Garrard GSS817
The Garrard GSS817 is a speaker, not a turntable. That's easy to miss, since most Garrard models from this era are record changers. The record on this one is thin, but it points to a modest, practical two-way speaker built around an 8" woofer.
Documentation is scarce. No production years, original pricing, or technical ratings (impedance, power handling, frequency response) have surfaced. What is known comes mostly from secondhand listings and a YouTube video. The GSS817 was a two-way design with an 8" woofer, and the woofer cone was made from reinforced polypropylene, chosen for resistance to heat and moisture damage. One owner's video, showing a pair of "Gerard Model Gss 817 Speakers," mentions needing to repair a woofer surround that was pulling loose, plus holes left by hooks a previous owner had installed. That's normal wear for a budget speaker that lived a working life.
Used prices have ranged from about $25 to $100 depending on condition and location. That's about all the record shows. If you own a pair and have more details, such as crossover points, tweeter size or cabinet dimensions, the archive would like to hear from you.
Known Specs
- Type: 2-way speaker
- Woofer: 8"
- Woofer cone: reinforced polypropylene (heat- and moisture-resistant)
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