Cerwin Vega U 321 (Circa 1980–1984)
Floor-standing 3-way speakers from Cerwin Vega's HIGH ENERGY DESIGN line. Known for a sturdy build and crossovers that can be modified.
Overview
The Cerwin Vega U-321 is a floor-standing 3-way speaker system made circa 1980-1984. It belongs to the brand's "HED" or "HIGH ENERGY DESIGN" line. These are high-output speakers, with overload protection on the rear panel, and they were built to handle dynamic power delivery. Owners have called them "my old faithful" and noted that they are sensitive to amplifier pairing and have good midrange clarity. They were sometimes used alongside other high-end systems like the AR3a.
Specifications
| System design | 3-Way, 3-Driver Bass Reflex Design |
| Woofer size | 12 or 15 Inch (conflicting sources) |
| Power handling | 5-80 watts or 200w (conflicting sources) |
| Frequency Response | 32 Hz - 17 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
Design
The U-321 is part of Cerwin Vega's "HED" or "HIGH ENERGY DESIGN" speaker line. The overload protection circuitry is mounted on the rear panel.
Market
Used examples were listed for CAD $250 in 2008. An earlier newspaper ad offered them at $133 each. Common maintenance needs include woofer reconing and crossover restoration, and recap kits and repair services are available specifically for the U-321 crossover. One owner reported broken midrange drivers as a recurring issue.
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