Rare Vintage Flagship Model Sansui Giants Sansui SP-X9900 17" Driver 280w @ 8 Ohm unbelievable sound stage

FLAGSHIP MODEL SP-X9900 FROM THE JAPANESE GOLDEN ERA 1970S STUNNING

These are all original Drivers unlike most others


The Sansui SP-X9900 speakers are large, highly efficient, 7-driver "Kabuki" speakers with a powerful bass-reflex design and impressive 100dB sensitivity, producing effortless sound. They offer a combination of powerful bass, clear mids, and smooth highs, making them a popular choice for vintage audio enthusiasts and a great match for vintage Sansui amplifiers. They are known for their life-like sound, authoritative soundstage, and durable, original components.  

Sound Characteristics

Powerful Bass: Features 17" woofers that deliver tight, fast, and powerful bass. 

Effortless Mids & Smooth Highs: Known for their smooth highs and effortless mid-range, providing a detailed sound. 

High Efficiency: With a 100dB/1 watt sensitivity, these speakers are very efficient and can play loudly. 

Life-like Sound: Praised for creating a life-like sound and an authoritative soundstage. 

Design & Features 

Large Cabinets: Massive speakers in a walnut finish.

Multiple Drivers: Each cabinet contains seven drivers, including dual horns and dual super-tweeters, plus a UHF driver.

5-Way Crossover: Features a 5-way crossover with brilliance adjustments for sound control.

Bass-Reflex Design: Utilizes a bass-reflex design with front ports for enhanced low-frequency response.

Durable Components: Fitted with resin-impregnated cloth surrounds, ensuring the drivers are long-lasting and original.

Ideal Use & Pairing 

Vintage Audio Systems: 

They are an excellent match for vintage Sansui amplifiers, such as the AU series, creating a harmonious vintage setup.

Instrumental Use: 

Their accurate and honest mid/mid-bass curves make them suitable for use as guitar or electric piano speakers.

Considerations

"Kabuki" Style: They fall under the "Kabuki" speaker category, which refers to speakers with numerous drivers and impressive front-panel aesthetics. 

Availability: Finding them in excellent, original condition can be challenging. 

Placement: Their large size requires significant space in a listening room. 



From the heights of the analogue era, these Sansui SP-X9900s are the Top of the line X-series, of the rare and sought after speakers from Sansui's glory days. These are the second largest speakers Sansui produced and SP-X series are known for their authoritative sound, life like instrument sound and staging. Every driver is in perfect shape and will stay that way forever with resin impregnated cloth surrounds. These speakers are very hard to find in such great condition. Speakers are Made in Japan. They are in great shape and all components are original, tested, and working perfectly. Dimensions are 27" x 18.5" x 10", 46 pounds each.

Tight and fast bass response, low distortion, effortless mids and smooth highs these play well at any volume but there's something about them that makes you want to keep creeping the knob up for the incredible kick in the chest these massive things deliver. At a seriously impressive 280 watt power handling into 8 ohms, with 17" woofers, 8" mids, dual horns and dual super-tweeters and one UHF. In total, there are 7 drivers in each cabinet connected to a 5-way crossover with brilliance adjustments. Cabinets are in walnut finish and excellent color and condition. Cabinets are bass-reflex design with front ports. they are incredibly efficient speakers with a rating of 100dB / 1 watt, louder than most of the best speakers available today.

You will hear parts of the music you never knew existed before. And with a proper amplifier they will sound even better. They have such accurate/honest mid and mid-bass curve; these speakers can be used as guitar speaker or instrument speaker for electric piano or organ. They are great match to any vintage collection. I couldn’t believe the amount of bass coming out of these things. Perfect match to your vintage Sansui AU series High current amplifier too. Bass drivers have firm spider and work well with amps with low l charge.

Specifications:

Type: 5 way, 7 driver loudspeaker system

Frequency Response: 22Hz to 23kHz

Power Handling: 280W

Crossover Frequency: 1000, 7000, 10000, 15000Hz

Impedance: 8Ω

Sensitivity: 100dB

Enclosure: bass reflex

Finish: walnut grain vinyl