Cerwin Vega R 123 (1977)
A 3-way acoustic suspension floor speaker, first made in 1977, with a 12-inch woofer and 350-watt power handling.
Overview
The Cerwin Vega R 123 is a 3-way acoustic suspension floor speaker, first made in 1977. It has a 12-inch woofer and an 8 ohm impedance. Power handling is 350 watts, and it takes an RMS power range of 15 to 150 watts. Frequency response runs 29 Hz to 20 kHz. Approximate dimensions are 30 inches tall, 15 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Cerwin Vega marketed it as a high-performance floor-standing speaker in the late 1970s. The original retail price was $695 per pair.
Specifications
| Type | 3-Way Acoustic Suspension Floor Speaker |
| Woofer | 12-inch |
| Impedance | 8 OHM |
| Power Handling | 350 Watts |
| Power Rating | 15-150 W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 29Hz-20kHz |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 30in Tall, 15in Wide, 12in Deep |
| Tweeter Part Number | DH-10 |
Market
Replacement tweeters (part number DH-10) and grill holders are available on eBay, which suggests these parts tend to fail or go missing. A replacement compression horn tweeter, model T-123, is also sold as compatible with the R 123. The original retail price was $695 per pair.
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