What Model Marantz Speakers do I have?

[Sibrenvmanen]

Hey Forum,

I was wondering if I could tap into your collective wisdom. I have a set of Marantz Speakers I bought second hand. However, I can not seem to find the model.

Anyone who does know what I have in stock?



Thanks in advance

 

[nopiano]

I don’t recognise them, and I’d not even be certain they aren’t some generic speakers with a Marantz badge on the front. That’s because there is always a manufacturer logo and spec plate on the back, but I can’t see one.

There are a few to look through here…

Marantz Manuals | HiFi Engine

www.hifiengine.com

 

[Al ears]

I don’t recognise them, and I’d not even be certain they aren’t some generic speakers with a Marantz badge on the front. That’s because there is always a manufacturer logo and spec plate on the back, but I can’t see one.

There are a few to look through here…

Marantz Manuals | HiFi Engine

www.hifiengine.com

good point, they don't look like the sort of drive units Marantz have used in the past.

 

[bigfish786]

They look like white van speakers with Marantz badges on.

 

[Sibrenvmanen]

Could be yeah! Then again, it is also engraved on the back. Although that is also where you would find the spec plate and that is missing.

Anyways, thanks for the replies.

 

[bigfish786]

If they are Marantz, they could have been part of a hifi stack system. Rather than being sold separately.

 

[Al ears]

If they are Marantz, they could have been part of a hifi stack system. Rather than being sold separately.

Google Marantz speakers and nothing like them shows up.....

 

[nopiano]

Could be yeah! Then again, it is also engraved on the back. Although that is also where you would find the spec plate and that is missing.

Anyways, thanks for the replies.

Couldn’t see that on the original pics. That makes me think they’re genuine, but not a typical model for them. Are you in the UK? Any clues where they came from?

 

[nopiano]

If they are Marantz, they could have been part of a hifi stack system. Rather than being sold separately.

You got me thinking - that’s dangerous, I know! I reckon they’re from an AV bundle. Marantz LS 6000 is the closest I’ve found so far.

 

[bigfish786]

this is the closest I’ve found. Ls95
They’re from the Philips era.

 

[bigfish786]

these are Philips 825

 

[nads]

Could be yeah! Then again, it is also engraved on the back. Although that is also where you would find the spec plate and that is missing.

Anyways, thanks for the replies.

Not really engraved. Just a logo on a common part that could be used in many speakers. may not be original to the speakers. Unlikely but possible.

 

[Al ears]

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these are Philips 825

Well spotted. They certainly looked more Philips than Marantz when I first saw the photos, however isn't your fist photo the FB1000?

 

[Al ears]

These are the Philips FB840

 

[Sibrenvmanen]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Found another pair that was auctioned a couple years back.

What's notable is that the speakers have a glass top.

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[Sibrenvmanen]

Found them: Marantz DS660

Marantz 74DS660 Service Manual PDF Free Download

Marantz 74DS660

freeservicemanuals.info

 

[nopiano]

Well found! That’s a pretty decent spec and quite a substantial size/weight. How do they sound?

 

[Sibrenvmanen]

They sound great! Always have. Had them paired with a PM-72 for the past 4-5 years. And can testify that they are very heavy.