Kenwood KL-6090 (1973–1975)
A passive standmount loudspeaker with a 3-way design, produced by Kenwood for the high-fidelity market.
Overview
The Kenwood KL-6090 is a passive 3-way loudspeaker, built from 1973 to 1975 and meant for standmount placement. The cabinets are described as "built like brick outhouses," with 1 1/4" thick walls. They are mirror-imaged for stereo positioning. The speaker is listed alongside other KL-series models, but nothing confirms its market role or technical lineage.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 625 x 408 x 275 mm (HxWxD) |
| Weight | 22.5 kg |
| Construction | 3-way, 4 or 5 speakers (conflicting sources) |
| Enclosure type | Sealed Box or bass reflex (conflicting sources) |
| Positioning | Standmount |
| Power handling | 90w |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
Design
The KL-6090 uses a sealed box or bass reflex enclosure with internal crossovers that include a tone selector. The walls are 1 1/4 inches thick, which makes the cabinets heavy and rigid. The left and right units are mirror-imaged to optimize stereo imaging and driver alignment.
Market
The Kenwood KL-6090 had an original price of approximately 850 DM. Used parts turn up on the secondary market, including crossover assemblies, speaker badges and individual drivers such as the 15" TRIO T11-0043-05 woofer. People are still buying them to restore or maintain these speakers.
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