My Vintage Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers (Pics)

[Robb]

Hey gang! Here's a few pics of my HPM-100's which are the 200 watters and all original.
These were made in May 1980.

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_HPM-100


FLICKR GALLERY

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[skippy1969]

Beauties!!!!!!!

 

[Reli]

Whoah......I love that style of looks and colors

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

WOW, those are in amazing shape!

I need to get some pictures of my Cerwin Vega AT-15's that I have owned since new in 1988. They are not in that good of condition though!

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Awesome speaks, heavy as a tank and they look great.

I've got a beater pair but I've been keeping my eye out for a pair closer to the condition of yours. I'm also watching for Yamaha NS-1000m's but those are elusive and expensive.

 

[Robb]

Awesome speaks, heavy as a tank and they look great.

I've got a beater pair but I've been keeping my eye out for a pair closer to the condition of yours. I'm also watching for Yamaha NS-1000m's but those are elusive and expensive.

Good luck. those are also super nice and rarer too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jkS2eHUq7U

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Yeah Robb you know what I'm talking about, that is the video that pushed me over the edge.
I've known for a few years I wanted them but once I saw that video they went top of my vintage gear want list. The veneer they put on those 1000's is absolutely gorgeous.

Outside of that fantasy I'd like to find a pair of 100's like you have, they look fantastic.

 

[Robb]

check these out !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... _500wt_950

 

[Robb]

Well today my woodworker sent me a pic of the speaker stands for my HPM-100's.
These still need to be finished with Danish oil.
These are 100% walnut wood.
Heres a quick 'unfinished' pic.

 

[Robb]

Update:
Here'a a pic with 1 coat of Danish oil.
2 more coats left to do.

 

[Fatdog]

Hey Robb, does the slant actually serve a purpose or is it just for aesthetics?

 

[Robb]

Hey Robb, does the slant actually serve a purpose or is it just for aesthetics?

It keeps the top and bottom of the sides solid.

 

[Robb]

Update:
Well here are the finished stands. Im very pleased with them !
What do you think ?

 

[Robb]

Well, here are some pics with the speakers mounted.

 

[kingrat2010]

massive and classy

 

[Robb]

massive and classy

Indeed they are !

 

[shane higgins]

Finally someone else with some classy stuff
I cannot wait to find a pair of those

 

[tshorba]

Finally someone else with some classy stuff
I cannot wait to find a pair of those

Good luck, I don't think they came to Oz. I have only seen a couple of pairs of the HPM-40 ever offered here. The later S series is more common, with a better super tweeter and graphite bass driver. The S-910 are what to look for (I have the S-510)

nice speakers by the way

 

[Robb]

Thanks. With these speakers, there is no need for sub either ! They play down to 30hz !
Much lower frequency than the rival JBL L100

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0 ... 100&_sop=3

 

[tshorba]

Time to upgrade the amp from an SA to one of the big SX series, or even better a big G series Sansui monster amp. The fluroscan components do look nice.