Sony ss-3gx (1979)
A compact bookshelf speaker system that inherits the design policy of Sony's G Series, released in April 1979.
Overview
The Sony SS-3GX is a compact bookshelf speaker system released in April 1979. It follows the design philosophy of Sony's G Series, emphasizing performance in a small enclosure. The system uses a 2-way, 2-speaker configuration with a bass reflex design, intended for high-fidelity audio reproduction in limited spaces.
Specifications
| Model Rating Method | 2-Way, 2-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Bookshelf Type |
| Units Used | For low band : 13 cm cone type; For high-pass : 2.5 cm dome type |
| Effective frequency band | 60 Hz to 20000 Hz |
| Output sound pressure level | 85dB/W/m |
| Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Rated maximum input | 50W |
| Instantaneous maximum input | 100W |
| Crossover frequency | 1600Hz |
| External dimensions | Width 130x Height 236x Depth 175 mm |
| Weight | 3.0kg |
| Attachment | 2 speaker cords (2m), 2 Spacers |
| Original price | ¥ 23,000 (for 1 unit) |
Design
The SS-3GX features a 13 cm cone-type woofer with a special rubber edge and a magnesium die-cast frame designed to reduce mechanical resonance. The high-frequency driver is a 2.5 cm dome-type tweeter. The system inherits the design policy of Sony's G Series, focusing on acoustic performance in a compact form.
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