Kenwood LS 405A
A two-way speaker system made in Japan in the mid-to-late 1970s.
Overview
The Kenwood LS-405A is a two-way speaker system built by Kenwood in Japan. It was produced from 1976 to 1977, and several audio enthusiast sources agree on that. It has a 10-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch unibody tweeter in a bass reflex cabinet, which extends the low-frequency response.
Specifications
| Product type | 2-way speakers |
| Made in | Japan |
| Driver Configuration | 10 inch woofer, 1.75 inch unibody tweeter |
| Cabinet | Bass reflex type |
| Frequency Response | 55 Hz - |
| Production Years | 1976–1977 |
Design
The LS-405A uses a bass reflex cabinet to boost low-frequency output. The drivers are a 10-inch cone woofer and a 1.75-inch unibody tweeter, run as a two-way system with an integrated crossover network.
Market
Replacement woofers and refoam kits are available for the LS-405A. Some units show wear on the cabinet veneer and grille cloth, so those are the spots that tend to need attention during a refurbishment.
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