collection. The bass is great, tight and clear, the high are ok. They look really good! High WAF if you have a house that can fit them. There was also an optional fretwork grill which used the letter 'K' as its designator. The Rolling Stone interview says that, at least in 1976, the speakers were still being made in Lewiston, PA. I like hard rock music and these aren't party speakers. Jan 16, 2024 · Pair of rare vintage (68) Fisher XP18 Speakers. Oct 24, 2012 · History of Fisher's XP-66 Speakers The original XP-66 was introduced late in the 1968 model year and continued through 1969. Fisher XP 95C Speakers - Good or not so good Here is a bone tide advancement of the state-of-the-art; the smallest high-efficiency speaker system ever designed. Fisher Four-Way 5-Speaker System Model Consolette XP-18. XP-9 has 3 midrange units and a 5 ohm resistor substituting for a 4th midrange. SamC13; Feb 2, 2023; Speakers; 2 original vintage pair The Fisher XP-95 15" Woofers for XP-9B Speakers W-514. Drivers are in very good health, as well as the enclosures and grilles. The Fisher XP-55B - restoration / recap thread. I'm not as fond of them as I thought I'd be. 00 shipping. 44. 00 shipping 210 x 385 x 160 mm / 8. Sep 13, 2022 · I just picked up a set of Fisher XP-55B's from Facebook for $30. com. May 7, 2010 · I'm mostly-wondering if the floorstander XP's will be as good-sounding as my Wharf W60's. I have a set of the st-530's that are 15" 3 way that are very great sounding,so I thought these would be just as good with a little less bass due to the 12 woofer. $80. Feb 8, 2018 · It works good also on FISHER speakers. I think they May 20, 2011 · The Fisher Xp 15. Opens in a new window or tab. Jan 3, 2009 · My friend was looking through goodwill today and found some old fisher XP-65k's for 25 bucks. Feel free to chime in with any insight though! Im just learning. Cosmetically they are in great condition. Mar 20, 2017 · The XP-7 series is similar to the XP-9. Earlier today I found pair of FISHER XP 95C speakers. I had always heard that the "The Fisher" stuff was better quality than just the regular Fisher stuff, so I decided to take them. The enclosures are in very good condition--I don't think there are any scratches on them and the walnut veneer still looks great. 50 USD original vintage pair The Fisher XP-95 15" Woofers for XP-9B Speakers W-514. 3 inch; Notes; Fisher 2-Way Speaker System Model Fisher XP-44B. I don't know what the difference between the 65 and 65k is (besides the obvious visual differences in our photos, of course) but that 10" woofer cone looks very similar to mine. After new capacitors and cleaning the potentiometers they sound spectacular. One of the speakers looks like it has part of the grill sticking out. 5 inchShipping to states in Nov 3, 2012 · While doing some research on the speaker construction within our Fisher S-695 Statesman console, I ran across a Fisher speaker made for Radio Shack called the ARS Fisher 11c. A couple about 2 miles from here are slowly selling off their folks things after they passed away a few years ago and among the various stuff was a quadraphonic stereo set including 4 of these XP-1's Mar 12, 2012 · The XP-Series of Fisher is widely recognized as being one of the few decent Fisher speakers out there. jdsalinger. Sound very well. bigjay25; May 20, 2011; Fisher; Replies '70s Fisher XP-66B loudspeakers in very nice cosmetic, fully functional conditionAll original and sounding great, very articulate and reasonably loudExtremely stylish and beautiful floor speakers, freshly polished and cleanedVeneer slightly peeling on a couple corners, overall in very nice shape& Nov 7, 2011 · The XP-10 was one of the largest and most expensive of the TOTL Heritage series from the 1960s. (background; 3rd recap, i'm 31 and know next to nothing about electronics) I was gifted a pair of fairly minty Fisher XP-55B's by my Sep 5, 2011 · The XP-66 (no letter) appeared around 1968. First thing I noticed the high Apr 17, 2008 · I have a pair of old Fisher speakers that my father purchased new in 1968. 40 shipping. $150. I bought these Fishers for $15, and the Bose 161s were $158 and the Fishers sound better for 1/10 the cost. I have a pair of XP-60b got them for $20 ,made in the USA back in the 1960`s. I have the XP-18s and they are a fantastic speaker Apr 25, 2011 · Thanks for the help guys. Sep 3, 2018 · Congrats, fellow Fisher speaker owner! I've had a pair of XP-65 for about 11 years now. 4 way 8 Ohm system with 18" woofers. I have an old CO-4 pair of Fishers from the late 60's, two way, that weren't all that great. ahk26 Active Member Jan 15, 2007 · Fisher products pre-1969, when Avery Fisher still owned the company, were well-built, higher priced products for their time, but reflected Fisher's own listening preferences (warm voicing that favors classical music). Aug 21, 2007 #1 Feb 15, 2020. godzooky81 (1,968) 100%. 39 - 19000 Hz 20 Watt Music Power, 8 Ohms 1x Bass Speaker 150mm 1x Treble Speaker 75 mm Crossover Frequency: 1500 Hz Cabinet Walnut Vinyl. Apr 13, 2013 · That worked for me. However, when I listen to them, the high frequencies are very muted. They made various models, so it is simply a question of finding a model that matches the dimensions. Single Vintage Fisher 15" Woofer Speaker Model STV-884 SC80781-1 Tested Works. By the mid-'80's, they were typical department store rack stuff. etc. Aug 6, 2006 · Found a pair of Fisher XP 10 3-way 15 inch floor speakers, walnut veneer , nice. 2 x 6. Apr 15, 2011; Speakers; Replies 0 Views 642. Apr 15, 2018 · the midrange is where its at with these speakers , they got that just right (too me anyways) Fisher used the same midrange driver in the XP 7b and c models (and probably others) got 2 sets of 7b's also , still running a lot of quad equipment . Those are three-way monsters with 12 inch woofers and ugly fried-egg tweeters. I was wondering if anyone can date these and anything about these type of Fishers in general. You see I’m in my search for older, vintage speakers with 15” woofers, I picked up few pairs in last months but there was always something wrong with one or two speakers etc. Apr 8, 2007 · I am currently driving fisher XP-15 speakers from an Ortofon Kontrapunkt b + PLZ Pre Pre-Amp + Fisher RS-2015. The other bass speaker cone was just laying limp inside the frame with lots of paper-dust floating around. I recapped the speakers and replaced the tweeters with generic modern dome tweeters. Sep 3, 2005 · Rich: Thanks for your reply. Voice coil Diameter 2. With the exception of the XP-4 which was a frameless unit construction, all FISHER XP-Speakers were of the "FREE PISTON" construction. Was: Previous Price Jul 31, 2007 · And to be contrary, some would say no and some would say yes. But alas, I have XP-18s already. 00 $ Source of data Nov 18, 2011 · The bass speakers look pretty much toast. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Thanks George:scratch2: Nov 3, 2012 · Hello, great info on the Fisher speakers. 5 inch Crossover: 2,000cps, 12dB/octave Impedance: 8 ohms Cabinet available in Walnut USD 54,50 or Unstained Birch USD 49,50. I think the XP-75/85s are probably the last gasp for Fisher speakers of any quality. But the cabinets should be sealed. Into a space slightly larger than a shoebox, Fisher engineers have built a heavy-duty 6-inch bass speaker, a 2-1/2-inch treble speaker, and a capacitance-resistance-type network with crossover at 2,000 Hz. Fisher DS-825 Price: $5-10 (Depending on overall condition) Find out about other Fisher Speakers: Fisher XP-9b Speaker Review Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Fisher Xp-55b Vintage Hi-fi Speakers G1 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! They are Fisher XP series loudspeakers from the early 60's to early 70's. They needed re-foaming so I managed to order some foam for 15-in speakers. This can be cured with a modified crossover and a different tweeter. Mar 8, 2012 · In case you are looking for a great audio experience, crisp, clear and with tight basses, then the DS-825 are not what you are looking for. I didn't know if the X-100-B would be enough power for the XP-15 cabs, and if it sounds better than the 800C. Beautiful Walnut cabinets, grill cloth is perfect. The Box seemed a little smaller than I was expecting. Grille covers are in excellent overall c Selling is Vintage Fisher XP 55B Bookshelf Speakers in great physical and functional Condition. Thread starter zenith2134; Start date Aug 21, 2007; zenith2134 Addicted Member. R. Fisherdude. If they are Butyl Rubber they are supposed to be somewhat "flabby". Model: Two-Way Speaker System XP-55 - Fisher Radio; New York NY; Shape; Book-shelf unit. 810 kg; Price in first year of sale; 50. The early Fishers XP single digit plus XP10, 15 and XP18 have a following. 6" mid, sealed in its own portion of the cabinet. Nov 28, 2010 · 2 Vintage Fisher XP 12 SPeakers. Response: 28 Hz to 28 kHz. 3 x 15. Basically just about everything up until 1975 or so. The Fisher XP-55 speakers Compact Free-Piston Speaker System Though it measures only 20" by 10" by 9" deep, the Fisher XP-55 incorporates a bass speaker that is very close to that of large speakers and at the same time free of artificial correctives like shaping networks that after the bass output of the amplifier. Mar 15, 2011 · Hey there Fishers get a very bad rap . Oct 9, 2014 · Hi. Pre-Owned · Fisher. So I wanted matching speakers and I found some XB95s. Cabinets are in great overall condition with a few small nics from 40+ years of ownership. For $25, I just couldn't pass them by. Jun 19, 2016. Made in USA. Re: Fisher XP-6 speakers, good or bad? 204. 12 lb. Sep 22, 2015 · Thought I would share some image of these fairly rare, not often talked about very nice speakers from the earliest years of The Fisher. 80 pounds each, with a 15" woofer (2" dia vc, 6 lb magnet, free air resonance 18 Hz Mar 4, 2011 · And, I've got the XP-65 pair which is the 10" 3-way version for $99. Nov 18, 2007 · Picked up some Fisher XP-18 the other day for $50. I would have passed on these Fisher XP6 speakers in very good conditionI lightly sanded and oiled the wood veneer to restore the grain, and it looks very good. I want to deoxide the controls and recap the crossovers. These speakers were manufactured for Fisher by William Hecht's company using his tweeter design. jpg. Not a bad sound paired with a Yamaha cr620 although I need more listening to really come to a conclusion. The backs are sealed so I was wondering if anyone has had experience with removing the speaker boards from the front to gain access to the controls and crossovers. Here may be one of the main reasons vintage Fisher speakers are not sought after, especially if you compare the sound to current speakers. :sigh: Because the cabinets are kind of Jan 14, 2007 · Did some goggling the Fisher links and it seems the XP-10 is common , but the XP-12 is not. The $300 asking price for any Fisher speakers from that era would be so better spent elsewhere, IMO. May 13, 2008 · Lot's of nice goodie's there:thmbsp: can't help much with the Fisher's but, if the Marantz is working, that would be a good place to start! See my thread on the AR's in this forum, I'd love to hear what you think about the Fisher's and the other nice speak's ya got. Bass was good, but the mid with the cardboard bezel was crap and the 3" AM radio speaker in place of the tweeter was pretty lame. Capable of down to 16 hz frequency response!Please view Aug 3, 2011 · The grills aren't easy to get off! This is the home-madest looking speaker I have ever seen to be a commercial product. Fisher xp 10 find. That’s not to say they were necessarily bad-I had a relatively tame pair of DS-series speakers that got me started in the hobby, and I gave them to a friend who loves ‘em. The good news is that you won't have crumbling foam, but the treatment on the cloth surrounds has likely flaked away, leaving a surround that is no Dec 30, 2008 · I had a pair of xp-60's I believe. 95 ea. The XP-10 was not replaced and remained Fisher's flagship speaker for $249. They are not in your face rock speakers like a horn or JBL. They tend to get a bad rap, and I don't agree; I also think they're terrific. Net weight (2. Oct 19, 2005 · I sold the Fisher speakers back in the late 60's and didn't think much of them. Jun 11, 2005 · I seen a pair of fisher xp-7bs at the local pawnshop for 15. Aug 17, 2014 · It is my understanding these as well as any Fisher of the era were voiced warm, I guess a massive internet search may yield an acceptable replacement suggestion, but my experience in swapping drivers has resulted with poor outcomes more often than not. . Sep 27, 2023 · Hmm, the Fisher XP series reference thread says the XP-10 is a 3-way speaker, and the picture doesn't look anything like what you have. 7%. Does Jan 8, 2005 · In 1945 Fisher sold Philharmonic Radio and started a second audio company, Fisher Radio, which produced high-fidelity components from a factory on the site now occupied by Lincoln Center. Apr 15, 2011. 1 grill needs to repair. They have a 12" free piston woofer, two 5" midrange speakers, and a 2" hemispherical tweeter. Each cabinet has four tweeters and two dome mids to go along with a 15 inch Aug 14, 2007 · The XP single digit series and 10, 15 and 18 were rather nice speakers and reflect the early New England sound. I finally got them hooked up today, and have really been enjoying them. The paper around the cones had long ago crumbled away to dust. Speaker Opinions Please Oct 3, 2017 · Because I cannot leave well enough alone, and because the sound from these Fisher XP-7C speakers isn't as good as I'd hoped (and because, let's face it, I'm bored), I'm setting about to recap them. I redid the covers in black. They also sound amazing. Buy It Now +$30. It also says they were top of the line at the time. I think the spec's translate to this. His engineering staff was comprised of the brightest audio technicians lured away from European companies. This is a woofer out of one of the good models, IMHO. Recommended Ampliifier Music Power 10-60 Watts 1 x 18" Woofer (14-150Hz) 1 x 8" Lower Mid-Range (150-1500Hz) 1 x 5. These have the look, feel, and detail of the finest offerings from JBL, Altec, or AR. I had to refoam the woofers when I got them, these have 15" woofers. While the 18" woofer will not go as low as one might assume, it goes low and with ease that shows up smaller drivers that have to push to get down there. The speakers are large, heavy, and beautifully made furniture with book-matched walnut veneer and solid walnut trim. The Fisher XP-9C 15" woofer pair speaker replacement part W507 7029B. 5" Mylar Dome Tweeter 1x 0. To me speakers depend on how you listen and what you listen to. May 20, 2011 · 3) It is commonly said that Avery Fisher preferred his speakers to have a 'rolled off' top end, so they can sound muffled or lacking presence to some. But I had moved on. The repaired speaker had small pieces of yellowish paper glued around the cone to fix the problem. Model: Fisher DS-825 RMS Power Rating: 100 Max. They are so huge, they take up half the space in the office. Dimensions (WHD) 20 x 10 x 9 inch / 508 x 254 x 229 mm; Notes; Fisher Bookshelf 2-Way Speaker System Model XP-55. No holes or tear Nov 26, 2019 · Their old XP-series was apparently decent, but the later DS/ST/STV lines followed Fisher’s trajectory into ugly rack systems. Similar in sound to the Wharfedale W70s. With a little work, they can sound pretty good. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Sep 19, 2019 · Fisher XP 60 speakers. The legend is that Avery Fisher insisted on personally "voicing" all of the speakers. godzooky81 (2,018) 99. Aug 21, 2007 · The Fisher XP-9c speakers. or Best Offer. Cabinets are near mint, 9. (:Please review Instead, Fisher introduced three new models to at a competitive price: The XP-6 for $99. But they had big 15-inch woofers. Sep 30, 2019. Woofer 15 inches and have been just refoams. I have heard that the early fisher xp's are good (these are from 73') so i told him to get them . It is probable that there were also changes in the speaker design but I don't know the details. bamaboy; Oct 4, 2012 · Beautiful thing. The Fisher XP-2A 3 way spesker SystemWoofer: 10"Mid: 5"Tweeter : 3 1/2"Dimensions: 22" x 12" x 11"Speakers have some scratches, dents due normal usedStill look great. All original, I doubt they were recapped. 810 kg; Price in first year of sale; 44. You didn't pay too much- I paid $15 or $20 for mine and had to refoam the woofers. Aug 13, 2002 · Fisher XP-6 speakers, good or bad? - Sidegetter - Vintage Asylum - Sidegetter 18:51:15 08/13/02 (24) Re: Fisher XP-6 speakers, good or bad? - Brian Levy 05:57:56 Fisher Free-Piston 2-Way Speaker System Model XP-5 Frequency Response 38 to 18,5000 cps Woofer: 8 inch, Tweeter: 2. anyone know anything about these ? Specs. I have read that Avery Fisher was very particular about his speakers, and that they are always very precise in the low end and controlled on top. Feb 14, 2020 · Yep, someone took a pair of old The Fisher 105 speakers and tried to repair them by replacing all the drivers. Significantly heavier than later versions, much of the weight difference was in the driver magnets (5 lb woofer/2 lb mid). A few small chips that I filled and touched up. shocley Well-Known Member. The first thing I did was hook them up to my 12watt per channel amplifier and listen to music. but I've never had their big ones. C $204. To this point all I know is that they appear to have only been made between 1963-64 and would have run you about $200 each for the Walnut finish. Driver Selection: Vintage HH Scott 15″ ALNICO woofer, original 8″ mid driver, Morel CAT308 tweeter. Jan 10, 2011 · I'm not sure if fisher speakers get much respect. Jul 5, 2013 · Years ago I had a pair of Fisher XP-7C and it was very good. C $19. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. Thread starter pepper; Start date Nov 28, 2010; P. thanks Mar 15, 2009 · Picked up a pair in very good condition($15). Beautiful timber veneer and classic accoustic transparent Nov 30, 2007 · fisher 111 k I just acquired a set of Fisher 111k speakers from ebay for $112 + shipping. I had a pair exactly like that, still in the factory boxes with the owners manual for a few years. Aug 14, 2012 · FYI, I have the XP-7 speakers also, but they're a whole different beast that what the OP showed. Love the XP-56, though, and I suspect Fisher just kept building that same speaker over and over again over the years. Rec. Tested under rigorous sonic conditions. Posted by Brian Levy on August 14, 2002 at 05:57:56 In Reply to: Fisher XP-6 speakers, good or bad? posted by Sidegetter on August 13, 2002 at 18:51:15: The XP line of speakers were typical of many of the equipment manufacturers in-house speakers. 12" high-compliance free-piston woofer, 5 lb magnet, 30 Hz, butyl-impregnated half-roll surround. here's a shot of the rear side of the midranges in the 65's (all CTS drivers) I would think it wouldn't be to difficult to find a set on the cheap if Nov 3, 2012 · The XP series (XP-1A, XP-2A & XP-4A) were all updated, receiving the new rectangular two-tone badge with the Fisher swallow. Solid timber 3 way Bookshelf speakers from the 70s80s – the golden age of High Fidelity. Does Description: For sale are a pair of '73 Fisher speakers-the XP-55s. Fisher XP speakers, though well-made by all accounts, are not well-loved on AK. My XP-9 speakers used early dome tweeters that had hardened and stopped working over the years. Model: XP-95B. Several people pointed out to me that the dimensions of my XP56 speakers are more-or-less functionally identical to EPI 100 speakers. Fisher XP-10 Speakers in good condition. I noticed that they are totally sealed,no way to open them up. 225. Voiced to deliver a sound close to Avery Fisher Music Hall. May 11, 2007 · Anyways, great bass and makes a good rock speaker. amp. Not great, but good. Ive had them hooked up to a Kenwood 7070 that pumps out 130 RMS,they took it. 1 x 8" Woofer (Resonance Frequence 33 Hz) 1 x 2. the bird Mar 12, 2011 · I do not know your models, but I am a fan of the XP series speakers. Sep 10, 2013 · I will say this about the Fisher XP series speakers (especially the later, less-well-regarded models). I found very little info on them; they were built in 1973. I have read that they are voiced for classical music but I can tell you they are a mighty fine rock speaker! I bought 4 of them! I don't know why. My intention is to gut them completely and build a modern speaker system from scratch. Some Mortite (plumbers putty) rolled into snakes and placed in the speaker hole ledge, and then press down the speaker and tighten equally around the screws helps seal them. Still in good Vintage condition. Come and listen for yourself if you're nearby. Instead, Fisher introduced three new models to at a competitive price: The XP-6 for $99. 50, and the XP-9 for $199. I do not have any measurement instruments to verify performance but they still sound really good. 75" Horn Tweeter Crossover Frequencies: 250, 2500, 7000Hz Impedance 8 Ohms 28Hz - 24kHz 100 Watts Music Power May 17, 2013 · The Fisher XP-15 speakers. 66. eapl jsuuazz asvve xfhga uqb wrhvwxh crcbah wva yywoljf adnr
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