Philips - 22RH493 Speaker set

70ties real wood fineer very good sounding Philips speakers. works, along with greater precision and detail for more critical listening.

All speakers units works properly. The woofers have sustainable rubber edges in still perfect condition.

Despite their age these loudspeakers surprise with natural sound, tight bass, wide range and full of details very dynamic music scene. They also accurately reflect the original, multidimensional layout of the recording with all the details and nuances so the listener can feel like in a studio or at a concert.

A absolutely beautiful set of vintage Philips speakers with those famous legendary tweeter and 8inch alnico woofer, typical vintage sound, warm and fluid, beautiful vocal presentation with mid range, bass can go really low due to 8inch woofer, beautiful sealed wood case, easy for placement and positioning, overall good reviews online.

General condition is very good with some marks and signs and wood surface, nothing out of ordinary,
what you see is what you get so please check the photos carefully.

The Philips 22RH493 is a classic vintage 2-way hi-fi speaker, manufactured by Philips in the Netherlands between 1970 and 1972. Enthusiasts still prize these speakers today for their warm sound, solid wooden cabinetry, and quintessential 1970s aesthetic.

Key Specifications

• Type: Closed system (airtight/acoustic suspension).
• Enclosure: Walnut veneer with a fixed, non-removable fabric front grille.
• Internal volume: 15 liters.
• System: 2-way configuration:
• Woofer (low-frequency driver): 200 mm (8-inch), type AD8060/W8. Rubber surround last a lifetime.
• Tweeter (high-frequency driver): 25 mm (1-inch) dome tweeter, type AD0160/T8.
• Power handling: 20 watts continuous (sine wave) / 40 watts music power.
• Frequency range: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
• Impedance: Typically 8 ohms (noteworthy, as many Philips speakers from that era were 4-ohm units).
• Weight: Approximately 5.5 kg each.

Notes for Enthusiasts

• Fixed front grille: The fabric front cannot be removed from the front side. To inspect or repair the drivers, the back panel must be unscrewed.
• Fixed cabling: These speakers often come with factory-fitted, permanent cables terminated with the DIN speaker plugs that were characteristic of that period. These are 5 meters and real copper.


Some signs of use barely visible

Shipping costs including very good packing