bozak speaker

[mark_enger]

pick up an old bozak speak codes ee 16191 7802 on the rim is b-199b iv never heard of them, any info?  mark

[Frankenamp]

Not completely sure, (so don't take this as gospel- just a nudge in the right direction) but Rudy Bozak made speakers primarily for home HiFi. I doubt that it is a musical instrument speaker, but given the time, it should be a fairly nice driver. Most speakers manufactured pre 1970 had the design compromises in the direction of efficiency instead of flat with good bass extension. (this was before transistor amps got very powerful) It could very well be a decent driver- the venerable D130 is very much a HiFi driver- only difference is the label. I myself, have evil designs on an Altec Biflex driver which is (was) a utility/HiFi driver which should do quite nicely as a MI speaker. Just have to come up with a period looking cabinet to stick it in...

[FYL]

pick up an old bozak speak codes ee 16191 7802 on the rim is b-199b iv never heard of them, any info?

The B199 was a 12" bass/mid driver. 7802 could be a YYWW EIA code, but I believe they shipped the D version then.



From http://www.hifilit.com/hifilit/Bozak/Bozak.htm

[Rickfox]

Hey Mark!! I have a set of Bozak B310B Concert Grand speakers. They have 4-12's, 2-6.5's and 8-2's for highs. They are huge at about
5 feet high, 3 feet wide, and 18" or so deep. Weight is about 275 lbs. I'm using all McIntosh gear to charge them up.
All this to say I may be interested in the speaker(s). These cabs absolutely need NO sub back-ups! As far as I know, they are still in
production. Bozak is located in Connecticut. I'm at home, so I don't have the details, the system is in my classroom. My speakers were
built around 1970 or so. I'll try to get back with better and more complete info. I'm off tomorrow.
I also seem to recall Bozak had a knack for getting massive bass response from 12" drivers.
Rick

[Rickfox]

Mark, For more info, go to bobsamerica.com/bozak and follow the links about Bozak history. You will find more than enough!!!
Rick
P.S. the company originally in Norwalk, CT

[mark_enger]

thanks rickfox if you had a use for the speaker let me know markenger@ymail.com.    iv used this speaker with my amps and there good sounding speaker. they have very thick cones and they seem broke in over time type feel bass response is great. with the right cab maybe closed back it could be a desent guitar speaker but in truth its just hanging on my shop wall. it maybe a hard find replacement for you so let me know   mark