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Old 05-17-2010, 12:21 AM
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Can anyone help me identify this Ampeg speaker?

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I have a 1x15" Ampeg speaker cab, and I am interested to see if anyone can tell me any info on this speaker, and if it has any value. Thanks.








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Old 05-17-2010, 12:55 AM
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that is the cts speaker that used to come in b-15's in the mid to late 60's. yours is from 1967. sounds great in old b-15 cabs...i've got one in mine. but won't handle much wattage. if it does 100w, i'd be surprised.
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Old 05-17-2010, 05:18 AM
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The old Chicago telephone systems square magnet jobby is a great sounding speaker, as jimmy says not fantastic power handling but great smooth upper mid response and good efficiency.
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Old 05-17-2010, 05:47 AM
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The old Chicago telephone systems square magnet jobby is a great sounding speaker
Is that what "CTS" stands for? Didn't know that.
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Old 05-17-2010, 07:17 PM
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Thanks guys anyone care to take a guess regarding value?


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Old 05-23-2010, 03:04 PM
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bump for value?


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Old 05-24-2010, 09:00 AM
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Does anyone know if the similar looking Ampeg / Eminence units (square magnets) sound the same?

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