Dahlquist DQ-10 Vintage Speakers - Phased Array - Audiophile Mid Century Modern

Description

The Dahlquist DQ10 was the first loudspeaker manufactured by the Dahlquist company, then based in Hauppauge New York. Among the company’s founders were some famous names in audio, such as Jon Dahlquist and
Saul Marantz
, Irving M. Fried and Werner Eymann. The DQ10's design was first exhibited at a New York audio show in 1972. It was revolutionary, because it parted with the traditional boxy shape of conventional speakers. Dahlquist had instead constructed a cabinet that suspended its drivers freely in an open array and in correct phase alignment. From the DQ10 onwards, the term 'Phased Array' became the Dahlquist trademark.
This pair needs refoaming of the woofers and one cabinet is missing fuse cap. They were tested and both put out sound (had to swap the fuse to test each individually). Can't tell if the HF balance working with the woofers out and testing at low output. Ive heard many people suggest swapping a few components in the Xovers for maximum results.
Cosmetically they are in about 7/10 conditions. Stands have some chips and scuffs and minor damage. Speaker cabinets look pretty good. Maybe a touch up of black paint to the screens on back.
Local pickup in Huntington Beach or will deliver to SO CAL for a fee.