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Tweeter speakers used as part of a DJ setup

Object Details

Description
A set of six tweeters or speakers attached to a metal front plate. Each tweeter is secured to the plate by four screws. The tweeters are visible through the circular cut-outs in the plate. The back of the tweeters shows their conical shape. The back of the tweeters have two metal fasteners attaching blue and black coated wires. At the base of the tweeters cone there is white text that reads: [MIYAKO].
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Manufactured by
Also/Miyako Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwanese, founded 1991
Used by
Angelo T. King, American, born 1959
Date
1990s
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
Medium
plastic and metal and wire with plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 24 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (9.5 × 62.2 × 8.3 cm)
Type
loudspeakers

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  • African American Music:Instruments Used by African American Musicians
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