If you came here from the other thread in Collections - Sharp VZ-3000 , VZ-3500 , great , if you`re just curious here`s the skinny on these vintage marvels..These speakers are unique , especially in the sound level output for such a low wattage speaker.. Read on ..the Pentron 5`s look alot like the Bose 901 series,but loaded quite differently- they were manufactured exclusively for Rich Brack audio in Toronto in 1968 in limited numbers. They have in the front , 4 alnico tweeters in each , and one rear firing 10 inch rubber surround long throw woofer in each. Turns out these speakers were manufactured what was back then a fledgling company that later became Altec Lansing..These speakers are only , 30 watts rms each - and they shake the house with my current low power Hitachi Receiver , only 22 watts per channel. Even at very low volume , the sound is clear and bass very defined. When given extra power near the upper register of the receiver, they begin to break up , or distort if you will , but it is smooth sounding , not clipping type. It seems to enhance the sound quality..
The speakers were originally manufactured to pair up with low power Marantz Receivers , like the 2015 - 15 watts per channel - matched with the right speakers these receivers kicked if any of you have heard them you know they sounded at least 3 times the power that was claimed..
Just an FYI for anyone interested in vintage home audio gear..
The speakers were originally manufactured to pair up with low power Marantz Receivers , like the 2015 - 15 watts per channel - matched with the right speakers these receivers kicked if any of you have heard them you know they sounded at least 3 times the power that was claimed..
Just an FYI for anyone interested in vintage home audio gear..
