Description
Bring authentic 1970s analog warmth to your home audio setup with this matched pair of vintage Philips 22RH401 bookshelf speakers. Manufactured in Belgium during the golden era of European Hi-Fi, these compact wooden cabinet speakers blend striking mid-century modern aesthetics with reliable retro performance. Featuring a distinctive waffle-pattern molded front grille, they make a perfect statement piece for vinyl enthusiasts, retro collectors, or minimalist living spaces.
Key Features
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Iconic Mid-Century Design: Features iconic textured, dark waffle grilles housed in clean wood-grain cabinets that pair perfectly with vintage record players.
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Wall-Mount Ready: The rear fiberboard panels include built-in keyhole slots, allowing you to easily flush-mount them to walls to save shelf space.
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Original 2-Pin DIN Cables: Retains the factory-original speaker wires equipped with classic European male 2-pin DIN plugs.
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Warm Analog Sound: Engineered with 20 cm dynamic moving-coil drivers designed to deliver smooth, non-fatiguing mid-tones and crisp highs.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Philips
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Model: 22RH401 /00Z
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Era: Circa 1973–1976
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Country of Manufacture: Belgium
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Impedance: 8 Ohms (Ω)
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Power Handling: 6 Watts Max
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Dimensions: 22.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 10.3 cm (8.8" x 8.8" x 4.1") per speaker
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Enclosure Type: Rear-vented semi-open back
- Measurements : W. 22cm . D.10cm . H. 22cm
Condition Note & Connection Advice
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear to the wooden cabinets. Grilles are fully intact with no cracks or missing pieces. Tested and working.]
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Amplifier Setup: These speakers use classic 2-pin DIN connectors common to vintage European receivers (Philips, Grundig, Bang & Olufsen). To connect them to modern spring-clip or banana-plug amplifiers, you can easily use screw-terminal DIN adapters or cut and strip the wire ends.
