{"product_id":"tandberg-fasett-vintage-hexigonal-bookshelf-speakers-terje-ekstrom-designed","title":"Tandberg Fasett Vintage Hexigonal Bookshelf Speakers - Terje Ekstrom Designed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tandberg Fasett are unique Space Age bookshelf speakers from the 1970s. They are quite rare in the United States, and this is the first time we've ever come across a set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Norwegian industrial designer Terje Ekstrømthe, the Fasett features a very cool geometric, multi-faceted acoustic enclosure that was way ahead of its time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne major benefit of this polygon construction is versatility: the speakers can be rotated, oriented, and angled into multiple positions using their cabinet for placement on a desktop, bookshelf, or in a listening space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn testing, we found they have a crisp, open sound for their size, easily outperforming typical compact speakers from the era. Beneath their unique retro-futuristic exterior, they use two driver units that deliver clean midrange and well-defined highs, typical quality of a piece of Tandberg gear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that these speakers are terminated with 2 Pin DIN connections which make them easy to connect to European equipment of the era. Included with your purchase are QTY (2) DIN to bare speaker wire adapters, so you can use them with other gear easily as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor protection, we also added a small carpet pad at the bottom of each speaker so they don't get scratched by surfaces - nor scratch others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome nicks and scratches on the cabinets, rubber at the center of the cabinet is slightly cracked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Technical Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach cable is approximately 12ft long. They are terminated with 2 Pin DIN.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTandberg was an electronics manufacturer located in Norway. The company began in the radio field, but became more widely known for their reel to reel recorders as well as cassette decks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptive Speaker cable 12ft with 2 Pin DIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccurate to the recording\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\/10 = Fair. Three to four minor scratches, or one major scratch. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the unit and cable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Type: 2-way, 2-driver loudspeaker system\u003cbr\u003e• Woofer\/Bass Driver: 5-inch (126 mm) Tandberg HTB126 cone\u003cbr\u003e• Tweeter: 2.25-inch (57 mm) dome Tandberg HT125\u003cbr\u003e• Frequency Response: 60 Hz to 20,000 Hz (50 – 20,000 Hz DIN)\u003cbr\u003e• Power Handling: 25 watts continuous (40W DIN max)\u003cbr\u003e• Impedance: 4 to 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e• Crossover Frequency: 3,500 Hz\u003cbr\u003e• Enclosure Volume: 6.5 litres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions - Each Speaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 x 9.5 x 8.7 inches (280 x 242 x 220 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight - Each Speaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.6 lbs. (3.4kg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifiengine.com\/manual_library\/tandberg\/fasett.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur subwoofer evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, cone damage, or rubbing voice coils. We also inspect the input connections for damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the initial visual inspection we connect the sub at our bench and perform a sine wave sweep from about 200 Hz down to around 10 Hz. During this sweep we are listening for excessive rattle or other signs of improper function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the sweep passes we then increase the input level to evaluate how the woofer performs at high output levels. If the woofer has built-in crossover adjustments or multiple connection options these features are tested at this time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe complete the subwoofer evaluation by feeding the unit with an audio signal in conjunction with our house music system to see how it responds to low frequency content in real world conditions while paired with a full range system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tandberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48841193783550,"sku":"107999","price":743.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/tandberg-fasett-vintage-hexigonal-bookshelf-speakers-terje-ekstrom-designed-175.jpg?v=1789135149","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/tandberg-fasett-vintage-hexigonal-bookshelf-speakers-terje-ekstrom-designed","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}