Goodmans multi-unit loudspeaker system

[Kermit100]

found a pair of these at the tip the other day. I was wondering if anyone has seen or know anything about this system? on the back it has no model number all it said was made in Australia by thorn elec.

 

[VaNarn]

The speaker shown is from a system that by memory was called 'Goodmans Audio Suite'.It was made by Thorn in Heidelberg,Melbourne in the early 70's.

 

[badman]

I'm betting it's better than looks would indicate.

Drivers are likely quite nice and the quad of woofers will certainly thump well, along with a proper small midrange cone and tweeter.

Not my "style" but still probably a solid sounding speaker in it's way.

 

[Kermit100]

thanks for the input guys!
what confuses me is the fact it has no air port? is that common?

 

[VaNarn]

The intended market for the Goodmans Audio Suite was via electrical bulk stores and the product needed to sound and look impressive(to put it kindly), which translates as a lifted bass response and a surplus of speakers.Probably the enclosure would suit a single 8'' speaker vented to tune at 30 to 35 Hz,depending on the model of DIN range 8'' speaker chosen.Hopefully you have the higher flux magnet,(1.35T) which if the roll surround is intact is a good freebie to pick up.

 

[Moondog55]

Hi Kermit.
How big is the box? And sealed boxes from Thorn were common (If it is a Thorn) I ask as that looks like the Phillips 1inch tweeter and they were reasonably good. My son picked up something similar that had a 12inch woofer as cheap party speakers and they sounded OK

 

[Kermit100]

height is 665mm width is 485mm and depth is 420mm
thanks for all your help guys

 

[sreten]

what confuses me is the fact it has no air port? is that common?

Hi,

It was common is those days, lots of sealed designs in that period.

rgds, sreten.

If the bass drivers are 8" - look a lot like the units
from the Goodmans DIN20 2 way speaker kit.

 

[Moondog55]

Question. recycle buy or pick-up freebie?/ If free = jealous

 

[Kermit100]

Recycle buy. Cost only $5 though! for that it was definitely worth a go!!

 

[AdvTechTS]

I picked up a pair of these speakers this week with original paperwork and specs if anyone is still interested?

 

[Galu]

Do please share images. I'm always interested in vintage speakers, especially ones I've never heard of before, like these.

Also, you may be holding valuable archive material!

 

[GM]

+1 Can't have too much historical data!

TIA,

GM

 

[Galu]

I see that this is your very first post, AdvTechTS.

Welcome - this thread provides a great opportunity for you to join in.

 

[AdvTechTS]

Goodmans speaker specs

As #VaNarn posted they were part of a kit built by Thorn Australia with Goodmans badge's. On the spec sheet that shows about 30 different stereo models these (Models 1424) were part of the top of the range combo.

 

[AdvTechTS]

Goodmans speaker specs

Specs sheet - 2 sides and details of system.
Note: the price for the complete system equates to about 1 month salary in todays money!

 

[AdvTechTS]

Goodmans speaker specs

As for the speakers the crossover units resemble the original English units fitted to the G Magister speakers (and others).

The 8" Bass drivers are made in England but they're not the aluminium housed units

While the specs say they are Goodmans Tweeters the part number (AD 0160/T8) cross references to the widely used Philips units.

I didn't want to disturb the mid-range units because the wires are glued to the mounting board.

The stapled on label has faintly written "515 SL" as the model for the speakers.

If someone can tell me if these components are any good? As far as I can tell they sound great, but they're in a 6m x 5m room with a tiled floor so it's hard to tell.