Thursday, January 17, 2019

DCM KX-10 Series 2 Speakers


If you get a pair of KX-10 Series Two speakers, your neighbor downstairs will have the police on speed dial. The bass they produce, to put it mildly, is intense. I had these for testing to see if I would list them. We all have our taste in speakers; it is hard to agree sometimes. But I know one thing, a speaker is out there for everyone. If you want to rumble the house and rattle the windows, the DCM company made something just for you- BASS. The vocals and highs are really pretty good too. The people behind the amazing Timeframe 600 speaker released the KX-10 Series Two in the mid 90's.  It is a 3-way design- with a 10' Bass, 6'' Mid and 3/4''Tweeter.
The weight is about 40 pounds each, with the dimensions: 29-3/4 x 12-11/16 x 11-3/4 inches.


Placement is important according to the documentation. Enhanced bass is achieved when placed a foot from a wall or corner. Also, the distance between the two speakers should be 6 to 10 feet. Get a pair when you see them available at the
thrift store or online auction. You normally can get a pair at a great price, and you will be pleased with what you hear. They probably won't be your last pair of speakers, but they are a great stop on the journey toward finding what I call- your agreeable sound.

Specs:
Type: 3 way, 3 driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 5 to 175W
Impedance: 8Ω
Sensitivity: 97dB
Bass: 1 x 10" cone
Midbass: 1 x 6" cone
Tweeter: 1 x 3/4" horn loaded bullet
 Enclosure: transmission line
Dimensions: 29-3/4 x 12-11/16 x 11-3/4 inches

Monday, January 14, 2019

Vintage Zenith Tube AM/FM Radio Model X-323


This vintage Zenith AM/FM radio was released in the 50's and 60's- Model X-323. Handheld devices now dominate our life. Eyes are locked on the screens, leaving no room for imagination to what we see and hear. Radio was the prominent device once, and we saw the world on the radio, traveling to places unknown. Be it news, sports or music, radios from the past ignited your mind to paint intricate pictures of what you were hearing. The cabinet of this radio is a simple design in great shape- like a little piece of well-made furniture. Only a couple marks are on the top and sides (see pictures). Both the AM and FM signals are strong. 35 watts of power and 120 volts. These old tube radios had the one line of the power cord connected to the chassis. So be very careful if you want to do maintenance. You will get a shock if you don't know what you are doing. It has a single speaker and sounds great. Just sitting back and listening to a vintage radio takes you to a place much different than today's norm. Call it relaxation, call it more than a radio. It is a slowing down of the mind from the extra stimulation, towards something simple to enjoy. See the world on the radio and even better yet, see yourself.