Sony SS-460 (1982)

A 2-way bass reflex speaker system released by Sony in 1982 with a silver metallic finish.

Overview

The Sony SS-460 is a 2-way loudspeaker system released in 1982. It has a 20 cm cone woofer for the lows and a 5 cm cone tweeter for the highs. The cabinet has a silver metallic finish, typical of Sony's look from that era. It was designed as a compact floor-standing or shelf speaker and positioned as an affordable option. The sound is warm and bass-heavy, well suited to rock and pop.

Specifications

Product type	2-way bass reflex speaker system
Production year	1982
Original price	¥11,500 (1 unit)
Minimum power rating	25 W
Maximum power rating	50 W
Sensitivity	90 dB
Frequency response	60 - 20000 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)	30 x 60 x 24 cm

Design

The SS-460 pairs a 20 cm cone woofer with a 5 cm cone tweeter in a 2-way configuration. The enclosure is bass reflex, finished in silver metallic.

Context

The SS-460 was part of a broader lineup of SS-series speakers released in the early 1980s. Other models in the range include the SS-430, SS-470, and SS-490. That suggests a tiered product strategy aimed at budget-conscious audiophiles.

Market

Recent listings show the SS-460 selling for as low as 1,000 YEN (~$6.72) in Japan, A$80 on Facebook Marketplace, and $44.95 on PicClick. That points to modest collectible value. Users describe the sound as warm and bass-heavy with rolled-off highs, typical of budget speakers from the era.