"Stereo-Craft" Speaker with JBL D 208 driver


I recently bought a speaker at auction. I only bought it because I couldn’t find any info on the maker and I’m a sucker for obscure vintage gear. When I got my hands on it and opened the back I found it’s a bass reflex design with an interesting angled internal baffle and a James B. Lansing Sound, Inc. D 208 driver. It also has a simple potentiometer with a cap that I’m assuming is used to adjust high frequency. I haven’t listened to it yet but can wait to hear it. Does anyone have any information on the Stereo-Craft Company based in Malibu, CA? (See the photos for the manufacturer’s label.) Any info on the driver would be great as well. Thanks

 

hjs521

Yes, Copilot thinks 1958-61 based on the serial number (304140, it's tough to read in the photo).  I got the driver out of the cabinet and got some more pictures.

I think earlier than that.  In 1957 they had already changed the leads unless yours was basterdized.

 

1957:

Looks like you're right.  I mean, you can't really trust AI. I wish I could find out more about the "Stereo-Craft Company" of Malibu.  I'd love to have a matched pair of these!