Jensen TR-30 TRi-ette speakers, help with curret price for sale

[Bean2416]

hi all
I'm on my way to post for sale a pair of Jensen TR-30 TRi-ette speakers and I can't found any reference price for it, for the little that I can found seem to be a rare ones think so, are in good condition working well, sound greath for me, I think could sound better but I don't know how to adjust the 2 crossovers in the back, some work with the paint and ready to ship, so any help will be greatfull

 

[Eppie]

hi all
I'm on my way to post for sale a pair of Jensen TR-30 TRi-ette speakers and I can't found any reference price for it, for the little that I can found seem to be a rare ones think so, are in good condition working well, sound great for me, I think could sound better but I don't know how to adjust the 2 crossovers in the back, some work with the paint and ready to ship, so any help will be greatfull

Those are from the 1960's so it will be difficult to place a price on them. Speakers that old will only appeal to collectors. Price will depend greatly on condition. The cabinet was typically finished in Walnut veneer but also available in limed Oak and Mahogany. They also sold a "utility" version which was unfinished so that the buyer could paint to their taste. Wood veneer models would likely be worth more money.

Listings for the TR-30 are rare. The TR-10 was more common. I found a TR-10 listing on CanuckAudioMart for C$250. AudioKarma says the TR-10 is only worth $50 and sells for $150 tops. For the TR-30 I found asking prices of $450-$550 U.S. but those are not final sale prices. You would be lucky to find a collector who would pay $400-$500 for them, *if* they are in mint condition. If they need restoration work they may only be worth half of that or a lot less. Hard to say when dealing with rare items as there are few comparisons.

Those speakers are only rated at 30W so care must be taken with them. I could not find a sensitivity rating but they may be a good candidate for a lower powered tube amp. Really curious design, the way the tweeter is mounted on the back panel and faces into a round horn.

 

[TLS Guy]

hi all
I'm on my way to post for sale a pair of Jensen TR-30 TRi-ette speakers and I can't found any reference price for it, for the little that I can found seem to be a rare ones think so, are in good condition working well, sound greath for me, I think could sound better but I don't know how to adjust the 2 crossovers in the back, some work with the paint and ready to ship, so any help will be greatfull

I would rate them pretty much worthless and not worth the cost of shipping.

They are early speakers before most manufacturers had bought into the Thiel/Small parameters and none in the US had, at that time. It is long before computer assisted design and measurements. They are not an iconic speaker like Altec Lansing for instance. I note that Jensen speakers get zero bids as a rule, even when price is very low.

So if you can use them or know a friend who would like them donate, or even take them to a local thrift store. The latter may not want them either.

The bottom line is that these are unlikely to get a collector salivating.

 

[Bean2416]

Those are from the 1960's so it will be difficult to place a price on them. Speakers that old will only appeal to collectors. Price will depend greatly on condition. The cabinet was typically finished in Walnut veneer but also available in limed Oak and Mahogany. They also sold a "utility" version which was unfinished so that the buyer could paint to their taste. Wood veneer models would likely be worth more money.

Listings for the TR-30 are rare. The TR-10 was more common. I found a TR-10 listing on CanuckAudioMart for C$250. AudioKarma says the TR-10 is only worth $50 and sells for $150 tops. For the TR-30 I found asking prices of $450-$550 U.S. but those are not final sale prices. You would be lucky to find a collector who would pay $400-$500 for them, *if* they are in mint condition. If they need restoration work they may only be worth half of that or a lot less. Hard to say when dealing with rare items as there are few comparisons.

Those speakers are only rated at 30W so care must be taken with them. I could not find a sensitivity rating but they may be a good candidate for a lower powered tube amp. Really curious design, the way the tweeter is mounted on the back panel and faces into a round horn.

thanks for the data, at least I have learned something about this old speakers, I think I am gona keep it for me.

 

[Bean2416]

I would rate them pretty much worthless and not worth the cost of shipping.

They are early speakers before most manufacturers had bought into the Thiel/Small parameters and none in the US had, at that time. It is long before computer assisted design and measurements. They are not an iconic speaker like Altec Lansing for instance. I note that Jensen speakers get zero bids as a rule, even when price is very low.

So if you can use them or know a friend who would like them donate, or even take them to a local thrift store. The latter may not want them either.

The bottom line is that these are unlikely to get a collector salivating.

thanks for the data, at least I have learned something about this old speakers, I think I am gona keep it for me.

Those are from the 1960's so it will be difficult to place a price on them. Speakers that old will only appeal to collectors. Price will depend greatly on condition. The cabinet was typically finished in Walnut veneer but also available in limed Oak and Mahogany. They also sold a "utility" version which was unfinished so that the buyer could paint to their taste. Wood veneer models would likely be worth more money.

Listings for the TR-30 are rare. The TR-10 was more common. I found a TR-10 listing on CanuckAudioMart for C$250. AudioKarma says the TR-10 is only worth $50 and sells for $150 tops. For the TR-30 I found asking prices of $450-$550 U.S. but those are not final sale prices. You would be lucky to find a collector who would pay $400-$500 for them, *if* they are in mint condition. If they need restoration work they may only be worth half of that or a lot less. Hard to say when dealing with rare items as there are few comparisons.

Those speakers are only rated at 30W so care must be taken with them. I could not find a sensitivity rating but they may be a good candidate for a lower powered tube amp. Really curious design, the way the tweeter is mounted on the back panel and faces into a round horn.

thanks for the data, at least I have learned something about this old speakers, I think I am gona keep it for me.

 

[Bean2416]

I would rate them pretty much worthless and not worth the cost of shipping.

They are early speakers before most manufacturers had bought into the Thiel/Small parameters and none in the US had, at that time. It is long before computer assisted design and measurements. They are not an iconic speaker like Altec Lansing for instance. I note that Jensen speakers get zero bids as a rule, even when price is very low.

So if you can use them or know a friend who would like them donate, or even take them to a local thrift store. The latter may not want them either.

The bottom line is that these are unlikely to get a collector salivating.

thanks for the data, at least I have learned something about this old speakers, I think I am gona keep it for me.