Philips 2024

Fotografie {Philips 2024}
Fotografie {Philips 2024}
Fotografie {Philips 2024}
Fotografie {Philips 2024}
Fotografie {Philips 2024}

Description

"Like an organ…" That’s how this model of an external box speaker was advertised to customers back in 1930 when it made its debut on the Dutch market. But the claim wasn’t just about the organ motif elegantly displayed on the speaker’s grille—it was about the sound itself. This marvel boasted a high-impedance electromagnetic speaker, model 2044, delivering truly exceptional sound quality. The experience? Nothing less than stunning, transporting listeners to the serene acoustics of a church.
And the price for this acoustic gem? A modest 45 guilders—a beautiful deal that would be equivalent to roughly 500 Czech crowns today.

Details

ID
CH 0669
Object
speaker
Type
external, cabinet
Classification
- sound technology
- electric
- 1930s design
Technical specification
Loudspeaker: 2000 Ohm, Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic.
Manufacturer
Philips Radios - Deutschland
Manufactured in
Germany
Dated
1930 - 1931
Collection relationship (age)
jazz
Format
360 x 370 x 150 mm
Material: Wooden case
Condition
Well preserved. Functional.
Location
MB-C