In the 1960's and 70's Hi Fi stereo equipment was a big status symbol and it was important to have a superior system. Once again, usung the inflation calculator it's shocking to find out how expensive some of these items were. Below, a selection of magazine ads from High Fidelity magazine 1974-1975. For more info on seveties stereo please visit:
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KLH speakers were developed by the legendary Henry Kloss. He also designed for AR (Acoustic Research) and Advent. He laso designed the currently popular Tivoli radio. All of his classic speakers are still highly collectable and have held their value to some extent. I have a pair of the KLH 17's and by today's standards would cost $356.00 today.
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This Kenwood system @ $2150.00 in 1974 would cost a staggering $9,553.00 today!
The most expensive of the Duals @ $400.00 would be $1800.00.
And even this Radio Shack receiver (still fine quality) would be over $1000.00....
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