Pioneer - CS-444 Active Speaker set
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Pioneer 160W – One-of-a-kind artisanal piece in an authentic French military chest model 1937 – Bluetooth & Spotify – Signed PiF
Unique handcrafted piece made from a genuine vintage French military chest transformed into a premium vintage audio system.
This PiF-signed piece combines the raw charm of old militaria with the iconic warm sound of Pioneer speakers.
The unit exudes a strong industrial and historical identity while remaining a modern, powerful, and functional speaker.
Technical specifications
Pioneer audio system
1 pair of integrated speakers
Power each: 80 Watts
Total power: 160 Watts
Integrated Bluetooth
Spotify compatible
Military aviation-style ON/OFF switch under red protection
Built-in volume control
Perfect operation
The sound rendering offers a warm, deep, authentic sound reminiscent of vintage analog Hi-Fi installations from the analog era.
Manufacturing details
Every detail was crafted in a militaria / industrial spirit:
genuine old French military chest
wood preserved with its authentic patina
outer case intact
integration of 2 real shell casings
insertion of a vintage French flag
camouflage coating made from a customized genuine military jacket
PiF artisanal signature hand-painted on the front face
The structure retains all its original reinforcements, hardware and metal closures.
History & Etymology
The used chest is an authentic French military chest intended for transporting hand grenades model 1937.
The original markings visible:
“20 Grenades à Main OF mle 1937”
corrispond to the French military nomenclature of the time:
mle = “model”
OF designates the type of military manufacture used before World War II
The inscription:
“Emballage maritime”
dicates that this chest was designed to withstand long-duration military transport and extreme conditions.
Today this piece repurposes a genuine French historical object into a functional and decorative audio artwork.
Dimensions
Height: 18 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 33 cm
Condition
Very good overall
Audio function OK
Excellent patina
Healthy and solid wood
Decorative and functional object
Ideal for
industrial loft
militaria collection
vintage decoration
cabinet of curiosities
retro Hi-Fi enthusiast
gallery or design space
Pioneer 160W – One-of-a-kind artisanal piece in an authentic French military chest model 1937 – Bluetooth & Spotify – Signed PiF
Unique handcrafted piece made from a genuine vintage French military chest transformed into a premium vintage audio system.
This PiF-signed piece combines the raw charm of old militaria with the iconic warm sound of Pioneer speakers.
The unit exudes a strong industrial and historical identity while remaining a modern, powerful, and functional speaker.
Technical specifications
Pioneer audio system
1 pair of integrated speakers
Power each: 80 Watts
Total power: 160 Watts
Integrated Bluetooth
Spotify compatible
Military aviation-style ON/OFF switch under red protection
Built-in volume control
Perfect operation
The sound rendering offers a warm, deep, authentic sound reminiscent of vintage analog Hi-Fi installations from the analog era.
Manufacturing details
Every detail was crafted in a militaria / industrial spirit:
genuine old French military chest
wood preserved with its authentic patina
outer case intact
integration of 2 real shell casings
insertion of a vintage French flag
camouflage coating made from a customized genuine military jacket
PiF artisanal signature hand-painted on the front face
The structure retains all its original reinforcements, hardware and metal closures.
History & Etymology
The used chest is an authentic French military chest intended for transporting hand grenades model 1937.
The original markings visible:
“20 Grenades à Main OF mle 1937”
corrispond to the French military nomenclature of the time:
mle = “model”
OF designates the type of military manufacture used before World War II
The inscription:
“Emballage maritime”
dicates that this chest was designed to withstand long-duration military transport and extreme conditions.
Today this piece repurposes a genuine French historical object into a functional and decorative audio artwork.
Dimensions
Height: 18 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 33 cm
Condition
Very good overall
Audio function OK
Excellent patina
Healthy and solid wood
Decorative and functional object
Ideal for
industrial loft
militaria collection
vintage decoration
cabinet of curiosities
retro Hi-Fi enthusiast
gallery or design space
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Pioneer
Model
CS-444
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Weight
13.5 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
18 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
33 cm
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