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 features a 20 cm cone woofer for low frequencies and a 5 cm cone tweeter for high frequencies. The speaker cabinet has a distinctive silver metallic finish, typical of Sony's aesthetic from that era. Designed as a compact floor-standing or shelf speaker, it was positioned as an affordable option with a warm, bass-heavy sound signature well-suited for rock and pop music.
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 features a 20 cm cone woofer and a 5 cm cone tweeter in a 2-way configuration, housed in a bass reflex enclosure with a silver metallic finish.
Context
The Sony SS-460 was part of a broader lineup of SS-series speakers released in the early 1980s, including models such as the SS-430, SS-470, and SS-490, suggesting a tiered product strategy targeting 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, indicating modest collectible value. Users describe its sound as warm and bass-heavy with rolled-off highs, typical of budget speakers from the era.
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