During the early '70s, the Pioneer CS-701 was a particularly popular model in the Japanese market. This model features a multicell horn tweeter, rear attenuation controls, and sensitivity over 93dB. This particular pair appear to have been imported by a returning serviceman, and are in stellar condition. The surrounds are supple and soft, the cones are crisp and unmolested, and the original fretwork grilles are intact, with no signs of cracking or repair. There may appear to be a blemish on the side of one of the cabinets, but it's simply the way the chatoyance of the grain caught the light. These are beautiful. Pioneer speakers from this era are perhaps one of vintage audio's best-kept secrets.
- Production
- 1972-74
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- TG00620 / TG00617
- Orig. MSRP
- $199.95
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Crossover switches deoxidized
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type 3 way, 3 driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response 35Hz to 20kHz
Sensitivity 93.5dB
Impedance 8Ω
Power Handling 70W
Crossover Frequency 1500, 10000Hz
Tweeter 1 x multi cellular horn
Midrange 1 x horn
Bass 1 x 300mm cone
Enclosure infinite baffle
Dimensions 15.75"W x 25.2"H x 11.75"D
Weight 40 lbs. ea.
- Documentation
Pioneer CS 701 Service Manual
Pioneer CS 701 Schematic
- The History of Pioneer
- Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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- Liner Notes
Gone are the days when a "bookshelf" system need sound as thin and dry as the pages of the books you place beside it. Robust, vivid reproduction is determined by the quality, not the size, of a speaker system. And Pioneer's compact CS-701 A is the proof. This 3-way 3-speaker system handles up to 90 watts of input and has high (93.5dB/W) sensitivity. It includes a large 30cm (12") woofer with high-compliance cloth edge for superb linearity against large signal input. The woofer cone is specially coated to improve transient charac stics and damping. The horn midrange, with a strong ite magnet in the driver, contributes to excellent transience and is ideally suited for dynamic midrange perfor mance in this highly musical system. For the highs, Pioneer has designed a multi-cellular horn tweeter for wide disper sion. Its polyester film diaphragm assures smooth response. A balanced crossover system with large ferrite core and indi vidual level controls, and the handsome, oil-finished, infinite baffle-type walnut enclosure complete the package. The CS-701A has literally taken the "bookish" sound out of "bookshelf" speaker systems. It's a whole new chapter in dynamic hi-fi performance from Pioneer.
- Stock No.
- 7973014470877
During the early '70s, the Pioneer CS-701 was a particularly popular model in the Japanese market. This model features a multicell horn tweeter, rear attenuation controls, and sensitivity over 93dB. This particular pair appear to have been imported by a returning serviceman, and are in stellar condition. The surrounds are supple and soft, the cones are crisp and unmolested, and the original fretwork grilles are intact, with no signs of cracking or repair. There may appear to be a blemish on the side of one of the cabinets, but it's simply the way the chatoyance of the grain caught the light. These are beautiful. Pioneer speakers from this era are perhaps one of vintage audio's best-kept secrets.
