Lot # 50 - Pair of Vintage Transcend Research Floor Standing Mounted Speakers

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Aug-2025 6:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 02-Sep-2025 7:49:00 PM
Current bid:

$88.00

Highest bidder:

TessC

Auction has ended

Description :

Transcend Research Floor Speakers

Brand Background

  • Transcend Research was a Minnesota-based boutique audio company, active in the 1970s–1980s.

  • Known for low-volume, high-quality builds, their speakers were often sold regionally and are now considered rare collector pieces.

Design & Configuration

  • possible 3-way setups: tweeter, midrange, and dual woofers (often with one passive radiator).

  • Cabinets were wood-veneered, with dark fabric grilles and a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

  • Your pair appears to be mounted on custom stands, which elevate the presentation and improve sound dispersion.

Sound Profile

  • Described by owners as warm, full-bodied, and surprisingly powerful for their size.

  • Passive radiators (if present) help extend bass response without distortion—ideal for analog setups.

Not tested, was not able to hook up.

Auction History

Highest bidder is TessC

Date Bid User
28-Aug-2025 10:57:58 AM $88.00 TessC
28-Aug-2025 10:57:36 AM $71.00 Gandyman
28-Aug-2025 10:57:36 AM $70.00 TessC
28-Aug-2025 10:57:28 AM $41.00 Gandyman
28-Aug-2025 10:57:28 AM $40.00 TessC
28-Aug-2025 10:50:36 AM $31.00 Gandyman
28-Aug-2025 10:50:36 AM $30.00 TessC
28-Aug-2025 10:49:47 AM $25.00 Gandyman
28-Aug-2025 10:49:47 AM $24.00 TessC
28-Aug-2025 10:49:32 AM $21.00 Gandyman
28-Aug-2025 10:49:32 AM $20.00 TessC
28-Aug-2025 10:49:13 AM $13.00 Gandyman
28-Aug-2025 10:49:13 AM $12.00 TessC
27-Aug-2025 9:53:00 AM $11.00 Gandyman
27-Aug-2025 8:21:32 AM $5.00 SequimJim

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