Spendor SA3

Short description

Large-volume monitor loudspeaker by Spendor, developed at the request of WDR. One request was for a 10 dB higher limiting sound pressure than the BC I. This was exceeded.

Data

General

• Model: SA3
• Year of manufacture: from 1980
• Manufactured in: UK
• Colour: Teak
• Dimensions (H/W/D): 84 x 39 x 46 cm
• Volume: 150 L
• Weight: 35 kg
• Original price approx:

Technical data

• Type: 2 way bass reflex
• Chassis:
  • HT: Son Audax HD 13 D34 H8, 30.4 mm

Bass/Mid: Spendor 230 mm

• Power handling: below 150 Hz 50 W, above 100 W.
• Efficiency:
• Frequency response:
• Crossover: about 2 kHz
• Impedance: 8 Ohm

Special Features

Remarks

Other models of the same series:

• SA3 A: with built-in power amplifier ("active").
• SA3 EX: with built-in power amplifiers and active crossover.