Sapphire
November 16th, 2009
There were two versions of the Sapphire; the original ‘Sapphire’ and the later ‘Sapphire II’.
Specifications:-
| Version | I |
|---|---|
| Year of Release | 1990 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 203mm x 305mm x 190mm |
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| Port(s) | Rear |
| Terminals | Single |
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| Version | II |
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| Year of Release | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 203mm x 305mm x 190mm |
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| Sensitivity | |
| Power Handling | |
| Nominal Impedance | |
| Drive Units | 5" bass unit |
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| Terminals | Bi-wire |
| Finishes | |
| Weight | 9.5 Kg |
Price guide: quite rare on the second hand market, however a nice example of Sapphire II’s fetched £196 on ebay April ‘09 and another £160 in June ‘09. However a Mk II pair with minor aesthetic blemishes went for £89 in Nov ‘09.
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