HSU STF-2, back in my posession

[Seth=L]

I decided that selling the HSU STF-2 was a dumb idea and bought it back for $120. I lost a bit on that venture, but I didn't have a subwoofer and I knew the HSU was good.

A review will soon follow, but will be for a stereo rig only. I will test it out with movies, but I am not sure exactly how effective it will be without it's only LFE track.

Close up front
Woofer, underside
Back, amplifier plate


These last two are full lulz.

Those are my version of super towers.

 

[croseiv]

Nice sub, and interesting speaker presentation. Enjoy!

 

[Seth=L]

Thanks, the speakers are upside down. Strangely, the perform better this way.

 

[mike c]

Thanks, the speakers are upside down. Strangely, the perform better this way.

maybe now the tweeter is closer to your ear level

how much did you sell your stf-2 the first time? the guy you sold this to made a profit? or did you lose in shipping costs?

 

[Seth=L]

maybe now the tweeter is closer to your ear level

how much did you sell your stf-2 the first time? the guy you sold this to made a profit? or did you lose in shipping costs?

I lost about $20 on it, but I originally purchased it for $70 from a pawn broker. So I guess I come out about even.

The tweeter thing, yes, very much so.

 

[PannyMan]

Familiar Looking Grills

Hi Seth !

I lurk here quite a bit but don't post much. I couldn't help but notice the grills on the bottom protion of your 'Super Towers' . Those look just like a pair of speakers I bought from the base exchange when I was stationed in Belgium back in the early 70's. I think they were either Sansui or Pioneers.

Care to share some info on them ?

Thanks !

 

[leo1058]

i would also like to know.

 

[croseiv]

I've seen some Pioneer speakers that looked like those too...

 

[Davemcc]

Hi Seth !

I lurk here quite a bit but don't post much. I couldn't help but notice the grills on the bottom protion of your 'Super Towers' . Those look just like a pair of speakers I bought from the base exchange when I was stationed in Belgium back in the early 70's. I think they were either Sansui or Pioneers.

Care to share some info on them ?

Thanks !

I still have a set of Sansui with grills like that.

 

[PannyMan]

Specs on Sansui's

Just curious, what are the specs on those Sansui's and how long have you owned them ?

Thanks

 

[Davemcc]

My Sansui are the SPZ-7 and are a 4-way design (15" poly woofer, cone mid, horn tweeter and piezo super tweeter). They are rated for 250w.

 

[PannyMan]

Recent Design ?

Did you purchase your Sansuis recently ?

I just noticed your location. Were you born there ?
What is the availability of good audio equipment there ?

 

[Davemcc]

Did you purchase your Sansuis recently ?

I just noticed your location. Were you born there ?
What is the availability of good audio equipment there ?

I bought my Sansui new in 1984 for a little over $600, IIRC. Yes, I was born in Canada and availability of most major brands is pretty good. I just wish I had a local B&W/Rotel dealer.

 

[PannyMan]

Location

Your location says Soviet Canuckistan which is what I was inquiring about.

Glad you are still enjoying your Sansui's. As an earlier poster mentioned, I think Pioneer had a grill design that was almost identical. I think I had the
Sansui's though.

 

[Davemcc]

Your location says Soviet Canuckistan which is what I was inquiring about.

Soviet Canuck-istan is simply a reference to Canada's inherently socialist nature.

 

[Seth=L]

They are Pioneer CS-88 floor standers (4 way, 10" woofer, midrange, two tweeters, and one super tweeter). They have some cosmetic damage, the x-overs are shot, and one of the woofer's are damaged (the leads from the terminal to the cone are detached, but might still be repairable). They tend to fetch quite a bit on Ebay, I got them at a garage sale for $1.

Edit: I will be adding my subjective review tomorrow. I will make a thread for it, making it easier to find. If moderators deem it so, this thread can be closed or removed (however there are some people here in my thread that want to discuss vintage Sansui and Pioneer speakers, so maybe it should stay open and the thread title be changed as well as first post edited to reflect the title change).

That message is to those who have the wisdom.

 

[croseiv]

They are Pioneer CS-88 floor standers (4 way, 10" woofer, midrange, two tweeters, and one super tweeter). They have some cosmetic damage, the x-overs are shot, and one of the woofer's are damaged (the leads from the terminal to the cone are detached, but might still be repairable). They tend to fetch quite a bit on Ebay, I got them at a garage sale for $1.

Edit: I will be adding my subjective review tomorrow. I will make a thread for it, making it easier to find. If moderators deem it so, this thread can be closed or removed (however there are some people here in my thread that want to discuss vintage Sansui and Pioneer speakers, so maybe it should stay open and the thread title be changed as well as first post edited to reflect the title change).

That message is to those who have the wisdom.

I've heard those bad boys before (back in the late 80's). A friend of mine had a pair hooked up to a beastly Pioneer receiver. It sounded quite good. They would play very loudly.

 

[Seth=L]

Due to variables beyond my control the review must be delayed. I have to wait until neighbors are not present.