Took me three days to get mine perfect the first time, then ten minutes after that you learn the secret. Stream music from your phone, tablet or laptop with builtin bluetooth. The spica tc50 is a deceptively simple twoway loudspeaker based on a 612 inch acoustically suspended woofer and a 1 inch dome type tweeter. The vizio smartcast crave 360 speaker delivers portable 360. The 60 will play louder than the 50, but neither speaker is designed for high spls. Discontinued speakers the kenwood sp50b mobile speaker is styled for difficult mobile installations. This is, in fact, the raison detre of the spica tc 50. Spica, part 2 by bill leebens in the last issue of copper we briefly looked at loudspeaker manufacturer spica, the companys founder john bau, and the companys speakers, which are still used and revered by many, decades after the companys demise. Spica tc50 tc50i datasheet the tc50 is a deceptively simple twoway loudspeaker based on a 612 inch acoustically suspended woofer and a 1 inch dome type tweeter. The model spica st600 from sanritsu electric machine co. Inateck bp1109s ultra portable iphone wireless bluetooth speaker with aluminum body, enhanced bass and superior sound, silver.
Spica tc60 bookshelf speakers the spica tc60 is a simple but distinctively styled twoway loudspeaker system that replaces the companys longlived and highly regarded tc50. The model was also made with alternative transistor complements, e. This unassuming wondrous little speaker system was the brainchild of loudspeaker designer extraordinaire john bau and it was the venerable spica tc 50. I have a wonderful set of old speakers from a longdefunct manufacturer, spica. The spica tc 50 was the fisrt speaker totally design using a computer. The yaesu sp20 is an 8 ohm, 7 watt speaker designed to match and complement the ftdx1200 or ftdx3000. Spica tc 50 tc50i datasheet the tc 50 is a deceptively simple twoway loudspeaker based on a 612 inch acoustically suspended woofer and a 1 inch dome type tweeter. Shop for wireless bluetooth speakers online at best prices in india at. As i have original pacage safe postage is not a problem. But interested buyers willing to pay for shipping costs, i will ship to. As far as i can tell, santa febased speaker engineer john bau had designed but four commercial loudspeakers before the tc60 was launched at the 1994 winter ces. Describe your experience with the kenwood sp50 ext mobile speaker and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. John bau sold spica to parasound and parasound did away with the line after awhile. Spica tc50 sound anchor speaker stands audio asylum trader.
Doubling back to the period when you got started in the 70s and. Feb 25, 2007 as far as i can tell, santa febased speaker engineer john bau had designed but four commercial loudspeakers before the tc60 was launched at the 1994 winter ces. Designer john bau enjoyed earlier commercial success with the sc50 1980. However the iron seemed to be hot when the tc 50 was forged and while many will argue the virtues of the various models, the tc 50 put spica on the map.
They are in perfect working order with no problems with the drivers. Although similarly styled, the tc60 is said by the manufacturer to deliver more extended bass and much superior consistency of response versus drive level. It was a popular speaker designed by john bau that now has a bit of a cult following. Connect your speakers to your av receivers, amplifiers and more with highquality speaker wire and banana plugs. Oct 10, 2012 i have the speakers now definitely need some better stands. These magical reproducers threw an immense and layered soundstage that was not only large in. The tc60 also has a slightly larger tallercabinet in the same sloping design as the tc50. My first high end audio purchase 1989, it is now time to let them go. The shadow series was developed and launched to fill the need for volumebased speakers with a ghoststyle grill. Vizio smartcast crave 360 wireless speaker sp50d5 vizio. Designer john bau enjoyed earlier commercial success with the sc 50 1980. Icom mobile speakers sp30 free shipping on most orders. Along with the evergreen ls35a, the 50 became the goto speaker for serious music listeners with limited space.
Have a box custom made for me by audioclassics, and it. Unfortunately, one of the tweeters has blown, and now i am faced with the choice of saying goodbye to my old friends and getting a new set of primary. One of the most annoying things that i found when considering a speakers use for that purpose, is how many of the available models shut off when they dont receive active audio for a few minutes. Save spica tc 50 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Spica speakers for sale, the spica speaker enthustiast. Bring music anywhere with up to 8 hours of power2 and a wireless charging base. Overall the pioneer sp bs22lr bookshelf speakers are really great sounding speakers currently at a really good price point. Spica tc60 bookshelf speakers the spica tc60 is a simple but distinctively styled twoway loudspeaker system that replaces the companys longlived and highly regarded tc 50. Tc 50 s, their replacement tc60s, and as of late, the floorstanding flagship model angelus or angeli or how a lovingly dubbed them many. Its 3000 mah rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of nonstop playback, and its noisecanceling speakerphone lets you communicate clearly. In this installment, we wrap up our talk with john, and ask. If your tc50s have the two inserts on the bottom, they will mate with these stands, made specifically for the tc50 by sound anchor. Spica cs50 yard sale find steve hoffman music forums. On more dynamic music, the speakers seems to fall apart just a little mostly in the impactbass region.
None were expensive, and all garnered much praise, both in stereophiles pages and elsewhere. Although similarly styled, the tc60 is said by the manufacturer to deliver more extended bass and much superior consistency of response versus drive level a. They are about 20 years old, and are very neutral in their presence, delivering lovely reproduction in my manhattan apartment. Designed by john bau, spica ceased production in 1996. Sound with rich bass 360degree surround sound effect builtin mic ios and android. Spica audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. Icom mobile speakers will dramatically improve your radio listening enjoyment. Profile sp 62 speaker overview and full product specs on cnet. But after playing with the setup, im getting some pretty good sound.
A magazine not sure if print or online had an interview with him a couple of years ago. The tc60 also has a slightly larger tallercabinet in the same sloping design as the tc 50. Vintage speakers debuted in earlier decades, such as the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I dont push my speakers much, but have been happy using a hafler transnova 9500 250 watts for years and now a musical fidelity a3cr 120 watts. Its crossover network is truly stateoftheart, in parts quality, circuit layout and, of course, design. This document has been scanned as fullpage pdf format. Shop for the speaker cables and connections you need to create the best athome entertainment experience. Its crossover network is truly stateoftheart, in parts quality, circuit layout. Providing not only a desirable price point and a modern look, the shadow series allows sizable quantity purchases for larger production, commercial and contractorbased jobs. Very nice left to right and image separation on simple sounding music like a xrcd of lightnin hopkins. There are original vintage loudspeakers from the 40s and 50s as well.
While the tc 50 was the most popular spica ever produced, it wasnt the first. Make music the center of any gathering with omnidirectional, customcrafted drivers and. Have a box custom made for me by audioclassics, and it perfectly fits and protec. All hardware included, attachment bolts, ball bearings, and original, long spikes, etc. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. I have the speakers now definitely need some better stands. How to pair your vizio sp50 or sp70 crave using bluetooth duration. The speakers i purchased only have the spica badge, no model number or any other info. Peavey sp 3 specifications pdf download manualslib. Spica tc50 loudspeakers old school toneaudio magazine.
Vizio sp50d5 smart cast crave 360 multiroom speaker 2016. Soundlink speakers feature wireless connectivity so you can experience great. Sound anchor custom, cement filled stands for spica tc50 speakers. Spicas timealigned designs had great imaging and were appreciated by student and stereophile alike. The caps have been upgraded to solen film caps and internal wiring is mit hook up wire. Each speaker is provided with a convenient mounting bracket and attached cable. One example of a vintage speaker is a large boxlike cabinet that was manufactured in the 1970s. We no longer have matched pairs of our grt2 tweeter that were used for this upgrade in stock. View and download peavey sp 3 specifications online. Any guests connected to your wifi network can also cast to your speakers. I was impressed but i ignored them because i was a panel guy.
If something didnt sound right it was back to the computer to see why. These are the big brother to the tc50 and were limited to around 1200 units. While the tc50 was the most popular spica ever produced, it wasnt the first. The spica tc 50 is a discontinued design built from 1984 till 1991 in two series tc5050i. The spica tc60 is a simple but distinctively styled twoway loudspeaker system that replaces the companys longlived and highly regarded tc50. The rugged construction and ipx7 waterproof rating of this jbl flip 4 bluetooth speaker let it withstand water splashes and immersion. Although similarly styled, the tc60 is said by the manufacturer to deliver more extended bass and much superior consistency of response versus drive level a characteristic spica calls dynamic linearity. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The spica tc 50 is a deceptively simple twoway loudspeaker based on a 612 inch acoustically suspended woofer and a 1 inch dome type tweeter. But the spica tc50 and dayton wright lcm1 do offer the kind of imaging, phase coherence. The tc50 1983 was followed the revised tc50i 1988, the sc30 1989, the spica angelus. Jul 25, 2008 i found a page with photos of different spica speakers, the sc50s have a rounded back while the tc50s have a wedge cabinet with an angled baffle provided, of course, that the website has the correct info. However the iron seemed to be hot when the tc 50 was forged and while many will argue the virtues. The speaker comes with a metal bracket, double stick tape and mounting screws.
Sp1 after extensively researching midsized bluetooth speakers for use with audiobook playback. Spica tc50 upgrade speaker kits, loudspeaker design. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Jun 15, 2003 john bau sold spica to parasound and parasound did away with the line after awhile. I found a page with photos of different spica speakers, the sc50s have a rounded back while the tc50s have a wedge cabinet with an angled baffle provided, of course, that the website has the correct info. The only short coming as expected is the low bass frequencies which every small speaker cannot produce. Unfollow spica tc 50 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There are different dial scale designs arrows, 5point star, 3point star. Shop amazons large selection of portable bluetooth speakers from leading brands like bose, logitech, and jbl. I am putting up for sale my set of spica angelus speakers that i have had for a long time but are not seeing much action these days. In the last issue of copper we briefly looked at loudspeaker manufacturer spica, the companys founder john bau, and the companys speakers, which are still used and revered by many, decades after the companys demise luckily, founderdesigner. Describe your experience with the kenwood sp 50 ext mobile speaker and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. These speakers are one of the more interesting designs i have seen and really make a visual impact.
Icom mobile speakers offer excellent audio for your mobile operation. Overall the pioneer spbs22lr bookshelf speakers are. Discontinued speakers the kenwood sp 50b mobile speaker is styled for difficult mobile installations. The bass coming from the speakers also have a slight booming as expected from a 4 woofer. John bau, a musician turn to audiophile, the designer, started of with the sc 50 which he originally design to take with him when he. Add music to your adventures with this jbl flip 4 bluetooth speaker.
I have been interested in the spica tc 50 audiophile speaker since about 1984 when i became aware of their interesting and different design. Toe them in so you can just see a 23 inches of the inside panel of the speakers, a slice of the inside panel. Spica tc50 product information, the spica speaker enthustiast. It wasnt a matter of tweaking here and there after auditoning. Shop portable bluetooth speakers from bose to enjoy your music on the go.
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